Wednesday, March 09, 2016






















The beautiful blue of the Mediterranean
in Monte Carlo
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Frothy waves of blue
Washing over the shoreline
Bathing it in sun

It's so very blue
Crystal clear and shimmering
It's so very blue
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Oh, but it is grand to be in France.  We've started on the Mediterranean coast and will be moving on to Lyon.  It's been a grand tour so far.  We still have five days until Paris, so much to see and savor before then.  

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

Cathy

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Sunday, March 06, 2016

The Road Less Traveled



The Road Not Taken
by Robert Frost
1874-1963

Two roads diverge in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And looked down one as far as I could
And took the other, as just as fair,
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
And having perhaps the better claim,
Though as for that the passing there
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads in a wood diverged and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
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I immediately thought of this poem when I saw this road the other day.  Even though in high school we would never admit that we liked poetry, I have found that it  has served me well.  A lot of wisdom can be conveyed in a few words.

And so, we come to another Holy Door in the Year of Mercy.  This door is at Our Lady or Einsiedeln Archabbey Church at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana.  The door is designed by Brother Martin Erspamer, OSB 

Wishing all a blessed Holy Year of Mercy.

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

Cathy


I'm here to play and invite you to join Mersad at Through My Lens.  Should be fun!




Please visit Judith at Lavender Cottage for Mosaic Monday and share in the beauty offered there.

Mosaic Monday


I think you should take some time to visit Imagin-in-ing.  You're sure to enjoy it!

Friday, March 04, 2016

The Golden Iris


One golden iris
Yellow as fresh made butter
Beauty to the eye

An Iris's beauty
Offers up her golden crown
And so brings us joy

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I'll be gone for two weeks.  It's another great adventure, as we will be traveling to France.  I'm very excited.  



Before I leave leave I'd like to introduce you to Vagabond (Vaga), Super Pup's cousin.  They will accompany us and will be sharing the sights.  They're all packed and ready to go.  So now I need to get started.  I'll try to post when I can. . .if not I'll see you when I return.

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

Cathy


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Monday, February 29, 2016

Awaiting Sping



A hush is over everything,
Silent as women waiting for the 
spring.
~~Sara Teasdale~~

As the air begins to warm and we enter the month of March, I am thrilled in the anticipation of Spring.  You want to go out and do some spring cleaning in the garden, rake the leaves from between the daffodils so that their beds are clear.  

It won't be long before the trees are covered in their coats of green and the bird nests are safely hidden out of sight.  Oh my, and it's just around the corner! 

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

Cathy
 I'm here to play and invite you to join Mersad at Through My Lens.  Should be fun!





I think you should take some time to visit Imagin-in-ing.  You're sure to enjoy it!

Friday, February 19, 2016

The Door


I stand at the door
In fear and trepidation
Just wanting to knock

Just wanting to knock
In fear and trepidation
Wanting an answer

So boldly I knock
LovinglyI am embraced
I should never fear

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

Cathy

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I'll be on my annual retreat this weekend at Saint Meinrad Archabbey.  Please keep me in your prayers!
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Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 



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