Barbequed Kitty

To perceive is to suffer.  ~Aristotle

Looking out the window with mild concern on his face my husband inquires  "Is the Barbeque still on?"

"Nope, turned it off"  I replied.

"That's good, look out the window"

Kitty was just enjoying the remnants of steak left on the grill.  Her name is Mistoffelees.(Misty for short) No animals were harmed in the production of this journal entry.

As we all know Aristotle was a genius.  Not everything looks like what it seems.  Not everyone has the same perspective.   Take time to investigate your perspective and listen to others as well.  You will be richly rewarded.

Tags: Perspective, Barbequed Kitty, Inspiration, Hope, Believe

Whatever obstacles you face today, I hope they can be solved this easily!

Tags: Obstacles, Inspiration, Believe, Hope

It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger after them."

--George Elliot

Tags: Hunger, Inspiration, Believe, Hope

Without Warning

Without Warning

    by Sappho.

Without warning
as a whirlwind
swoops on an oak
Love shakes my heart

Tags: Poetry, Inspiration, Hope, Believe

Gremlins

Please excuse my lack of a blog for today.  My computer got a nasty virus and I had to help it barf out all the junk and restore it to is original factory setting.  Next I got to spend time reacquainting it with my desires.  Me thinks the computer is a male!

See you tomorrow!  (hopefully)

The Witch and St. Anthony

We have been dealing with some very serious matters.  I would like to lighten it up a bit... 

Here is a story about a Witch (me, I fancy myself a witch) and St. Anthony.

The other day my daughter and I went to the mall.

I got in my car

It has a cute Bumper Sticker

This is my key chain 

 I went to the mall to buy this 

 

and these 

While I was buying the above, I took out my keys to prepare my walk to the car.  The cashier handed me my bag, and off I went.  As I was walking out of

 

when I bought the glasses  I passed a card store.

 It had a wonderful Halloween display.

That is where I saw this.  It begged me to buy it.

so I bought it.  Then I went to grab the keys.

GONE!  So, I went back to Macy's, then back to the card store then back to Macy's and then back to the card store then back to Macy's.  Ok I am sure you have the idea. 

At Macy's they kept telling me to go to lost and found.  I thought they were nuts.  I only lost the keys 15 min. before.  But, alas, a prayer to St. Anthony and a trip to the Lost and Found, produced the keys!  The person standing next to me when I bought the glasses took my keys thinking they were theirs!  They were nice enough to return them.

So Yes, a Witch can pray to a Saint and have a prayer answered.

  Thank you Saint Anthony!

 

 

Tags: Witch, St. Anthony, Inspiration, Fun

Septemeber 11, 2001

 What I remember about 9/11

 

I live in New York in an area where it is impossible to forget what happened on September 11, 2001.  There are signs and reminders everywhere of those we lost and those who continue to fight for peace.  Each day these men and women, and their families are in my prayers.

 

What I remember today is the out pouring of love that came from that horrible act of hate. 

 

On that day, and the days that followed, people put their personal differences aside, stepped outside of their comfort zone and helped one another. 

 

~ People stood on line for hours to donate blood.

~ Road rage seemed to be nonexistent.

~ Churches of every denomination were filled to capacity.

~ People spoke with each other in line instead of becoming inpatient.

~ Stories of personal sacrifice to help others were abundant. (and made the news, dotn't get me started on that one.)

 

In the face of this tragedy, Love thrived.  All people wanted to do is reach out to their fellow humans and offer their support.

 

As a suggestion, besides prayer, flying your flag, or putting your headlights on, include recalling how else you responded on that day.  Reach out to others in a spirit of love.  Even if it is something as small as letting someone go before you in line, or whispering a prayer for the person who cut you off.  These simple acts of kinds will bless you and the world abundantly.

 

Tags: Love, Remembering, Inspiration, Hope, Kindness