14 Tuesday Feb 2017
Posted in Ecuador, INSPIRATION, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA
Jama Ecuador – This sweet token of affection was perched on my balcony this morning, and the Valentine’s Rabbit was still in sight on the grounds of Hostal Palo Santo!
She and her dear mother worked yesterday on arrangements for this special day. They set up in a little space near the center of town and graciouslly allowed me to take photos. Continue reading
01 Wednesday May 2013
Posted in INSPIRATION, PEOPLE
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flower fairies, Happy Flowers, how to pull out of a low mood, INSPIRATION, inspirational stories, neighbors, remembering the elderly, spreading sunshine, token gifts of flowers
Lynda, my Alabama WordPress neighbor, told a sweet story today about a basket of daisies. Her tale triggered a memory that transported me back to a fall afternoon in Natchez, Mississippi. The memory had floated downstream in my memory bank, but I found it nestled comfortably in the placid waters of my reflections.
And I was looking for a studio!
Almost twenty years ago, the town and people of Natchez Mississippi captured my heart. Time and neglect altered one eyesore of an old home that anchored a corner of that historic area of town. With the zoning board’s blessings, my former husband and I had the honor of restoring that ugly duckling back into the swan that she once was! A bonus to that project was meeting the dear sweet neighbors, some who became very good friends. Continue reading
05 Tuesday Mar 2013
These past few weeks have been difficult for a number of people that I know. Some are caregivers or are dealing with chronic illness; some are recovering from the loss of a loved one; others are struggling with personal relationships; others have heavy emotional burdens on their shoulders. When one feels overwhelmed, the short days of winter and lack of color often enhance those pre-equinox blues. Whether you’re in Iceland or China, Paraguay or New York, despondent or overwhelmed, frail or well, these images from Cuenca Ecuador are presented with love to brighten your day! Continue reading
