Clare's Angel

I still have a few of my limited edition of Clare's Angel. If you would like one, feel free to drop me an email. The printer did these on a fine art paper that I really liked, but that he discontinued. The color and clarity are amazing. I don't know how he does it but they are as pretty in their own way as the original.

New Picture of Clare

Teresa sent me this picture to update the website. But I couldn't wait for the webMaster to share how cute my great-niece looks here. To see her sitting up and smiling is truly to see a miracle! Teresa does such an excellent job of keeping up with her blog that I feel like I know Clare more than I would have otherwise. I can't wait to see her again. Really, as beautiful as she is in pictures, in person she is totally captivating.

The Mothership of Love

Last week the Mothership of Love set sail to Orange Beach Alabama. I had the immense joy of spending a week with my mom, her sisters and one of my sisters. My mom and her sisters make this trip almost every year. I invited myself along this year. Now that I live in Texas, they just came close enough that I couldn't resist. I'm so glad they welcomed me into their getaway. My sister named the group, the Mothership of Love, because, well, they are so loving.

I can't remember having ever been on a trip with people who were so easy to be with. They made zero demands, were always pleasant, and were just a lot of fun to be with at any time. Every morning we had coffee out on the balcony. For hours. There just was no hurry to do anything at all. That's what I call perfect.

They were also inspirational. They didn't let anything get them down. We shared so many laughs during the week. There was no pressure to do anything. Yet, no matter what I wanted to do, someone was always up for it. It was the perfect combination of activity and lolling around. As the sisters made clear at the beginning, lolling was what it was all about.

lolling and love that is.

Texas, Weather, and Gratitude

Meeting Clare

If you've visited my website, you'll have read about my great-niece Clare. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to finally meet her when I visited New England. I spent a delightful day with the newest member of our family. And I have to tell you, she is absolutely adorable. Her brother Jamie is wonderful as well. I had so much fun getting to know them. Clare was very "talkative" that day and we all enjoyed hearing her new sounds. Having only seen pictures of Clare, it was fun to finally hold her and see the beautiful expressions on her face. She is so aware of all that is going on around her and watches everyone intently. Jamie is full of fun and is so smart. My niece Teresa and her husband Shawn are awesome parents. I really appreciate that I was able to spend time with all of them.

Happiness

I found this quote this morning.

Happiness isn't a crop that you harvest when your dreams come true.

It's more like the fertilizer that makes them come true, faster!

Welcome

If you are reading this then my "staff" was successful in linking my new blog to my website. Their technical expertise is as always a source of wonder and delight.


By the way, here's a quote that I thought was great:

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, glass of wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "YAA HOO!" Anonymous