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Mooooo

 I actually really love cows. We grew up with one cow living our our field...Betsy. Betsy gave birth to "Sylvester-Fred-Flinstone" and these two black cows would follow us around and often try to lick us, which was totally gross. But we loved them anyway. Then my Dad brought home Norman, who was actually a girl, and we loved her too. We have a funny story about Norman disappearing, too, but I'll save that for a later day. 

On a different note, my great friend sent me a surprise package this weekend with a CD full of beautiful songs, all new to me. Surprise packages are absolutely the best. I was listening to it this morning and so touched by her generosity and her ability to expose me to new things; things that I love instantly. 

Here is an old song that I was thinking about this morning. It's a beauty. Enjoy.  

Feeling a Little Fuzzy and Eager for Spring

 ...aren't you?

Dreaming of Africa

Another mosaic --- this one containing African images. I have been thinking and dreaming a lot of Africa lately; a place I have always wanted to visit and a place that feels so magical to me; even as an arm chair traveler. This winter my Mom will have an opportunity to see Africa for herself. She has decided to volunteer at an orphanage outside of Arusha, Tanzania. I'm not sure I can make the trip to visit her so I have been watching lots of movies about Africa, reading books and browsing photos. Here are some of my favorites...

 1. Very Close Encounter of the Elephant Type....., 2. Breakfast on Serengeti Plain, Tanzania, 3. 065_Tanzania_resize, 4. 20061023 tanzania, 5. Masai mother and child - Tanzania, 6. village path - Tanzania, 7. Masaii kids - Tanzania, 8. Tanzania, 9. red and violet - Tanzania

In my search for amazing African images I came across a National Geographic Adventure article Best of Adventure: George Steinmetz." Steinmetz photographs Africa from his para-glider and his photos are stunning.

Stunning is also a way to describe my mother...she is an amazing person. She is striking, she is strong, she is soulful. She has such a heart and a way about her that makes everyone want to know her. I am so excited for her adventure. I love you, Mom!

From the Car Window

   

What I find really amazing is the color of the sky. These two photos were taken within minutes of each other. The first was facing north and the second facing west. What a difference! Happy weekend!

Who Cares if the Wine Glass is Dirty...

 

I still want to be here, looking at this view, sipping this wine and reading this cabin journal. Wouldn't that be a nice way to spend today?

A Bright Spot

  

A Bright Spot, originally uploaded by Leigh T.

Monday's are tough and today is no exception. So here is a photo of the bright side of things.

updated: I was thinking about these photo and remembered a william woodsworth poem I had taped into my journal long ago. I absolutely loved the poem and thought I would share it with you. It is so sweet.

Sunhine Go Away Today...

 

It is hot here - and I mean HOT and humid. My least favorite combination. What to do on days like this? Reminisce about cooler weather and think about fall and winter days, of course! That is what I have been doing all week, actually.

I took this photo last winter on a cold and gloomy but wonderful day. The Fish Market is in Old Town Alexandria (where we are getting married!) and we love this place. We can tuck in for an afternoon, have one of their giant beers, split an order of crab legs and french fries and go home early in the evening full from a late lunch and very happy. Then we can cuddle in for an evening and not feel guilty that we aren't outside playing. What do you do when it is blazing hot outside to transport yourself to cooler temperatures and times?

By the way, this photo was enhanced using the textures I discussed here. They are so much fun!