A Winter’s Day Walk

Posted on January 10, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

I went for a lovely walk yesterday, and made a new friend along the way. If there hadn’t been a big fence between him and me, I think he would have followed me anywhere. I turned, he turned. I took a picture, he would angle over and over for a better shot. Frustrated model, I suppose. Anyway, he was adorable. The other cows looked rather bored with the whole thing, but patiently waited for me to leave. A happy insertion into what I thought the walk would be. May God bless you with an unexpected pleasure today. Slainte, Lisa

“The finest of pleasures are always the unexpected ones.” -Erin Morgenstern

The cows watch my approach.

The cute, camera-ready cow poses for his blog pictures.

Moving in for his close-up 🙂

Saying goodbye until my next walk (with another friend trying to get in some late picture action)

Contented He’ll Remain

Posted on January 9, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Ever yearn for greener pastures, for things you don’t have, for something different? We all do sometimes if we’re honest with ourselves. But in reality, the something different isn’t always what we imagine it to be. Many different song lyrics come into my mind right now…”What you don’t have, you don’t need it now…” “But if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need….” and so on. (Disclaimer: For those of you who know me, don’t worry…I haven’t been thinking about running away. 🙂 )

Being content and grateful for what’s right around us; a great gift from God. Here is my very favorite Cara Dillon trad cover of “Spencer the Rover” which illustrates the story of a man who went through hard times, left home, but then dreamed of his family and friends. He missed them greatly, and returned realizing that they were what he needed all along. “Contented he’ll remain, and not ramble away.” Enjoy her wonderful vocals, and her husband Sam Lakeman’s amazing piano playing. Blessings, Lisa

Invincible Summer

Posted on January 8, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

In the depth of winter,

I finally learned that within me there lay

An invincible summer. – Albert Camus

I love this quote. Strength, hope, future. And that strength, hope and future lies in God. He will not let me go, and He won’t let you go either. Rest in that today. Slainte, Lisa

*Speaking of summer vs. winter, the results of yesterday’s escape poll are in.

Which beautiful place in the world would you be?

Answer	Votes	Percent
Floating in Caribbean blue waters	3	43%
Exploring a castle on the cliffs of Ireland	2	29%
Hiking the mountain of your choice	2	29%
Other (leave your choice in the comments section)	0

Escapist Therapy

Posted on January 7, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Seeing how it’s Monday, and January, and cold (at least here), I think we all could use a little escapist therapy. 🙂 Study the three pictures below, and decide which one you would go to, right now, if you had a flying carpet. Cast your vote, and we’ll see which escape suits you guys best! Slainte, Lisa

Bounding Up the Hill

Posted on January 3, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

My dog Fritz is one of my heroes. He is now 15 and a half years old, and going strong. 🙂 He can’t hear or see much anymore and has trouble with his back legs, but he doesn’t let that stop him. He does laps around the house, “working out” as we call it. He still enjoys his food to the maximum. He still gets playful at nighttime. And yesterday when I took him for a walk, I almost had to run to keep up with him. Excited, sniffing, eager….and when we got to our final hill of the driveway, he was bounding and pulling at the leash going up the hill. What an inspiration and joy he is to us. My husband and I look at him all the time and say that he is what we want to be like when we get older. Loving life and loving us. What more could you ask for in a dog and a friend. Have a blessed day, and bound up a few hills! Slainte, Lisa

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