Word

Some days it is just one that is needed;  some days it may take a few more.   It is so easy though, all you have to do is stop for a second, lift up your thoughts, your deeds, your actions for the day and your whole world becomes brand new.

A truism

We live by words and deeds, so today make a pact with yourself that you will only use words that heal, words that show love, words that ease and caress with the softness of a butterfly that lights upon a flower.

You have a weekend to make your seconds spin.   What are you plotting and planning?    I had my work in day yesterday and caught up with my household chores, then went off to Manchester where Christine said the best Prime Rib was cooked.   We met her friend, Marcia, a lovely lady not quite my age but working towards it, and we had a gab fest as well as a feast.   I don't know who discovered where Prime Rib is cooked just right, but my hat is off to them.    It really was a treat and very delicious.    The ride there is one Pat and I take quite often when we want to run away for a day.  It is a very tiny town that has no room to grow as the channel is there, the ferry boats dock there and the folks that live there wouldn't want to be anywhere else.    It is probably twelve to fifteen miles from Port Orchard and the heavy traffic road, but there is another more  quiet way which Pat and I travel on which is a little bit longer but oh so much more beautiful and peaceful.   Riding along the waters edge brings back some of our rides in Brookings, yes we both miss it and our friends there.    Making a move for whatever reasons is never all good, but it is also not all bad.    New faces, new places become familiar and soon you have one foot planted and hopefully some one day decide that life goes on no matter where you are.    What is it that Christine says all the time...."Wherever you are, you are there."   so true.  And Mary Englbert , not sure of the spelling, the author offers advice to 'grow where you are planted."  Good advice, but following good advice is not always easy. . .well, one does have to work at change no matter what.

So today, talk stock.   Find out if you are happy being planted where you are.  Find out if you are ready, willing and able, to share YOU with those you like and love.    Maybe you can be the leader today and start a parade of your own to a friend's house for a cup of coffee, or open the door and invite someone in for a cup of coffee;  choices....we all have them.    Do not cry lonely if you are not willing to work at fixing the lock on your door and your heart.    Be a carpenter today and see what you can build.   .....  Love, Friendship, and sharing YOU with those you love and like.     Hugs to all.