Gratitude

Congratulations President Obama!! Congratulations to the universe. What an overwhelming moment. So many thanks. What a blessing it is to have this special man with us. Years ago when I lived in Carbondale, IL I saw Obama speak for the first time and saw this day happen then. Now it is here! It is a new day and a new time...... what a beautiful moment for all african americans- to see their face in his today. To hear Martin Luther King, Jr. whisper through his voice. It is a joyful, tearful, and amazing moment.

A Day of Rest

Hello to everyone! Well I have the day off from work..... it's wonderful to have the day to rest! It's been very busy at the store and yesterday along with a truckload of new produce, we also got a ton of new flowers and plants! I'm really excited but it's alot of work to get them all ready and then change the display around along with getting the produce department taken care of. We got almost 40 Rosemary plants in, one of my favorites! So that was great to see them and get to work with them. Next week we'll be getting some orchids in. I hear I'm up for the promotion, which would be great. I still have yet to see it though.

The new dog has a new name...... it's Priscilla! That was the first name that came to me, and I was having a hard time with it because all I could see was Priscilla Presley!! But after about two weeks of struggling with finding her name, it came back to me and now it's a done deal. She likes it too (a requirement)! It's a new name for a new life. She is doing great- her only desire (besides food) is to be held and pet. Izzy really likes her and tries to play with her and snuggles sometimes. It's cute. I still have yet to see the two dogs really play..... and Charley is getting used to things.

The other day I hiked up the small mountain behind my house- farther than I'd gone before. Made it almost to the top. You can see the mountains from there!! I was so suprised! And the fall colors are beautiful. I can't wait to go farther next time.

Today we have a House Blessing Ceremony (house balancing) for someone in community. It's great to have Ceremony. Next weekend will be Fall Ceremony. I hope to make a trip to Kentucky soon.......... if I have time with work. I miss it and my beautiful friends there!! It's only 4 1/2 hours from here.....

Much love to you all!

Baby It's Cold Outside!

IT'S SNOWING!!!! I can't believe it! WOW! What a suprise. It's not even Halloween and it's snowing?!! They say it's supposed to get to 26 tonight. Things are beginning to balance out a bit.... adjusting to the new work schedule. Everything is going well. I've found a place that offers swing dance and two-step lessons- I'm hoping to be able to start taking some classes soon. I guess there's not alot to write about? Maybe more next time.... Happy New Moon!

I will not die an unlived life.

I will not live in fear

of falling or catching fire.

I choose to inhabit my days,

to allow my living to open me,

to make me less afraid,

more accessible,

to loosen my heart

until it becomes a wing,

a torch, a promise.

I choose to risk my significance,

to live so that which came to me as seed

goes to the next as blossom,

and that which came to me as blossom,

goes on as fruit.

-Dawna Markova

Balancing Act

Hello to all.... it's been an insane week or so... last week the store opened and there was so much to do and it was so crazy, but things went really well and we had a record breaking opening week sales, which is great. The store is successful so far! I cut a chunk out of my thumb the night before opening day and that led to all kinds of added stress. Along with a number of other things it was a crazy and exhausting week. Grandfather Rainbow Eagle and Grandmother Mary came to town for some teachings and that was wonderful. It was great to see community, even if it was just for one day.
This week my intention is for it to be a "normal" week- not full of rushing and stress, and getting enough rest to enjoy every day.
The critters are all doing well. Charley is a little upset, I think he is still adjusting from his time away, and he doesn't seem to be liking the kitten or the new dog at all right now. I hope this changes.
Today I have the day off (yeah!!) and after going into town for a doctor's appt., I hope to spend the rest of the day in the woods, or at least outside. Maybe a nap can happen also!
Not too much more to talk about right now...... oh yesterday I was offered the position of my boss's assistant- which I think would be something like Produce Department Assistant Manager. Yeah!
Everyone take care....

Welcome to the family!

Well, we have an addition to the family. She does not have a name yet, but has been called Pretty Girl in the past. She is 10 years old and was rescued from the shelter on her day euthanization by an organization called Project Zero. Her owners turned her in to the shelter saying they couldn't take care of her anymore. She had no hair on her back, was covered in fleas and ticks, had sores and scars, broken teeth, and they think was a 'puppy mill mama' who had many litters of pups. Now she's spayed, teeth cleaned and three pulled, hair grown back in and doing very well. She has a few birth defects- one of her eyes is very small and she can't see out of it. She also has many extra toes! Besides that she's as sweet as can be. Very loving and I think happy for her new life. She and Zeppelin seem to be getting along fine, except for the territorial disputes that are going on right now. Hopefully they will be playing soon. When they first met they were almost playing and there were no fights. Now Zeppelin is having to get used to the idea of sharing 'her' space again. It's been about four years since Stella left us and we were just one dog and a few cats. I'm hoping her new name will come quickly as I need something to call her!

Bubba's Back!!

Charley is back!!! Yeah!!! Wow, what a crazy experience! 6 days of being gone. I was so sad thinking that he was gone. Then this morning he came in and woke me up- I couldn't believe it! I really thought- am I awake?! He seems to be in pretty good shape- not dirty and not cut up. He was hungry and seems a little tired like he's been stressed. Maybe he just had a good vacation! Who knows..... I'm just so happy he's back and is safe and happy. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!