Above the cedar tops, sun faeries

Ripe as a blue berry, the sun comes teasing a promise of warmth.  A fabulous week even though my physical body was amiss.  Residual pain from a fall at least 3 weeks ago.  Plus something viral, Paula said.  Playtime with Paula and Derek visiting.  Whatcom Falls pounding waters, sound unceasing, capture everyone.

Mercury Retrograde: August 2~August 26, 2011

Welcome to our old friend Mercury, dancing backward as he appears in his triple appearance each year, a little square dance to still the humans in their mad dash to nowhere.

Oh, no, some will say.  Really? ponder others.  Many will shrug and eschew the information.

My notations:  notice all the "re" words:  re-evaluate, repair, return, reabsorb, retract, remember, realize, reap, reason, reassure, rebirth, rebound, rebuild, recall, recant, recap, recede, recast, receive, recess, recharge, reciprocate, rescind, reckon, reclaim, recognize, recollect, recommend, recompose, reconcile, recondition, record, recount, recover, recreate, reconnect, rectify, recuperate, redirect, reduce, re-emphasize, reflect, refer, refine, reflect, refresh, refrain, refuse...

And so on and so forth as you can think of words that allow you ponder.  I especially like:  rebel, reach, and return.  Be real.  Read.

Nourishing Awareness in Each Moment

"Watching a bad TV program, we become the TV program.  We are what we feel and perceive.  If we are angry, we are the anger.  If we are in love, we are love.  If we look at a snow-covered mountain peak, we are the mountain.  We can be anything we want, so why do we open our windows to bad TV programs made by sensationalist producers in search of easy money, programs that make our hearts pound, our fists tighten, and leave us exhausted?  Who allows such TV progams to be made and seen by even the very young?  We do! We are too undemanding, too ready to watch whatever is on the screen, too lonely, lazy or bored to create our own lives.  We turn on the TV and leave it on, allowing someone else to guide us, shape us and destroy us.  Losing ourselves in this way is leaving our fate in the hands of others who may not be acting responsibly.  We must be aware of which programs do harm to our nervous systems, minds and hearts, and which programs benefit us."
              "Peace is Every Step:  The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life"
                        Thich Nhat Hanb

Embrace the Unknown: Still not riding yet.

Embrace the Unknown: Still not riding yet.: "Due to gear issues I have yet to hit the trail. This happens when you decided to make your own panniers and bike racks, doing this is much ..."

Sunshine All Day

A bright, splendid day:  thought provoking Al-Anon meeting.  Taught Seated Qi Kong.  The energy is always good.  A drive through green countryside to Lynden Fairgrounds to the Gem Faire.  If you're in the area, don't miss it.  A remarkable day.  Michael and I sat on the deck surrounded by blooming geraniums, poppies, roses, Abyssinian red banana, huerchera, hostas, fushias, etc as the sun left late day shadows.  Walked the dogs in the dark under the guidance of Orion.

Bright Blessings to you.

Summer escape

Shrieks of laughter and delight rise through shadow
and shafts of light
Whatcom Falls continues to roar