This is for our sissie Diane… Love you Sis!!! You have Been AMAZING and A wonderful Hostess!! Love you!!
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Our nearby Los Angeles County Arboretum sustained major damage during the windstorms of late November. Over 200 trees and exhibits were either destroyed or damaged. Thanks to the hard work of so many, it was able to re-open the day after Christmas, a wonderful present to all of us who love it.
Archived image unavailable
BLESSED BY NATURE’S BEAUTY
And even in the midst
and the aftermath
of profound damage
to so much,
there is still beauty
left to behold,
a testament to
Nature’s strength
and resiliance
and to those who love her
and have dedicated countless hours
to help clean up and restore,
a gift to us as
we wake up each morning
to a brand new day.
The flowers are still blooming.
The trees are still beginning to bud.
The geese and ducks still delight.
The heron still presides over the pond.
The hummingbirds still make me smile.
And the sun begins to set once more
on a beautiful day.
While we feel sadness
for the loss,
we remain thankful
and relieved
for what has been preserved
(c) barbara kausteklis 12-29-11
(My fingers are crossed that the slideshow posts —
the first time I’ve tried to post one here in a comment.)
So sorry um without words at moment dont know qiute what ta say here but you git the idea !!!!!
Planet earth
The place we live
Learn love and explore
Make many friends
As I have that love you
We share happiness good times and bad
And I am very happy to be anount the one that I have met here at CPC …
Thank you for the friendship and love !!!!
Hugs a’many …….
I can enjoy the beauty of the world
Right here in my own back yard
I have an acre of lush green grass and many trees
All blending into fertile farm fields
Beyond the farm fields, the great Monocacy river flows
All this, within a short walk, beautiful nature lives and grows
A beautiful pink rose bush lives and thrives in my own yard
and the bulbs of daffodils and tulips bloom every single spring
I have my own picture perfect postcard of a painting
Across the street I see the woods and the mountains
The beauty of the world I get to enjoy, every day again and again
Right here in my own back yard art is in the making
Hi everyone, I have not posted in forever, but was suddenly inspired to write something. I hope you like it, I have not written any poems since May, so a little rusty I’m afraid. I will be back to read and comment other works! It’s great to be back, Suzanne
Off into
The world we go
New as new born babs
Tryin our wing first time
Nothin is undiscovered
We try it all
Spread our wings
And just try
Hard as we might
Nothin gits in our way
All new like money
The smell draws you in
The first rain makes
You wanna run and play
Fresh flowers smells so grand
The geese fly in south
What a site ta see
Little doe
Just poppin about
Spring into a new year we will
All new yet still the same
Ring out the ole
Bring in the new year glitter
With a big bang
Party all nite lone
Git wasted if you will
The count down begins
Ten nine eight seven six five four three two
Better be whole in the one you love
Before the clock s trick twelve
One its New Years EVE
And all is said and done
No turnin back now
The year has bagan
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We hope you enjoy today’s theme!
Jon
Welcome to Bettie! A wonderful friend indeed. Big Hugs!! Wonderful theme, blog and challenge!
So, beautifully written..Golden
This is for our sissie Diane… Love you Sis!!! You have Been AMAZING and A wonderful Hostess!! Love you!!
:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
Our nearby Los Angeles County Arboretum sustained major damage during the windstorms of late November. Over 200 trees and exhibits were either destroyed or damaged. Thanks to the hard work of so many, it was able to re-open the day after Christmas, a wonderful present to all of us who love it.
Archived image unavailable
BLESSED BY NATURE’S BEAUTY
And even in the midst
and the aftermath
of profound damage
to so much,
there is still beauty
left to behold,
a testament to
Nature’s strength
and resiliance
and to those who love her
and have dedicated countless hours
to help clean up and restore,
a gift to us as
we wake up each morning
to a brand new day.
The flowers are still blooming.
The trees are still beginning to bud.
The geese and ducks still delight.
The heron still presides over the pond.
The hummingbirds still make me smile.
And the sun begins to set once more
on a beautiful day.
While we feel sadness
for the loss,
we remain thankful
and relieved
for what has been preserved
(c) barbara kausteklis 12-29-11
(My fingers are crossed that the slideshow posts —
the first time I’ve tried to post one here in a comment.)
So sorry um without words at moment dont know qiute what ta say here but you git the idea !!!!!
Planet earth
The place we live
Learn love and explore
Make many friends
As I have that love you
We share happiness good times and bad
And I am very happy to be anount the one that I have met here at CPC …
Thank you for the friendship and love !!!!
Hugs a’many …….
Bettie
My Betti Boo-This is For You.. Welcome and Congrads on the Blog Yeah .. Lovens you!! Hug’s BB!!
You have to watch this video a gift to you also!! xoxoxo love and hug’s

In My Own Backyard
By Suzanne 12/29/11
I can enjoy the beauty of the world
Right here in my own back yard
I have an acre of lush green grass and many trees
All blending into fertile farm fields
Beyond the farm fields, the great Monocacy river flows
All this, within a short walk, beautiful nature lives and grows
A beautiful pink rose bush lives and thrives in my own yard
and the bulbs of daffodils and tulips bloom every single spring
I have my own picture perfect postcard of a painting
Across the street I see the woods and the mountains
The beauty of the world I get to enjoy, every day again and again
Right here in my own back yard art is in the making
Hi everyone, I have not posted in forever, but was suddenly inspired to write something. I hope you like it, I have not written any poems since May, so a little rusty I’m afraid. I will be back to read and comment other works! It’s great to be back, Suzanne
OUR WORLD
Off into
The world we go
New as new born babs
Tryin our wing first time
Nothin is undiscovered
We try it all
Spread our wings
And just try
Hard as we might
Nothin gits in our way
All new like money
The smell draws you in
The first rain makes
You wanna run and play
Fresh flowers smells so grand
The geese fly in south
What a site ta see
Little doe
Just poppin about
Spring into a new year we will
All new yet still the same
Ring out the ole
Bring in the new year glitter
With a big bang
Party all nite lone
Git wasted if you will
The count down begins
Ten nine eight seven six five four three two
Better be whole in the one you love
Before the clock s trick twelve
One its New Years EVE
And all is said and done
No turnin back now
The year has bagan
Written By: Bettie Davis ———————– © December 29 , 2o11