“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It Goes On.”
Robert Frost

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Be of Good Cheer



Vintage Illustration from "The Happy Rabbit" by Patricia Barton

Even though the snow covers the ground and the cold air took my breath away when I stepped outside this morning, I experienced something that made me very happy.  I couldn't help but feel joyful when I heard the cheerful voices of the finch and chickadees today when I went out to refill the bird feeders. 

So this afternoon while starting to write my blog post, I thought about complaining about February seeming like the longest month of all, but I stopped and I decided to change my mindset. No complaining about the weather because it is what it is.  Instead I thought about this morning, enjoying the song of the happy little birds and the pretty shadows on our new fallen snow.

Occasionally we've all had heartbreaks, illness and innumerous sufferings that have troubled us.  I know a few blog friends who are going through really difficult times right now, and they are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry for any of you that are going through rough times now that I'm unaware of.  But, if you're like me and you're in a good place, then for goodness sake don't let the little things get you down.

Try and find a bit of joy in your day... 
it can be as simple as the song of a little bird.

~~ Diane ~~

What kinds of simple things give you joy in your everyday life?









Friday, February 20, 2015

I Wish I Were...



In the middle of an island, in the middle of an ocean.....



Which way are you heading?! Cheers!  #Caribbean #Travel












"...There is a good kind of waiting which doesn’t put oneself on hold but rather adds layers to the grandness of one’s being worthy. This sweet waiting for one’s fruits to ripen doesn’t stumble over itself to be the first to give but waits for the giving to issue at its own graceful pace."  --2014 © Toko-pa Turner







TONY BENNETT
"In The Middle Of An Island"
(Nick Acquaviva and Ted Varnick)

In the middle of an island
In the middle of the ocean
You and I beneath the moonlight
With just the monkeys and the palm trees

In the middle of an island
When it's time to do some kissin'
Plenty time for lotsa lovin'
And walkin' barefoot in the sand

Though there's no island at all
Just a picture on my wall
My darlin', how I wish we could be
(I wish that we could be)

In the middle of an island
In the middle of the ocean
You and I forever, darlin'
In a paradise for two
(In a paradise for two)


Though there's no island at all
Just a picture on my wall
My darlin', how I wish we could be
(I wish that we could be)

In the middle of an island
In the middle of the ocean
You and I forever, darlin'
In a paradise for two
(In the middle of the ocean)
(On an island kissin' you)








Tropical Island (1 oz coconut rum 1 oz spice rum  1 oz banana liqueur 2 oz pineapple juice 2 oz orange juice a splash of grenadine)



Tropical Island 
1 oz coconut rum 
1 oz spice rum 
1 oz banana liqueur 
2 oz pineapple juice 
2 oz orange juice 
a splash of grenadine







Flamingos in The Shade on a Tropical Beach, Renaissance Island, Aruba | Get Into An Island Frame Of Mind | View Vacation Packages!





Sandman :)  Make your sandman along the shore of Hutchinson Island here in Jensen Beach!

  



Tahitian Sunset



Hope you enjoyed this little escape. 
It's still cold, it's still winter, but I can always dream....

See you in blogland!
~~Diane~~

Image source: some are from Microsoft images others from Pinterest