Running to the Sea

Posted on December 7, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Near Bray’s Head, Ireland

I had the most amazing dream last night. I was running, barefoot, quickly and effortlessly, on very soft grass towards blue water. Smiling and laughing and generally feeling that feeling that you feel when you’re a kid and have no troubles. (yes, I realize I just used “feeling” too many times) No worries, no aches or pains, no thought to the future other than reaching that water. Dreams are funny; sometimes good, sometimes weird, sometimes scary, but always usually interesting. My favorite dreams always have something to do with travel or movement; my favorite flying dreams, where I flap my arms and take off into the sky; the dreams where I am getting ready for a trip, and now this awesome running whiz dream. 🙂 So the point of today’s blog? Hmmm….must think, must think. No, I don’t want to think; I just want to be happy and remember that feeling of the grass under my feet. Be happy today. Slainte, Lisa

Plugging in the Lights

Posted on December 5, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Every evening before bed, my hubby and I walk around the house unplugging all the Christmas lights, and then each morning, we make the same circuitous route plugging them back in. It would be rather ridiculous, if they weren’t so beautiful. One minute, the tree is dark and drab, and with one quick electrical moment, Presto! Beauty and sparkling lights everywhere. The same old, same old house turns into a beautiful winter wonderland. 🙂

Some mornings, I forget to plug in the Light. You know, the Light that turns me from drab Lisa into Presto! Lisa. And my power source is always available, and never has outages unless I don’t plug in. Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) Light extravaganza. 🙂 Slainte, Lisa

Monday Morning…You Gotta Laugh

Posted on December 3, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Seeing how it’s Monday, and it’s getting close to Christmas, I definitely feel in need of a laugh. Hope these provide you with a modicum of jocularity. 🙂 Slainte, Lisa

This “is” my best Christmas smile.

Polar bears after watching too many Christmas specials.

Does this hat make my ears look fat?

Oops, got your nose!

Merry Christmas to ewe! (and yes, I do use conditioner)

All you need’s a long nap, a soft sofa, and some good friends…Merry Christmas!

Flying With My Dad

Posted on November 30, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Cessna

Final approach into Bayse, Bryce Ski Resort

Bryce Airport

When I was younger and still living at home, my dad took flying lessons and got his private pilot’s license. It was thrilling to think of my dad up there flying around, and we couldn’t wait for him to be able to officially take us up for the first time. He had a little Cessna 4-seater, and it was perfect. Dad & Mom up front, my sister and I in the tiny backseat. That little plane would take off, and magically we’d be soaring up in the sky with the birds and the clouds and landing in places like Bryce Ski Resort for dinner, or sometimes just the neighboring airport. It didn’t matter too much where we went; it was how we got there that made it amazing. And the fact that my dad was flying us there made him super-cool and made us all feel super-safe. One time I got to fly with Dad alone, and he let me take the wheel for a little while. Amazing memories. And amazing how the fun things that parents do, stick with their children for a lifetime. 🙂 Thanks, Dad, and thanks, Mom, for being cool enough to let him fly. Love, Lisa