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Happy Merry Birthday......

Happy merry birthday Banjo, the most unique and adorable red dog there is.

From puppyhood to this very day his sole purpose has been to love and bring joy to all with his antics and quirky personality. He has a  few traits that are simply Banjo, which make him endearing to all who encounter him. 

His attitude to life, playfulness. love and happiness.

He is a one of a kind pup and such a special soul......

 

Still Blooming......

Still blooming after nearly two full weeks of heat over 40 degrees. I marvel each summer at how the plants survive the intensity of the burning hot summer sun. Some weather better than others, some seem to go into a sort of hibernation, others wither while sadly some die..... 

 

Leaves of Grass

Beautiful Nala.....

Beautiful Nala posing picture purrfect before settling down for a nap.

Stillness nourishes and feeds the soul..........

 

As A New Year.....

As a new year looms on the horizon so too do flashes of what this year has given me, lessons and growth, of learning to listen to my own inner narrative, instead of the storyline of others. 

The past year has seen the world reach a level of turmoil not seen in my lifetime, a time of chaos and distress. 

A war of consciousness. 

Of fear versus Love.

Standing in my own truth and refusing to get caught up in the mega doom and gloom narrative was easier for me than I thought it was going to be, although a few times it was a challenge to stay in my truth. 

It has been a time of seeing who aligns with me and of who does not. It has become apparent that the world's people have become divided. 

There are those who follow and those that do not.

Tuning into my wisdom of what to do began in earnest in February when I retreated to the comfort and seclusion of my cottage and kept myself to myself. I began to tire as the year unfolded of conversations being dominated with covid and retreated from even having much contact on the phone, the obsession of one view against the other childish as well as destructive. 

I am grateful for a year of grief and of loss as much as one of happiness and love.

I am grateful for having this beautiful planet to enjoy. 

A garden to nurture.

 My humble and very simply life. 

My health and vitality. 

My precious cats and chickens

 Of the very few souls who make it to my inner circle.

As the year progressed it became apparent that I began choosing subconsciously during interactions who brought me joy and love. It became time to let go once again of those whose paths in life didn't really line up with mine own. 

For once again I felt myself growing and shifting, and not all of us shift and change together. 

It was a time of deep forgiveness for myself,  for others, the whole world. 

It was a time of seeing the beauty around me and of knowing that I must be true to myself first and foremost. 

And most importantly embracing the deep sonorous love that surrounds me always, the booming love of my beloved Earth Mother.

For she is ever radiant.

As days moved into weeks and weeks melded into months I shifted and changed as the flow of life carried me along. 

As it is always with the wisdom of the Universe, one must stop the fight and simply let things be. 

As this always leads you gracefully where it is you are destined to go........

A Bushfire Alert........

A bushfire alert greeted me Sunday morning. 

The telltale signs of a fire nearby clearly seen as the smoke lingered in the air. Almost too quickly it went from an act and watch to a leave for your own safety, followed by a phone call from a firefighter friend to tell me to leave, now.

I can't really explain the emotions that rush through you when you know that there is a fierce fire looming, of having to select what it is you want to take with you, of that moment when you make that decision to drive away from your home not knowing if it will be there when you return.

I found that this time less was collected and placed into my car in preparation to flee. It is strange, but when it comes down to it. Things really are just that, things. 

This time I even packed less of my clothes and other items that I had thought so important last time I needed to do this.

I realised as as I was preparing to leave I actually really needed nothing, other than knowing that my cats and chickens along with myself survive, and the distress of thinking of what would happen to my sacred little garden should the bushfire reach it this far.

Thankfully by Monday evening the fire was contained the all clear issued and all is as it should be here at my happy little cottage.......

 

MBARI's Top 10 deep-sea animals

Grandpup Cooper.....

Grandpup Cooper providing a furry cushion for his daddy after a very satisfying christmas lunch.....

 

A Delightful Festive.....

A delightful festive family lunch was enjoyed today despite the horrid heat, the temperature a sweltering 43, it was a traditional dinner that was served. 

The dining table beautifully laid and I had the best vegan Christmas dinner in many years.

A beautiful day of fantastic company and delicious food, it is after all what the festive season is all about, togetherness....