maui memories

gentle sunrises,

walks on the beach,

sand 'neath our toes,

for your hand i reach.

sailing together,

diving down deep,

discovering wonders,

these memories i'll keep.

flowers and birds,

not seen before,

captured in photos,

as we explored.

seafood, pineapple,

and coconut cake,

of hawaii's best foods,

we did heartily partake.

recaptured youth,

on the end of a board,

riding the waves,

while age we ignored.

reconnecting our hearts,

smiling and laughing,

sharing our love,

and completely relaxing.

this trip was a gift,

we wished would not end,

if you invite me to maui,

i'll say yes once again.

and when the sun sets,

on the warmth of the beach,

with sand 'neath our toes,

for your hand i'll reach.

flowering fridays

summer's here

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sprinklers,

and farmer's markets,

lawnmowers,

and green grass carpets,

singing birds,

and buzzing bees,

lots of shade,

from leafy trees,

fireworks,

and fireflies,

watermelon,

ice cream pies,

summer's here,

loud and clear,

put on your flip flops,

grab your gear.

head to the beach,

for the summer scene,

don't forget,

to wear sunscreen.

sit on your porch,

and eat a peach,

it's summer's bliss,

within your reach.

fireflies

if stella hadn't disappeared,

around the house last night,

i would have missed the fireflies,

twinkling so bright.

i could have gotten mad at her,

and just gone back inside,

instead i followed curiously,

and was happily surprised.

when things are out of our control,

just smile and let them go,

though something might seem negative,

we never really know.

sometimes when things go wrong,

other things go right,

and bring you happy gifts,

like fireflies at night.

beauty true

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outer beauty fades,

while inner beauty grows,

it's not enhanced by makeup,

or covered up by clothes.

it's not recognized in passing,

it's not seen from afar,

you will only truly see it,

by knowing someone's heart.

to see another's beauty,

you must know her soul,

that's where you will discover,

her beauty true, doth grow.

flowering fridays

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wag your tail, it's wednesday

The Furminator - First brushing. Troy's on the left, Stella's on the right. Second brushing I got that much more out of Troy and about half out of Stella.