Talent.

When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I would have not a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything you gave me."
~ Erma Bombeck

Simply Beautiful...

'Evolution of a Rose'

This phenomenal piece of art from his series "Order from Chaos" was done my very dear and special friend, John, who just so happens to be quite a famous artist. World famous, in fact. I love this painting so much that it seems I can almost smell the sweet perfume of the rose when viewing it. For one who needs an explaination, John states:

It is my little slam on the theory of evolution. The same principal applies to this painting as it does to 'natural selection'. The same chance that all life and the amazing creativity and variety that is found there all happened by accidental chance, is the same probability that the rose in this painting just 'happened' out of the chaos of paint in the background. The paint in the background is the same color I used to paint the rose, its just a jumbled, haphazard, accidental application, not the 'masters touch', as it were. To add a little intensity and acidity to the argument, the painting is entitled, 'Evolution of a Rose.'

What a brilliant and special man John is---and he is truly as unique and wonderful as his breathtaking work. I am very, very thankful to call this man 'friend.'

Thirty Days of Happiness: Day 22

Happiness is finding a quote such as this:

“Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders and says, “Oh no, she’s awake.” -–author unknown

I love this!

July 4 Colors of My Garden..

Red...
White...
Blue...

Sunday Morning Glories...

How lovely was the stroll through my garden this morning. And some folk say there is no God? Amazing...

HaPpY LiSt !

Inspired by my wonderful friend from waaaaay back in time, Dayle @ http://www.xanga.com/MsWrite2, I decided to create my own happy list.
Here goes:

* I have a wonderful job, with the flexibility to do what I want, when I want.

* I'm blessed with two wonderful, successful sons.

* ....and the cutest, sweetest grand daughter I could ever imagine.

* I'm favored with a glorious show of flowers and vegetables in my garden,
my favorite place this side of the mountains.

* I know and enjoy the blessing of real friends...there is quite a difference indeed!

* I know that God is never more than a whisper away... a tried and proven fact.

* ...and He will supply our needs according to His riches...which are more exceedingly abundant than we can begin to imagine