I just returned from a three-day road trip with three good friends. We were all in need of a brief get-away from the day-to-day, and New Orleans was our destination . . . streetcars and jazz music; beignets and cafe au lait; architecture and history; seafood and sugar; Lake “Punch-a-train” and the mighty Mississippi . . . we crammed all the fun and food we could possibly fit into our short visit.
Thanks ladies! I savored each minute and every morsel . . .
glenda
I accompanied my daughter and her friend to the park today for a short run (them, not me). While they made their way around the trails, I took a few pictures. The first thing I noticed were these sad little signs blocking the entrance to the beach.
As I continued my exploration around the park on this drab gray day, I came across these surprising blooms.
So even though the sun was hidden, and the weather was gloomy, newness was sprouting in all its finery. In spite of the darkness, life finds a way . . .
“the people who walked in darkness have seen a great Light . . .”
glenda
Last year around Christmas time, an eatery-tavern in town displayed the most beautiful stained glass and beaded creations. As the light changed throughout the day, the pictures took on varied looks. In full sunlight, the colors were bright and clear; on cloudier days, they were more subtle and subdued. My favorite was at night, when the strung lights were shining and the glass took on a special starry twinkly quality. Light always breaks through and shows the true colors . . .
“and the Light shines on in the darkness . . .” John 1:5
glenda
Feet are for travelling . . . for dancing and leaping . . . for standing and running . . . and often they just need to be propped up for a bit . . .
They get dusty dirty tired . . . they get water refreshed and cooled . . .
And we keep on walking . . .
“how beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news . . .”
walk on . . .
glenda
Hope you are having a good weekend, whether hanging with friends or spending time with family. Relax . . .
gull gathering
have a good weekend . . .
glenda
