Corner View: Light

I have always admired the geode stone. I love how sunlight hits the crystal within and how it shines against the light or giving a bit of light as I look deep inside the stone to admire the beauty. The beauty within is waiting to be discovered, each stone different, but so similar. 

I met a social worker years ago, on one of my CASA (court appointed special advocate for abuse and neglected children) cases. She would give a stone to her clients, when they graduated from rehab. I have since shared her idea with some of my CASA kids and friends going through trial times, because if you hold a geode stone between your hands it sort of represents us.

The outside of the stones are scarred and traumatized, some more than others, just like life’s experiences, yet we all have a shell that protects the beauty from within. Inside each stone holds the beautiful crystals representing us, our gifts, our light, our potential and our possibilities and all are beautiful, “God only makes wonderful things”. What better light to shine than the one from within.  

To see more light, visit Francesca’s  corner

May your light shine bright today!

Hugs,
Joyce
xo

From within or from behind, a light shines through us upon things and makes us aware that we are nothing, but the light is all

~Ralph Waldo  Emerson~

iPhone: Friday

A few weeks ago, Gary, ,Bo and I went for a 3 mile walk in the woods. I was lingering behind as they walked ahead, when I saw this tree branch. Isn't it a hoot?!

From a different angle it looked like a snake and yet standing in front of it reminds me a crazy dude with spiked hair. What do you think?

I hope everyone has a golden week and let your imagination go a bit wild!
Hugs,
Joyce
xo

See how nature-trees, flowers, grass grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence… we need silence to be able to touch souls.

~Mother Teresa~

Corner View: January

A perfect corner view topic this week for me. January brings a stillness after all the rushing and celebrating of the previous months. It also brings the temperatures down to a chill and most of the time a bit of snow, which is perfect for a nester like me.  

January also gives me a different view of nature and the beauty around me. Knowing that shortly under the blanket of snow, spring is waiting to arrive.

On the not so cold days, I bundle up and take Bo for a long walk in the woods, as we listen to the cool breeze and the fresh snow crunches under my feet and his paws.

To visit more of January stop over by Francesca’s  corner. Thank you  Kelleyn  for an easy and fun topic!

Thanks for stopping by my friends!
Hugs,
Joyce
xo

To read a poem in January is as lovely as to go for a walk in June

~Jean-Paul Sartre~

Corner View: Black And White

We finally have snow!

I love this time of year, maybe because I l am nester at heart.

It gives me time to heal, refresh, tackle indoor projects and simply enjoy the quiet moments.

To see more on black and white visit Francesca's
corner.

Thanks for stopping by my friends!
Hugs,
Joyce
xo

Kindness is like snow, it beautifies everything it covers

~ Anonymous~

Friday: iPhone Photo

I have some good news to share! Remember my poor little camera with the broken shutter? Well... she is back home and working!! Yes, she is already home from sunny California. Yahoo...

I know there will be another camera in my future. I just wasn't ready to part ways with my gal. She is my first, the one who sees the beauty even in the smallest things, she knows what makes my heart dance, we have shared so many roads and now have many more to discover. Thank you Gary for always going the extra mile, and for turning my frown turn into a smile!

While I get reacquainted with her. I thought I would share another iPhone photo.

This sweet ride, isn't my vintage dream red truck, but I saw it on the roadside and fell in love with this sweet one.

Wishing you a perfect and golden weekend!
Hugs,
Joyce
xo

dreams are illustrations...
from the book your soul is writing about you
~ Marsha Norman ~

Corner View: Ring Out The Old, Ring In The New

Welcome back to Corner View. Ringing out the old and ringing in the new, is a cleansing for me in so many ways. One place I start is in the kitchen, I go through the cabinets and refrigerator getting rid of process food and replace with more fresh veggies and fruits.  

The holidays are filled with so much food and beverages, I actually look forward to the new year when things slow down a bit and I can focus what is on my plate. 

One area I change is my veggies go from dipping in cheese or dips to eating either plain or with a balsamic dressing.

Thank you,  Renee  for this week’s topic. To see more of the old and new visit, Francesca's corner.

Enjoy the new!
Hugs
Joyce
xo

The beginning of wisdom is silence. The second step is  listening.

~Unknown~

Friday: iPhone Photo

While my camera is in sunny California. It isn't a bad thing, it is teaching me to be resourceful and creative. So... here is my first Friday, of using my cellphone photos. 

This scale is in an old barn, I visited in the Fall. I am going to have to go back and get a better image, because I actually like the strength of this scale in black and white. 

I have our company party tonight. The last of the parties for a bit. I have my list and fingers cross all will go smoothly. :) What are you plans this weekend?

Have a wonderful weekend my friends!
Hugs,
Joyce
xo

I’d rather be a few pounds heavier and enjoy life.

 ~Drew Barrymore~