Just a little update on our progress with the South Beach Diet...things have slowed a little. We are in phase 2 but our diet has changed and we are not gaining back our original pounds...however I think exercise may be in order...we are talking about going bowling...ok..don't tell anyone....:)
Maria
Valentine flying in..... 
On the wings of a dove
If you look above
You'll see quite clear
A symbol of love
Maria
Welcome!
Welcome wreaths are really great. I began a habit of change involving a little grapevine wreath a couple of years ago. It is somewhat related to Feng Shui in concept. It starts with a plain wreath hung on a wall that is viewed upon entering the house. Each month I look to the theme for the month to change the decoration. This month of course it is Valentines and hearts and ribbons. I work to keep the decorations on the elegant side. It serves a dual purpose: 1) it serves as a welcome inside decoration that might bring a smile to those entering my home and 2) it reminds me that we live with change and not to ignore it.
There you have it!
A little smile, a little change, a little thing..;)
The Hand in the Sky
Sometimes cloud formations can be so interesting. I was driving between buildings the other workday and saw this in the sky. It looked as if there was a hand in the sky up in the left upper corner...mostly the fingers...stretching towards Mt. Rainier as if to say hey that's OK Seattle! The Seahawks will be back next year...or something. I find the most interesting things while I'm driving. I had to circle around to get this picture but it was worth it. Really thought provoking...
Maria
I was charmed by RoxyMama...
see her site for more explanations....
http://journals.aol.com/xxroxymamaxx/XXRoxyMamaXX/entries/1349
Jewels that sparkle
Jewels that shine
Make for a lovely
Valentine
The Seahawks are still the NFC Champions and that is no slouching victory. I couldn't help but notice as they played today how many times it seemed like their focus and concentration were affected by the controversial calls...even right before halftime...with the confusion about what had already happened precious moments were lost in confusion. Sports is so mental. It's amazing how a referee's calls can affect the game. Giving one team hope and taking it away from the other team. The calls were very close and whatever is done is done. Several of the calls will remain controversial no matter what we say or do.
Why were there so many Pittsburgh fans in porportion to Seahawks in the audience? Not really sure. Probably the distance from Seattle vs. Pittsburgh had something to do with it. I know people were excited here in Seattle. I also think that our 12th man theme got put on the back burner due to it being in conflict with another team...too bad they couldn't have waited until the bowl was over before that controversy came to light.
In any case, having grown up in Pittsburgh I felt good for the Steelers but being in Seattle I was very dissappointed for the Seahawks...I think the referee close calls going so many times to thefavor of the steelers really ate away at them..like chinese water torture it will break you down.
However, having said that, the Seahawks have now been Quickened and should not be so open to this effect in the future. Gotta love those Seahawks, they will be back next year and then just watchout!
Love is Magic*
Love is magic, pure and sweet
For it alone makes life complete
Love turns all the commonplace
To matchless beauty, joy and grace
when there's something hearts would say
Love,like magic, shows the way
poem on a candle which Ron and I received for our wedding,
... oh just a few years back in 1976. Author unknown
Maria
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