wildlife .... worth pondering

this was my thought for TODAY ~ wildlife. In Idaho you have the elk, bears, squirrels, birds, racoons, deers, cows, etc. Well in Maui you have the birds, gecko's (not the talking advertising kind!), the fish, more fish, a little bit more fish, I've seen a beautiful red cardinal every morning, and not to mention what swims waaaaaaay beneath the ocean waves. I was just pondering the types of wildlife that must exist all over the world. Thought for the day: what are you pondering? ~ m

Bucket List !!

Doug and I saw this movie at the theatre and LOVED IT! Actually, we thought about going to see it twice .... some real one liners to ponder ... we laughed, cried ... just really enjoyed it. Not to mention the concept. What would you love to do ~ if $$$$ were NOT an issue before you kicked the bucket. I really wanna hear your list! A few of mine: travel to Jerusalem, Niagra Falls, see Wimbledon, write an article and maybe a book ........ what's on your list?????? This enquiring mind wants to know. Oh, and the reason for this post is that is went on sale today .... and YES! I did go buy it! You can borrow it ~~~ if you'd like.

A L O H A .... from Maui

I haven't forgotten you all .... let's say the 'puter doesn't want to do what I want it to do! And I refuse to fret over it ~ you know no worries. So, I will catch up over the last couple of days. Way different time zone ... and Maui is a morning isle! I walk the beach, yesterday it was way calm and I conquered my fear and swam in the big blue ocean by myself. Not for long .. but it was way awesome. Did some errands (Miss Pat you'll get your Anniversary card soon! check out where it came from!) ... and sat by the pool. A "wind" storm came by and made the waves huge. That was God showing off for me and everyone else too. Way awesome! Alright .... I'll stop! All this to say Aloha from Maui.

in laws!

How cool was my day! I spent a couple of hours with Dave and Jean ... I couldn't wait to see them both. Then I did a quick run to Costco and the other food market. I had supper with my in-laws this evening and it was fun. What a beautiful day here in Maui ~~~> Aloha to you all .... and BTW, I think every day on the island must be beautiful. Great day!!

airports

to begin with ... I was overweight! What a thing to say to a woman!! my luggage by six pounds ... and let me tell you I know what six pounds is! So, thankfully I had a tote bag in my luggage and just transferred some items over! Whew ~~~ no more over weight. Now, about traveling ... it fascinates me! From the mechanical stuff, to the people (travelers and the employees), to the weather and the fact that this AM I was in Boise, Idaho and tonight I'll be in Maui ... and all those destinations! So much to see ... and I am like a sponge ~ absorbing it all. Have a wonderful day you all!
~m

ready, set .... GO!!!

okay I am packing, preparing .... anticipating! Tomorrow I leave for Hawaii. I can't wait. Doug will join me on the 12th. And then we will celebrate our 25th Anniversary! Yea! I still have a list of To-Do's .... so I am off to get them done! No worries, right!?!!

For my love of books ....

I admit, I am a bookaholic. I enjoy books thoroughly, yet I am very particular about what ones I read. I wouldn't want to waste any of my precious time. I'm not sure what book it's from ... so here's my thought ~
all of us crave release, but refuse to release (for whatever reasons!) ~ and so long as we "cling", we are bound. Whew! that's a mouthful .... a bit hard to swallow at times ... and other times I can't get past craving the release part.
With all of that in mind .... I leave you with this ~ LIVING in the fullness of time includes the ability to redemptively remember your past, to dream about your future, and remain rooted in the present.