How Great The Art

It's only 6:23 and I have been wide awake for a few hours. Another day to face. Thoughts of the past and future racing through my mind. I wake up optimistic, but sometimes the fears come creeping in my mind. I started to hear lots of noises on my roof and I looked out my window. It was five or six blue jays flying about my patio. They were beautiful and really big. I am starting new projects soon, including bird sculptures. So, they were my perfect models this morning. Love blue jays, and I can't remember a time I saw so many together. I will share a video on facebook today. Quote of the Day: In a pine tree,/ A few yards from my window sill,/ A brilliant blue jay is springing up and down, up and/ down./ On a branch./ I laugh, as I see him abandon himself/ To entire delight, for he knows as well as I do/ That the branch will not break. James Wright Song of the Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDY55T-v4MM John Legend Feeling Good

My Journey to Joy is in full swing. The last part of the trail became the rockiest it has ever been in my life. It has been life changing. Can't really talk or write about it, yet. I have a really good support system consisting of the best friends anyone could ask for. The days have been long and very full. We are getting our house ready to list on the market, very soon. I have been packing and purging. I have discontinued Ebay, but might add some items next week. I also put Trades of Hope on hold. I have made three donations to a couple of stores and Homefront. The donations have given me joy to see their faces. Many exclaiming it was thier lucky day. And one even exclaimed, you are like a fairy. That really made me happy . Yesterday was my first real disappointing day. I went to Philadelphia to sell clothes to Buffalo Exchange. I had a rolling suitcase and an IKEA bag full of Talbots dresses and jackets I couldn't just donate. Well today I will be bringin...

Yesterday I went on a journey to seek answers to Life's Mysteries. They call them life's mysteries because there are no answers. But, I thought going to a few places without leaving New Jersey might help. It did help as I saw so many amazing places. I went to Albert Einstien's house for some wisdom. I went to a hindu temple for some understanding. And, I went to Grounds for Sculpture to view nature and imagination come together with the beauty of creation. It certainly helped and I was able to get a solid eight hours sleep last night. I will share what I saw in my stories today. Mostly what I learned was to appreciate all of life's beauty and to appreciate it and not question it. This is my path, but it is also the path that God is setting out for me, now. I just have to keep moving forward. I don't want to get stuck in the mud, I am in right now. Quote by Albert Einstien: Imagination is more important than knowledge. Life is like riding a bicycle....

Summertime is the best. Sounds, sights and smells are at their peaks. Visiting places like lavender farms, art installations at the beach or just a comfy chair on a patio or porch all can bring comfort. Senses can do the most for making us feel happy. I hope you are enjoying a good summer so far. Quote of the day: "It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you – always." ― Oprah Winfrey Song of the Day: Dustland Fairy Tale The Killers with Bruce Springsteen In 2008 I blasted the Killers most days in the car.