Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Thank You

Thanksgiving

When I count blessings for which I am thankful, you are right at the top of my list. What a wonderful, unique group of people you are. You live in all parts of the world, come from many different backgrounds and span many generations. Most of you, I have never nor will ever meet in person and yet the world is a smaller more wonderful place because of each of you.

Your visits and comments on my blog reach out across the miles and embrace me as you share your friendship, kindness, caring and love. A year ago today I was in the hospital having surgery. When I shared with you about my cancer, I was so in awe (and still am) by the outpouring of love and caring you showered on me. I’m still brought to tears when I think about it.

By sharing on your blogs, you allow me to come into your lives in at least a small way. When I visit your blogs I get to see amazing sights I would never be able to see in any other way. I get to learn about your cultures, your towns, your families and sometimes get a glimpse of who you are.

Thank you Friends.

I am thoroughly convinced that if all our world leaders were bloggers we would finally achieve world peace. :)

Monday, August 18, 2008

4th of July Cactus

This cactus gave us a wonderful 4th of July surprise. These gorgeous flowers greeted us when we went out in the yard in the morning.

4th of July Cactus1

Each bloom had a tiny white flower in the center.

cactus2

It was like having our own tiny fireworks in the back yard. What a Happy Birthday America treat!

cactus3

I'm looking forward to the 4th of July next year.

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Festival Of Lights

Every year we go to the Festival of Lights. A county park is decorated with thousands of lights and hundreds of light displays. This is my favorite display. The tree refers to the tree that our county, Douglas County, supplied to be the White House Christmas tree in 2002.

Festival Of Lights

Ho Ho Ho

Since I didn't post a photo yesterday, I am doing two today. This is part of a "Christmas Village" display that was set up near the Festival of Lights.

Ho Ho Ho

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble

Two days until Thanksgiving in the US. Turkey is traditionally on the American Thanksgiving menu. While I was processing these photos to post, I thought about a song I learned about 50 years ago.



I heard Mr Turkey say
Gobble, gobble, gobble
Soon will be Thanksgiving Day
Gobble, gobble, gobble



People say it is great fun
But I think that I shall run
And hide until the day is done
Gobble, gobble, gobble