International Day of the Girl

Today is the International Day of the Girl.  Young girls and women all over the world for years have been treated as an underclass.  Occassionally, one will stand up for her beliefs and rise above the challenges she faces. 

Malala Yousafzai, is one of those outstanding women.  Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, she will continue to set an example of faith in herself and gender. 

May all women no matter the age, listen to that divine spirit within them and stand up for truth and equality.  This is the day to prepare to value ourselves, have an opportunity to be educated or just do it.

Officially Fall

The mountains don't lie.  It is officially fall as the red, yellow and golds have filled in where green once was, like an overnight chalk festival taking place without us.  It is tempting to jump in the car and go riding until we're stuffed to the brim with beholding the beautiful foliage.

Thank you Heavenly Father for the 3D photo. 

A Pretty Pot Luck Picnic

These little ladies are probably members of the Red Hat Society out for a sunny afternoon supper.  If not, then priceless people parading in purple at a picnic.

Either way they deserve an honorable mention for the pleasant surprise I received, when I happened upon their party.  Wouldn't it be a pleasure to hear their part of the story?

Gazing on Gardens for the Gods

I was on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints grounds a few weeks ago in Salt Lake City.  Eye candy for the Gods describes the gardens on the several blocks they own.  Every inch of ground is cultivated and groomed to perfection.

  What a peaceful pleasant place to pass the time.  Put it on your list of places to go. 

Patriotic Patrons

It takes time and dedication to decorate our homes with the current holiday.  I give this decorated homeowner a thumbs up with all the of the red, white and blue.   St. Patty's Day was adorned in green, but I failed to get a photo.  

Keep up, keeping up by making our special days more real with all the work you do setting up, taking down and storing the lovely items, then we don't have to. 

Summer Soltice a Survivor

If you are reading this, we have made it to the summer soltise.  Remember those long cold days of winter, when the sun didn't show its face for many days?  Now it is as far away as you can get and the best time for being out as long as possible with it light at night. 

Yes, it will get hot, but relish it like a pickle in brine.  Bask in it and appreciate all those family reunions, ball games, water sports and more. 

Flag Flying Day

The gentle breeze made today's Flag Day perfect for flying the red, white and blue.  Seeing all the patriotic citizens and businesses made me happy to be an American. 

What gratitude I feel for those original signers, statemen and sowers, that sacrificed much to be courageous enough to begin the process of freedom.  Thank you.