It must be a full moon

There's a crazy theory that a full moon which causes the tides to ebb and flow also causes humans to ebb and flow. You know, we are mostly made of water and thus the moon as a powerful magnet during a full cycle will cause humans to act eratic, that's the theory. It's something to muse on as I kick back and enjoy the view.

Worth A Thousand Words

Some days it just doesn't pay to get out of bed.

Don't You Just Love A Parade?

Hunter's Moon parade, downtown Grand Rivers.

Don't you just love small towns, full of hometown fellowship and fun? It seems all the locals dress up their golf carts, trailers and cars then line up together and throw a parade. The candidates are all there too, throwing candy to the kids. Lots of candy everywhere, kids everywhere and smiles in abundance despite the 85+ degrees. Fantastic Americana!

Birthday Giggles

Two friends share a laugh.
It was a night to share Bette's (right) birthday with friends and family. Someone gave Bette a card that played cute mountain music and Sharon Brown (left) had a giggle over that. The birthday cake came out all lit up and Elliott, who is 2 1/2, promptly blew out all the candles for Bette. This birthday is the start of the "Birthday Season" with several more family and friends having their celebrations in the upcoming weeks.

God Speaks

God spoke to me in the back yard this morning. He said not to worry, He has everything under control.

He also said that He knows about the economic problems and the political problems and the security problems. He said my job was to continue to pray and allow Him to do His job. I told Him that I would be more comfortable if I were to know what His agenda is, the details of His plan. He said, "My plans are for good, and not evil. Trust me." Okie Dokie, I believe I will.

Collectors Anonymous

Some people collect things like buttons or cigarette lighters.

I've been collecting digital files. It started when I began learning desk top publishing with clip art, that led into photographs. Other people's photos purchased from stock photography companies online. Some of them I actually used for print advertising. Some of them I just liked. Filed away never to be seen again. Lately I've been collecting embroidery designs. Lots of 'em. I'll probably never use them, but I have collected them.

My hobby/side-business is embroidery. I love color, rich colors, all kinds of colors. Color in photos, color in fabrics and especially brilliant sheen thread colors. Embroidery is an extension of the colors, adding colors to fabrics, painting thread pictures. Actually, I really like fabric embellishment of any sort. Adding something of value with color. For instance, you can take an inexpensive sweatshirt and make something of worth by adding embellishments and embroidery. Very cool.

But embroidery is the latest avenue in which I am able to feed my obsession with collecting digital files. I'm especially fond of free ones. Do you think I would be alone in a Collectors Anonymous group?

By the way, I just read some of those buttons in the photo above. Not really my taste or philosophy. Just goes to show you, one should be more picky when choosing digital files to collect.

We Could Use A Hero These Days