"Makes Me Smile" Monday

" . . . . 'I Sing Behind the Plow'. This affirmation of joy in work,

of art in the everyday, of hope in the face of challenge,

helps us in times of trouble and reminds us that we have

within us a lot of what it takes to make things better."

- Jan Davidson, Director, John C. Campbell Folk School

I had no idea what to post today. It was one of the those semi-blah days at work, and it left me feeling like a little bit of life had been sucked out of me !!

Then I read these words in the Folk School newsletter/funding letter that came in the mail . . . and I felt a little buoyed. Just the words I needed to hear today !

Happy Monday !

Another Smile

"These autumn colors are just gorgeous . . .

the Lord certainly did a good job !"

- an elderly patient -

Indeed.

"Makes Me Smile" Monday

Happy, happy . . . joy, joy !!

The "Castle Hill" cardigan is DONE !!!

I just need to find some buttons, and then she's ready to roll !!

Happy (finally onto the next project !) Monday !!

"Makes Me Smile" Monday

"Your best life isn't necessarily your favorite life

or the one you selfishly want.

It's simply the life you're best at."

- Josh Kilmer-Purcell, "The Bucolic Plague"

Happy Monday !

Vacation Part 2: Universal Studios

Comics and cartoons . . .

. . . and some dinosaurs, too !

The #1 reason for our visit here . . .

. . . the Harry Potter section !!!

The attention to detail was amazing . . .

. . . a must-see for fans of Harry Potter !!!

What a fun way to spend a day !!!

Vacation Part 1: Magic Kingdom

We stayed at the Wilderness Lodge during our Disney vacation . . .

. . . and thanks to a surprise free upgrade, stayed on the exclusive "loft" floor,

complete with continental breakfast and all-day-long snacks !!!

The view from our balcony:

What a cool place to stay !

Down this walkway was the boat that took us

to and from the Magic Kingdom . . .

Gotta love Disney decked out for Halloween !

Hello, candy !!!

The scent of sugar just grabbed you from the sidewalk . . . !

My kind of tea party . . .

That's right . . . only a 10-minute wait for the rides and attractions !!!

Awesome !

Definitely a magical first day !!

"Makes Me Smile" Monday

I was hoping to make this my new work uniform . . . !!!!

Back to reality today after a great vacation !!

Happy Monday !

October Bliss

I could stand at my window and stare at this scene for hours . . . .

these colors are breathtaking !

Instead, I make my annual fall trek to my favorite farm market . . .

GORGEOUS !!!

And, because I have to go by it anyway (ha ha !),

I stop at one of my favorite haunts for inspiration . . .

Oh, Fall . . . you are my favorite !!!