Video Killed The Radio Star September 8, 2011
Posted by nrhatch in Animals, Art & Photography, Blogging.comments closed
In the last couple of days, I’ve been reminded that a picture tells a thousand words . . . and videos crank up the volume still further:
Christine (Random Thoughts From MidLife) filmed a rattlesnake being removed from the premises at a Hilton Head resort.
The 5-foot long snake had stationed itself in the bushes along the pathway to the beach . . . inches away from beachgoers bare feet:
Animal Control Bags Rattlesnake
Martin (Thoughts From Finchley) shared a clever and amusing video today and I will not say more so as not to defeat its surprise element:
Forget the Weekly Photo Challenge . . . there’s a war out there!
What’s even better than videos for children and their lively imaginations . . . picture books!
To win three gorgeous picture books for the kids in your life, visit Julie’s blog, Write Up My Life:
Random Acts of Publicity ~ CO Picture Book Writers
No rules. Just write!
Related post: Spread Some Good Will
Spirit Just Smiles September 8, 2011
Posted by nrhatch in Art & Photography, Poetry.comments closed
The roads are many
The destination is one
Spirit lights the way
We search for the truth
Hastening along our path
To learn who we are
Obstacles abound
Opportunities for growth
Spirit won’t falter
We are here to learn
It won’t always be pleasant
Just enlightening
Spirit perseveres
And starts all over again
Each time we fall short
Watch that monkey mind
Racing, racing, all the time
Sit still and just be
The inner critic
Passes judgment too quickly
Learn to ignore it
Accept the “what is”
Even amid pain and tears
Smiles release joy
The thinking brain frets
No snub or slight it forgets
Spirit just smiles
Aah . . . that’s better!
Artwork available at Roderick MacIver Arts. The beauty of Rod’s art lies in his ability NOT to control all aspects of the water ~ he allows it latitude to do its thing while he does his. The result speaks for itself.
Spirit Lights The Way 