Ouch!

Life is like a rose, sometimes beautiful but thorny.  

Softness and calm  with a rich aroma of the essence of life.

A day in a rose garden picking a bouquet might give him some thought.

Another fairy tale. 

We could all use a long walk on a sunny beach.   Invigorating. 



Ha, Ha,  your smile for today.   

The weekend is here, seemed a long time in coming this past week.   Not sure why, maybe the cool and high wind that kept us inside catching up on chores that needed doing.   I am hearing fire crackers going off around the neighborhood.   Some folks start early.   I'm not much of a fan of fire crackers although I can remember a time when it was fun to hold a sparkler or fire up those tiny Chinese firecrackers.  If I remember correctly salmon patties and fresh garden peas were high on the menu, along with a saugie  (hot dog) with homemade  relish , and home baked molasses beans.  I really didn't appreciate salmon in those days; but after tasting Jock's grilled salmon I have learned to love it.   So, the Fourth of July holiday is coming up. Get out your flag and hoist it to the top of the pole or hang it over the porch rail, but get it out there for all the world to see.   Have a be good to yourself weekend, rest and relax for a change.    Be good, be kind, go gently into your weekend and enjoy ever second.   Don't forget smile with your eyes and be a 'bear' hugger  and make those you love beg for more.   Hugs to all.