Sunday, May 12
Mother’s Day 2013
With motherhood comes moments of happiness and smiles, as well as tears of joy and sorrow. On this day, may all Mothers be remembered for moments of rejoicing, struggles, sacrifices and unconditional love.
Welcome to Spring!
Love’s Presence
The soothing breath of spring
In its light of innocence
Suffuses the meadows
With a hint of tenderness
Nature’s arms embrace
The warmth of the sun
As buds and blossoms
Awaken with the dawn
Within winter’s wake
Fields and forests come alive
Stretching and yawning
As flora and fauna arrive
Freshness of the air
Bares the arrivance
Of new beginnings
In winter’s absence
Lovers solemnly stroll
Arm-in-arm, hand-in-hand
Admiring magical wonders
Within splendor of the land
Beauty of springtime
Void of the bitter cold
Propels love’s presence
Deep down into the soul
©2013 catnipoflife
Sharla Lee Shults
“In springtime, love is carried on the breeze. Watch out for flying passion or kisses whizzing by your head.”
—Terri Guillemets
The best Recipe
That is me...... but don't eat me......just hug me....
I love teddies and soft toys here are my favourites.
This is Petzie and Retzi. Petzie is a German Steiff Teddy which is actually my sister's and is over 50 years old dressed in our baby clothes. Retzie lives in London but was allowed to visit Germany, he does have his own passport.
Hugs across the miles sent with joy and smiles!
The Art of Kissing: A 1936 Guide for Lovers
See on Scoop.it – America & Beyond
“Like a bee that settles on the fragrant pistils of a flower, and sips in the nectar for honey, so should you sip in the nectar from between the lips of your love.”
Sharla Shults‘s insight:
Since there is so much history behind the art of kissing I am posting this to America and beyond. Of course, kissing is definitely an intricate part of the catnipoflife so it will also be ‘planted’ on catnip just like a first kiss!
See on www.brainpickings.org
A Catnip Valentine’s Day
To all my visitor’s and followers in blogland…
A Valentine filled with hugs and wishes for a purr-r-r-r-r-fect Valentine’s Day!
This day is a day of love with the word of the day being HUG!
Hug those who are near you, send a hug to those far away,
let them know your thoughts are for a Happy Valentine’s Day!
The automatic slideshow advances too quickly to read the poem. Wait for the slide that says Pause HERE or use the arrows to move ahead or back manually, then pause. From there, advance each slide manually using the right arrow which allows ample time to read the lines.
Visit Awakenings for the history of NECCO Candy Hearts and the written form of the poem.
Awakenings: How do I Love Thee
Awakenings features Micki Peluso, author of …And the Whippoorwill Sang.
See on Scoop.it – America & Beyond
With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, let’s examine some history behind this day and what makes it so special. The featured article on Awakenings is from Micki Peluso, author of …And the Whippoorwill Sang.
February 14th sometimes signifies the first day of Lent, depending upon the date of Easter, and is also Admission Day in Arizona. Most people however, celebrate the day by sending comic or heartfelt Valentines to family, friends and lovers. People seem to delight in St. Valentine’s Day, as florists, candy stores, boutiques and card shops do a rallying business providing heart-shaped novelties of all variety. Chocolate, long known for having properties that produce a euphoric feeling similar to the bittersweet emotion of love, seems an appropriate gift for St. Valentine’s Day.
Continue reading @Awakenings…awakenings2012.blogspot.com
Sharla Shults‘s insight:
Mick Peluso is a prolific writer. Her articles, stories, and book,. …And the Whippoorwill Sang, have won rave reviews. Thank you, Micki, for providing such a great historical account for St. Valentine’s Day. You can visit Micki at her blog A Writer’s Journey.
See on awakenings2012.blogspot.com
“This is why you marry your best friend.”
Repinned from for the heart by Barbara Eastlick
There are many who say, “I married my best friend.” Perhaps they grew up in the same neighborhood, attended the same church or school, or simply met somewhere along life’s highway. Whatever the situation, they bonded. . .a bond that remained taut through good times and bad, happiness and heartache. None of these times went lacking for humor.
Smiles and laughter keep the mind active, fill the heart with joy and supply food for the soul. ~ catnipoflife
Just Wondering ....
♥
What a Wonderful World it is when people find a way to share their Heart ... music, words, a smile, a touch a caring gesture, a reminder of love and peace.
What better way to express 'heart' than through the talents of Louis Armstrong, aka Satchmo and Pops!
On Any Given Day: Life is Full of Beauty. . .
. . .regardless of the weather. . .
how often do you take the time to notice the simple things in life . . .
the innocence within a single smile, the laughter of children on a playground, the helping hand as an elder crosses the street, the young man holding the door or the young woman tendering a sweet, loving kiss, the aroma of a bakery with its fresh baked bread or gooey cinnamon rolls cloaked in snowy white drizzle, the soft purr-r-r-r of a kitten, the bumble bee savoring sugary nectar from a sunflower or the attala butterfly hovering over a field of daisies, perchance the melodies drifting about with the wind or the raindrops pelting a windowpane on a steamy summer afternoon?
Ah-h-h-h! Could there be an endless list of possibilities?
Perhaps, for. . .
LIFE is FULL of BEAUTY
Life is full of beauty
Stop and notice it. . .
The flight of the bumble bee
The butterfly flit
Life is full of delight
Stop and enjoy it…
Laughter of a wee child
A holiday skit
Life is full of love
Stop and cherish it…
A hug from a friend
The time to commit
Life is full of sorrow
Stop and learn from it…
Live for tomorrow
Never to forget
Life is full of beauty
Stop and notice it…
The sights, sounds, smells
Never ever quit
©2012
catnipoflife
In other words. . .
“Life is full of beauty.
Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces.
Smell the rain, and feel the wind.
Live your life to the fullest potential and fight for your dream.”
- Ashley Smith
In some way, we all notice beauty around us.
What in life represents true beauty in its purest sense to you?
