Carpe Diem

    Best Marilyn Monroe quote ever…….

“I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.”

This is from a journal I have just started following and enjoy very much. Take a look or not. We always get to choose. http://www.elephantjournal.com/

 

Weekly Photo Challenge – Friendship

As soon as I saw the title of this weeks’ Daily Post  challenge, I thought of this picture. These two iconic women happen to be my Mother and her best friend. They passed within 6 months of each other after 70 years as friends. Yes 70 years. They met in nursing school as young woman and stayed close all of the years. Friendship is a precious gift. Friends that have weathered a few storms together are particularly dear and sweet. My best friend and I are going on 30 years, without living in the same city for the last 27 years. I am grateful for the internet and texting and friendship.

“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” ― Linda Grayson

Forgive yourself first

Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. ~ Mark Twain  This quote really struck me.

New house surprises

kitchen window January

kitchen window in July

The butterfly bush covers the whole window

butterfly bush flowers and yellow lillies

Part of the fun of a new home is to see what comes up and blooms as the seasons change. This butterfly bush just grew and grew until it was above the window..now it pushing at the roof overhang. It is very popular with the bees, butterflies and even a few hummingbirds. Nature keeps me amused.