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i have seen thee...

The hours I spend with you I look upon as a sort of perfumed garden, a dim twilight, and a fountain singing to it...you and you alone make me feel that I am alive...Other men it is said have seen angels, but I have seen thee and thou art enough.

~ George Moore to Lady Emerald Cunard ~

 

get lost...

If you can risk getting lost somewhere along the day you might stumble upon openings that link you to your depths.

~ Anonymous ~

cast them all away...

Out in the Fields with God

The little cares that fretted me,

I lost them yesterday,

Among the fields above the sea,

Among the winds at play,

Among the lowing of the herds,

The rustling of the trees,

Among the singing birds,

The humming of the bees.

The foolish fears of what might pass

I cast them all away

Among the clover-scented grass

Among the new-mown hay,

Among the hushing of the corn

Where drowsy poppies nod,

Where ill thoughts die and good are born--

Out in the fields with God.

 

~ Author Unknown ~

more wedding love...

 

let me count the ways...

love. what a splendid thing! this weekend we had the honor of witnessing a vow of love between two people. my little brother christopher's wedding to his lovely bride claudia. it was held at the glorious bayard cutting arboretum.

Photos: Claudia and Christopher; Waterview at Bayard Cutting Arboretum; my son Brett; Bride and Groom dancing; Siblings {my brother Christopher; me; my sister Anne; my brother Paul}; bride's bouquet; my mom and I; my men {my son Austin; my husband Michael and my son Brett}; my mother Paulette and step-father Tim; my daughter Julia Rose}

happy father's day...

 

What Makes a Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,

He called it ... Dad

~~Author Unknown.~~

a note of thanks...

 Friendship is the golden thread that ties all hearts together.

 ~ Author Unknown ~

Just wanted to take a moment to say " Thank You"...for all your visits and your sweet comments. You have touched my days with your friendship. Many blessings to you!!

how do i love thee, oh cape cod?

a few weeks ago we took a spur of the moment trip up to the cape for the weekend...you don't have to ask me twice...here are a few photos from this magical island...

creativity abounds...

I recently hosted a lovely swap entitled ... "For The Birds" ...here are a few snippets of the wonderful artwork that came in...

Above artwork created by Margo Phillips   

    Above artwork created by Christy Novak 

To see all of the lovely artwork that was created for this swap, look in the right column for the photo album entitled "For The Birds Swap"!!                    

 

feast for the eyes...Sis bOOm!!

last week i had the wonderful pleasure of visiting the home of jennifer paganelli to attend the sis boom event! here are some glimpses into this magical world...

morning prayer...

When little things would irk me, and I grow

Impatient with my dear ones, make me know

How in a moment joy can take its flight

And happiness be quenched in endless night.

Keep this thought with me all the livelong day

That I may guard the harsh words I might say

When I would fret and grumble, fiery hot,

At trifles that tomorrow are forgot

Let me remember, Lord, how it would be

If these, my loved ones, were not here with me.

~Author Unknown~

some more pretties...

last week i devoted some time to my living room...here are the results...

  

walking in beauty...

She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes:
Thus mellow'd to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impair'd the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o'er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.

And on that cheek, and o'er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!

~ Lord Byron ~