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Letting Go and Moving Forward

For too many years, I tried to pleased everyone and finally lost sight of me. I chased dreams that had only been words whispered from my father and yet I took them on as my primary mission in life.  I only lost all chasing a PhD.  When I finally realized that  what was meant for me would catch up with me, I cried. Through the decades that passed, I only dreamed of one time accomplishing this dream so at last I would have time to spend with art.  As a child, I lost to draw but soon realized that I must accomplished what my father said I had to do.  I must go to college.  Indeed I went to  college I stayed for forty years.  In the mean time, I purchased paint, collected art instructions books, tapes and DVD's and only hoped that one that, I could do the art. As I approach year 60 of my life, I have stopped trying to please people and strop chasing dreams.  Although these dreams have not died, I realized that what is meant for you will come ...

Transition of Seasons

My summer garden is slowly turning to weeds and seeds as fall kicks into full force. The only surviving plants are the strong hardy okra planys with their woody trunks. My attempt to start soil preparations for a fall garden will be delayed this year. Instead I will take time to prep soil for next spring garden. In addition, I will learn more about planting gardens and soil preparation. All in all, my abundance of okra supplied several delightful dishes. Published with Blogger-droid v1.5.9

My Best Friend Is Ill

My dog Dakota is ill. This wonder dog at one time caught balls in mid air with a flip. Over the past year, I have noticed that he would rest more. Finally his hind legs just gave out. I stop throwing the ball and Koty just became depressed. Now I roll it to him. This still gives him joy. Or maybe just a measure of joy. Published with Blogger-droid v1.5.9

End Of Summer

The summer of 2010 was long, hot and dry.  After several weeks of 100+ degrees, I welcomed a September morning of 60 degrees.  Fall is by far my favorite season and I am looking forward to the upcoming holidays.