tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post506089379723430468..comments2023-09-28T07:15:13.372-05:00Comments on Achieving Clarity: TToT: A CrocusMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-82046384908743613062018-03-09T12:04:32.537-06:002018-03-09T12:04:32.537-06:00I received trips from Make A Wish when I was sick ...I received trips from Make A Wish when I was sick as a child and so did my younger brother. We had an amazing family trip to Orlando when I was thirteen. They do good work and I'd love to volunteer somehow with them, to give back.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162949369536716651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-30897109613513133042018-03-08T11:58:55.374-06:002018-03-08T11:58:55.374-06:00I noticed lots of crocus blooming today, too. Such...I noticed lots of crocus blooming today, too. Such a happy sign of upcoming spring.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-54151105101197625922018-03-06T18:13:57.184-06:002018-03-06T18:13:57.184-06:00It turned blustery once again this morning. I did...It turned blustery once again this morning. I didn't see it coming, and didn't embrace it with my whole heart when it arrived!Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-74178024394720797022018-03-06T18:12:58.560-06:002018-03-06T18:12:58.560-06:00It absolultely IS in giving that we receive. I wa...It absolultely IS in giving that we receive. I was not at all surprised (but was pleased) to read this week that you are a former kindergarten teacher. Lucky kids!Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-11389874586665104452018-03-06T18:11:40.803-06:002018-03-06T18:11:40.803-06:00I agree completely about Michelle O. I saw on Ins...I agree completely about Michelle O. I saw on Instagram today that she has now met the little girl, and they had a "dance party". So sweet!Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-27090879977834372092018-03-05T12:24:01.351-06:002018-03-05T12:24:01.351-06:00We've had snowdrops and crocuses peeping throu...We've had snowdrops and crocuses peeping through lately...Spring is on its way :)Mind Over Metahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426909802122138328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-60195626133618941812018-03-04T12:36:52.297-06:002018-03-04T12:36:52.297-06:00I am so looking forward to spring. I anticipate i...I am so looking forward to spring. I anticipate it with greater and greater desire each year. I love how you enhanced the photos. The Obamas are stellar examples of who/what people should be and how they should behave. I do miss them in the White House. Inspiring youth inspires you, I think. It's in giving we receive. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-9603919755141317802018-03-04T08:25:44.395-06:002018-03-04T08:25:44.395-06:00I love that you spend the time "tweaking"...I love that you spend the time "tweaking" your pictures. They're great and always make me smile.<br />Wonderful quote. It is important. Too often we're speeding on that life train and forget about what we do have, and focus on what we don't. <br />I don't believe I've seen the portrait, but will go in search of. <br />Mrs. Obama, imo, is a tremendous example for all young girls and women. <br />Ah, nothing like a good vacuum cleaner :D<br />Thank goodness spring returns :) <br />Have a good week!GirlieOnTheEdgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09226101556766074271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-62100210872321731122018-03-03T22:59:40.385-06:002018-03-03T22:59:40.385-06:00Even though I am a winter person at heart I am ove...Even though I am a winter person at heart I am overwhelmed by the joy spring brings me every year.Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-87777882520603850422018-03-03T22:58:32.167-06:002018-03-03T22:58:32.167-06:00In terms of the portraits for the Nat'l Galler...In terms of the portraits for the Nat'l Gallery...art is so personal, I doubt there has ever been a portrait that pleased everyone. Plus, my gosh! Did you see the likeness of the one done of President Obama? I would not want my work compared to that one. I have no idea how someone could render such a spot-on likeness as that.<br />The family who has allowed us to mentor their sons is so special to me. These three young men are each so different from one another, but share really fine qualities. They have much to contribute to this world.<br />The photo is a shot I took on my phone and tweaked with an app called Prisma. I downloaded it for free and play with it almost every day. The top is also done the same way, just with a different filter. I highly recommend it, but will warn you that it is very easy to spend more time than you intended tweaking and experimenting with your pictures.Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-84698134684173094792018-03-03T22:49:53.239-06:002018-03-03T22:49:53.239-06:00Thanks. I was so glad to find those few lonely fl...Thanks. I was so glad to find those few lonely flowers in the yard. Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-38104024558892563392018-03-03T20:22:35.820-06:002018-03-03T20:22:35.820-06:00Beautiful photos and wonderful list of thankfuls.Beautiful photos and wonderful list of thankfuls.pilch92https://www.blogger.com/profile/12263559408792146826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-17304951343262629372018-03-03T20:11:22.154-06:002018-03-03T20:11:22.154-06:00I agree with you, May, we need to focus on the goo...I agree with you, May, we need to focus on the good in life more now than ever, gratitude generates hope for brighter days!<br /><br />The Make-A-Wish Foundation is such a wonderful thing for those it serves and for their families, a precious gift of happy memories to cherish!<br /><br />That was a beautiful photograph you refer to, I took note of it too! While some had issues (some always have issues with everything), I thought it was a beautifully done portrait. <br /><br />My daughter has a robotic vacuum and loves it, keeps up with the dust and pet hair on her floors. I suspect one might choke to death on kitty fur in my house where four out of five kitties have long fur and shed a lot despite frequent brushing. I like to think of it as soft and cozy. :-)<br /><br />Yes, there are many outstanding young people out there setting an example and giving us hope for tomorrow. Not all kids are self-indulgent. I bump into great ones all the time!<br /><br />Books... no more needs to be said, imagine our lives without them!<br /><br />How wonderful to be a mentor to all three young men in a family as they prepare for Confirmation. You will hold a special place in their lives and memories forever, and are helping them mature into being good and Godly men!<br /><br />You are making wedding bouquets? A woman of many talents, obviously! Would love to see photos of them when you are finished! I also want to know if you did the artwork or filters on the second photo above? Both pictures are truly beautiful!<br /><br />Yes, Spring returns, both in the cycles of life and in our personal lives too. We have highs and lows and sometimes struggle through dark and difficult times, but if we hang on and have faith, joy returns like Springtime. God is good! Thank you for joining us at TToT, I loved your list! XOJosie Two Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388032819905416258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-59397625791333075652018-03-03T19:49:14.160-06:002018-03-03T19:49:14.160-06:00Yes, there are so many precious things for which t...Yes, there are so many precious things for which to be thankful. That spring will follow winter no matter what is one of the nicest.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.com