There's A Lot To Be Said For Normal

Here it is Wednesday.

While so many are scrambling in the midst of chaos,

so many more of us are carrying on with

normalcy and everyday things.

(Most of us are thinking of and praying 

for the people whose 

lives have been devastated by

the floods and then there are the others

 that we know that have been visited by other

tragedies.)

What a blessing everyday life can be.

Just to watch some little ones delight in the wonder

of their day. Finding many exciting adventures around every corner.

I remember this day. 

We were out collecting eggs and Anayah

really wanted to hold a chicken.

Isn't it funny how kids don't think about what they can or can't do!

They just go after what they want.

My summer has been very busy...

It's been so fun to spend time with friends and family.

Outings and meals and even making new friends.

But it's been hectic at times 

and not without heartaches.

And I find that within all of that,

I enjoy and find rest and contentment in

the quietness of keeping house, watering plants,

tending to my family and taking care of myself.

There are so many things

that I can think of that go in my

basket of gratitude.

Even very basic things.

Food

Shelter

Transportation

Then there's

Family

Friends

Love 

Health

Finances

so much beauty... 

music

flowers

art

I know you're grateful, too.

What it is about little people and chickens?

They just go together like

PBand J!

And ham and eggs...

Haha! 

Thank you, Red, for your contribution to that :)

That chicken is so sweet to allow herself to be 

well...

sort of squeezed. 

I have a huge trip coming up and I'm a little

panicky about it.

We're moving my daughter across the country to Ohio.

We are very close and I'm going to miss her ....

I'm not sure how that will be for me besides hard.

LOL

How is life treating you these days?

I hope that your summer has been wonderful and magical.

As well as productive and meaningful.

I've been working on few art projects.

I will share them.

I have figured out a little system

to my overwhelming photo gallery and so I 

hope to be posting more.

I take WAY TOO MANY photos!!

My days are filled with music.

I'm working on new songs almost every day.

My gardens are doing pretty well. 

Except our rains have stopped too soon and 

I find myself wandering about with the hose.

And look who has been coming out with me?

Do you remember Sunny? 

My bearded dragon.

I think I told you about him...

He's a foot long.

He has grown 8 inches since he came to be mine.

He's very sweet.

Well.. quiet and friendly. 

Haha.

He rides on my arm or shoulder, 

eats out of my hand and 

knows my voice. 

He also runs around in the yard while I water.

I sometimes spray him with the hose.

He just closes his eyes and enjoys!

Life is beautiful 

and fragile 

and terrible.

Full of magic 

and sadness

and glory 

and love.

We live one minute at a time

 and often times with a choice of how to look at 

all that's going on in our hearts and beyond.

Wishing you peace and beauty in your days as lovely 

fall or spring approaches! 

Depending on where you live.

Thank you ever so much for coming by.

You are appreciated so much.

Show yourself lots of loving care and believe in

your dreams. There's only one you and 

as Mr Magorium once said....

Your life is an occasion.

Rise to it.

Hugs and abundant blessings to you~

Tamara xo