“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It Goes On.”
Robert Frost

Monday, November 28, 2011

The Christmas Angels

I love Christmas and I love Christmas Angels.



One of my most favorite things about Christmas, are all of the gorgeous images that appear at this time of year. They are everywhere, on cards, gift wrap, candles, dishes, towels and anyplace else you can imagine. I think I love the angels most of all, because of their beauty and the amazing ways artists have imagined how their likeness should appear to us, since most of us probably haven't seen an angel close up. If we did, I would guess they don't sport ten foot wings, so maybe we didn't even know they were angels. Today let's take a look at just a few of these lovely winged creations.







From the art work we see, I guess most angels must be female. Maybe the artists thought the male angels were busy with other things. The female angels seem to be, well, angelic, always doing some helpful deed, like bringing a tree or presents. They are shown taking care of children and animals. Often they are singing or playing music or just holding a candle to light the way. The angels are our link to the mysterious other side. The place of joy and happiness, a place where anything is possible. In the image below the angel has a tree and presents for someone, a pretty little deer is helping out. I guess Santa was not available so she is filling in. How beautiful she looks, peeking in the window, making sure no one notices her or her companion.





At Christmas they are the reminder of why we celebrate in the first place. The angels were the messengers for all involved in the Christmas story. Angels help to guide us still. The angels you see here have never really existed except in the artist and our imaginations but that does not mean angels aren't real, in fact most people believe in them. So if your angel is short or tall, winged or not, male or female, it doesn't really matter because they are there for you. So if you have an angel, I think you are very lucky. Thank you to all the angels that may have passed through my life when I was unaware of them. Maybe one day I will get to thank them in person. In the mean time I will continue to admire the beauty of these angel images as well as the many others I have and I will occasionally share them with all of you too.





I would love to have an angel help by bringing me a fully decorated tree complete with ornaments and candles. She effortlessly flies through the air, not a hair out of place. Oh, what am I saying! What fun would that be, part of Christmas is decorating the tree yourself with family.


More darling little angels with some lovely candles.





Angels as messengers, telling the shepherds about the birth of Jesus.




Sweet little Angels, sending us greetings.






Tell me your thoughts about angels.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Grateful, Thankful and Joyful...

Here we are just a few days before Thanksgiving. It's a busy time I know, but take just a few minutes and listen to this song. Really listen, and watch the video too, and read the lyrics. It's the lyrics that I find so moving and of course Josh Groban's incredible voice. I have loved this song from the first moment I heard it.

Since most of you may have already heard this, (he sold a zillion some copies) instead browse through some of my favorite images and Pinterest finds while listening. If you haven't heard this before, then you are in for a treat. Have a tissue handy though, it just might bring tears to your eyes, tears of gratitude and joy, I hope. Gratitude and Joy for all those things you yourself are Thankful for.





Thankful by Josh Groban



I am thankful for this beautiful uplifting song and Josh Groban's amazing voice.


CInnamon stick candles, except do mine as water candles



A warm cinnamon candle, smells like home... that makes me thankful.





























































































































































































































































































































two swans in lake during fall



I am thankful for the beauty of nature and all the lovely animals.

I am grateful for my many blessings and being able to share with others.


Grateful for family and friends and the abundance of the earth.







Thankful for my sight to see the beauty all around me!



Autumn colors in the Napa valley






I am thankful for the sun and the changing seasons....and

Autumn Light









Moments of solitude with a quiet guardian like this magical angel statue.


Autumn Angel







I am grateful  for warm fires and warm hearts.

Cat and fire






I'm thankful for the everyday things that make our lives more pleasant.

Miss Janessa's flowers




I am grateful for being able to experience the joy of life....

And the closeness of a good friend.....


Even if they seem different from me.

Little girl a kitty and leaves 11 8 2012















































            












   













  


Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!