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Apparently one should always keep a book titled  "Carthage Mvst Be Destroyed " on your bedside table ( Read more... )

Today is awesome because not only ( Read more... )

Stewing around in many thoughts concerning my life : where i'm at, where i'm going, my relationships, what this new number associated with me means to me.  It's a reflective time.

Life is beautiful.  The sun has risen and I am warmed by what I have chosen to surround myself with.

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So let it be written , so let it be done. Wes has booked and paid.

One non-stop overnight flight plus one puddle jumper and we will arrive early in the morning to one of the ABC's of snorkeling and diving.

Wes found an amazing little B&B on the coast that is run by a couple who love the sea as much as we do. Not only do they operate this lovely ( Read more... )

" The hardest years, the darkest years,
the roarin years, the fallen years,
these should not be forgotten years.
The hardest years, the wildest years,
the desperate and divided years,
These should not be forgotten years .... "

Heard this song last night in my truck and instantly fell in love with it. 

He is the thrum in my heart every night as I lay next to him. The feel of his skin under my last grazing touch soothes me to the soft beating , like a sweet murmur in my soul , coaxing me to safety, to home, to "us".  Thrum, thrum, thrum the river murmurs into the sea.  Thrum, thrum, thrum, the snow falls to the mountains.  Thrum, thrum, thrum, ( Read more... )

.... not ashamed to admit that I jumped up and down an squealed like a cub when 'Xtina informed me when one of our wedding pictures popped up on a popular national blog. I really enjoyed cruising the offbeatbride site for inspiration and one-off ideas for our wedding - it's cool to think that maybe some other couple might find ideas from our ( Read more... )

The Uses of Sorrow

Someone I loved once gave me
a box full of darkness.

It took me years to understand
that this, too, was a gift.

I think this sums up the last 3 years.  I would like to incorporate it into a painting for our home because it touches both the brightest and the darkest parts of my life ; the connection between them all a fingertip's ( Read more... )

SNOWFLAKES ARE LOVE BRUNCH

It's that time of year again - bring your paper, scissors, and something delish to share!

Come help create and install a flurry of snowflakes, the pagan symbol of winter love, in Sanctuary's living room.

I'll have plenty of basic supplies, but feel free to bring anything you think will be fun to add to the mix :) Shutterbugs ( Read more... )