Friday Fotos....

 Sleepy Basset Boy

Isn't this a peaceful scene? 

I took this photo at daughter #1's house, as I was watering her plants while she is on vacation.

This "privacy wall" is the result of some old trellis the Englishman installed for her on the outside of her deck a few years ago. She then planted several pots of ivy, which grew up at an amazing speed, and now gives her this lovely view. 

Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend. 

And if you happen to have rain in your area, could you please send some down our way? 

We are in dire need of a good soaking. 

Thanks!

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

"If we're really honest with ourselves, 

there are probably times when we think, 

'What possible use can I be in this world? 

What need is there for somebody like me to fill?' 

That's one of the deeper mysteries. 

Then God's grace comes to us

in the form of another person 

who tells us we have been of help, 

and what a blessing that is."

Fred Rogers ~ Life's Journeys According to Mister Rogers 

Wednesday's Wisdom....

Tip for a Tuesday....

Friday Fotos....

A couple of weeks ago it looked as though a large dinosaur had invaded our neighborhood as a huge crane quickly tore apart a house and shed standing derelict since Hurricane Sandy. It is a relief to have the property sold, the moldy dwelling and contents taken away.

 It was an absolute joy for me to go to the American Girl store in NYC recently with granddaughters #1 and #2. We celebrated C's 7th birthday in the cafe. I must say, the food and service were outstanding!! The girls brought two of their favorite dolls and had their hair done in the salon. And of course, several special items came home with us. I highly recommend a visit there!

Girl Power!!

We literally shouted "photo" and quickly got all my girls together as granddaughter #3 was about to run out of the room.

Three daughters.

Four granddaughters.

Dozens and dozens of blessings.

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

The following is found in every issue of  "The Magnolia Journal" magazine, a product of Joanna Gaines, from "Fixer Upper" tv show on HGTV.

Worth a look....

Wednesday's Wisdom....

"Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever."

~ Isak Dinesen

from Simple Abundance, July 31

Or as Son-in-law #1 says, most things we worry about are "First World Problems." 

I'm learning to put them in perspective, 

then put them out of mind.