Yes Virginia..

Today I was feeling heavy most of the day. Questioning my right to be happy when there is so much evil and injustice in the world. I shed more than a few tears for a little girl, I did not even know, murdered by someone who was supposed to protect her. I thought about how the negative impact of that, was rippling so far out. I found myself seeking comfort in all my usual places, to no avail. Then this evening I happened to glance out the window. And my tears of sorrow changed to tears of wonder, joy, and love. I wondered if God had heard all my prayers and questions today. Although I am not totally at peace I do feel much better. I hope you are in the arms of an angel Clare.

The object of his affections

Ball, Frisbee, tire, rubber chicken, stick, in that order.

Cheers to Forty

Yesterday I hosted a birthday party for a friend who was turning 40. Happy Birthday Jo if you are looking in. I just wanted to say for me .. 40 was a wonderful new page in the quirky little book I call my life. It gave the plot some wonderful new twists. I cant wait to see what is going to happen next.

Late Night

I wanted to say something really cool about the way the clouds wisped around the moon.. or how the sign looks like a spooky cross.. or how ghostly the trees looked with the moon behind but it's late and the pics will have to do the talkin'. But just as a point of interest.. the full moon in June is called Strawberry Moon. .. so now ya know.

Moon in the Willows

I have tried this photo several time since I moved here.. I love this tree that sits at the edge of one of our dugouts. This is the best luck I have had.

Renewal

The rain that came wasnt much but it was welcome.

Breakfast at Epitphanys

I went out early this morning hoping to catch the morning mist after the rain we had yesterday. After crawling around and sitting in the wet grass for a couple of hours , I thought it was time to head home... remind me to get some splash pants. As I was just headed in I noticed my first lilac of the season. Now they are one of my faves. Mine are late even by northern Alberta standards. And so I practise patience every spring while I wait..and wait. This year something happened that I didnt expect. As I bent my head to drink in the sweet perfume of the lilac in the moist air... I was flooded with emotion. And I knew that this heavenly scent was somehow connecting me to "infinite joy"

So now that I have been to that place of bliss I think it's time for coffee and a snuggle in my soft purple robe.