Often times people fly all over the world in search of beauty and exciting adventure when one of the best places is in their own back yard. That was the case for us with The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens.
Monday, Fun Day & the Prickly Cross
No matter how prickly your week may start, God is always with you. You just may need to look around a bit — happy Monday friends!
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Monday, Fun Day Mr. President!
(picture by Papa Lima Whiskey)
Today is the day we Americans take time out to celebrate our country’s presidents — some we appreciate more than others. One of my personal favorite presidents is Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president of the United States. He was a man of great character and great quotes. Here are five worth reflecting on:
- If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?
- Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
- The struggle for today is not altogether for today — it is for a vast future also.
- America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
- I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.
If Lincoln is one of your favorite’s too, visit the Abraham Lincoln Memorial in Redlands, CA.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
My sweet niece sent this to me once and I wanted to pass it along — Happy Valentine’s Day! Olaf is a fearless friend who always looks to the bright side, and I wish the same for all of you. Love is not only a feeling (although that is great), it is an attitude as well. Go and share your loving attitude with someone this Valentine weekend.
Coffee to Go
There are certain priorities on roads trips and one relates to car drinks. We must have them.
Air Boat Ride in Florida Everglades
It is never a good thing to fall out of a boat, but falling out of an Air Boat in the Florida Everglades off Alligator Alley is a most undesirable experience. Thankfully, I have no first-hand knowledge of such an experience.
Florida Birds, Oh My!
Birds, not really my “thing”. The mighty scavengers that sit atop garbage dumps, dive bomb uncovered trash cans, or drop “presents” on my car. Can’t say I have ever been a big fan…and then we visited Florida. Birds there are exotic and big — with big personalities. These are birds I can appreciate!
Monday, Fun Day — Step Out in Faith!
It is not the end that is the goal, but the adventures you will have along the way when you step out in faith to your future.
Happy Monday, Fun Day, friends!
Red Stop Signs, Why?
Slamming on my brakes, my car slid to a stop at the somewhat hidden stop sign (I may have been distracted by my rather robust sing-along with the radio). The red of the sign caught my attention at the last moment and I reacted — then thought, “Good thing that sign is red, but why is it red?” Have you ever wondered the same thing?
Monday, Fun Day! Caterpillar to Butterfly
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.” – proverb
It was amazing to find this butterfly cocoon hanging on a garden flower during our travels — what exciting times it has ahead!