Stuff and Nonsense

“They’ll be days like this.” This time I am referring to the good days, and they do come along just when we need them. Or sometimes it is just time to focus on all the good things that happen, and ignore the bad. Optimism improves our health, attitude and mood. One researcher thinks that it is 50% inherited, like any other part of the genetic code. In my opinion, having a loving father helps make a child self-assured, confident and happy. A happy childhood contributes to a positive outlook later in life, when “stuff happens”.

I am an optimist at heart and ignore the bad way too much, probably for my own good. Yet, I find that quality enjoyable when I find it in others, like: Snoopy, Helen Keller, Abraham Lincoln, Henry Ford, and Samson.

So here I go again sharing my Art at the Neosho Fall Festival, tomorrow Oct. 1, at the Civic Center. Also exhibiting “Sappy” at the Thomas Hart Benton Exhibit at Crowder College (10/8 though 10/23).

Just reflecting on how much animals bring us pleasure. When I moved here to the Midwest, I discovered the joy of watching the birds outside my window. The beautiful cardinal has many calls, my favorite is the mating call, because he sits on the rail calling loudly all day long, and sometimes into the night until he gets a response.

The Blue Jay calls his family to come in for food, once in the morning, and once in the afternoon. It is like he is saying “it’s safe now, everyone come in.” His family is always three, he prefers only his wife and latest fledgling, the others have to find their own food source after they are grown.

The highlight of spring is when the barn swallows return. The babies are happy to see me because they don’t know any better. I just had to paint this picture (artistic license available upon request).

Strangest thing, I took this picture in 2006 when we first moved here, and lately, someone sent me an email showing incredible photos, and mine was included.

Took a class on painting faces (watercolor, of course). Really eager to try one, but informed that it would be best to paint a stranger (less chance of offending them). I saw the most wonderful smile on one the blogs I visit, and painted it. Entitled “Coffee time”, I still have to script the sign.

Just got back from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Attended a convention entitled “Let Your Kingdom Come”. Wonderful training for a Christian Wife, Mother, Friend, etc. Email me if you want to know more!

My husband is Italian, I am Scots-Irish, English, Dutch and American Indian. People always ask me if I am Italian, now my answer is “only in heart.”

If I could I would travel the world, but Tuscany and Umbra, are especially appealing to me.I do my traveling via Italian Notebook and blogs that let me travel.

Just imagine standing in a courtyard hearing these sounds. It gives me chills and stirs my heart.

Just to update you to the newest change, I am working at home on internet projects. This is more fun than work since HTML is one of my interests.

I will continue to be involved as a “part time”Real Estate Agent. This opportunity will allow me to work at a pace consistent with my recovery from a recent illness.

Check back to see what is happening next week!

I love to listen to the oldies but goodies.  Some of us “seniors” think of the good old days. Hey, were still kicking but not so high.

One thing we do not get enough of is kindness. I worked with a lot of wonderful people, who nurtured “random acts of kindness”. It is the most rewarding activity, try it and let me know how it goes. Have you ever provided a needy person with something (not money)? Actually, remember there are many types of needs, a smile, commendation, encouragement, and sometimes just a hug. Have a great day!