Yes, Virginia

"Life takes a bit of time and a lot of relationship."

William P. Young

A great quote to be lived daily.

"Trust is the fruit of a relationship in which you know you are loved."

Willaim P. Young

(I am truly blessed with all the animals in my life.)

Welcome to my post for

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

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Mrs. Claus asks, "Santa Karina's on your nice list, right?"

Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. I wonder how many children today have ever heard of this true story? 

Speaking of children, and Santa Claus here is one of those stories Frances Pharcellus Church was speaking about. 

For those families less fortunate than most of us, please let me introduce The Farmington Police Department and their Santa Claus story.

Their "Toys for Town" program that 2024 marks their 37th year running I'm sharing some photos from yesterday's wrapping! 

It's an annual toy drive organized by the FPD to help make the holiday season special for children in the Farmington community.

"Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias."

Francis Pharcellus Church 

"You don't play a game or color a picture with a child to show your superiority. Rather, you choose to limit yourself so as to facilitate and honor that relationship."

William P. Young quotes

"Don't ever discount the wonder of your tears. They can be healing waters and a stream of joy. Sometimes they are the best words the heart can speak." William P. Young

"The soul is healed by being with children."

and animals, nature walks and oceans wide.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky 

Please enjoy a few photos of Buggy in his puppy days.

It's got to be a pup conference.

"If anything matters then everything matters. Because you are important, everything you do is important. Every time you forgive, the universe changes; every time you reach out and touch a heart or a life, the world changes; with every kindness and service, seen or unseen, my purposes are accomplished, and nothing will be the same again."

William P. Young

Thank you for visiting me today, and for your comments.

Take good care of you.

December Stroll and Critters

 Hello everyone and welcome to my post for

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

and City Daily Photo

Rusty says Hello!

"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up."

Mark Twain and (what your animals do all the time.)

"Know that deep inside you are resilient, brave and so much stronger and more powerful than your fears." 

Some of you may celebrate Saint Nicholas Day while others may be unaware. 

"Kindness is the true spirit of Saint Nicholas Day, where hearts are warmed, and lives are touched with love."

Your choices don't always have to be perfect. Remember growth comes from walking the wrong path and finding your own way back.

Be with those that bring out the best in you.

Not the stress in you.

"Positive thinking is more than just a tagline."

Harvey Mackay

"Never resist a generous impulse."

Paint that picture. Bake that pie.  

Write that story. Call an old friend.

and never laugh at anyone's dreams.

"Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something and has lost something."

H. Jackson Brown

"Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.

"The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today."

H. Jackson Brown Jr 

and "Doing your best means never stop trying." 

Benjamin Franklin 

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