Saturday, November 22, 2008

As Thanksgiving Approaches...



...I realize how truly thankful I am. For:



  • a special family. I couldn't be more loved.

  • Mom and Dad's new home. They are happy.

  • my boy who is so small and fragile - he's an aging teacup Yorkie for those who don't know.

  • health and happiness. Some take these for granted -maybe I used to.

  • close friends who know me so well and love me anyway.

  • the children in my life - reminders that life goes on...

  • my home that I now have time to enjoy.

  • the wildlife that call my backyard home. They wow me with their beauty, antics, and ability to eats many pounds of expensive seed, suet, and critter munchies.

  • even the chipmunks who take many pounds of safflower seeds underground for the long winter's nap.

  • America - even in the tough times - but my generation has never seen REAL tough times - and I hope we never will.

  • God's love for me and for all of us. I list this last because it is the one that I want to dwell on as I go through my day. Such undeserved love, mercy, and goodness - what all I could do so much better.


Happy Thanksgiving. May this season be filled with happiness and love!



And, did I mention that I am very thankful for smiling horses? I am!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

For Camryn and Andrew

If you go to my YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/stwalraven, you can watch this video in high quality. It really is much better that way!

Monday, November 10, 2008

Licklog Creek - Cartecay River







What a beautiful sight to behold is north Georgia in November! This year we stayed in a beautiful cabin on Licklog Creek of the Cartecay River just outside of Ellijay! The beauty is indescribable and is very difficult to capture in photos! Here are a few of my feable attempts. Enjoy! BTW, this area is known for its kayaking, rafting, and year-round trout fishing. We, of course, did none of that instead supporting the local economy with our shopping adventures.