I am not counting....

nope, not counting the days left before Christmas.  75 days till Christmas would sound just about dandy.  Or how about 125 days till Christmas?  But who's counting, are you?  We turned the corner on the "month away" mark.   I am done decorating and only have a few things left to add, like fresh greenery.   I am going to participate in a Christmas Open House Tour in a few weeks and will post more about that here soon.  This should be a lot of fun!

I have read all of the comments left on my last post and they really touched my heart.  A few friends, not bloggers, even shared with me their thoughts about me keeping the blog going.  I just want to thank everyone for each word and heartfelt kindness.  In all honesty, I'll try my best to post now and then.  This morning I revisited some of my posts on Christmas decorating.  I came across this photo of my youngest son who was Santa Claus one year at a shop that I had a space at.  He is holding Duhgall and our our late Scottie, Fiona.  They were quite spirited sitting on Santa Spencer's lap!   

What's on your wish list this year?

Till next time....

Being Real

Do you ever wonder where ants go when they slip into a crack?  What does their "world" look like that they disappeared into?   

I've been a busy ant....

And because of busy, this little blog has been on the back burner.  I've oftentimes thought deeply about not blogging anymore.  When I began blogging eight years ago, blogs were new and they were just different then how they are now.  Not that that is a bad thing..not at all.  But I'm just weighing out whether or not to keep on.  There is a season for all things.  

And here is the being "real" part....

You know, the world is a different place ......

I'd like to take time to enjoy the moments that are a gift and not be glued to any gnawing feelings of having to meet expectations or to keep up with the Jones'.  I'd kind of like to slip into a crack and not spend so much time on social media.  Can we have the 1960's back?  Wholesome.  Simple.  

My father had a stroke in late September.  He has been through a lot, and thanks to God, he is making great and impressive strides to get better.  I'm profoundly impressed with his willingness to try so hard.

When these life moments happen, it makes us pause and to think about those things in life that are most important to us.  

I want to go on more walks...

...and enjoy my Scotties, my family and be in touch more with nature.  We have a wedding to plan for 2017!  Yes, my youngest son is engaged and we are so happy for him and his fiance'.  

The world is a crazy place.  I pray for peace.  I pray for all of us, for our safety.

Praying for France...for the world...

and God Bless Our Homeland.

So for now.....

I will continue to give some thought to keeping this blog going.  I won't completely disconnect.  Who can?  But the reality is this, I really need to take the time to smell the flowers and breathe in the fresh air -  advice given to me not long ago from a good friend.  I think I need to take her advice.

Till then, love and hugs...from me.