Sunday, August 30, 2009

...8.30.09...


sometimes
you have to stop
and look
at the view
from ground level
in order
to see things clearly.
as we close out
this chapter of
august...
we look to september...
september's song
is a two part harmony,
as summer's lighthearted serenade ends
and a deeper melody begins.
for eight months
we've plowed and sowed the soulful seeds
of gratitude, simplicity, order and harmony
into our lives.
now an authentic harvest of contentment waits to be gathered in
as the fifth simple abundance principle --beauty--
beckon us to partake in her bounty.
begin to reap the rich harvest that love hath sown.
~borrowed from simple abundance:a book of comfort and joy
welcome to coffee hour.
welcome to this Sunday morning.
just BE.
robin.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

...do you see what i see...

i had
to
take a picture
of
this tree before
you no longer see
what the
kids
see.
do you see what i see?
just BE.
robin.
8.30.09 yes...it is a dragon. the neighborhood kids are all in agreement...no longer "cook's road" or "powell's road" it's dragon road.

Monday, August 24, 2009

...i don't know...

i enjoyed my coffee yesterday.
i walked in the yard
in
my
bare-
feet.
but i
didn't share my time with you.
possibly
too many
thoughts.
or maybe
i just needed the
day to myself.
none-the-less...
i missed our coffee hour.
i missed being with you.
i am sharing today instead.
hope you have a great week.
i will see you next Sunday.
promise.
just BE.
robin.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

...self-control...

The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.
~Bob Moawad
time to enjoy
more shadow shots
join us won't you.
just BE.
robin.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

...fog...

this is one thing i like about
cool mornings...
morning fog pictures.
i find joy
in
taking
fog
pictures.
just BE.
robin.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

...editing...

editing wedding photos...
8:00 to 11:20 200 out of 792 completed...
once i've had a chance to get the pictures to my niece...i will post some of the photos.
until then...
just BE.
robin.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

...on this day... 8.17...i will marry my friend...



.24.
twenty four years ago we danced to Faithfully by journey
last year journey brought us this.
this year we will dance to this.

*****

"i robin, take you brian
to be my
partner and friend for life.
to share all my burdens with,
to share all my joys with,
to trust and confide in
to love, honor and cherish..."
*******
here's to dancing to this on our 75th!!
Happy Anniversary baby.
I love you!!!

...find joy...

finding a leaf changing color
on August 16th...
is like finding a gray hair...
it's not wanted.
the mums are now out
at wal-mart.
one could go
kicking
and
screaming
at the thought
of summer coming to a close.
but...
instead of sadness this year...
i will embrace the changing seasons.
find joy in every day.
instead of looking at the weeds.
find the sunflower.
if nothing else...
find
joy
in
your
next
breath.
it can be just that simple.
welcome to coffee hour.
welcome to this Sunday morning.
just BE.
robin.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

...patience with yourself...

have
patience
with
all
things,
but chiefly have patience
with yourself.
do
not
lose
courage
in considering your own imperfections,
but instantly
set about remedying them
every day
beginning
the task anew.
~St. Francis de Sales
it is a beautiful day
here in MI.
it is also SSS.
so you'd better head to
for more great shadow shots.
just BE.
robin.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

...choose...




choose.
to rock in the rocker.
choose.
to take a deep breath.
choose.
to walk in the field.
choose.
to hear the music.
choose.
to take in the smells.
choose.
to see the beauty in the ordinary.
choose.
to walk in the field with your cat.
choose.
and you will be grateful.
for this day.
and God willing...the next.
just be.
robin.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

...you are my sunshine...


to my california angel...
i wrote you a reply to your email today...
and it came back undeliverable.
THANK YOU
for thinking of me...
i'll be back to just BE.
soon, hopefully.
i walk past your works and think of you everyday!!!
love and hugs...
robin.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

...8.2.09...

sweeping the porch.
over the years
i've watched my mom do this
hundreds of times.
she left her broom
on the porch
when she moved
across the road.
i could sweep
the spruce needles
off the steps
and the pavers
several times a day-
as the wind fills
them up frequently.
here's the deal...
it's not about
removing the needles.
it's about the smile it brings
to my face,
and the happiness that
fills my heart...
walking in the footsteps of
my mom.
thanks for joining me on the porch today.
welcome to coffee hour.
welcome to this Sunday morning.
just BE.
robin.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

...mister tree frog...

what a happy little fellow.
catching the morning sun.
i, however, almost squashed him.
coming out the door with my
morning coffee and camera.
at the last minute i realized.
this was a little creature.
stepped over him wildly.
spilling my coffee.
but not on the camera.
and he then sat proudly for his shadow shot.
none the worse for the encounter.
happy SSS day.
you know what to do.
head to HEY HARRIET.
and have a great day!!!
just BE.
robin.