If Only Critters Could Rule

 Imagine a world where critters were in charge. 

I hope you have a joyful weekend.

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS 

and posting to City Daily Photo

Be the change you wish to see in the world.

 Mahatma Gandhi 

"To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow, this is a human offering that can border on miraculous." 

Elizabeth Gilbert

So then be like a dog and dig your way out. Unless you feel more like being an Arabian horse you can set your life ablaze and rise up from the ashes around you." Me

Remember Arabian horses are known for their distinctive features, intelligence and endurance.

"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."

Mahatma Gandhi

 

"Instead of politicians, let the monkeys govern the countries; 

at least they will steal only the bananas!"

Mehmet Murat ildan

Don't forsake living a worthwhile life in favor of another person's preferences.

My sweet Dash is wondering, is she cooking something for me?

"Do not apologize for crying. Without this emotion, we are only robots."

Elizabeth Gilbert

Dogs understand their human's joy, sadness, anger and silliness. They will always live their life for you.

"You want a friend in this city? (Washington DC) Get a dog!" 

Harry S. Truman

Beauty and wisdom can always be found in the animal kingdom.

From within the wild,

To see a moose is to witness the grandeur of nature in all its glory. 

Character, not immaturity. Transparency, not secrecy. Justice, not lawlessness. Enviornmental improvement and preservation, not destruction. Truth, not lies." Suzy Kassem

 

"I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet." 

Mahatma Gandhi

Life is a zoo in the jungle. 

Peter DeVries

If you ask me, I'd say I prefer the jungle.

The animals in the world are proof that now and then 

you can put your phones away.

Our glowing screens have gotten in the way of everything, 

and we're addicted to our distractions. 

Scrolling is the new smoking.

"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed."

Mahatma Gandhi

"The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace."

Mahatma Gandhi

Love is the absence of judgement. 

"You must get lost outside your comfort zone to find where you truly belong."

Debasish Mridha

No One is too Small to Make a Difference

"Your silence is almost worst of all."

and

"I don't want you to be hopeful, I want you to panic."

Greta Thunberg

Can you roar from the rooftops? 

"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks."

 John Muir

"Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

"An evening walk is a blessing for the soul."

Thank you for sharing your time with me. 

Be loving to your animal kingdom and you will feel the love.

Take good care of you.

The Running of Meatballs and Critters

How many of you have heard of The Running of the Meatballs? Well for those unaware you'll soon learn all about it in my post today. Of course, plenty of critters, wooden, live or hairy on display as well. Enjoy.

Don't let yesterday take up too much of today. 

Will Rogers

"The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science."

Albert Einstein

I'll also introduce you to some iconic decorative wooden horses from Sweden called Dala Horses or Dalahaster like the one below.

 

Outside of The Gammelgarden Museum 

of Scandia, Minnesota 

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS 

and I'm posting to City Daily Photo

Be like dogs. Love people. Use things.

Stop worrying about what could happen

 and cherish what did happen.

Every day is a second chance.

"Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things so we can make room for life's important things. 

Which aren't things at all." 

"She says nothing at all but simply stares upward into the dark sky and watches, with sad eyes, the slow dance of the infinite stars. Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human? Pointless, really. Do the stars gaze back? Now, that's a question." Neil Gaiman 

"Our memories are not in our things; our memories are inside us."

Unlock joy in any situation.

The Running of the Meatballs

A unique and hilarious downhill race of thousands of meatballs (brown painted golf balls) rolling wildly down that's not only fun to watch but is a huge fundraiser for the museum.

"Face your life, its pain, its pleasure, leave no path untaken."

Neil Gaiman

Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. M. Scott Peck 

 

"All my life I used to wonder what I would become when I grew up. Then, about seven years ago, (and again yesterday-Me) I realized that I was never going to grow up, that growing is an ever-ongoing process." M. Scott Peck

"Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." Neil Gaiman

So now what are you going to do with the rest of your weekend?

The way I see it is this, our futures are filled with new levels of aliveness and possibilities and a vast amount of adventures, if we decide to uncover them, and claim them to be ours. 

Thanks for cruising in and gifting me with your thoughts.

Take good care of you!

All Aboard Duluth and Casual Critters

 Welcome to 

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS 

and City Daily Photo

Please enjoy my quick but eventfully packed two-day vacation after a long weekend of work.

(only a glimpse more coming later)

When we do the things. . . 

"We are an inspiration to one another."

"We must reach for our full potentials. 

Our potential lies within our inner strength."

You've got this.

You are as powerful as your thoughts.

Be happy now.

"We learn in friendship to look with the eyes of another person, 

to listen with her ears and to feel with her heart." 

Alfred Adler 

This patio is outside my hotel and funny thing I chose this primarily for their bonfires and so before turning in I joined the group of strangers, all roasting marshmallows of course and our engagement was everything I hoped it would be and more. A couple from my hometown, a family going to a reunion and one as far away as Maine!

"Throughout this journey of life, we meet many people along the way. Each one has a purpose in our life. No one we meet is ever a coincidence."

Mimi Novic

Being a fish out of water has its rewards

 "I'm more alive than being lost in the water, "said the fish.

"It's the amount of positive vibration you have radiated in life that matters."

(Take the boat ride, thank everyone, regift a favorite book)

Amit Ray

Let's go sailing.

Your purpose is your why.

Take the ride.

"The sea, once it casts it's spell,

 holds one in its net of wonder forever."

Jacques Cousteau 

and "We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one."

Wisdom comes from reflection. 

A calm water is like a still soul.

Click here for a view of the ship, 

Paul R. Tregurtha as it arrives in Duluth.

What a sudden burst of showers?

Hope is the anchor of life.

"Occupy your thoughts with purpose and you will be so busy pursuing a meaningful future there will be no time for doubt, chaos and disappointment."

Carlos Wallace

"The adventures of a renewing and refreshing of oneself is always waiting to be enjoyed." Me

Take the carriage ride.

Never be that person that says, I wish I had.

 

"I am a happy soul despite all of life's challenges."

The best life is best to be lived by you.

"Build me up and I with you. For we are more one than two."

Deborah Day

Canal Park's statue, created by Sterling Rathsack

"Make a pledge to yourself right now, to declare that you are worth your time and energy."

Deborah Day

So, what do you want most to do and do it. Now, before you can't.

"Don't worry if people think you're crazy. You are crazy. You have that kind of intoxicating insanity that lets other people dream outside of the lines and become who they're destined to be."

Jennifer Elisabeth 

Thanks for visiting and gifting me with your comments. 

Take good care of you.