About the header

The photo on my header was taken by our oldest daughter when she visited relatives in Nashville last summer. The site was the Parthenon, one of the coolest places to visit there. She spied the young man sitting on the steps and then walking away, and what's so neat is the way the photo ended up. I cropped the electric pole to the right, making the picture more rectangular, but wasn't aware at first of how significant that cropping would be.

One of my friends online (who shall go nameless!) saw it as I did...after I put it up several months ago. You can see a wide path that leads to the left (not meaning to be political there), and the cross to the right, but a bit harder to reach with no visible path. And the young man shambles forward, but the onlooker doesn't quite know which way he'll go.

Seems metaphorical, and actually perfect for the title of my blog here. 'Course with my record of changing headers like a person changes clothes, not sure how long it'll be up, but it really does work best if you're trying for a message.

Neat, huh?

Saturday evening

With us having a busy week, it was decided that we'd not go to church this evening. I just had a huge feeling of wanting the family all together under one roof. Nice. So while everyone settles in for the night, I eat a tiny cake the girls made. The layer cake they made for everyone to share was pink inside (food coloring is a delightful simple pleasure), and the tiny one they made me is blue. Really blue. Not sure what color my teeth will be afterward. :)

Some might go to church in the morning, but not sure who will. Some of the older ones are making plans, but not sure if I can get the younger ones' clothes together at this late time. We'll see.

Anyway, enjoying the *one day at a time* living that seems to be necessary. I've called it Manna Living before, and that title is apt. God supplies just enough to keep us on our knees and wanting more of Him. And I'm guessing that's a good place to be.

(photo from stock exchange)

Friday afternoon

Had some stress this week and it's put me in front of the Father's face once again. Seems to be necessary from time to time. But............am seeing prayers answered in front of me as well. Oldest son was supposed to be working the 10pm-5am shift next week as he did this week, but found out today that he doesn't have to (happy dance). Have to admit to sharing with my mom about this yesterday, and we all prayed. Love it when that happens.

And as to the stress, all is well. Dancing again.

Now to spend a lovely weekend with our family. Going to re-watch 'Julie and Julia', a free Redbox rental, and who knows what else will happen. Open to joy! :)

Pretty :)

A still from a new movie, 'The Edge of Love', about Dylan Thomas (and his women, supposedly). Love this photo. Just love it.

(this was found at flickr via tumblr)

Political rant

Promised myself when I moved my blog here from WordPress that I'd keep a low profile and not get feisty. Well, the rules change today. I read that Senator McCain wants to allow the Feds more control over dietary supplements. And being that I keep a well-stocked cabinet with various herbs/supplements and teas for healing and general health, this just sticks in my craw big time. Personally speaking, I don't need politicians babysitting me and telling me what I can or cannot buy. Give me a big fat break. Yeah, try to pass that nonsensical healthcare bill and then tell me I can't use supplements. Huh.

Please take a minute to read this article, and if you feel led, follow the link at the bottom of it and send a note to your Congressmen. I would appreciate it.

Things to remember

So, the least one (who's seven) had obviously cleaned off her bed today, and I asked where all of her animals were. She said that she put them all into a big plastic bag.....(pause)....and she said she tore a big (holding her hands in a circle pattern) hole in it so that they could breathe. I love that.

This is the same child who takes her stuffed bear, Russel, into the bathroom with her when she wakes up in the morning, and sets him on the bench facing away from her so that he can't watch her go to the bathroom.

Totally cute.

All the Way to Heaven---on the way to Stop Two

Aneta's left a book review for Elizabeth Sherrill's 'All the Way to Heaven' on her site. Love reading about her impressions of it--that means so much to me. And now it will be shortly on the way to Diane. :)