Sometimes I Forget ….

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You always had the power my dear, you just had

to learn it for yourself.

~ Glinda, the Good Witch

This is my new mantra.  Well, not exactly new.  I used to

recite this to myself when I was a little girl.  Time to 

put it back into use.

Have a happy Tuesday!  Bentley (my own little Toto)

and I will be outside working in the garden.

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Susie Gets Cozy

I  have been away from this blog for several days now, and I will tell

you why….  I am a worrier.  I am one of those personalities who can

worry at the drop of a hat.  If there isn't something to worry about, I 

will find something.  I wasn't always this way, but I have been worrying

for the past couple of years about things I have no control over, and 

since I can't resolve them, it's a vicious circle.  

I can worry so much that I make myself ill.  I started to get

headaches recently, which is totally unlike me.  The kind of headaches

that just make me want to stay in bed and keep the room really

dark.  

So this morning I had a long chat with myself.  Yes, I have to

get stern with myself sometimes to get some results.  I told

myself to stop it!  Stop worrying about the things I can't control.

It's useless.  I am just making myself miserable and it's no fun

for David or Bentley either.  

It's time to throw caution to the wind and start living large!

And guess what ~ my headache is gone!!

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Cozy Nest Stormy Day

I watched a charming video posted on YouTube this morning of

a little hummingbird creating her nest.  All the things she 

cleverly gathered to create her cozy nest.  Bits of fluff from

flowers, lichen and seeds and spider silk for string.  She uses her
own body and feet to tap and shape her nest to create a snug little
home for her eggs.

We are so like her in many ways.  We gather things to shape
our own little nests.  Spots created just to our liking to
withstand the storms of life.  Cozy little spots where we
feel safe, secure and happy.

Here is the video I saw.  I hope you enjoy it as much
as I did.

Have a cozy day!

Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Tending My Garden

It's very warm and humid today, and storms are brewing just

to the west of us that will arrive later this evening.  

It's okay, we need the rain.  I would love to be outside

working in the dirt, but it probably won't be until the 

weekend before the skies clear up again.  So ....

I will just have to work on indoor projects until then.  I am 

thinking about painting the armoire in our master bedroom.

I haven't mentioned this idea to David yet.  Of course if he

decides to read this post, he will soon hear about it ;-)  He

read my blog post yesterday and teased me about telling

y'all that he was teary eyed watching the final episode

of Downton Abbey.  So, here is my disclaimer:

David is a big tough guy, but he has a soft heart.  I 

have always thought that his tender side is endearing.

It doesn't make him any less of a big strong man to

show a bit of emotion now and then.  It just makes me

love him all the more.  Bentley loves him too.

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

  

Feeling Sad and Blue

I had originally planned to post this new addition to the guest room.

I mounted a square of fabric on a cardboard frame and put it in a pretty

little easel.  Yes it's blue, but I will tell you why I feel sad today ….

There are three reasons why today is a blue Monday.

Firstly, I learned of the passing of a blogging friend, Sally of Smiling Sally.

Sally was a lovely blogger and a very good friend to many.  For those

of you who don't know, she hosted a party each Monday called Blue Monday.

I joined her party over the years and she was one of those wonderful hostesses

who always took the time to comment on everyones entries.  Thank you for

many happy memories Sally.  I know that you are smiling down at us

from Heaven now.  May you rest in peace.

Then I learned that one of my very favorite authors, Pat Conroy, passed away just

this past Friday, from pancreatic cancer.  Such a loss for us all.  His writing was

so beautiful and each word was meant to be savored and enjoyed.  I plan to re-read

all of his books and will be sad that he has left us far too soon.

And finally, I am sad that Downton Abbey has ended.  I was in tears

last night and I looked over at David and he was too.  We became

so involved with the lives of all the characters and Sunday evenings at

our home will not be the same without them.  Thank goodness for

dvds!  Despite our tears, it was a very happy ending for all and

I even forgave Barrow for all his past transgressions.

It's a very cloudy day here.  We are expecting rain which we really need.

On a sunny day, this room is filled with sunlight from three directions.

It's a bit like a garden room with the large windows over looking the

front, side and backyards.  It's a great spot to read or listen to music.

Life changed for the inhabitants of Downton Abbey, and it changes

for us too.  Sometimes the changes make us sad, but there are new

friends and new things on the horizon that will bring smiles to us

once again.

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Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley