Saturday, October 21, 2017

October Celebrations


     Celebrating with Ruth Ayres and others today. Come visit to see how wonderful it is to celebrate all the delights in one's life! 


I haven't posted since the last day of September, and October, thus far, has filled with beautiful things. I celebrated another birthday, am beginning a new year of my life with gratitude for each day that brings fun and inspiration, new experiences and quiet days at home.  Wishing this autumn is a wonderful one for you! Here's a lovely poem by Joseph Bruchac I recently discovered, shared by Pomelo Books: "How The Birds Got Their Colors." 

A painted lady migration invaded Denver.
It was hard to stop taking pics!

I kept the girls for a weekend while
their parents flew off to celebrate
their anniversary.



playing school with the stuffies

one glorious tree

a nearby street takes Halloween
decorating very seriously

wandering the woods at the Highlights
Poetry Retreat - so much beauty

in front of my cabin at Highlights

Filling up with words to last till next time!

12 comments:

Michelle Haseltine said...

I've missed your voice, but it looks like you enjoyed your break from blogging. Happy Belated Birthday!! And Highlights?!?!? I LOVE that spot! Welcome back and thank you for sharing your celebrations today!

Margaret Simon said...

Love the feeling of this post, refreshing, calm, and happy! I will get to Highlights someday...

Julieanne said...

Happy birthday! Thank you for the pictures of beauty, humor, and joy! Glad to be back with you celebrating.

Linda B said...

Someday I hope that we'll have fun together at Highlights, Michelle. I know you love it, too!

Linda B said...

Hope so, Margaret. This past week was very special!

Linda B said...

Thanks, Julieanne. October has been full of joyful celebrations.

Crystal said...

I wish you a wonderful year filled with loveliness. I love the Bruchac poem.

Linda B said...

Thanks, Crystal, isn't it wonderful?

Ramona said...

Love the glorious tree, the butterfly pic, the grand girls, and the street decorated for Halloween. But my favorites are the pics from Highlights - the beauty you discovered while wandering, the words to fill up with (until next time), and most of all the beautiful, relaxed pic of you in front of your cabin. Can't wait to hear more about your week at Highlights.

Linda B said...

Thanks, Ramona, it's been quite a wonderful October, and Highlights was just that, a highlight! I am glad to be home, too!

Terje said...

Beautiful things come to beautiful people. :) Linda, you are a sunshine inside out. Your words and pics make me smile. Your comments to my posts fill me with deep appreciation. Wishing you a balance of fun and quiet.

Linda B said...

Thank you, Terje, for the sweet wishes. I appreciate your words, and love visiting your posts, as you know.