Floating on a cloud

I was talking to some friends about how tired I am of television and how I find myself getting sucked into a movie or sitcom regularly.  When I'm tired it's just easier than holding a book or doing something.  Then I said, staring off into space would probably be better then watching TV.  They agreed, staring into space is much healthier as it allows the mind to wander, to connect to your spirit or get lost in the clouds for a while.  Today, I watched Thunder Mountain and Coffee Pot Rock as the clouds floated by I too was floating in the sky.  My Wonder Filled Moments were taking the time to "be" and allowing myself to float on a cloud.
In Gratitude,
Linda G

Digital Pictures

Reviewing all of my digital pictures was a hoot and my Wonder Filled Moment of the day.  There are many stories in pictures and I enjoyed remembering the stories as I sifted through the files.  It was fun looking at where I've been, and dreaming of where I have yet to go.  

In Gratitude,

Linda G

This is one of my most interesting pics.

Quiet Morning in the Desert

Yesterday, a difficult morning had me heading to the desert for quiet time.  Chula, my kitty, had stressed me out going after her tail, and for some reason I just did not want to hear anybodies voice, not even Hunny.So I let him know I was going for a drive.  I knew the middle of the desert was the right place for me today.  Not even water sounds.

Here is the spot I landed.  I took my chair out put it in the shade, took a deep breath and looked up.

This is the view from my chair.  Not bad. It was quiet, just like I wanted.   I could not see the road and in the hours I was there only heard a few vehicles.  There was a soft breeze, and the temperature was very comfortable.  I was there for almost two hours.  No voices, no music, no sound, except for the occasional bird and breeze.

Below was the view to my right when I was sitting in the chair. 

The beauty of the high desert is astounding to me.  The harshness of the rocks and brush forefront to amazing rock formations.  This time of  year we get to add the shadows from the clouds floating across the surface of the rocks and hills.  Not to mention how beautiful they are in the sky.




I had to include this picture!  On the way home I was driving slowly, taking my time and I saw this cloud.  I had to stop and take this shot.  Clouds during monsoon season take my breath away.  I didn't even notice the shapes of the trees until I got home.  Amazing!  Nature at it's best, those were my Wonder Filled Moments of the day.   

In Gratitude,
Linda G

Air Holes and prayers

As many of you know kitty Chula has been struggling with tail issues.  Last week, Hunny asked if it would be better if Chula's tail could breathe.  (They put a syringe over the tail to protect it from her.)  He wondered if it would be helpful to drill holes in one of the syringes.  Both of us thought this would be a good idea to help in the healing process.  I called the vet last Friday and she agreed we should give it a try.  I picked up a syringe, Hunny drilled many holes in it and on Monday they used that syringe on her tail.  Today, Friday, the Vet mentioned that she believed the tails ability to get air had an impact on her healing process.  Thanks Hunny!  I also have no doubt that the love and healing sent to her from facebook friends assisted in the healing process.  My Wonder Filled Moment was getting the news that we do not need to schedule surgery for her next week, the tail is healing, beginning to grow hair.  Woooooo Hooooo!
In Gratitude,
Linda G

Tea with the Girls

Yesterday afternoon a friend invited a few of us girls over for tea.  It was very nice to simply hang with the ladies and visit.  It is not something we do very often but it always feels good, and reminds us that we are not alone, there is always someone there to support us.  Those were my Wonder Filled Moments of the day.  In Gratitude,
Linda G

Remembering my first heart break.

I was working on writing my life story when I got to my first "real" heart break in college.  I remembered a friend who really helped me through it.  I was devastated, and my friend sat with me and let me cry as he held me.  I of course was thinking there must be something really wrong with me and my friend assured me there was not.  Then I wondered what ever happened to that friend.  I tried looking him up on face book, to no avail.  So I Googled his name and there were so many people with his name and many without pictures that I had to give up.  There was one close to my age in St Paul/Minneapolis, MN so I figured that was probably him.  If he was on facebook I may have sent him a note, but since he is not I sent him love and gratitude.  My Wonder Filled Moment of the day was remembering a man who showed me compassion and caring at a time when I really needed it.

In Gratitude,

Linda G

Time in the Studio

I spent the afternoon in the studio painting.  It was fun to play with colors and see what I can create.  Those were my Wonder Filled Moments of the day.  This is one of my most recent paintings, and it's almost done.

In Gratitude,

Linda G

Lost in Nature

I love nature.  On any given day if I have a chance to be a part of the natural world I am uplifted and happy.  Today it was listening to the birds and getting lost in a stare as they fly from tree to tree. Getting lost in nature and letting my worries fall away was my Wonder Filled Moment of the Day.

In Gratitude,

Linda G