Life's Lessons

I chose this image of the Desert Hot Springs Pool Babes because of Life's Lesson #22.

Life's Lessons

I did not write this list. Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short ….enjoy it.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.
5. Don't buy stuff you don't need.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for things that matter.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
16. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.
17. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
18. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.
19. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
20. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special

occasion. Today is special.
21. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
22. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
23. The most important sex organ is the brain.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Always choose life.
27. Forgive but don’t forget.
28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
31. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
32. Believe in miracles.
33. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
34. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
35. Your children get only one childhood.
36. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
37. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
38. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
39. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have not what you need.
40. The best is yet to come...
41. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
42. Yield.
43. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

Art

I was lucky enough to spend a day with my sister and her friend, Sox (Socrates) in Palm Springs a couple of weeks ago. Two very talented ladies. The photo is my first ever fabric/lace project (unfinished). When completed it will hang on the wall in my studio. I'm looking forward to spending sometime in the studio so that I might perfect my new found passion (of the month). Also thinking about getting out my jewelry tools, wire, resin, beads, found objects and see what else I can create.

Could this be you?

Cara, could this be you?

My Daily Routine:
Get Up,
Be Amazing,
Go Back to Bed.

Nature Speaks

Absolutely incredible. Sister Karen took this amazing photograph two days after these little hummingbirds hatched. Karen takes the most amazing photographs. If you've never seen a hummingbird nest (I had not), they are somewhere between the size of a golf ball and a tennis ball. The eggs were about 1/2 the size of the tip of my little finger.

Owen and I returned today for a visit. I was shocked to see the nest was gone. Only ragged remnants remained. It has broken my heart. My first and hopeful thought is that the nest had blown out of the branches it was nestled in. But the word I heard Owen mutter was 'cat'. And now a whole new vision is implanted in my mind. A very unpleasant one. Nature works in wonderous ways. It gives and it takes. Harmless little baby hummingbirds, named Kahlo and Diego. Jo Ann and Roy had named mama hummingbird, Frieda.

La Quinta Art Festival

Looking my best for my 2 day stint as a volunteer Ambassador for the LQAF. 230 artists from all over the US and 1 Cdn. plus 270 volunteers. It was upwards of 82°F, more than 100,000 patrons, and works of art in the $1000's. People were shopping.

These are so me. I had to have them.

Artist: Denise Robertson, NM

Something I could afford!

A gift from Randy Strong ~ glass blower extraordinaire! Randy is recognized as a leader of the American Studio Glass Movement. He is the winner of the 2005 and 2008 Niche Award, being #1 in the Nation. His sculptures are a part of collections ranging from the Corning Museum of Glass to the Louvre. Owen and I both saw his 'A life Lived At 2300 Degrees' slide show and talk where he touched on his 45 year artistic journey.

Pizza

Carmelized Onions, Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza. Yummy!