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Observe life at its best, Listen to life’s songs, Embrace life’s bounties, Breathe the breath of life, Savor life to its fullest!

Nov 23

…for love, age does not matter!

by catnipoflife
OldWoman&Cat

… those blessed little creatures will always find a way to remind us that we matter….

Matters of the heart care not whether young or old—
A yearning for love, desire to be wanted, longing to be needed
A rekindling of joyful moments long ago gone cold…

Analogy for Aging

Aging—an ever-changing presence
Mirrors life’s essence

The view atop a mountain’s peek
Echoes not a single word
Music of a baby’s first cry—
Sweetest solo ever heard

Ocean waves during a storm
Crest majestically on their own
Vision of a child’s first steps—
Rocking and reeling, never alone

Fiery aura of dusk and dawn
Casts brilliant hues with every view
Youth’s outlook on love and life—
Promising, yet demanding debut

Natural ambiance of early spring
Unleashes new living entities
Expressive power of a young adult—
Racial, ethical identities

Falling leaves of autumn
Whirl whimsically through the air
Age of midlife crisis—
Unsettled over graying hair

Time for sweet reflection
Sets inner smiles aglow
Twilight years of old age—
Wisdom youth should know


©2012 catnipoflife
Sharla Lee Shults

“Aging is an inevitable process.
I surely wouldn’t want to grow younger.
The older you become, the more you know;
your bank account of knowledge is much richer.”
—William M. Holden (Author, n.d.)

A Quote for Today Inspiration PoetrybySharla Reflection

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Nov 21

Awakenings: Did Pilgrim’s Eat Popcorn?

by catnipoflife

See on Scoop.it – America

Embrace the Past…   With the coming of Thanksgiving comes a special time to embrace the past. The feast of which we are most familiar took place when the Pilgrims arrived and the Wampanoag Indians gathered in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. This was a time of autumn celebration and that’s right, it took place in the 17th century! Within the history of Thanksgiving lies nuggets of trivia that nudge the heart and tickle the funny bone. 

Did you know…


See on www.awakenings2012.blogspot.fr

Awakenings Scoop.it

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Nov 15

Aw-w-w Precious Moment

by catnipoflife

On November 3, Penny Coho posted Precious – the moment – A  Mother’s Love

This is my Aw-w-w Precious Moment…thank you, Penny, for rekindling a wonderful memory!

Our daughter Nicole and granddaughter Natalie – First Kiss

Kiss of Promise

A gentle kiss on the head
Brought feelings of joy
A new life, the miracle of birth
A promise to always enjoy

A soft kiss on the forehead
Brought security to the night
Tucked in bed, sweet dreams
A promise to always be the light

A playful kiss on the nose
Brought giggles and laughter
Smiles that cheered away the blues
A promise to be there before and after

A sweet kiss on the cheek
Brought strength to cope
Leaving home, on my own
A promise of faith and hope

 A loving kiss on the lips
Not from Mama, Papa, sister, brother
The start of a new life
A promise of belief in another

©2012 Remembering
Sharla Lee Shults

Inspiration PoetrybySharla Reflection

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Nov 13

Test: Are You Ready for Parenthood?

by catnipoflife

Test: Are You Ready for Parenthood?

This is a reblog from Lady Lovely Blogger who reblogged it from Uwana. This is probably one of the most hilarious take-offs on parenthood I have ever read! Get ready to laugh OUT LOUD!

14 steps to follow before you have children…

Image courtesy of africa / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Humor Reblog Reflection

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Nov 8

Do Not Suffer for one more minute!!!

by catnipoflife

See on Scoop.it – Water the mind – READ

Holmes’ Significant Life Events Scale rates the loss of your spouse at 100! I can tell you that is about right.  I suffered behind the loss of my precious husband.  I do not want you to suffer for one minute longer!!! One of the things I did to help with that grief and loss was to write this book Stand In Your Anointment – This Too Shall Pass!!! Available on Amazon! There is helpful information in there. Please let me help you!! Check our my website too!! Helpful information is there http://www.victoryroadwellnesscenter.com.  Louise

A Quote for Today Inspiration Reflection

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Nov 8

Awakenings: Carnival Charisma

by catnipoflife

MORE on Scoop.it – America

Summer – gone! September – gone! October – gone! Here we are in November and the elections are over! Happiness for some, disappointment for others but hopefully the future holds ambitions for all based upon American values. Before venturing ahead, let’s step back to a moment in time that is filled with possibly the fondest of childhood memories. . .

Memoires on awakenings2012.blogspot.fr

The Carousel

On a late fall Saturday afternoon
Straight out of a child’s dream
Young and old, mystified and amazed
Watched hundreds of lights beam

Smiles and laughter the carnival enthused
Stretching back time to the first carousel
Sounds emitted of familiar organ tunes
Permeated the air like a magic spell

 Thirty-two hand-painted horses
Two chariots and four love seats
Ornately decorated and trimmed in brass
Synchronized movements to the off-tone beats

Metal gears, joints and jumping poles
Created fascination beyond measure
How surprising one would pay someone a nickel
To ride a wooden horse in circles for pleasure

 Freedom enjoyed on carnival day
Made the carousel part of timeless traditions
 Its ride connected the past to the present
Laying the foundation for future generations

 

 ©2009 Remembering
Sharla Lee Shults

 

Awakenings Reblog Reflection

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Nov 2

Porcelain Unicorn

by catnipoflife

It never ceases to amaze me how some things come full circle when least expected. I received the video link, Porcelain Unicorn, in an email message last April and filed it away in a personal folder because it is so compelling. Intentions were to revisit it during some quiet down time. This morning that revisitation occurred while trying desperately to find daylight at the end of the mega messages in my email Inbox.

Here is the background. . .

Legendary British film director Sir Ridley Scott launched a global film making contest for aspiring directors. It’s titled “Tell It Your Way.” There were over 600 entries.

The film could

  • be no longer than three minutes,
  • contain only six lines of narrative and
  • be a compelling story.

The winner was “Porcelain Unicorn” from American director Keegan Wilcox.

It’s a story of the lifetimes of two people (1930 – 1945) who are totally opposite, yet, very much the same – all told in less than 3 minutes.

Mythical symbol of magic
Enchanting in the realm of fairies
The unicorn imbues in dreams
Reflections of pure innocence

~catnipoflife

Inspiration Reflection Video Clip

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Oct 29

Mondays

by catnipoflife

Puts a totally new perspective on the day designated as Monday!

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A Quote for Today Monday Musing Reblog

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Oct 11

Nature’s Nightlife

by catnipoflife

“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.”
—John Muir (Environmentalist, 1838–1914)

Today’s catnip journeys into the realm of the night: a place of darkness where there is light, a place of shadows but not of fright, a place serene in tranquil scenes, a place where you may or may not have been. . .

 

Nature’s Nightlife

Nature by day renders amazing views
From zesty pastels of spring
To autumn’s golden hues

Butterflies and daisies go hand-in-hand
As endless summer meadows
Stretch forth over the land

Winter time glistens a personal glow
Adding magic to the air
Mosaics in the snow

Ah-h, such beauty by day, what of the night?
Does nature curl up and sleep
Totally out of sight?

Doesn’t nature’s nightlife buzz and flurry
Watching, waiting, wondering
With patience, no hurry?

Nocturnal gardens remain fascinating
Ugly weeds during the day
At night begin blossoming

Gypsum’s voluptuous trumpet flowers
Challenge French perfumes
While hosting dark after hours

Night owls, sleepwalkers and insomniacs
Witness fleeting brilliance
Deep forest greens to delicate lilacs

Dusk ’til dawn, exotic blossoms unfurl
Quaking, twisting and popping
Within nature’s night world!

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catnipoflife

“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.”
—John Muir (Environmentalist, 1838–1914)

What is your favorite sight or sound

of nature’s nightlife?

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Be sure to visit Len @MYOWNHEART.ME for a personal reflection on night life. It is great with an amazing video at the end!

A Quote for Today Inspiration PoetrybySharla

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Oct 8

Happy Columbus Day

by catnipoflife

What if Columbus had not made the decision to venture across the high seas? That was certainly not a walk in the park, a stoll along the beach or a Sunday drive! Throughout the many, many decades of celebration, have you ever thought about the voyage itself? Sure, we celebrate the discovery of America but what did it take for this to truly become a day of celebration? What were some of the conditions and hardships endured while crossing treacherous waters in hopes of one day citing land? The key word here is HOPE with a willingness to TRY and find new land!

Visit Awakenings for some history surrounding Christopher Columbus and Echoes of the Sea. . .

Exploration did not end with America’s discovery. That was only the beginning. Here is some food for thought in the form of a quote from the 1500s:

“We ate only old biscuit reduced to powder, all full of worms and stinking of the
urine that the rats made on it. And we drank water that was yellow and
stinking.”

~Antonio Pigatetta 1500s, a sailor aboard the Magellan

Step back in time: Would you have the willingness to try?

Awakenings PoetrybySharla Quick Post

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