“You're a kid,' said Alexandra. 'There is no just about it. Only adults say just a kid and what the heck do they know about anything? Have you looked at their world lately?”
― A.J. Hartley, Darwen Arkwright and the Peregrine Pact
"You are a dog," said Cheryl to Nanook. 'There is no just about it. Only misunderstanding adults say just a dog and what the heck do they know about anything? Have you looked at their world lately?
Good morning! I woke up early and walked into the living room. My son Eric was asleep on the couch and Nanook asleep on a blanket on the floor next to him. Oh how she loves to stay close to her family!
Whatever you believe about the afterlife and Heaven there are some truths in this little poem I found regarding the loyalty and love of many dogs. Sure just as in humankind there are some exceptions but there is something extraordinary about the love of a faithful pet.
A Dogs Soul
Every dog must have a soul, somewhere deep inside
Where all his hurts and grievances are buried with his pride.
Where he decides the good and bad, the wrong way from the right,
And where his judgement carefully is hidden from our sight.
A dog must have a secret place, where every thought abides,
A sort of close acquaintance that he trusts in and confides.
And when accused unjustly for himself, He cannot speak,
Rebuked, He finds within his soul, the comfort he must seek.
He'll love, tho'he is unloved, and he'll serve tho'badly used,
And one kind word will wipe away the times when he's abused.
Altho' his heart may break in two, his love will still be whole,
Because God gave to every dog an understanding Soul!
Aren't they precious? These are some of the Newfoundland puppies from my son's dogs. These ones already have homes and no telling how big they are already! They are such gentle giants though as adult dogs.
I'm heading out soon. Just want to wish you all a happy day!
Hello! I'm trying to keep in practice better with my blogging. Sometimes I don't do it because it takes so much time or I think I have to come up with some sort of ingenuous theme. So here I am short and simple instead. It keeps me going! Life is full of simplicity as well as drama and complex issues. Looking back in time often the simple things are the sweetest memories of all.
The top photo is of my two oldest twin grand daughters and one of their 3 year old sisters. The next is with a friend they made while I had them at the neighborhood park. There is a big surrounding field so it's a very nice country feel.
It's so nice how children often accept each other and become friends. Maybe not always but there mostly seems to be more trust and innocence. God bless the little children as they grow into men and women. God bless us all with wisdom yet also trust that in this crazy world there are still genuine caring people. The news often focuses on the crazies but there are so many who shine with a loving spirit and people need people. I thank God for those who have made a positive difference in my life and the life's of others.
Yesterday morning the theme at church was about Jesus as our Great Shepherd. Each Sunday there will be about 3 people who do a gospel reading. Pastor asked me if I would mind reading Psalm 23. This Psalm has ministered to me so many times throughout my life. This week it is ministering to me of a quiet place where there is healing and grace. I wrote the poem this morning. I love the outdoors. The picture is from last year by the water at a park near home.
Since one picture can say a thousand words and I do not feel much like typing a blog I'll share with you in photos what my day was like here. My son and his children spent some time with us.
The big black dog is one of my son Justin's New Newfoundlands. He has a girl and boy dog. They are as sweet and gentle as they are big. We all walked to the neighborhood park together this afternoon.
Good afternoon. I am home on a quiet afternoon and keeping my eye on the weather as it is suppose to get windy and stormy later. Severe weather happens this time of the year but prayerfully all will be well. I took a short walk with Nanook because I did not want to get caught in anything. I didn't drive to the Thursday ladies Bible study today because I only drove the truck once so far and it's hard enough to start and not all that smooth of a ride. Once again I didn't want trouble out and about in the weather. There was a time people were trading in older trucks for cash off new cars. The whole trouble with that is not everyone can get a new car and it was a little sick seeing some of the nicer vans and trucks sitting ready to be demolished. They may have been a blessing to someone and not a bad thing. Sure gas is high but not all can pay for a new car or even get a loan. My son had a hard time finding a reasonable vehicle with a family of 8 could get around in. He doesn't have much choice than to get a big vehicle for a family car. Anyways he has some kind of club wagon now and it is older but in nice shape. My husband and I bought our youngest son Eric's truck from him because he needed a small non gas guzzler to drive to work. It works for us just driving to the dump or places like Home Depot and it really works now since we have to figure out what to do about a car, thankfully my husband has a company car he drives to and from work and on his business calls.
This is our truck. It actually doesn't look so bad in the driveway especially behind pretty flowering trees!
It looks like the sun is a little brighter right now than earlier but the morning was pleasant enough.
I am delighted to see my lilacs in bloom!
This is my pretty Nanook waiting for her walk.
And at the park
Nanook looks for mice and moles and whatever is in holes I look at flowers and scenery.
She also likes to roll on the ground, sometimes where it stinks! I have to watch out for that.
Back home again. Let me in, it surely must be snack time!
Good afternoon! I'm happy to see that the weather is warmer and all the beautiful flowering trees blooming as well as the soft gentle colors of spring. I'm trying to get something done today but I can't seem to get that surge of energy that helps so it's been a little here and there as I type to the sound of the washer and dryer. My husband and I went to Gatlingburg and surrounding areas on our 36 anniversary trip.
This little bear made it home with us , this little car was left behind.
That 2 liter pop bottle that I forgot in the pocket of the backseat came in handy. I had water in it for my dog Nanook when we take walks. Our engine light was flashing and the car was overheating. We were next to a nice cool mountain stream so my husband refilled the bottle with cold water. We didn't make it to Cape Cove like we set out to do on our way out but on angel wings and prayers we managed to make it all the way to a motel in Alcoa TN. We parked and the car was finished, head gasket went out. This could be good or bad and I suppose it is both. It is good we never broke down the times we were heading up the mountains or in the valley surrounded by wilderness. We arrived safe to a destination we didn't choose but was a godsend. Now we have the not so fun decisions to make about retrieving the car from the garage we had it towed to. The man dropped the price per day to store it because of our situation.
Regardless of the troubles we had a delightful time for the first 3 days. We saw beautiful scenery and did fun things. I even braved the sky lift in Gatlingburg to see the splendid view.
There are so many photos I took and the experiences were wonderful and in a weird way even the car deal wasn't totally bad for we experienced God's protection and provision .
Today I took a test drive of our clunker truck. Oh it's a beauty! LOL. Nanook and I went to the Armory Park. It was rather scary driving it, I wouldn't take it far . She was happy to go for a ride and a walk. She likes her window open and her head hanging out.
There were such pretty little flowers!
I guess we had to come down from the mountains sometime. Everyday life awaits!
Sometimes things circle around though and perhaps we shall return but hopefully without car troubles!
I'll probably continue some day soon with more photos.
Have a good day!
One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you're feeling blue is that he doesn't try to find out why. ~Author Unknown
It took having a sweet , gentle 4 year old Siberian Husky coming into my life at a time that I was working through a lot of things such as grief , depression and anxious feelings to remind me how precious and unassuming is the love of a dog. I love my family, I love my friends but the funny part is that they don't always get it when I am feeling blue. There are times I don't need anyone to try and find out what is troubling me or even help fix it. My dog doesn't know why I am sad sometimes , she just knows I am sad and she is there by my side to offer comfort in her own way.
Some of my friends have cats, some dogs, some both . I'm so happy to have my dog.
Isn't it funny how different colors can shine above the rest at different times and seasons of life? I have heard that there is power in color
These days yellow seems to be my color of choice. It began in early Spring with the emerging daffodils. They are bright with the promise of a new season and I just love them! A couple weeks ago my husband and I had supper with our daughter in Owensboro KY and went to the mall afterward. My daughter Michelle and I each bought a skirt as there was a sale if you bought 2. I found a bright yellow one. It feels happy to me.
While walking I have noticed the scents of Spring from flowers to wild onions and even fresh cut grass as a few have actually started mowing there lawns. I am looking forward to the time my lilacs bloom. There are already leafs on the bush and the beginnings of lilacs.
Do you have a favorite color or season or are you also one whose colors sometimes change with the time or mood?
Color Meaning
Red Color Red
Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love.
Red is a very emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate, and raises blood pressure. It has very high visibility, which is why stop signs, stoplights, and fire equipment are usually painted red. In heraldry, red is used to indicate courage. It is a color found in many national flags.
Red brings text and images to the foreground. Use it as an accent color to stimulate people to make quick decisions; it is a perfect color for 'Buy Now' or 'Click Here' buttons on Internet banners and websites. In advertising, red is often used to evoke erotic feelings (red lips, red nails, red-light districts, 'Lady in Red', etc). Red is widely used to indicate danger (high voltage signs, traffic lights). This color is also commonly associated with energy, so you can use it when promoting energy drinks, games, cars, items related to sports and high physical activity.
Light red represents joy, sexuality, passion, sensitivity, and love.
Pink signifies romance, love, and friendship. It denotes feminine qualities and passiveness.
Dark red is associated with vigor, willpower, rage, anger, leadership, courage, longing, malice, and wrath.
Brown suggests stability and denotes masculine qualities.
Reddish-brown is associated with harvest and fall.
Orange Color Orange
Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Orange represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation.
To the human eye, orange is a very hot color, so it gives the sensation of heat. Nevertheless, orange is not as aggressive as red. Orange increases oxygen supply to the brain, produces an invigorating effect, and stimulates mental activity. It is highly accepted among young people. As a citrus color, orange is associated with healthy food and stimulates appetite. Orange is the color of fall and harvest. In heraldry, orange is symbolic of strength and endurance.
Orange has very high visibility, so you can use it to catch attention and highlight the most important elements of your design. Orange is very effective for promoting food products and toys.
Dark orange can mean deceit and distrust.
Red-orange corresponds to desire, sexual passion, pleasure, domination, aggression, and thirst for action.
Gold evokes the feeling of prestige. The meaning of gold is illumination, wisdom, and wealth. Gold often symbolizes high quality.
Yellow Color Yellow
Yellow is the color of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy.
Yellow produces a warming effect, arouses cheerfulness, stimulates mental activity, and generates muscle energy. Yellow is often associated with food. Bright, pure yellow is an attention getter, which is the reason taxicabs are painted this color. When overused, yellow may have a disturbing effect; it is known that babies cry more in yellow rooms. Yellow is seen before other colors when placed against black; this combination is often used to issue a warning. In heraldry, yellow indicates honor and loyalty. Later the meaning of yellow was connected with cowardice.
Use yellow to evoke pleasant, cheerful feelings. You can choose yellow to promote children's products and items related to leisure. Yellow is very effective for attracting attention, so use it to highlight the most important elements of your design. Men usually perceive yellow as a very lighthearted, 'childish' color, so it is not recommended to use yellow when selling prestigious, expensive products to men – nobody will buy a yellow business suit or a yellow Mercedes. Yellow is an unstable and spontaneous color, so avoid using yellow if you want to suggest stability and safety. Light yellow tends to disappear into white, so it usually needs a dark color to highlight it. Shades of yellow are visually unappealing because they loose cheerfulness and become dingy.
Dull (dingy) yellow represents caution, decay, sickness, and jealousy.
Light yellow is associated with intellect, freshness, and joy.
Green Color Green
Green is the color of nature. It symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility. Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety. Dark green is also commonly associated with money.
Green has great healing power. It is the most restful color for the human eye; it can improve vision. Green suggests stability and endurance. Sometimes green denotes lack of experience; for example, a 'greenhorn' is a novice. In heraldry, green indicates growth and hope. Green, as opposed to red, means safety; it is the color of free passage in road traffic.
Use green to indicate safety when advertising drugs and medical products. Green is directly related to nature, so you can use it to promote 'green' products. Dull, darker green is commonly associated with money, the financial world, banking, and Wall Street.
Dark green is associated with ambition, greed, and jealousy.
Yellow-green can indicate sickness, cowardice, discord, and jealousy.
Aqua is associated with emotional healing and protection.
Olive green is the traditional color of peace.
Blue Color Blue
Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.
Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. It slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect. Blue is strongly associated with tranquility and calmness. In heraldry, blue is used to symbolize piety and sincerity.
You can use blue to promote products and services related to cleanliness (water purification filters, cleaning liquids, vodka), air and sky (airlines, airports, air conditioners), water and sea (sea voyages, mineral water). As opposed to emotionally warm colors like red, orange, and yellow; blue is linked to consciousness and intellect. Use blue to suggest precision when promoting high-tech products.
Blue is a masculine color; according to studies, it is highly accepted among males. Dark blue is associated with depth, expertise, and stability; it is a preferred color for corporate America.
Avoid using blue when promoting food and cooking, because blue suppresses appetite. When used together with warm colors like yellow or red, blue can create high-impact, vibrant designs; for example, blue-yellow-red is a perfect color scheme for a superhero.
Light blue is associated with health, healing, tranquility, understanding, and softness.
Dark blue represents knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness.
Purple Color Purple
Purple combines the stability of blue and the energy of red. Purple is associated with royalty. It symbolizes power, nobility, luxury, and ambition. It conveys wealth and extravagance. Purple is associated with wisdom, dignity, independence, creativity, mystery, and magic.
According to surveys, almost 75 percent of pre-adolescent children prefer purple to all other colors. Purple is a very rare color in nature; some people consider it to be artificial.
Light purple is a good choice for a feminine design. You can use bright purple when promoting children's products.
Light purple evokes romantic and nostalgic feelings.
Dark purple evokes gloom and sad feelings. It can cause frustration.
White Color White
White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the color of perfection.
White means safety, purity, and cleanliness. As opposed to black, white usually has a positive connotation. White can represent a successful beginning. In heraldry, white depicts faith and purity.
In advertising, white is associated with coolness and cleanliness because it's the color of snow. You can use white to suggest simplicity in high-tech products. White is an appropriate color for charitable organizations; angels are usually imagined wearing white clothes. White is associated with hospitals, doctors, and sterility, so you can use white to suggest safety when promoting medical products. White is often associated with low weight, low-fat food, and dairy products.
Black Color Black
Black is associated with power, elegance, formality, death, evil, and mystery.
Black is a mysterious color associated with fear and the unknown (black holes). It usually has a negative connotation (blacklist, black humor, 'black death'). Black denotes strength and authority; it is considered to be a very formal, elegant, and prestigious color (black tie, black Mercedes). In heraldry, black is the symbol of grief.
Black gives the feeling of perspective and depth, but a black background diminishes readability. A black suit or dress can make you look thinner. When designing for a gallery of art or photography, you can use a black or gray background to make the other colors stand out. Black contrasts well with bright colors. Combined with red or orange – other very powerful colors – black gives a very aggressive color scheme.
April 16 is also my husband and I wedding anniversary. I chose to have yellow roses mingled in with the spring bouquet I carried. It has been a good 36 years!
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