Just live ....

Recently, I was reminded that I need to not just Give Bliss a Chance,
but really ... EMBRACE IT.
Not just talk about it.
Even on days when I don't much feel like it.

My bliss today is in remembering and celebrating my Mothers LIFE.
I remember hearing this back in 1976.
I was only 8.
We both loved the beat.
It made us happy ..... and we DANCED.
Unashamed and  full of happiness and joy.

33 years have passed .... but today i'm going to dance like I was 8!

 


 Love you Mom!

How Blazn' got her fyre back .....

Yes .... it's me.
I have returned from the beauty and warmth of Jamaica.
Before I get into the deliciousness of my vacay, I need to address a few things.

First off, I want to thank Rafa for choosing me as winner of Haiku Monday a couple weeks ago.
I was (am) completely gobsmacked.
Now, having won, I was supposed to host the up coming week .... but I went MIA.
Ok, not completely MIA, but definitely off grid.
I apologize profusely to ALL of you for just leaving without so much as a "thank you".
I want to thank Troll (who I hope is all right) and especially Boxer for picking up my torch.
You both are all kinds of awesome!!!!!
Speaking of Haiku Monday ..... The theme was SMOKE and Chicory is the winner ....
CONGRATULATIONS CHICK!!!!!!

Again, I thank you for the win and I apologize for disappearing.

I will be back in a day or two with pics, stories and my feelings on the Brown Shirt Brigade (aka: TSA (Terminally Soulless ASSHOLES)

For now, i'll leave you with a pic of Little Man on his Bday.
As usual, he expertly captures how we should all live our lives ......

I love this kid!

March????

I live in Buffalo, NY.
We're known for our snowy, cold winters (and chicken wings).
This year?
Um ..... not so much.
So you can imagine how odd it is for me to have 70+ degree temps in MARCH?
I almost feel like i'm back down in the south!
(almost .... I don't have monster bugs that'll carry my children away here)

Since I still can't do a whole lot of lifting, bending or pulling, I could only watch my neighbors get a HUGE jump on their yard work, planting, clean-up, etc.
What I could do though, was take a walk around my yard and see what all will need to be done.
(I do still have a 17 yo living here, might as well put him to good use!)

My yard needs help.
Lots of it.
The back fence needs to be replaced.
The pool is always a challenge to open, clean, etc.
The shed needs a new roof ... oops ... and a new door (damnit).
The concrete pad shifted .... and cracked.

*sigh*
Let's go to the side garden.
 
Oooooooo ........

My tulips are coming up!
OHMY!
I have some just about ready to BLOOM!
Bloom?
In March?
Unheard of!

I apologize for the crapiness of the picture, I only had my phone on me and I was enjoying the beauty of the day to come inside and get my real camera.


This made my day .... and makes my other projects not seem so overwhelming.
I hope y'all had a prettiful (my baby's word) weekend.

For today ....

Be kind ....

Everyone you meet is fighting their own battle.