Halloween Dance Class

Fun in dance class tonight! 

Oz with his Kitteh ...

I just needed something good, positive and cute for today! 

Scottish Highland Doubles Sword Dance

This was so cool to watch!
My daughter and her class were practicing doubles Sword Dance in their Scottish Highland Dance class.
These ladies do such a good job and have lots of fun.

Estrella Azul (Blue Star)

Here is my newest book coming out at with Evolutionary Publishing. More info will follow! Stay tuned!!

Estrella Azul Blurb:

Erin Garret stands alone by the graveside of her grandfather. As the old paleontologist’s sole heir, he has left her everything, including a dangerous secret, a map and a warning. As she is swept up and into a world of treachery, she finds one man who earns her trust. But can he save her from greedy hands?

Andre Diego follows his fate beyond the Andes Mountains, earning his way through life as a soldier and agent. When his path crosses Erin’s, he finds more at stake than duty and it’s highly personal. His strength alone cannot carry them through. Before time runs out, they must work together to find the Blue Star, Estrella Azul.

Pink Snow!!

Today, the wind came in, and we have pink cherry blossom drifts in the garden! It looks like a wedding went amok! :) 

Magic

So, this is yesterday... Beautiful, warm, romantic ...

My Shade of Gray

My dreams have come true!!

The whales are here!! Today on our walk, we finally got to see them! There were 3 Gray whales in the bay and we watched them until it was dark. It was pure magick... ♥

'59 Diner Pancake and Waffle Recipe

This is the most commonly used recipe in our house and not just for breakfast. There is nothing better than a light, fluffy pancake to finish a day!

Buttermilk Pancakes

2 Eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 - 1/3 cup oil
2  1/4  tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 - 2 Tblspn sugar
1 3/4 - 2 cups flour

Beat eggs until light and fluffy, add buttermilk and oil. Add baking powder, soda, salt & sugar and mix well, then add flour. Beat until smooth batter forms. Let the batter rest while the bacon is cooking! :)

For waffles spread batter on to well oiled waffle iron and allow the waffle to cook until the steam dissipates. This makes nice crispy waffles. ♥

Enjoy!

Colleen's Cinnabuns and Amish White Bread Recipe

This is actually my Amish White Bread recipe made into the cinnabuns. It's such a good recipe I use for everything.

1/2  cup lukewarm water (cold water: 20 sec in microwave)

1 pkg yeast (2 tsp of bulk)

1 tsp sugar

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2 cups lukewarm water (cold water: 60 sec in microwave)

1 1/4 tsp. salt

1/3  cup sugar

1 3/4 Tbsp. shortening

7-8  cups flour

** Cinnabun variation at the bottom **

Desolve the yeast and sugar in the 1/2 cup lukewarm water, set aside to let proof.

Mix the 2 cups water, salt, sugar and shortening. Add the yeast mixture and gradually the flour.

Knead until smooth and elastic. Place in oiled bowl, cover and set in a warm place to rise until double, 1 hour.

Punch down, let rise again for 1 hour more. ** 

Divide the dough into 2 large loaf pans, or 3 medium. Let rise until double again, between 30 to 60 mins. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour.

** Cinnabuns**

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 1/2 Tablespoons cinnamon

1/3 cup softened butter

After last bulk rising, roll out dough to a 14X28 in. (or so) rectangle. Spread the softened butter over the entire surface, leaving a 1 - 2 inch margin on one of the longer 28 inch edges. Sprinkle/spread cinnamon sugar mixture over the butter, being careful to not get any on the clean margin. Starting with the "dirty" margin on the long side, roll until you have a 28 inch log. With a sharp, serrated knife cut log in half. Cut those 2 halves in half keeping it even until there are 16 rolls. Butter baking pans and place rolls close together. Let rise 30 mins covered. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 mins. or until golden brown. Let rolls cool 15 - 20 mins before spreading icing.

9x13 = 8 rolls

9X9 = 4 rolls

Cream Cheese Icing

1 (3oz) cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/8 tsp salt

1 tsp milk, more if icing is too thick to spread easily.

Beat and spread over warm rolls.

A Wee Snippet

Just sharing a few paragraphs of my WIP. I hope you enjoy!

Note:
Eoghan is pernounced You-en. :)

****

Alison sat on the sofa in the other room after Eoghan moved her out, several times. He had something secret going on in there that had her on pins and needles. She had to know what he was doing.

“Alison Mackinnon, if I catch you peeking one more time, I will block the door out so you cannot see it.”

“Can you do that?”

“Are you daring me to try it?”

“Uh, no.”

It was a short time later when he came back in to her. Alison had settled in and found a book to read belonging to Eoghan. It hadn’t been too dry reading and she didn’t want the TV on, so she could hear what he was doing. But he was very quiet and her curiosity was getting the better of her. She was relieved when he came in and got her. Only he had an agenda.

“Now, I have another part of your lesson ready. All day you have gotten to use all five of your senses, and now I am going to take away your sense of sight and see how well you do. I want you to tell me what you learn from it.”

“Okay. I think I can manage that.”

Eoghan placed a little black, silk mask over her eyes and her world went dark. She held on to his hand with both of hers as he led her back into the kitchen. Lifting her up, he set her down on a tall stool, always keeping a hand on her to steady her precarious position.

Alison felt the space around where she sat and felt nothing but air. She froze.

“Don’t worry, I’m not going to let you fall, promise.” He took her hands and placed them in her lap, giving them a light pat before his touch abandon her.

Alison took a deep breath. “Alright. But just so you know, I’m afraid of heights.”

“Don’t worry, you aren’t that high off the ground, I have you.”

Alison felt herself relax a little.

“Now, tell me what you smell.”

Alison smelled and pulled back a little. “Cantaloupe.”

“Good or bad?”

“Bad, well, not my favorite.”

“How about this one?”

“Peach?”

“No.”

“Nectarine?”

“Yes.”

Wet coolness touched her lips and she licked the sweet and tart of the juice from her lips. Alison accepted the morsel of fruit, chewing and swallowing before another scent was presented to her. She successfully named an orange, apple and banana. “Eoghan, as much fun as this is, will you please tell me the point of it?”

“Well, besides fun, it’s about trust. I need for you to learn to trust me with all of your senses and without question. Today’s incident was a lesson for both of us and if we are going to make it to Samhain so we can cross in one piece, then we have got to build a strong bond of trust.”

“The Bonding isn’t enough?” She felt him lean close when the heat of his energy merged with hers and his breath a mere whisper over her sensitive skin.

“No, that isn’t enough,” he growled. “There is more to it than that and if that ever happens, you have to know what the consequences are for something like that. It is sacred and more than just animalistic mating, as much fun as that would be.”

“I trust you,” she whispered, feeling his energy wane and knew he’d backed away. Her skin tickled and she felt him behind her and turned her head a little to keep track of him, feeling when he moved around her in a circle, before stopping in front of her again.

Another fruity presentation wafted under her nose and the scent and taste of sweet juice dribbled down her chin.

“Peach,” she whispered.

He was close, she felt his energy drift in with hers again.

“Very good.”

He slid the morsel between her parted lips. Before she could swallow, the warmth of his breath breathed against her throat. Pleasure skittered over her sensitive skin, making her feel unsteady, and she moved her hands toward him, seeking balance. He intercepted and restrained her wrists in one hand until she settled, feeling balanced again. Eoghan released her and she felt his energy ebb as he moved away.

Eoghan’s presence surrounded her as he moved closer, taking her hands in his. “What would you say if I told you that there was no chair under you?” he asked softly.

Alison stiffened as she drew in a sharp breath. She slid her hands away from his grasp to feel for the stool. When she felt nothing beneath her, she quickly lifted the eye mask. With a shriek, she fell to the floor. “What the hell?”

“Your lesson is over. Your senses are sharp but you still have a long way to go as far as trust is concerned.” Offering his hand, he helped her upright again. A small glint of sadness touched his eyes. “Don’t worry though I’m going to be with you every step of the way. Matter of a fact, I have an idea. I am going to teach you the way I was taught. You’ll learn very quickly, I have a feeling, and I will be pushing you all the way.”

Rapunzel Who??

I see a lot of ladies that appreciate gentlemen with long hair, myself being one of them. I see nothing feminine about a man with long hair at all, quite the contrary. Throughout history there are strong-men who have long hair and I really believe the hair does have some magick to it, I see a lot more men that have stopped the hair cutting and beard shaving and I love it! So, I will share with you, a couple pictures of Mr. C ...

Blood's Price returns ...

Smashwords

Amazon

ARe

Blurb:

Two cultures, two lives, one path.

Two cultures, two lives, one path.

Elizabeth Smythe is taken away from her privileged life and everything she knows. Her rescuer, Spirit Walker, treats her with gentle compassion, winning her trust and love. Elizabeth discovers Spirit Walker is so much more than just a strong man devoted to his tribe.

Spirit Walker is a multi-faceted man who carries the honour of his people with deep pride. Despite the wrongs committed against him, he knows crucial timing will reward his patience and soon enough fate plays it's hand fulfilling the blood price he so longs for.

Excerpt:

The warrior stopped and Elizabeth bumped into him. His piercing eyes drilled into her and she shrank back from him. When he turned again, she peered around him. It was a small, deep river and Elizabeth felt her spirit lift. She forgot all about the loose grip around her arm and started to move forward, but a quick tug from him reminded her she was not free to do so. Looking up into those sharp obsidian eyes, she stepped back. She reminded herself, yes, the man spoke English, but it didn’t make them friends, she was still his hostage. Stiffening her spine and raising her chin, she followed when he guided her down to a small alcove covered in fine, grey sand. A short distance from the water’s edge, he released her arm and held her with a pointed gaze.

The warrior untied the belt holding his breechcloth. He removed, folded and placed it on a large rock on the beach and toed off his moccasins.

He turned to Elizabeth. “Take off the dress.”

“What?” Her voice raised several octaves and her eyes grew large and round.

“You heard me,” he stated in a flat voice. “Take it off.”

She stared at him with a blank expression as self-conscious anxiety rose in her throat and terror re-blossomed within her heart.

“It’s not like I haven’t already seen you without your clothes. Come on.” He held out his hand. “The dress, if it gets wet, it will be ruined and then you will be without clothes at all.”

Looking from his hand to his expression and back to his hand again, she drew in a deep breath, ready to protest. Instead, her eyes widened as they slid down his lean, muscular body. The sun had deepened his earthen skin, drawn tight over flexed, defined muscle tone.

She resigned herself to logic and grasped the hem of her tunic, pulling it over her head. Elizabeth saw his breath hitch and a wince started to crease around his painted eyes before he caught it. Elizabeth handed him the dress and looked down to see large dark bruises on her ribs, thighs and arms. She assumed her back looked the same as well, by the way it felt. His jaw clenched visibly when he grasped her arm again and forced her into the water in front of him.

“Please don’t,” she pleaded, “I can’t swim!” She slipped and slid on the slimy rocks, clutching his arm between her breasts for dear life.

“I’m not trying to drown you, settle down.” He stilled his prompting, standing still in the shin deep water. “I’m trying to let you bathe. The cold water will help the bruising and soreness.”

Elizabeth calmed herself, but still clutched his arm in a death grip as her feet tried to grip the bottom of the river. He guided her to a shallow, slow running area where there were none of the large slippery rocks. Instead, coarse sand and small pebbles tickled at the bottoms of her feet and she relaxed. Feeling safe enough to stand on her own, she released his arm.

“Stay here.” His tone was gruff.

Elizabeth stood still in the cool water; too petrified to go any further then where she stood. He paced away a couple of steps, and carried over a large, flat rock from the beach and placed it down in the water for her to sit on. Elizabeth sat carefully in the cold river.

“Thank you,” she spoke softly, avoiding his gaze, trying not to stare at his naked body while he was watching her.

When the warrior walked away, Elizabeth watched after him. Raw power flexed his muscles with each step. He strode with long, confidant steps against the current and into the middle of the little river.

Release Day for Inferno!

Today is the re-release of my book Inferno, so as a treat, I thought I'd post the first chapter ... :)

Liquid Silver Books: http://www.lsbooks.com/inferno-p945.php

Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Inferno-Some-Like-Colleen-Love-ebook/dp/B00N89EZTW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=colleen+love+inferno 

Inferno

Some Like It Hot

Colleen Love

 

Prologue

“Come…”

He wouldn’t. He fought the urge surrounding, overwhelming and overriding his senses. Mentally he struggled, trying in vain to get a grip on his faculties, trying desperately to disobey.

“Come on,” the taunt was a deep voiced hiss, slithering through his ears and into his brain. “You know you want this. Such warm pleasure…” The voice beckoned, enticed, demanded.

Out of desperation, he closed his eyes, clenching his jaws, looking skyward in a strained attempt to block the voice taunting him.

Warmth spread before him on the chilled night. Looking down with a start, he jolted. When had that happened? What had he done? Looking at the lighter in his hands, the incriminating evidence, he dropped it, shaking his hands and wiping them on his shirtfront as if to rid them of the evil he could not shake. But it was too late.

The flames rolled slowly over the vertical wood shingles, the golden tongues licking, consuming the wall in slow drags. He always felt the flames, the heat, as a molten lover. The mellow heat pulled him, drawing him closer, caressing his skin, seducing. His cock stiffened, sweat slicked his skin as the fire grew. The intensity surged through him, the flames becoming his master. A sleeping beast released to feed and he watched the hypnotic tongues, feeling them caress his flesh. His cock pulsed with imminent release.

He had to get away. He had to move. The flames held him captive, the beast growing, consuming, and roaring with life. Shivering violently, he came.

Realization fell over him. What had he done? Horrified, he jumped to his feet. He had to get away. He had to move.

Chapter 1

Henri James rolled her head, stretching her shoulder and neck muscles. Tucking a stocking-clad foot under her thigh, she sighed and stretched. This seemed like the longest week in history. The season was changing from summer to autumn. The dreary Seattle weather was blowing the vibrance of summer away, leaving a stark world of grey, and silver skies.

“You’re here late.” She didn’t even need to turn to know it was Mr. Danno, her editor, addressing her.

“Yes, well, I was finishing up a project.”

“Are you going to interview that firefighter anytime soon?”

Henri looked at her watch. “As soon as I finish here, I’m meeting him for dinner over at the Palisade.” She looked up at him, curling the corners of her lips. “And you’re paying.” She batted her eyes dramatically at him.

“A date? I thought you were just going to pick this guy’s brain. Since when does an interview include five-star meals?”

“Since I’ve been busting my butt to get you your top stories. Besides, this guy saved that baby’s life. Think of it as a reward for him, compliments of Mr. Danno, the man-o.”

Mr. Danno sighed heavily in defeat. “Just keep it cheap.” He sighed again as he walked away, shaking his shining domed head.

Henri smirked. As if. Glancing at her watch again, she planted her warm foot into her cold pump. She opened up the file on her desk, perusing the notes and photos she had collected of her subject, one Mr. Cade Lane. She had to be honest and admit it; she’d loved collecting the information on this case. Remaining impartial under her journalistic decree was going to be difficult. She flipped over a photo of his handsome, rugged features to one that had been used in the Seattle Firefighters Calendar and then the next with him cuddling the small child. Good God, how can this man be single? She flipped to another photo, this one black and white. She paused, shaking off the effect his photo had on her and took a deep breath. She released it with a huff and closed the file, sliding it into her satchel on top of her laptop. Slipping into her long overcoat, she picked up her things and left for her meeting that wasn’t a date.

After leaving her Lexus with the valet, Henri strolled inside and gave her name to the hostess, who led her to a table overlooking the Puget Sound. Henri drew in a deep breath when she took in the view. The hostess waited while she set her purse and satchel down and seated herself.

“Would you care for something to drink?” Henri accepted the offered menu.

“Umm,” she glanced over the drink list. “I think I’ll have a Hefeweizen with a lemon twist.”

“Okay,” the waitress replied with a smile. “I’ll have that right out.”

Henri relaxed, watching the gentle water of the Puget Sound from the window. A lavender sky faded to distant hills silhouetted in deep purple. An iridescent pink glow reflected from the water, creating an enchanting setting where water birds came and went. She became so engaged with the scenery that she lost track of time and space.

“Ms. James?” The hostess voice cut through her enchantment, drawing her back to reality. She set her Hefeweizen down. “Mr. Lane is here. You were expecting him?”

“Oh. Yes. Thank you.”

The hostess turned on her heel, leading the man behind her to the table. Henri met his sharp, crystalline blue eyes. Her breath caught and she froze. The pictures didn’t do him justice. Sure, they had captured the sandy blond hair, the broad, weathered features and the unreal sea blue eyes. But the camera couldn’t capture the charisma, appeal and devastating charm that had her stunned.

“Anything to drink, sir?” The hostess asked, allowing Henri a moment to blink back and compose what small amount of professional dignity she had left.

Cade looked to what she was drinking. “I’ll have what she’s having, minus the lemon.” A broad smile crossed his lips.

Henri stood, stepping around the table and offered her hand. It was only when she looked up at him that she noticed she’d kicked her shoes off without realizing it. She blushed and introduced herself. “Hello, I’m Henri James and you must be Cade Lane.”

Cade took her hand in his; the rough skin of his large hands engulfed hers, making her shiver and heat flood her body as the muscles of her pussy clenched.

“I must be.” His baritone voice was soft and sensual and made her heart skip a beat.

Jesus, how was she going to make it through this interview without doing something stupid? She looked down at their still-clasped hands and realized it was too late for that. She began to pull her hand away and Cade firmed his grip ever so slightly, drawing her eyes to the knot of their joined hands. The heat of his masculine energy seemed to fuse them together, she looked back up into his eyes, surprised to see the light of the instant attraction she felt. He released her hand and the rapid pulse at her throat echoed in her sex as she sat. She avoided his gaze, crossing her legs, hoping to quell the scent and feel of her aching arousal. It had been too long, much too long since she had been with a man.

The hostess breezed back to their table with the ale in her hand, giving Henri the chance to compose herself with the distraction. “Here you are; someone will be here in a moment to take your orders.”

“Thank you,” they replied in unison. The hostess glanced at both of them before leaving with a knowing grin on her face.

Henri gave an inward groan, ducking to retrieve her good old-fashioned recorder from her bag. If she couldn’t hide her attraction to this man from the hostess, then how could she hide it from Cade? So much for the impartial part. She could see the article now: Henri James would desperately love for Cade Lane to throw her down and fuck her senseless.

After fiddling with the little recorder, she looked up again into those incredible eyes that melted her to the core, feeling her face flush.

An amused smile tilted Cade’s lips. “Are you all right?”

“Umm,” Crap, she’d blown it. “Maybe this was a bad idea for me to interview you, Mr. umm—” Henri stared at him; her mind barren. Despite all the outstanding awards she had won, all of the years she had put into journalism, and all of the people she had interviewed over the years, Henri James was drawing a blank.

“Lane. Cade Lane,” he finished.

Mortified, Henri moved to say something, anything and yet still, nothing.

A warm, understanding smile slid over Cade’s lips again. “If it makes you feel any better, I was expecting someone different.”

Henri felt like she’d been slapped. “What do you mean?” Her brow furrowed.

“Well, with a name like Henri James, I was expecting someone fat and short and male.” He paused, gazing at her with seductive eyes. “You’re not so fat, or short, or male.” A ruddy color spread over his face, just as his smile did. Reaching over the table, he placed his hand over hers in a gentle touch. “It’s a pleasant surprise, I must say. I’m happy to see a mutual attraction here, glad I’m not the only one. Would you like to start again?”

Henri sighed out a nervous laugh. “Oh, Mr. Lane—”

“Cade.”

Henri’s furious blush colored her cheeks again as heat pulsed through her body. “Cade. Cade, you don’t know how happy I am that you’ll let me start over.”

Cade’s fingers moved over the back of her hand, tickling awareness through her. She left it beneath his, enjoying the touch and the sensations that poured through her.

A young man came to the table, interrupting. “Are you ready to order?”

“Oh dear, well, I’m afraid we haven’t had a chance to look yet.” Henri looked to Cade. “This is Mr. Danno’s treat, so please—” She nodded to the menu, indicating that he order big. She looked back to the young man. “I’ll have the salmon.”

“Okay.” He committed her order to memory.

Cade smiled. “And I’ll have the New York steak, medium rare, please.

“Very good.” The waiter turned and left them alone again.

“Well, I suppose we should get this going.” Henri pushed the record button on the recorder. “Do you mind if I record our interview?”

“No, not at all.” He leaned forward, his gaze still following her movements, sliding over her face, her throat and her breasts, making her nipples tighten.

Henri struggled against the spell he had over her; she shook her head and moved her hair back off her shoulders. She moved her hand away from his touch and entwined them before her, steepling her first fingers as she thought. “Mr. Lane—”

“Cade,” his voice slid softly around her.

“Cade.” Shaking her head again, she laughed. “This is very difficult.” She admitted.

Reaching over the table, Cade grasped her hand again. “Then maybe we could save the interview for another time and enjoy the sunset together now. It seems such a waste to not enjoy it.” He reached over and clicked the recorder off.

“Mr…Cade, I—”

“Cade.” He lifted her hand, kissing her knuckles as he breathed his name onto her skin.

The heat of his breath made her heart pound and visions of his breath on her body made her swallow hard. “Cade, I don’t usually do things like this,” she whispered.

Cade’s sultry smile reflected in his soft gaze. “Neither do I. But sometimes when you get that deep-down feeling, you have to follow it.”

Henri’s eyes held his and she smiled.

Their dinner arrived shortly thereafter and Henri found that food had never tasted so good. The atmosphere was perfect in that subtle romantic way. With the windows now darkened by night, the soft tinkling of the piano in the background and her handsome dinner companion, it was very easy to forget that she was supposed to be here on business.

When their meal was complete, including the sharing of a large sundae, she felt the bitter ache of having to go home, alone. She didn’t want to leave him, but didn’t want to ask him into her bed…yet.

“Would you like to go up to Snoqualmie Falls?” Cade asked as they pushed back from their empty dishes. “Maybe your interview would work better if I could show you the who, what, where and when.”

“That would be lovely!” Henri felt as if a light had come on inside. “When would you like to do that?”

“Well, I happen to have the day off tomorrow, would that be okay?”

“I’d really like that.”

“Say, eleven o’clock? That will give you plenty of time to get there without being in a hurry.”

The hostess approached them. “Our dining room will be closing in a few minutes. If you would like to move into the bar area, that will be open longer.”

Henri looked at her watch. “It is getting late, I really should be going. It has been so nice meeting you.” She stood, with Cade right behind her.

“I’ll walk you out. I should be going too.”

Henri shouldered her purse, stepping in front of him as he waited. He was such a gentleman. Why was it all she could think of was ravishing him?

My Chickens

One Year later

So we have been in our house for 1 year now. My how our garden has grown!

When we first moved in:



And now ...

Write, Edit, Rewrite ... Write, Edit, Rewrite ...

Write, Edit and Rewrite again ...
Smooth, polish ... Smooth, polish ...
Wad it up and
Write, Edit and Rewrite again...

Sound familiar?

This project has truly been a labor of love over the years and I'm determined to get it done. It seems every time I think I have it in hand, a little voice whispers, "I don't think so ..." And it's back to asking the big question, Why? A pesky little one word question keeping me moving forward and always keeping me researching. Of course then it turns over another layer and I understand a deeper level of what I want and need for my world, my characters and even my villains. I am completely, head over heels in love with the story unfolding and it is writing it's self, just through digging, researching and being quiet and still. I am ever so grateful to the little voice whispering and pushing me forward. The ever present persistence to keep going, keep digging, keep creating.

One of the few things staying consistent, are my main characters faces. They really keep me motivated to keep the story moving along. If ever I can get this published with TOR and then to film, I would dearly love to have these two lovelies represent my characters. If I'm going to put it out there and speak my dreams, then I'm shooting for the stars, literally! :D

Okay, break is over, back to work!
Cheers,
C~

We had so much fun at my daughter's recital yesterday! It was so much fun!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10202751010589625&set=vb.1030607926&type=2&theater

I can't wait for competition in Seattle in October! :D

Spring is in the Air ...

It has been a very busy spring here. I have a new camera and nothing can hide from me now!

Our garden is well under way and we have our chicks. They are such cute little girls... :)

1 Week old

2 Weeks old

 3 weeks old

 

And of course, Buddy, the garden guard!

 

Early March garden with new apple and pear trees

 

Strawberry starts

 

Our neighbor, the Bald Eagle's nest

 

Just relaxing after a long day! :)

The Next Life

I just learned that a very dear and long time friend of mine from childhood has lost her mom. I knew her very well and everyone who knew her, loved her. So, naturally, even though it has been many years since I've seen her, I still feel a deep emotion for my friend and the loss she is enduring.

However, for me and the way I see it, death is not the end of the road for the person who has passed. It is the end of what they needed to accomplish on this plane of existence and now the individual gets to move on, to move forward to a new level and a new way of being. Without pain and suffering that often comes before death. They are born again into the Summerland away from the constraints of the human body.

I would like to think that people who have struggled through the lessons of this life are rewarded with some gift of freedom in the next life. I think you have to do some time in this world to learn before you can move to the next. That also explains why children from conception on sometimes don't stay with us very long. Perhaps they were spirits that didn't have to be here for very long, but merely make a presence before moving to the next life.

Anyway, those are my thoughts on how I see death.

♥
C~

New Beginnings

It's a wonderful Labor Day to do something new and different. I thought I would rekindle my blog and have some fun with it, so I thought I'd start it all off with all of the new beginnings going on in my world.
The first thing is our big move. We moved from a tiny little singlewide mobile home on acreage, to a wonderful little house by the beach! It has been such a blessing for us in so many ways. Not only have we more room to stretch out and move around a little, but we have a wonderful little yard! We are rebuilding the gardens that have been let run wild for the last five years, or so, and really loving the long walks along the beach.

I thought I'd share some pictures of what Mr. C has accomplished so far. He has been a very busy gardener, with lots of plans to go. :)

Roses, Rosemary & Lavender

 

Seedlings: Beets, Turnips, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Spinach, & Lettuce

 

Sage, Peppermint, Spearmint & Roma Tomato

 

Seedlings: Mustard greens & Mesclun

 

Living Room

 

Living Room

 

Back Yard Pond

 

Back Yard Garden

 

 

Back Yard Garden

 

Back Yard Garden with Buddy! ♥

 

 

 

Of course all of these changes has changed the attitude and energy for the better for all of us. The writing project I seemed to be stuck in suddenly has sprung to life in a direction I didn't expect and I am really loving being productive again.

This little house has a very cozy, Hobbit like feel to it and I'm looking forward to cozying in for the winter. I am especially looking forward to the holidays! :D

Here are a couple last pictures my daughter took. It is the view of our walk every evening:


























I hope you all find this much magic in your day! :)

C~