excellent advice...

Family...

In a time when the majority of my "blood" family has shown themselves less hospitable than strangers give eachother, when the knives of words and deeds seem to find the tender places so easily, there comes some very fine friends who, in just a few words of understanding and compassion, let you know that they care.  And suddenly, the term "family" changes its definition.

Many hugs!

My favorite time of the year...

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and Easter candy is on clearance sale 50% off...

For my Best Friend

We all feel this way.  I am blessed to have a wonderful friend who, by long distance, does just that. 

Today I send him a great big hug right back.  Love ya, bro.

Modern day Rockwell?

Hi Friends;
  I just noticed that Thomas Kinkade has died at the very young age of 54.  His work was prolific, to say the least, and nearly everyone could find something that was nice for them.  Earth shaking, art defining, breath taking, perhaps not.  But, his art was quiet, alive, and fascinating in of itself.  And, quite commercial.  Here is an example of his work.  He uses bright colors to capture the attention, but not so much as to overload the senses.  It's sad to know that he is leaving us so soon.  I've often wondered if he did other types of art.  Anyone know the answer to that?

Thomas Kinkade, passed on at age 54.