Dreaded Words

Those words we Alabamians dread...tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service.
You can feel the instability in the air, it will be a long night.  We are also under a flood watch.

I didn't teach today,for the third time in as many weeks I have picked up a stomach bug...or maybe it is just not going away.  This evening's meal was my first since yesterday.  If any of you have some home remedies please share them.  I think I might have tried them all, but you never know.

A cup of hot tea calls to me.
Sorry for the short post, but brain function is not at its best today.

Kodak Moment

For many years, Rick and I both worked as photographers at a newspaper.  It was back in the day, of film and darkrooms and the art of printing a photograph. There was a commercial during that time that spoke of Kodak moments.  The moments where there is intense joy or love or emotion captured forever in a picture.  It has been years since I thought of that phrase, but I did this afternoon.

Jordan came over after school, it was a breezy spring day, a little cloudy but everything around us had that yellow green tinge of spring.  I sat on the deck and watched the chickens peck in the grass, the dogs rolling in the grass, Rick sitting at the fire pit and Jordan racing around the backyard.  It was a real Kodak moment.

I sat there and hoped that the image, the memory, would forever be etched in my  mind.  It was one of joy, beauty and hope.  I just wanted to stop time, take a breath and hold on to that instant.  Zeus was crowing, Rick and Jordan were laughing and the world was as it should it be.

I am so glad I took a few moments to sit on the deck and watch my little world develop.  It was nothing special, yet it was incredible.  We all have those moments you know, those real Kodak moments.  Too often we let them slip by without realizing their value.

Tonight, I wish you all a Kodak moment tomorrow...but most of all, I wish you take the time to know acknowledge its value.

Pollen

Right now my world is covered in thick yellow pollen.  Everyone I know is coughing and sneezing.
Breathing is downright difficult these days, even for those who have no breathing issues.
This time of year I have the urge to run to the desert or some mountainous costal region far away from pine and oak.  Is there such a place?

On the flip side, the weather guys say rain is coming, but with a price...maybe some hefty storms.
Gilda Radner said it best, "it's always something."   :)

March is moving out so fast, she is taking my breath.  April seems awfully impatient to bring her showers.

I think it is time for hot tea and bed.  I hope your hump day brings some fun into your life tomorrow.
Goodnight, Sweet dreams

Need and Connection

Once again today I witnessed the healing power of yoga.  Seeing broken spirits began to mend is an amazing sight and in both afternoon classes I watched and listened to students talk about their experience.  It seems that for the past few weeks the relaxation has brought about what I call  the detoxing of the spirit.   Tears, laughter and even sleep have happened during the savasana ( relaxation) part of class.

In my community class there has been much grief, three students have suffered loss... one a mom, one a brother and one a husband.  I see their faces and watch their spirits lift as the other class members give them hugs.  The breath work, the movement and the stillness of relaxation helps the grief process.


Honestly, when I began to teach yoga, I never thought I would be in the midst of so much pain but that is where my path has brought me.  Every class I teach is humbling, every class I teach shows me just how much we humans are connected and how  much we need each other.

I hope your week brings hugs and laughter and that where ever you live, there are beginning signs of spring.
Goodnight, Sweet dreams

Sunday Thoughts

After a day of cloudy skies and showers, just in time for sunset, sunshine peeped through the clouds.
I cooked lunch today and shared it with our neighbor whose wife died yesterday.  This afternoon we visited with family.

It has been an odd energy day, not sure if it is because of the passing of my aunt and our neighbor's wife, the weather or what, but I have felt out of sorts today. It has been a busy week and suddenly I realize it is back to work tomorrow.

March is quickly coming to an end this week and April seems to be rushing in, Jordan informed me today only nine weeks until summer vacation.  I do remember those days of waiting for summer vacation and the anticipation of no school and no homework.

I hope your Easter weekend has been blessed with family, food and friends and with joy and peace.

Easter Memories

Memories of Easter today, I loved getting a new dress and shoes for Easter each spring.
I didn't enjoy hunting eggs, but I loved jelly beans.
I also loved Easter hats and gloves...showing my age.
I liked the cellophane straw that filled my Easter basket, purple was my favorite color.
We never had plastic eggs, always real ones that were dyed with food color.
My mom baked a ham and coconut cake, what more could you possibly want?

I hope you all enjoy your Easter Sunday tomorrow.  Wishing you peace and blessings of joy.

Happy Easter

Joy?

We are still in the throes of decluttering.  Our bookshelves are feeling the release now.  We have been fearless with our discards and our great room has breathed a sigh of relief.

Letting go is easier when you look at things and ask yourself, " does this really bring me joy?"  If you are truthful and the answer is no, let it go.  Let someone else find its joy.

So ready for my warm cozy bed.  Getting rid of clutter is hard work.

Goodnight, Sweet dreams