Holding Space

It means that we are willing to walk alongside another person in whatever journey they’re on without judging them, making them feel inadequate, trying to fix them, or trying to impact the outcome. When we hold space for other people, we open our hearts, offer unconditional support, and let go of judgement and control.

HAPPY

If you truly want to be happy,
make sure that you give the goal of 'being' happy your priority.
Prioritize, not pursue.

POSH

P -pursuit 
O -of 
S-success & 
H -happiness

Quote of The Day

Drew Brees
“Sometimes trying to be great is lonely.”

18 Degrees

As I left for work today it was 18 degrees outside. This was the wintery decoration that Jack Frost left in my car! ❄️

Like...

It’s starting to snow
It’s so pretty
Like magic in the air

Element of Love by Olga

The artist is Olga Alexeeva, (The O Gallery).
Her work is wonderful.
She has a way of sharing things that touch others.
As we wondered through her gallery this piece called to me.
I fell in love with it.

The next thing I knew she was signing it
and John was loading it in our car. 

I feel delighted and spoiled. 

Beautiful!

Just Because We Can

We spent the last several days in Nashville.
We went with a list of recommendations
and some have to’s of our own.
We had a super nice place to stay
and a snazzy set of wheels too.
All the elements were amazing.
It was a great trip.
We went to get away.
To enjoy. To bond. To celebrate.
We had both been there before.
But this time we truly enjoyed it completely.
We stopped here and there. Saw this and that.
Tried and tasted so much.
But throughout the trip, our theme tended to be
not only “Off the beaten path” but
“Why?” ... “Because we can!”
I don’t know that I have ever felt more care free
and at ease than I did this long weekend.
This is what I always thought being an adult should feel like.
It was an awsome Holiday Weekend. I’m so grateful!
Today I’m doing laundry and taking care of loose ends.
Tomorrow I will go back to work...
and this happy little bubble will pop.
But know, for the first time ever, I know that life is
about living and doing, enjoying the small things.
No more waiting. The time is now!
Thank you JR❤️

Entwined

Thank you for the birthday treasure EC! ❤️

Poem

Desiderata

GO PLACIDLY amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

By Max Ehrmann © 1927

Fifty Two

Loving Life! 

Choose

Happy Spot

McGavock and  Elm Hill
Nashville, Tennessee

Jack in The Box
Tacos and Onion Rings!

My world is right!!!

ThanksGiving

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. Maybe it has something to do with being born the day after way back when or maybe because  I have always loved fall. Maybe it’s because of family and all the food. Who knows. But the past few years have been extremely tough. I have not liked spending time alone, Thanksgiving wasn’t the same. So all the traditions that were so precious to me where tucked away and Thanksgiving had become just another day.

But today is lovely! The leaves are all the colors of autumn, the weather is cheerful and cool and it feels like a perfect day. Jessette texted and sent me a link to the Macy’s Day Parade. She was baking cinnamon rolls as she watched the parade. She said “It’s tradition!” And so it is!

I think it’s time to bring some old traditions out and maybe start some new ones too.
I am tickled to share this special day with someone I want to share traditions with and make new traditions with. So as we drive through the woods of Kentucky today, I am so Thankful for the old and the new. I am so Thankful for my children; those that are mine by birth and those that are mine because of love. I am Thankful for where I call home, and so very Thankful for who I am sharing my life with. I am thankful for all that led me to where I am.
ThanksGiving is one of my favorite holidays.

CaKe LoVe

HaPPy

It’s Wicked Wednesday and Friday all in one!
And tomorrow starts a five day weekend away!
HaPPy HaPPy Me!

VERY DISAPPOINTED!

A coworker and I watched the following from my office window today:

An older couple, 75ish, had stopped their car in the road between my office parking lot and the parking lot of a restaurant. The man got out and opened the back of their SUV. The woman got out and stood by the passenger door. We could see that there a dog in the back of the SUV. The man took a grocery sack out of the back and put it on the grassy area next to my office parking lot. He shut the rear of the SUV and then they both got into the vehicle and drove away.

I was dumbfounded. First…why stop in the street when there was a parking lot on each side? SECOND…Oh My Gosh! LITTER MUCH? I truly though litter problem in our country was due to the younger generations. But low and behold… the aged are to blame for the litter issue.

(There is a very large trash dumpster just to the side of my building…within eye shot of where these stellar elderly folks had stopped.)

VERY DISAPPOINTED!

How to Choose a Lover

By Lis Vallejos 

To choose a lover, you must know what you are seeking and trust that as Rumi stated, “what you seek is seeking you.” When you are deeply living from a place of authentic truth, you will find those who are doing the same. From that space, you will no longer be standing in a buffet line, tasting the options but will be following your bliss to the place you most desire and filling your plate with that which fulfills, sustains and enriches your being.

NOT TRUE

I read this:

But I do not agree. 

I have worked long and hard to cultivate 

the qualities that I have been looking for. 

Paid off! 

I found a man who decided he needed to be
not only the best he could be,
but also be everything he was lacking
in his past relationships. 

Score!

Christmas Parade

We parked super close, got there nice and early, had perfect seats, dressed nice and toasty and shared the evening with our friends, the Scott’s. This was an amazing evening!

The Owensboro Dancing Guy!

I love this Thunderbird! ❤️

A Sign

Bad winter to come?

CREATE

Weekend

Even on the weekends that I still have to work,
I love the thrill of it being a weekend!!
❤️

Sleep

I have not slept well in days.
I don't remember being this tired in quite a few months.
I am counting down the hours until I can go home.
My pillows are calling.

A Coworkers Poetry

The weather outside is frightful.....
and nothing in here is delightful.....
and since we have no heat to go......
let us go, let us go, let us go. home.


A.P.

Oh Hank!

Early Morning

WINTER

Life Explained

“My life before you wasn’t that interesting. 
Then you showed up and my world cracked open.”

L. K. Denton

Quote of The Day

“...and that one little decision, changed everything.”

L.K. Denton

Gravel Road

❤️EC

Chilly AM Drive

ACTIONS

I’ll Never Love Again

https://youtu.be/52nfjRzIaj8

Wish I could, I could've said goodbye
I would've said what I wanted to
Maybe even cried for you
If I knew it would be the last time
I would've broke my heart in two
Tryin' to save a part of you

Don't wanna feel another touch
Don't wanna start another fire
Don't wanna know another kiss
No other name falling off my lips
Don't wanna give my heart away
To another stranger
Or let another day begin
Won't even let the sunlight in
No, I'll never love again
I'll never love again, oh, oh, oh, oh

When we first met
I never thought that I would fall
I never thought that I'd find myself
Lying in your arms
And I want to pretend that it's not true
Oh baby, that you're gone
'Cause my world keeps turning, and turning, and turning
And I'm not moving on

Don't wanna feel another touch
Don't wanna start another fire
Don't wanna know another kiss
No other name falling off my lips
Don't wanna give my heart away
To another stranger
Or let another day begin
Won't even let the sunlight in
No, I'll never love

I don't wanna know this feeling
Unless it's you and me
I don't wanna waste a moment, ooh
And I don't wanna give somebody else the better part of me
I would rather wait for you, ooh

Don't wanna feel another touch
Don't wanna start another fire
Don't wanna know another kiss
Baby, unless they are your lips

Don't wanna give my heart away
To another stranger
Don't let another day begin
Won't let the sunlight in
Oh, I'll never love again
Never love again
Never love again
Oh, I'll never love again

SNOW

It snowed this morning in Owensboro! It a beautiful day!

Nothing Compares To You

https://youtu.be/IuUDRU9-HRk

It's been seven hours and fifteen days
Since you took your love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
Since you took your love away

Since you been gone I can do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
But nothing
I said nothing can take away these blues
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you

It's been so lonely without you here
Like a bird without a song
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Tell me baby where did I go wrong

I could put my arms around every boy I see
But they'd only remind me of you
I went to the doctor and guess what he told me?
Guess what he told me?
He said girl you better try to have fun 
No matter what you do, but he's a fool
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you

All the flowers that you planted mama
In the back yard
All died when you went away
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
But I'm willing to give it another try
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you

Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you

City Walk

Amazing Food! AMAZING