Happy St Patrick's Day Everyione

 May your day be filled with rainbows,

 shamrocks and lots of green fun and things to eat!

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY

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May your troubles be less and your blessings be more.

 And nothing but happiness come through your door.

May luck follow you wherever you go.

Remember, I'm only here for the green snacks.

A lucky day begins with gratitude.

May your blessings outnumber your worries.

Luck shines brighter when shared.

Pinch me and I'm going home.

Never iron a four-leaf clover because you

 never want to press your luck.

There are no strangers here only friends you haven't met yet.

May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load. May the mist of Irish  magic shorten every road.

"Imagine if we were all magical leprechauns, and every wish ever made on a four-leaf clover obliged us to help others obtain their wishes. now imagine if people simply lived like this were true. 

Richelle E. Goodrich

Rula Bula Irish Pub and Restaurant Tempe, Arizona

If playing in the snow after our recent weekend blizzard isn't your thing

and you're not into parades, perhaps you're spending a spell inside of your favorite Irish pub. Either way enjoy your whatever kind of day.

Thanks for spending some time visiting me. 

Take good care of you!

The Many Tales of Water and Critters What more could You ask for?

Good morning and welcome to my post for

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

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My post today is all about water, be it a lake or river and I begin from lakes in Minneapolis, and surrounding suburbs. The photo below is from Centennial Lakes in Edina.

Beautiful sunny day!

Ahh the sweet face of an owl what does he see that perhaps you and I are missing?

A most curious creature the owl. A bird that stays awake while the rest of the world sleeps. I find it so interesting that they can see in the dark while the rest of the world is dreaming.

What we do is wonder, as we're calm and feeling a gentle breeze and maybe, just maybe you'll feel a tug on your line. That's when the real fun happens.

My grandson fishing on Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, Mn.

This was yesterday on Latsch Island a few floating houses on the Mississippi River. It's an area those desiring to live off the grid have made it their home since the early 1970's. 

"We're all on the same boat, in a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible loyalty." 

Also, from yesterday an exhibit from the MMAM, Minnesota Marine Art Museum

Those first photos were sunny, and summery. Yesterday was not as lovely. Early morning began biting cold without gloves (while taking pictures) and a rainy-snow mixture covered the roads all the way to Winona, Minnesota and grey skies all day. 

I took these two photos yesterday at Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden just after Fountain Hills, Wisconsin.

"I will return here again, in the summertime."

The story behind the Pineapple Fountain in Charleston, SC

Pools and pups what's more fun than that?

Frankenmuth Michigan a city my family enjoyed many times throughout the year, not just at Christmas either. Frankenmuth is a small little village with German influence and appears like it jumped out of a storybook! 

Hastings can you tell? If you're from Minnesota or Wisconsin yes you can!

Wayzata Beach on Lake Minnetonka.

Lyra and her pup Athena!

Stillwater, Minnesota

In case you're wondering, yes Athena loves the water and floaty toys!

On my first trip to Charleston, SC.

Wayzata, Minnesota

Seriously funny!

Oops! It's all fun and games until someone falls off the floatie. 

This is about as far as Artemis will go inside the pool. 

Don't you feel the call of the water urging you to come?

Charleston, SC

Huntsville, Alabama 

Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Oldie but goodie! What's more fun than playing in water? The secret which is not so secret after all is that most of the human body is water, with an average of about 60%. No wonder we're drawn to it.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. 

Take good care you.

That Feeling When

That feeling when the open road beckons you to explore, discover or wander to unexpected destinations? Or has winter gotten in the way?

Welcome to 

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

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Anywhere you want to go is within walking distance 

if you have the time.

My wanderings bring all kinds of photos for my collection. 

Are you ready for my critter explosion unleashed? 

Notice what is right in front of you.

Trust the flow.

The present moment doesn't need perfect conditions.

Arrive with each step.
 

Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it.

Quiet the chatter.

Do you see the rainbow? 

Oddly enough this is on Rainbow Mountain too!

The important thing is to not stop questioning things.

Curiosity has its own reasons for existence. 

My son's first major fire. This photo was taken by the police chief. 

"What matters most is how well you walk through the fire."

Charles Bukowski 

Life isn't about a picture of perfection. It's a weaving of normal times, imperfect moments, everyday wakings, challenges, good and bad. Our lives are a weaving between our past desires, today's moments, and gatherings from yesterday.

Thank you for wandering along with me.

Happy March 1st tomorrow and 

take good care of you.