Let It Be a New Day

 Let the morning sun squeeze out the night.

Let it bring with it warmth and light.

 

Let it enter a brand new day.

Let it show us strength and light the way. 

Let each morning be a reminder 

of how grateful we should be for each day.

55 Reasons we are friends

In honor of your 55th birthday, (that's right you are 55). 55 reasons of why we are friends and why you mean so much to me (us).

55. Why not!

54. You are somewhat crazy!

53. You make me laugh.

52. You insisted.

51. I insisted.

50. Our children insisted.

49. You make me laugh.  Wait I already said that. Well you do.

48. Just because.

47. 23 years of ups and downs.

46. You helped raise my kid.  (thanks for that by the way)

45. We are somewhat related?  Aren't we?  :-)

44. Growing up together.

43. Getting old together. Even if you are the 'older' one :-)

42. Being a part of your family.

41. Watching your children grow. Watching my children grow.

40. Birthdays

39. Holidays

38. More holidays.

37. More birthdays.

36. Raising teenagers together. You more than me, but I was there with you in spirit :-)

35. Watching you raise teenagers.

34. Now watching you with a grandson (and the next generation of family).

33. Family squabbles.

32. Marital squabbles.

31. Co-worker

30. Co-worker squabbles.

29. You being older than me :-)

28. Years of history.

27. Helping you find your home.

26. Family loss - our moms.

25. Shawn

24. Tyler

23.  All of the kids.

22. Smiles

21. Laughter

20. Tears

19. Heartbreak

18. Happiness

17. Joy

16. Sorrow

15. Family

14. Family Gatherings

13. Weddings

12. 23 years

11. You being the 'oldest'. :-)

10. Being there for each other.

9. Support

8. You get me.  And I sometimes get  you :-)

7. Family meals

6. Our traditional meal together (now that the kids are all grown).

5. Hope

4. Dreams

3. Best Friend - Long time friend.

2. Friendship

1. Love


Happy Birthday!  May we celebrate many more together.

36 Years

On this day, thirty six years ago, the year was 1976 - the year of the U.S. bicentennial celebration. It was a sunny Saturday afternoon and friends and family were gathered in a small church in SW Denver to witness the vows of a young couple as they started their journey in life together.

Thirty six years!  A lifetime ago. Sometimes a vivid memory just skirting the memory banks trying to be recalled. The day went so quickly. It seems like we just started and suddenly it was over, - I Do and now you may kiss the bride - that was it.

Since that day, we have had two children (sons). Lived in New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Washington. Grown up together, gone through ups and downs, businesses, moving, jobs, raising a family, friends have come and gone (some have stayed) and yet some part of us is still that young couple standing in front of everyone to say "I Do".  Well we did and we are still, "I Doing".


Happy Anniversary!

The Beauty in the Day

Today was a beautiful day, The sun was warm and shining. I spent the morning with a group of inspiring, creative friends. In the afternoon I enjoyed the beautiful day on a drive to Oak Harbor, passing through some of the most beautiful scenery in our area - Deception Pass Bridge. The bridge was crowded with visitors enjoying the surrounding beauty, hiking down to the water, watching the swirling pools flowing underneath the bridge. After an intimate book signing in Oak Harbor with Betty, we enjoyed a cool delicious ice cream at Mad Hatters in Anacortes. We enjoyed the warmth of the sun on our face as we cooled out insides with delicious flavors.


The beauty in the day is warmth, friendship, beautiful scenery and deliciousness.

The beauty in the day - a reminder that beauty surrounds us. The simplest things create beauty each day.

The beauty in the day - people. A community of inspiring, creative, fun, giving, loving people.

The beauty in the day - Ice Cream. Delicious, swirling flavors tempting and teasing the taste buds.

The beauty in the day - a wonderful day reminding us of wonderful things.

The beauty in the day - SUNSHINE!!!

I Once had Life

I once had life in me. Slowly it drained away. Now all that is left is a shell.

I once had life in me. Vibrant life flowed through me, active and resonating. Now …  I stand in quiet solitude.

I once had life in me. Color filled me with highlights and happiness. Now I am faded and run down.

I once had life in me. I had meaning. I had purpose. For that I am grateful.

The memories are distant. Yet, there is still some beauty showing through this crumbling facade. A glimpse of what I once was.










A special thanks to - Jane Billinghurst.