Hearts and Sunsets

Sadie and I talk an evening walk

every day (weather allowing, of course!)

Every once in a while, something just

grabs your attention.  And sometimes

it falls softly from the sky,

like this little heart-shaped leaf!

February seems to be the month of hearts!

The sunsets here in the Valley of the Sun 

are amazing!  This is one from just the other day:

V-Day

I hope you had a good Valentine's Day, my friend!

Mine was ... uneventful.  Typical day at work.

but that's ok with me!  All in all it wasn't a BAD day, so that's a plus!

When it comes to love on this greeting card holiday .....

eh, it's not something I even think about.

Everyone is at different stages in their life, 

and we're all in the exact place we're supposed to be!

Carrie Bradshaw, from the hit show "Sex and the City" 

says it like this:

“Some people are settling down, 

some people are settling 

and some people refuse to settle 

for anything less than butterflies.” 

Once upon a time, I settled down,

I also settled ....

never settle! 

We're worth so much more than that!

Love Yourself First

“There are women who struggle to GAIN weight who are beautiful. 

There are women who struggle to LOSE weight who are beautiful. 

You know who is the most beautiful? 

Those who learn to love themselves the way they are. 

You don't need to change for ANYONE.” 

― Teresa Mummert

I started this blog with LOVE in mind, 

using it as a theme at times, 

and while there are those I love,

each in a different way, 

the most important love

is learning to love myself - just the way I am.

Happy Heart Day!

Enjoy every single moment:

the good, the bad, the beautiful,

the ugly, the inspiring,

the not-so-glamorous moments,

and be thankful through it all! 

Didn't get around to posting

my Valentine wishes to you

on Valentine's Day ..... 

suffice it to say it was a gorgeous

day here in the Valley of the Sun

and I was out enjoy it! 

My first cactus blooms have begun

to appear, that means it's SPRING -

this is what I've been waiting for! 

Make Good Art

“Go and make interesting mistakes, 

make amazing mistakes, 

make glorious and fantastic mistakes. 

Break rules. 

Leave the world more interesting for your being here. 

Make. 

Good. 

Art.” 

~Neil Gaiman

Work has a way of
sucking the soul
right out of you.
One way for me
to get it back
is to make  pictures.
Playing with my new
photoshop program
(A gift from Mr.CA, THANKS!!)
i have discovered
new things, new ways to play!
And isn't that just how we
should live our lives --
as if we're having fun?
I AM!  :)

Heart

“Every day offers us 

simple gifts 

when we are willing 

to search our hearts 

for the place that's right 

for each of us.” 

― Sarah Ban Breathnach

Photo Topic:  Framed                    

Valentine

H a p p y   V a l e n t i n e ' s   D a y !

 Time is too slow for those who wait, 

Too swift for those who fear, 

Too long for those who grieve, 

Too short for those who rejoice, 

But for those who love, 

time is eternity.

-Henry Van Dyke

Thank You's

A great big Thank You!

for taking time to stop by

from the heart of my bottom! 

*giggles*

Happy V-Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!