August Love

and 

of course

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

Ah yes what I love 

most about

August.

(besides some special birthdays)

The Minnesota Renaissance and

the Minnesota State Fair

Can't you just take in the fragrant steam rising from

the funnel cake deep fryers to the tranquil

aroma of wood smoke wafting through the air?

Bundles of fun and the greatness of culture can be found at both places.

Treat yourself. Make more memories.

"The purpose of life is to live it.

To taste experience to the utmost.

To reach out eagerly 

and without fear for

newer or richer experience."

Eleanor Roosevelt

Those who don't believe in magic

will never find it.

Who doesn't adore a pup in her tutu?

Low and behold I must have dinosaurs on my mind. 

Can you see them too?

 Back behind the low sulking heads?

Inspiring souls

 see what they believe!

When going to the Minnesota Renaissance Fair

the

Wacky Chickens 

are a must to see

and share their stage!

Chickens are like potato chips 

you just can't have one.

Live today like you're getting fried tomorrow!

No not snakes on a plane

but 

Snakes galore here.

Dreams are made to come true.

Always something new at the Butterfly House!

The Minnesota State Fair

Deep Fried foods new and old 

mostly on sticks.

Swedish egg coffee.

Soft and scrumptious chocolate delicacies

unbelievable perfection of

arts, crafts, foods, discussions.

Animal births.

So many animal critters.

Deep Thoughts and memories born.

Cotton candy, Ice drinks, wine and beer flights

and rides for every human condition 

young and old scary and not.

The House of Mirrors

and House of Horrors.

Fruits, flowers, vegetables, politics and new designs.

Tractors and trucks and cars too, new and old.

So many things carved from butter.

Cheese Curds, Carnies, Corn Dogs

and the Human Condition.

All kinds of foods.

Crowds, entertainment big names too.

Just to name a few things at the fair.

We have a great sense of togetherness

we just have to bring it out from within

 and share it more often.

You can always take the human spirit out 

for a whirl anytime you want.

Me

Thank you for spending time with me.

Take good care of you.

Live and Learn with Critters

Hello from my world as I'm joining 

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

See if you can spot the critter friend I brought along with me.


I've learned to be content with what you have.
More often it's more than you need.
Share, give, repeat.
Never ever be okay with who you are.
Always strive for more.

I've learned that no matter what mood you've fallen into
from daily life and not just directly in your day to day
there's possibly, often something far worse.
Treat everyone you meet with kindness 
and make empathy your main source.

Always be thankful you have life.

Give more flowers.

Offer compliments.

Be thankful.

Stop yourself before it's too late.

Be remembered well.

Your first wealth is health. Always.

Those who think they have no time for healthy eating

and living 

(possibly)

will sooner or later have to find time for illness.

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors,

and doing new things

because we're curious and curiosity keeps us 

down new paths."

Walt Disney

When you're curious you find lots of interesting things to do.

I must share a thought for all those in the remodeling world, 

when you're designing what YOU believe to be best.

Openness is good, everyone seems to be doing it.

But please not at the expense of removing vital and important things that many of us use.

"By all means let's be open minded,

 but not so open minded that our brains drop out."

Richard Dawkins

"I've learned that no matter how serious
your life requires you to be,
everyone needs a friend or family member
to act goofy with!"
Always.

If you can, join some silliness today.

Thank you for making my day by your visit.
Take good care of you.

Critters Delights

Picture of a 3-D picture.


"Never settle in any circle that is not fully committed to forever
walk in the direction of endless opportunities and possibilities."
Edmond Mbiaka

I know he looks fierce right? 
Not really just trying to grab for more treats!

Meet my fried Lucy. Isn't she just the sweetest four month old pup?

They're all from the animal kingdom who, 
through some mystic bond have let us inside their hearts.

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

Arizona and Red Rock Canyon outside of Las Vegas is a place not to miss. Even if you just drive through, even without hiking you will spot these charmers as they walk right up to your car.

There's the famous quote that if you want to understand
 how animals live, you don't go to the zoo, you go to the jungle.

Why do we always want 
what's on the other side of the fence?


Knowledge comes but wisdom lingers.

Minnesota Spoonbridge and Cherry

"Create with the heart; build with the mind."
Criss Jami

If we all practiced this

Accept the things to which fate binds you,
in all places 
and love the people who fate brings you together,
not just family
but do so with all your heart.
Imagine our world.
Marcus Aurelius and Me

Enthusiasm. Always has been key. Always will be. In everything you do.
"Enthusiasm is the electricity of life. 
How do you get it? 
You act enthusiastic until you make it a habit."
Gordon Parks 

Thanks for sharing some time with me.
 Take good care of you!

Saturday Critters and other Blog Memories

Welcome to 

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

"All I have is all I need
and all I need
 is all I have in this moment."
Byron Katie

"The miracle of love comes to you
 in the presence of the uninterpreted moment.
 If you are mentally somewhere else, you miss real life."
Byron Katie


this next quote really explains everything about life and my post today.


"My experience is that the teachers we need most
 are the people we're living with right now."
Byron Katie

My youngest son's beloved Rusty!

My sweet Dash.  He's as precious as a prince.

Remembering my sweet little Allie, went blind at about age 6 but lived a wonderful life with us for 16 incredible years.

Best second grade teacher ever gave each of her students their own fish, equipment and lengthy instructions to care for them.

Misty always my supervisor/helper.

Hugs are everything.



and in honor of lost blogs that I miss. Just a few for now.

Back in the day when folks were crazy about blogging, there were lots of

groups I posted to, like Saturday Centus, which this post featured an adorable squirrel! 

My special favorite because Tess with her phenomenal blog "The Mag" pushed us to share our thoughts with you in our own unique words and sometimes images. Here's one of mine.

and so many of us here right now today remember our Good Fences posts! 

It made ordinary fences that crossed our paths become quaint little stories to share.

I truly miss this and our Good Fences creator, texwisgirl.

Gosh another awesome Thematic Photographic was like my weekly indulgence, Of course so many folks drifted from posting and our dear favorite friend Carmi sadly gave up.

One of my postings for him here. 

It's American made since 2010 in Utah! A Vanderhall!

Until next time!
Thanks for stopping by.
Take good care of you.

Piloting

One of my greatest joys in life is piloting!

Piloting my life by my own design.

A few quotes from Beryl Markham and me.

There are all kinds of silences and each of them means a different thing.

How about the silence of a cat before her purring begins?

There is the silence that comes with morning in a forest, and this is different from the silence of a sleeping city. 

or by the water sharing a hot summer day together.

There is silence after a rainstorm, and before a rainstorm, and these are not the same.

There is the silence of emptiness, the silence of fear, the silence of doubt.

There is a certain silence that can emanate from a lifeless object as from a chair lately used, or from a piano with old dust upon its keys.

or from anything that has answered to the need of a man, for pleasure or for work.

Which way now? What does the map say?

A map says to you

read me carefully,

follow me closely, doubt me not

I am the earth in the palm of your hand.

Togetherness is the key ingredient to a happy childhood!

The only impossible journey is the one you never begin!

You bring your own weather to any picnic.

I've/we've prioritized taking care of my mind, having fun
and doing the things that me/us laugh.


Fall in love with the energy of your days
breathe in all that you can
retrace your fond memories
but never stop adding more memories
 to your days.

Thanks for sharing time with me. Take good care of you.