Mosaic Monday

oday is Mosaic Monday, and Mary from Little Red House, is hosting this lovely day.





Thanks to all the men and women who have served in the armed forces and those who are serving today, who are away from their loved ones.



My Grandfather was in the army during WWI and my Father was in the Navy during WWII. I remember my Grandmother and my Mom telling me how difficult it was for the family while they were away. Today I am remembering all the young women and men who are serving our country, and the families that wait for their return.



The song for this post is Home To Stay. Wish our troops were back home to stay.



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Pink Saturday

Today isn't just like any other Pink Saturday...it's Pink Saturday's Birthday. Wishing Bev from How Sweet The Sound and all of you a Happy Pink Birthday!






Now if you stop by HERE and visit all the Pink Posts, you will see balloons...



Cake...



Oh, and I heard that there might be some very special guests for this wonderful day.



And I can only imagine all the Pink festivities for today. I even saw some lovely FLOWERS.



A very special Pink Saturday mention today...our friend Tristan from Enchanted Revelries is celebrating his Birthday too. So, please stop by and leave your Birthday wishes.



A very Happy Birthday to you....



The song for this post is.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

New Eyes

I walked passed the lovely bed of Iris, down the walkway towards my car. On the way to discover something new to inspire me.



As I glanced back, I remembered when I first saw these beautiful Iris.



Back then I was filled with excitement as we watched new unexpected gardens bloom with new flowers each month.



We had just bought this home in November, so when Spring and the Summer came we waited with anticipation to see what might be blooming in our flower beds. Often I would cut bouquets and bring them inside to enjoy.



New Eyes...I wanted to have that same perspective that we have when we first discover something new.



Now after eight years, I walk by such lovely things and hardly notice.

On my way to drive to discover something that might give me the thrill of new eyes, I glanced at the lovely Iris.



I thought how many beautiful things that surround me I often take for granted because my view is less than new.



One of my favorite old children's books is The Children's Bluebird of Happiness. In the story the children search far and wide in search of a bluebird, only to find that the bluebird that they were looking for was back in their home all the while.



During my drive I discovered many new and beautiful things, but the thought of "new eyes" haunted me. When I returned home in time to prepare dinner and bake a cake, I smiled when I passed by the flower bed of Iris. They had reminded me where my bluebirds live.



The song is Little Bluebird...may you never leave your perch, da da dahhhh!

The Beach

I am driving to the beach, to paint cottages by the sea.



So that I can breathe in the ocean air and hear the seagulls,



and the waves against the shore.



I will enjoy walking along the sand dunes.



Maybe I'll catch the sunset before returning home.



Capture interesting subjects to share with you.



Who knows, maybe I'll listen to the Beach Boys, as I enjoy The Warmth of the Sun.




Every Wednesday Susan from A Southern Daydreamer hosts Outdoor Wednesday. An opportunity to visit the outdoors in other parts of the globe without making reservations.