The Lion

Happy Birthday to my Dad!

He's still going strong at 87.

He teases and smiles and his eyes twinkle.

We're all so lucky to have him in our lives.

He was the strong male presence that led me out of hard times in my young life.

He gave me 100% of his confidence and I did everything I could to live up to that.

Early on I decided I had to make a choice, what kind of person do I want to be?  I wanted to be like him, strong, smart, friendly, helpful, supportive, funny, subtle, considering, thoughtful, loving.

Life is good.

Happy Birthday Baby!

My darling baby girl is 24 today. 
I remember almost melting during the unusually hot and humid May and longing for her to be born.
Watching this child grow up has been one of the greatest things in my life.  She's filled my days with smiles and my heart with joy.  She's helped me prove that you can overcome a painful past and move on to a rich and loving future.  I've been privileged to watch her use her tenacity to succeed in many things.
I wanted to post a few baby pics but I'm limping along without my laptop so that will have to wait.
A joyful and loving life to you, my daughter.

Double Nickel

Yesterday was my double nickel birthday, another milestone, another reason to reflect on life and love and how best to be who I really am.

I recently met someone who seems to share my outlaw nature which I have suppressed and virtually disowned for many years.  I'm at times uncomfortable with his demands and yet intrigued and encouraged to stretch my boundaries.  It's tough to try to be who I am when I don't really know exactly what that is.  However, I now know that each person I meet is there because now is the time for me to learn something from them.

I love my life.

Peace