"We become what we think about." ~ Earl Nightingale

Welcome to Sacred Ruminations

I hope you'll look around & leave comments
then visit me at my new blog ...

Giraffe Journal

and/or website ... Labyrinth Journal
both self-hosted at WordPress
where I publish as myself
rather than under a
pseudonym.

I've not had much time for posting or blog visits, but if you're interested I hope you'll find time to check out my new blog, Giraffe Journal or my Labyrinth Journal website ... both self hosted at WordPress.

Thanks for your visit and have a delightful day ;--)
Hugs and blessings,


Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Blue Views from Alaska - Outdoor and Watery



Mostly
More photographs from
my sister in Alaska ...
RV traveling


Original Mosaic
created by me with photos from my sister
slightly 'tweaked' by me with PSE6



These mosaics look
much the same until you click
to 'embiggen' them

Paint Daubs


Poster Edges


Accented Edges


Pinch

Click to embiggen for better viewing
and for others participating in
Mosaic Monday
Midweek Blues
See also some creative & colorful variations
at Happily Retired Gal


Thought for Today
"Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with your talent is your gift back to God." Leo Buscaglia

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Scenic Shadow Shot Sunday plus BYBS


Scroll down for Blog Your Blessings on Sunday

Photos from the road
taken by a friend of mine





... 'tweaked' a bit by me




Click to embiggen for better viewing
and for others participating in
Scenic Sunday

Shadow Shot Sunday


"Don't let yesterday use up too much of today."
Cherokee Indian Proverb
See my Daily Gratitude List
in the sidebar at Small Reflections

What are some blessings in YOUR life currently?
For others who 'Blog Their Blessings'
go to My Blog Rolls and/or click on the
Blog Your Blessings logo

above Really Good Things.
For those who participate in Sacred Life Sunday
click the logo below:
Blessed Be ... and so it is!
Photobucket



Thought for Today
"The most effective way to do it, is to do it." Amelia Earhart

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Watery Wednesday with Words of Wisdom

Mostly


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Polar Coordinates

Click to embiggen for better viewing of the differences
see also my other Wednesday post at Happily Retired Gal
and for others participating in
Outdoor Wednesday
Watery Wednesday

Midweek Blues
Mostly Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday


Thought for Today
"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." John F. Kennedy

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Whirled Peace - We Can Each Make a Difference

Click for Camera Critters, Pet Pride, & Monochrome Mania
Scroll down for Blog Your Blessings on Sunday

and information about the next
Blog Blast for Peace


Imagining Peace
Photobucket images
in my Mosaic


Click to embiggen for better viewing
and for others participating in
Mosaic and Blue Monday

Bobbie of Almost There brought the Pinwheels for Peace project to my attention and I'd like to share with you because ... "in today's world, peace needs to become more than just a word."

"Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation project started in 2005 by two Art teachers, Ann Ayers and Ellen McMillan, who teach at Monarch High School in Coconut Creek, Florida, as a way for their students to express their feelings about what’s going on in the world and in their lives. The project was quickly embraced by their students and the entire school community and by millions of art teachers, teachers, parents, children and adults who desire peace in our world.

The first Pinwheels for Peace were installed on Sept. 21, 2005. Since then, we have grown from 500,000 pinwheels planted the first year, to 2 million pinwheels in 2008!"
September 21st, is International Day of Peace ... and I hope you'll participate. Check out the site for Info & Ideas, Pinwheel Locations, Template, Directions, Gallery, and more. To learn more about International Day of Peace, visit Peace One Day and International Day of Peace.


"The pacifist's task today is to find
a method of helping and healing which provides
a revolutionary constructive substitute for war."
~Vera Brittain, 1964




"Don't let yesterday use up too much of today."
Cherokee Indian Proverb

I'm blessed with many wonderful friends ... and am grateful for the serendipitous chain of events that led to me discovering this 'virtual' world known as the Blogosphere. A widget in my sidebar reminds me that I'll celebrate my 2nd Blogoversary in just about a month.
I had no clue back then what would unfold, but I appreciate the connections with so many others throughout the world who not only share thoughts on their own blogs, but visit & comment on mine. Each is a blessing and I'm delighted to have encountered all.

Today as I reflect on my life and share about 'Whirled Peace' ... I'm reminded of my gratitude for Mimi Lenox who conceived of a wonderful idea in the Fall of 2006 and followed through ... encouraging people from all over the world to join her in a Blog Blast for Peace.

On June 4th of 2008 I joined her and others, creating my first two Peace Globes and posting twice ... once at Sacred Ruminations and also at Small Reflections. On November 6th of 2008 I created three more. In case you missed them and you have a bit of time to spare, here are links:
Sacred Ruminations- The Strength of Gentleness
Small Reflections-A Revolution of Music,
Blog Rolls & Bling - What if?
(a Colorful Alternative to Bombs)
and June of 2008:

Thirteen Thoughts on the Topic of Peace
Peace in Every Step


This seems like a good chance to announce
that the next Blog Blast for Peace launch is

November 5th 2009
I'd like to invite you to participate.
You can click here for more information at Mimi's
and the badge below to get your peace globe.
here to see globes created by others

I hope to see your Peace Globe and Blog Blast this year.









See also
my Daily Gratitude List
in the sidebar at Small Reflections

What are some blessings in YOUR life currently?
For others who 'Blog Their Blessings'
go to My Blog Rolls and/or click on the
Blog Your Blessings logo

above Really Good Things.
For those who participate in Sacred Life Sunday
click the logo below:
Blessed Be ... and so it is!
Photobucket



Thought for Today
"Let us love the world to peace." Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994

Friday, September 18, 2009

Monochrome Review of Molly's Adventures





Molly in Monochrome


Recently Molly's
best friend Jenke moved away ...
Here's their last playdate


(Click mosaic to embiggen for better viewing
or here for a color version)


As I've shared before
this is where her friend Jenke
lived for sev'ral years.
Often no one's home
but occasionally the new
neighbors have the door

open and invite
Molly in to check things out.
Of course, Jenke's not

there any longer,
but that doesn't keep Molly
from checking again

until startled by
a little Dalmatian pup
and her companions



(Click mosaic to embiggen for better viewing
or here for a color version)



(Click mosaic to embiggen for better viewing
or here for a color version)


Skittish at first, she
soon followed Moll everywhere
as Molly still searched

(Click mosaic to embiggen for better viewing
or here for a color version)


for Jenke ... It's been
sev'ral weeks and they've become
'buddies' as you see ;--)

(Click mosaic to embiggen for better viewing
or here for a color version)

See also Molly & Layla in Transition - Camera Critters
today at Small Reflections.
Click for others participating in Haiku Friday,
Camera Critters, Pet Pride and
Monochrome Weekly


Thought for Today
"A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be." Douglas Pagels