518.

God always sends advance warning.

Namely: a leak, the sludge, $13.13, the pungency, the contagion.

Duly noted (and thank you!) your Highness.  ;-)


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517.

Seen today:

516.

I am thankful for my life of peaceful abundance, today and always.

Amen.



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515.

In spite of attempts by busy bodies in my birth family to cast aspersions into the sunshine of my life, the past week was wonderful.

Last Sunday (May 4), my daughter and I drove down to Florence, SC to meet cousin N., her daughters, and her grandson, for a long lunch. I hadn't seen N. since our grandmother's funeral in 2000. I had never met her daughters or grandson and our children had never met.

Lunch overflowed with food, laughter, reminiscing.

After lunch, the cousins continued on to our hometown for a family birthday celebration.

My daughter and I headed to a four-day vacation on Pleasure Island, at Carolina beach. It was restful, rejuvenating, marvelous. I basked in the heat and sunshine, ate lots of yummy stuff, met interesting folk.

The teenager enjoyed herself too, in her own way. It involved lots of eating, sleeping, and selfies.

This most recent weekend was fantastic as well.

Friday evening, I had a fun and interesting movie/dinner date. We saw "Fed Up", the documentary co-executive produced by Katie Couric. (Excellent information given in the movie but I think it will do better on DVD.)

On Mother's Day, my daughter and I had a fantastic lunch with one of my godmothers.

There was also a weekend-long birthday celebration (for Baby Bliss) with friends.

I have shed many tears since Mr. Bliss made his transition. Every day that I find a reason to smile or laugh is a good day and I remain thankful.

My prayers for health and healing go out to all whose lives lack whatever it is they need to move toward wholeness.

Amen.

514.

Today we've been expecting snow.

They got it, in the big city near us. We're still waiting. Amusing because they're only 10 or 11 miles down the road.

Side note: I know weather doesn't respect illusory boundaries created by humans but I'm always amazed when I see rain when the sun is shining or it's raining on one side of the street and not the other.

Any who, we wait...

On another topic, it's been quite a fun time chez Bliss, watching the winter Olympics with the teenager. She's been inspired to pick up the long board again. *sigh*

She LOVES Shaun White. I'm gonna take her to meet him when she's 18.

One year Shaun White! You've got one year to get ready for my baby girl. I'm chaperoning. *nodding my head*

Back on topic, this winter has been cold. And sometimes sunny. Thankfully there have been a few warm days sprinkled in, warm enough for me to wear my flip flops.

More: we've been talking about going to the beach in spring this year instead of fall. We'll see.

And, I cooked a pot of bean and pasta soup the other day. Added kale. Should be good with cornbread.  :)


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513.

What the hierophant told me:

  Act nobly and believe in the meaning of what lies before you.


And so I shall.


Amen.


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512.

The facade lasts only as long as it can be sustained.

So I've learned, so I accept.

No worries...

The Wheel spins faster.

Karma.

Cleansing.

Perspective.

Renewal.

Amen.


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