Friday, September 30, 2016

...ninety four...


friday night lights.
alma mater homecoming. 
a win for the Bucks.
happy weekend. 
just BE. 
robin.


Thursday, September 29, 2016

...ninety five...


the best things
 in life are free:
hugs, smiles, friends, 
kisses, family, sleep,
love, laughter and good memories. 

just BE. 
robin. 

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

...ninety six...


Do not stand at 
my grave and weep.
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am the thousand
 winds that blow.
I am the sunlight 
on ripened grain.
I am the diamond 
glints of snow.
I am the gentle
 autumn rain.
Do not stand at 
my grave and cry.
I am not there.
I did not die.

Arden Max Engler
1924-1977
just BE. 
robin. 

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

...ninety seven...


Stick
with the people 
who pull the magic
out of you 
and not the 
madness.

just BE. 
robin. 


Sunday, September 25, 2016

...9.25.16...


...ninety eight.


Stopping Time 

Today, for some reason, I see how short our lives actually are & how often I forget to look in your eyes & stop time entirely & say, You have made this life for me.
Storypeople 

welcome to coffee hour. 
welcome to this Sunday morning. 
just BE. 
robin. 



Saturday, September 24, 2016

...ninety nine...


"For a star to BE born, 
there is one thing that must happen:
a gaseous nebula must collapse.

So collapse.
Crumble.
This is not your 
destruction. 

This is your birth. "

-n.t.

just BE. 
robin. 

Friday, September 23, 2016

...one double zero...


Let your heart break daily.
In conversation. 
Over song lyrics.
During the pause right before the sun rises.
While you're sipping coffee + looking 
into the eyes of someone
talking about something they love.
For its when we break a little-
we come alive.
It's in this space of feeling,
we get to expand.
And it's here,
in our vulnerability and openness,
we step into our greatest selves.
IAM HER TRIBE

just BE. 
robin. 

Thursday, September 22, 2016

...one o'one...


There comes a point
in your life,
when you realize that 
turning the page 
is the best feeling in
world because 
there's so much more
to the book than
the page you 
were stuck on.
Begin with YES

just BE. 
robin. 

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

...one o'two...


BE happy with 
the little that
you have. There
are people with 
nothing that
still manage to
smile.

just BE. 
robin. 

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

...one o'three...


BE confused, it's where
you begin to learn new
things. BE broken, it's 
where you begin to heal.
BE frustrated,  it's where
you start to make
authentic decisions. BE
sad, because if we are
brave enough we can hear
our heart's wisdom 
through it.

BE whatever you are right now.
No more hiding. You are worthy,
always.
~S.C. Laurie

just BE. 
robin. 
    

Monday, September 19, 2016

Sunday, September 18, 2016

...9.18.16...

...one o'five.



Retain Your Power

No matter how great the pressure, or how confused the situation,  hold tight to your  personal  power of choice.  You always have the final say, to make your own choices, according to your own beliefs.

High Hopes-Patrick Lindsay 

welcome to coffee hour. 
welcome to this Sunday morning. 
just BE. 
robin. 


Friday, September 16, 2016

...one o' seven...


long day.
this deck.
this yard.
this breeze.
bring on this weekend.
just BE. 
robin. 

    Thursday, September 15, 2016

    Wednesday, September 14, 2016

    ...one o' nine...


    Even though there are  days  I wish I could change some things that happened in the  past, there's a reason the rear view mirror is so small and the windshield is so big, where you're headed is much more important  than what you've left behind. 
    Begin with YES

    just BE. 
    robin. 

    Tuesday, September 13, 2016

    ...one ten...


    Timing is
    everything. 
    If it's meant 
    to happen,
    it will, and
    for the right
    reason.

    just BE. 
    robin. 




    Monday, September 12, 2016

    ...one eleven...


    "All the miles of a hard road are worth a moment of true happiness."

    Arnold Lobel
    Toad and Frog

    warming himself.
    in the afternoon sun.
    just BE. 
    robin. 


    Sunday, September 11, 2016

    ...9.11.16...


    ...one twelve.



    betrue.

    at the heart
    of each of us,
    whatever
    our imperfections,
    there exists a
    silent pulse of 
    perfect rhythm,
    which is
    absolutely
    individual
    and unique, and yet
    which connects
    us to
    everything else.
    ~George Leonard

    mom asked me to photograph.
    these shadows.
    beauty.
    may you take the time.
    to see the simple things.
    in life.
    welcome to coffee hour.
    welcome to this Sunday morning.
    just BE.
    robin.


    Saturday, September 10, 2016

    ...one thirteen...


    Watch for the people whose eyes light up when you talk about your dream.
    Those are the people you keep.
    Elizabeth Gilbert 

    just BE. 
    robin. 

    Friday, September 9, 2016

    ...one fourteen...


    Follow your instincts. 
    BE curious. Dream big.
    Love what you do. 
    Love learning. 
    Keep an open heart
    & a strong spirit.
    Have fun.

    just BE. 
    robin. 






    Thursday, September 8, 2016

    ...one fifteen...


    It's important to make friendships that are deeper than gossiping, drinking, smoking, and going out. Make friends who you can go to breakfast with, make friends you can cry with, make friends who will support your life goals and BElieve in you.
    Begin with YES 


    just BE. 
    robin. 


    Wednesday, September 7, 2016

    ...one sixteen...


    all I ask is
    that you love
    me with a madness
    that scares you
    sometimes. 
    because in that 
    moment it's 
    choosing between 
    what you feel
    and what you fear.
    and even though 
    it's normal to 
    feel fear, don't 
    ever fear what
    you feel.
    JmStorm

    just BE. 
    robin. 

    Tuesday, September 6, 2016

    ...one seventeen...




    Raise your  words, not your voice.
    It is rain that grows flowers,
    not thunder.
    Rumi

    we had both tonight.
    tho thunder can be exhilarating...
    it is the rain.
    that calms the soul.
    just BE. 
    robin. 




    Monday, September 5, 2016

    Sunday, September 4, 2016

    ...9.4.16...

    ...one nineteen.










    Our biggest mistakes and failures are actually advanced degrees in figuring out how to do things differently and better. Most of us have had some hard lessons to learn so why not accept your diploma with grace and a smile. You've earned it!
    Begin with YES

    a new addition to the neighborhood. 
    where I sat.
    and enjoyed a cup of coffee.
    this morning.
    with my heart soaring.
    from the memories.
    of playing house in this.
    when I was a little girl.
    happy memories. 
    of growing up on a farm.
    to new memories...that will be spent.
    sharing coffee with mom.
    welcome to coffee hour. 
    welcome to this Sunday morning. 
    just BE. 
    robin.

    Saturday, September 3, 2016

    ...one twenty...


    poolside with this fun drink.
    good friends.
    good weather.
    makes for a great weekend.
    just BE. 
    robin.


    Friday, September 2, 2016

    Thursday, September 1, 2016

    ...one twenty two...


    Tibetan proverb:

    "The secret to living longer is:
    eat half, walk double,
    laugh triple and love
    without measure."

    just BE. 
    robin.