Sunday, July 15, 2012

.7.15.12...





sometimes i see myself as a child in a rain storm,
 running around trying to catch all the drops in his mouth.
 i long for your adventures
 to be like the raindrops
 the child saves and not those which crash to the ground.








the first drops of rain always bring a smile on our faces. 
the smell of wet soil, the damp grass, 
and the slosh of puddles under our feet
 make us want to dance with wanton joy.
 rains make a heart go romantic.
 ever danced in the rain?
 the feeling is inexplicably beautiful.
 hold your sweetheart's hand 
and walk in the rains while the clouds play cupid.

the rain.
kissed the earth.
yesterday.
quenching it's overdue thirst.
the earth was not ready.
for the rain to be done.
but it chooses.
not to be greedy.
but grateful for what it  received.
may we give thanks.
with a grateful heart.
welcome to coffee hour.
welcome to this Sunday morning.
just BE.
robin.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

...razzasque days...






The 2nd weekend in July is LeRoy's annual celebration, Razzasque Days. Friday is Kid's Day with the children's theme parade in the morning and games in the park after lunch. Saturday morning is the grand parade complete with floats, big trucks, tractors, and entertainment followed by a chicken BBQ and entertainment in the village park. Both days have multiple events occurring such as, softball, golf, and horseshoe tournaments, kid's games, food booths, vendors, car shows, and many other activities throughout the day. Night life is highlighted by the street dance and adult beverage tent with live entertainment each evening. For a complete schedule of events, visit the LeRoy Razzasque Days website.









small town usa.
big heart.
much spirit!
just BE.
robin.

...a heartening symbol of destiny...




we always feel fortunate when we see a rainbow-
partly on account of its majesty,
partly because it tells of sunshine after rain.
it's also a heartening symbol of destiny-
the belief that there's a path,
even if we cannot know what lies
at the end of it.
sometimes we might be lucky enough
to see a double rainbow.
one arc inside another,
with the colors arranged in reverse order.
think of any rainbow as a blessing-
the laws of physics translated into 
a moment of transcendent beauty
we can all understand and rejoice in.
~1001 ways to live in the moment

so.
much has happened.
this morning.
since i started this post.
i was going to say.
that i had to archive.
because the morning.
looked like rain.
and it did rain.
a wonderful.
soft rain at first.
then a massive downpour.
we desperately needed the rain.
a few thunder clashes sounded.
so off went the modem.
and the computer was unplugged.
with the computer off.
i decided to run to leroy.
a small town to the south of me.
for razzasque days.
the rain let up and allowed the parade to start.
i took photos of faces.
i will share photos soon.
then off to tustin.
my little hometown.
where my hubby.
is doing a radio remote.
for the grand opening of.
a family dollar.
it is wonderfully warm and muggy.
and i have parked a fan.
behind me so i can edit photos.
happy shadow are found below!!
may you have a...
a moment of transcendent beauty today.
just BE.
robin.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

...7.8.12...


do you notice anything about this photo? 
the crack of the crock seems to go down into the post...



i love this SOOC shot. looks like a painting. 

 Real Reason -
 There are things you do because they feel right
 & they make no sense
 & they may make no money
 & it may be the real reason we are here:
 to love each other & 
to eat each other's cooking & 
say it was good.
~storypeople

exactly.
if you find.
that.
thing.
that just feels right.
try it on.
go with it.
if it makes you smile.
smile.
if it makes you dance.
dance.
if it makes your soul leap.
resonate in it.
and say.
it.
was.
good.
welcome to coffee hour.
welcome to this Sunday morning.
just BE.
robin.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

...chicago...










I have an affection for a great city.
 I feel safe in the neighborhood of man, 
and enjoy the sweet security of the streets.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow




Eventually, 
I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.
Frank Lloyd Wright

last week.
saturday.
i was in chicago.
hunting for shadows.
i guess i tend to take.
off shot photos.
not so much of structure.
as things.
ordinary.
things.
anyway.
had a blast!!
 the crazy humidity.
is finally gone today.
it is 80 already.
but it has a coolness to it.
if that makes sense.
life.
is.
good.
just BE.
robin.

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

...let freedom ring...

reposted from 7.4.10

if one nation UNDER GOD
offends you...please don't
listen to this.
today.
is.
freedom.
God bless America.
thank you to those
past,
present,
and those to come.
who have fought for this beautiful word.
freedom.
welcome to coffee hour.
welcome to this Sunday morning.
just BE.
robin.

Sunday, July 1, 2012

...7.1.12...

chicago skyline.

faces of chicago animated...if you click on it the pics will be larger.



the view out of our condo


chicago will give you a chance.
 the sporting spirit is the spirit of Chicago.
Lincoln Steffens
oh...
what fun i had.
this weekend.
with my two besties.
jamie and ashley.
we spent the weekend.
in chicago.
we jammed site seeing into a day.
and man.
was it hot.
a lot of walking.
navy pier.
millennium park.
an art festival.
topped off by a river tour of the 
city.
and fireworks.
but most of all.
much laughter.
which we all needed.
bottom line.
life.
is.
good.
welcome to coffee hour.
welcome to this Sunday evening.
just BE.
robin.