A Public Thank-you to AB

This past Friday was perhaps one of those days that we all have had, and never want to repeat. Without going into detail and spilling angst and bother all over the web, trust me when I say it was definitely in the top 10!. A few weeks ago I was anonymously lurking on one of my favorite Blogs, http://anonymousboxer.blogspot.com/, and saw a Halloween card that made me smile. The Author of the Blog offered to send one to all who asked. Cringing at having to actually reveal myself, I sent her a note requesting one. This also inspired me to make a card featuring my own Count Pugula. ( See Above ) I forgot all about the request and lo and behold on Friday--the worst day--this card arrived in my office mail. That simple act reaffirmed my belief in the world. Sappy yes, but its the little things.

That led me to ponder on the way in which we all connect with each other--or not. The simple act of holding out a hand or paw, can indeed change the lens through which we view the world.

Thank-you to AB!

And I promise to get my ever expanding posterior in her more often to poke at your sensitivities, as well as occasionally your conscience.

Rememberance Day

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a day where we can publicly remember those things or moments that have resonated deep within us for one reason or another ? It is the little things in our lives that can at times have the most profound significance, yet be trivial occurrences when examined by the lens of all human perception. What makes you smile, or feel like the world is granting you a gift? Is it a sound? Is it a scent? Or is it a particular song?
These are the small things in our lives that often influence the big things. The scent of a place can either instantly give us a feeling of serenity, or a feeling of acute discomfort. A combination of things may indeed give us that sense of being wrapped in a warm loving blanket, safe from all threats of harm. Today I would like to remember the scent of sunshine and chocolate. The combination of those scents give me a sense of comfort and rightness. The smell of leaves, and the fall air can almost bring me to tears with the beauty of the lushness in the earth as she prepares to sleep. What would you remember? If you could...