IF Talent

This little mouse is hoping that his "Talent" will distract the cats, and make them forget that they want to eat him for dinner. As in real life sometimes I hope my "Talent" will carry me through the rough times and keep me from feeling the hard lesson  I am going through. When my 93 year old Mother was going through the last stages of life, sometimes reality was to much to face head on. I found myself in the room with her, my paper in hand and I was drawing my heart out. Instead of what I really wanted to do was cry my head off. Sometimes the ideas flowed easily from my pencil onto the paper. And other times the ideas just wouldn't come. But I do know without my drawing and creating ability, that which it is, I might not have come out with my brain in tact. I thank my many relatives, Mother especially, that passed the talent down the family line to little old me. I enjoy making others feel, smile and enjoy my expressions. And enough as I would like to think I do this to make others happy, I now know I NEED to be a creative person! It fills my soul and gives me meaning at this time in my life. So my friends embrace your "Talent" and fill your soul with what ever that talent might be. Because it is a gift, no matter what it is!. And you wouldn't let a gift sit around for years unopened, would you? I wouldn't and haven't and I try to open it again and again,everyday, it makes me feel soooooo wonderful. I hope it makes you feel something wonderful too!

IF Wings
This woman is finally finding her wings. She is brave enough to soar into the sky unafraid and ready for lies ahead of her. Like Dorthy in the Wizard of Oz she is wearing her red slippers just in case she needs to return home. But for now she is ready, willing and able to walk through the door that has opened before her! Life is somewhat back to normal, the new normal as they say since our year of losses. I find I am breathing again but still aware that life is what happens when you are making plans. Miss the constants in my life and still forget from time to time that they are not there for me to check in with and to help me with the changes that lye ahead. Our health is soooo important and stuff is just what it is "stuff". And I have a lot of stuff. I'm enjoying creating new art work like this one I have posted. I paint and then cut and paste to make the picture. Love the texture and the shades I can get with this process. It is raining here today and very gloomy but it is really needed. We have several wonderful Whales being seen off the coast. I feel very lucky to live where within 5 minutes I can see Dolphins and Whales. That is something I really miss about loosing my dear cat Sadie. She was 12 years old and I was always dazed and amazed at how humans can communicate with each other. As we settled down to sleep at night she would cuddle and purr with delight. I will probably acquire another cat , but not now it's too soon, time will help heal the space left by her. But she will never leave the space in my heart! So hug your loved ones and remember how special our connections with each other are as you go on your day. Oh by the way have a wonderful weekend....YES!

IF New

This cat is happy with his NEW pet! His owner can't understand where the fish keep going. He has had 3 pets in the last month. I can't imagine can you. Happy New Year to all of you. I am planning on a new and peaceful year filled with wonderful things. A bit cold here but I can't complain we are really spoiled in Ca. as the weather is usually so mild. Have a good rest of the week!

IF Glow

The Magic Egg seemed to glow in the Moon light. They stood amazed and delighted as they looked at it! I remain amazed and dazed as the year ends. Not been a particularly wonderful for me and my family. But certainly not as bad as many of my fellow man. I wish you all a better and healthy year ahead and love and laughter too!

Snow baby angels dance in the cold winter weather! I think snow is an unnatural state for water. Growing up at the beach I love the warm season and beautiful ocean. But different strokes for different folks. I still a bit numb from the losses my family has had this year and topping it off my beloved cat Sadie passed away on Saturday. She had been my faithful companion for 12 years and for the first time in over 20 years I find myself cat less. Seems funny and I keep expecting to see her come around the corner. No pets for a while I need to take time to reflect on the past year and how to make the best of it. Thank goodness for the kids and their kids to make the holiday somewhat normal. I think of the parents and families of those lost in Connecticut everyday. I can't even imagine their loss. My thoughts and prayers are being sent to them. May they be able to breathe in this time of grief. I will try to dance like the snow babies and I AM thankful for all of my blessings!And I hope for a new and better year ahead for all of us!

IF Explore

These curious kids are about to explore the noises they heard in the dark. I would have never been so brave but then I was always a bit afraid of the dark. Been busy trying to get over the punch in the stomach life has hit my family with. My Aunt passed in May, my Mother in August, my ex husband and Uncle in October and now my beloved cat has Lymphoma. I know it will get better but WOW I don't seem to be able to relax. Life can be tough......but I'm hanging in there. Hope your life is better than mine has been lately!

IF Carry

 This little girl is able to carry her flowers home in this green basket...Im not sure if she will be surprised by this little pink worm hanging by the vine in front of her.