~~Mosaic Monday~Macro Monday~~

Soft and gentle rain
Revives a sleeping nature
Glorious color.

Isn't Gentleman "Todd Turtle" handsome?
All decked out in his Sunday Best!


Wishing all a grand week!
~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!
Cathy

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

~Haiku My Heart~

It's that time of year

When she moves from floor to bed

There's no room for me!

On the floor she sleeps 

When the summer heat prevails 

The freedom it brings

But the cold air comes

For the middle of the bed

She gives up the floor.

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!
Cathy

Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.

The Joy in Tea Talk

Sometimes, during my hours of prayer, I picture myself as a piece of stone before a sculpture who intends to make a statue our of it. Presenting myself like this before the Lord, I beg him to form form in my soul his perfect image and make me wholly like Christ. ~Brother Lawrence~

I'm having...Good Earth decaf original tea.  It has such a wonderful aroma and it tastes so very good.

My teacup... one of is my favorite cup.

I'm feeling... energized.  We started a new upgrade for the computers at work yesterday and after some initial glitches that were resolved the day went rather well.  Looking forward to todays adventure!

On my mind...Bible Study tonight and and RCIA presentation the needs some revisions.  Have an entire weekend to work on this so it should be good.

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

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We had a lovely gentle rain last night.  None of those high winds and branches being blown from the trees kind of rains.  Just the earth pampering rain.  It's been a long time since we've had one of them.

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. 


Ralph Waldo Emerson 


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Thanks be to God! 

 Cathy

Mosaic Monday~!Macro Monday

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And the rebirth of beauty


~~~^j^~~~ 
Thanks be to God!
Cathy

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

The Joy in Tea Talk

Tea is a cup of life.  ~Author Unknown

I'm having...Good Earth spice tea.

My teacup...my Favorite mug brewed with the Kuerig.

I'm feeling...energized!  Had a productive day off and look forward to an excellent weekend.

On my mind...a weekend of celebration and friendly gatherings.  It is a time to go to the Woods and celebrate the installation of the sisters who will lead the congregation.  A time, too, to gather with friends at church for the parish picnic.  And, oh, the best time of year when the heat of summer is waning and the cool air of fall arrives.

Church of the Immaculate Conception

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Founded by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

Mosaic Monday/Macro Monday

Pictures from vacation, 2011

Clouds flung into view
A vast sea of fluffy white
Just for our delight!

Wee flowers in the pond. 


Tis the season's end
Dainty ladies wilted not
Under scorching heat


Wishing all a grand Labor Day!
~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!


CATHY

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

Haiku My Heart

Glorious sunrise

Painted by the Master's hand

In stunning colors


Wishing all a wonderful Holiday!
~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!!

Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.

The Joy in Tea Talk

I'm having...Iced peach tea.  IT's gonna be another scorcher today...

My teacup... a simple glass full of ice.

I'm feeling... ready to go, I guess.  Only two more days until the LONG WEEKEND!

On my mind...a long weekend in which I have a long list of things I'd like to get done in the yard and to the house.  And there are fond memories of the weeks past that have caused this need to WORK this weekend.

Lovely Old House in downtown St. Charles, MO

And it's for sale!

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy is the finished afghan!  And why it took me so long to finish is beyond me!

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Mosaic Monday

THE LAZY DAZE OF SUMMER

As the summer draws to a close I look back on the waning baseball season and remember fondly the game we attended when we were in Denver this summer.  The game itself was a gift, yes, a treasure.  It was the culmination of a day that ended in a WIN for the Rockies over the Braves.  

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AND THEY WON

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OH! AND ON THAT DATE 43 YEARS AGO, RON AND I WERE WED.  THAT'S WHAT I CALL A WIN, WIN SITUATION!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

Haiku My Heart

Glory in the day

Hitch your wagon to a star

Rejoice in it all

~~~^j^~~~

Wishing all a wonderful weekend!

Thanks be to God

Cathy

Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.