I just got done pruning and spraying my fruit trees and had to laugh to myself. When I think about all the care and time I devote to them compared to the amount of fruit they bear its very lopsided.
Then I realized its not so much the harvest that I enjoy but the process. Each year I seem to learn something new to take better care of them.
If we can all enjoy the ride and not so much the destination it will be a much better trip.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The Perfect Gift
The perfect gift sometimes can be the gift of yourself, especially for an elderly person. I know my mom has all the things she needs or wants but sharing of one's time is what she enjoys the most. And it doesn't even have to be an "elderly" person but a good friend sometimes a friendly shoulder.
This year I am celebrating 50 years of friendship with two of my girlfriends. I am truly blessed to have such long term friendships. In a way its like looking into a mirror.
This year I am celebrating 50 years of friendship with two of my girlfriends. I am truly blessed to have such long term friendships. In a way its like looking into a mirror.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Timing is everything thing!
Death Valley in the winter is a great place to visit.
My husband is so much fun and this weekend we went to Death Valley camping and exploring. He recently purchased a jeep and apparently this is the place to go. I have never been to Death Valley, the only thing I knew about it was it's usually the hottest place in California. I was pleasantly surprise at all the beauty and things to do there. We camped at Furnace Creek and went from there. If camping is not your thing there is a hotel there both at the Inn and at the Ranch in Furnace Creek. We had a very civilized cappuccino
at the Inn took in the views.
Many hiking trails and drives. Something for everyone.
My husband is so much fun and this weekend we went to Death Valley camping and exploring. He recently purchased a jeep and apparently this is the place to go. I have never been to Death Valley, the only thing I knew about it was it's usually the hottest place in California. I was pleasantly surprise at all the beauty and things to do there. We camped at Furnace Creek and went from there. If camping is not your thing there is a hotel there both at the Inn and at the Ranch in Furnace Creek. We had a very civilized cappuccino
at the Inn took in the views.
Many hiking trails and drives. Something for everyone.
I'm having the time of my life
Through a series of events I find myself unemployed, and although employment is in my future I am having the time of my life.
Its like my spirit has been set free. This is my time. The kids are grown and out of the house. I have this incredible gift to experience. To be able to be outside during the day, and feel the sun or rain on my skin. To take a walk, or feel the dirt in my hands. To just sit and read a good book, or cook something new. To quilt or just be.
I am so grateful to be alive and I thank God everyday.
Its like my spirit has been set free. This is my time. The kids are grown and out of the house. I have this incredible gift to experience. To be able to be outside during the day, and feel the sun or rain on my skin. To take a walk, or feel the dirt in my hands. To just sit and read a good book, or cook something new. To quilt or just be.
I am so grateful to be alive and I thank God everyday.
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