I DON'T...

usually post this kind of thing, but I do enjoy the talent of this cartoonist, especially when the cartoon is about what is going on in the world, and visually makes you curious to find out more.  This one speaks volumes. 

I would like to add my heartfelt thanks to all those who are out front looking after everyone.  We owe them our never ending gratitude.

Please continue to take good care of yourselves out there, and wishing you all good health and happiness.

DECK CAMERA BIRD 'ART'

Playing with these photos in Paint Shop Pro and liking this effect, I tried it on several of my photographs.  I will share the originals and identify the birds at a later date.

 

I don't often mention current events on this blog, I know they often make us all very sad.  I want this to be a blog where people can come in peace, and forget what's going on out there for a couple of minutes.  I am aware of what is going on in the US and the rest of the world.  Everything we get is instantaneous these days isn't it?  So please don't think I don't care, I truly do.

All that being said those who are in the path of this latest hurricane Florence heading for the Carolina's, I send you all my thoughts and prayers.  I will be following the news like many others.

  

I DON'T OFTEN GET ON MY SPEAKING BOX BUT...

The Gulf Coast of Texas in the Spring of 2017

I wanted to say that our family, friends, in fact everyone I know, are thinking of all those in Texas who are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, and we are keeping you very much in our thoughts and prayers.  

I have also watched the many heroes who are appearing.  It does the heart good after all the negative stories lately, to see all the goodness when these disasters happen.  As Mrs. Rogers mentioned to her son, look for the helpers, there will always be the helpers.  In my humble opinion, this is a large part of what this country is all about, helping each other in their greatest time of need, which also extends to our four legged friends and other critters too. 

There have been countless numbers of people who don't look at a person to see what ethnicity they are, religion, orientation, anyone who is judged by their differences, they just see a person who needs help.  And when you look around the world and see other terrible things happening, you'll also find the helpers.  Mr. Rogers' mom was a smart, sweet lady who brought comfort to her child.  Yes there is a lot of bad stuff going on, but there is also a whole lot of love out there, we have to remember that.  

Please forgive me if this is not what I usually write about. I try to keep this place a happy one for people to visit, but I woke up this morning feeling the need to say something.  I will be reading this in the years ahead, and I'll want to be reminded of the goodness in the world, instead of what everyone else is telling us.  Yes, I know a lot of bad stuff can happen too, I don't have my head in the sand. Pollyanna that I am, I will always be living in hope and looking to the helpers and there are many, many, many.  Blessings to all our Texas friends.