My Sacred Life, Day 16

Patches D. Cat
September 4, 1992 - January 31, 2008
Another peaceful passing. Third time's a charm.

My Sacred Life, Day 15

I'm so grateful I could just dance!

Thumbkin Update

On Monday nite, I was surprised to find this bruise. Right at the thumbjoint. Who knew?
Tonite, it looks like this.
It was tough to get the right light/angle, it's dark purple in my thumbpit.
And it's swollen.
(that picture was FUN to take. Camera balanced on knee with 15-second self-timer engaged.
Ready? Go. Oh, push the button, thumbs in place. Ready? Go!)
I didn't need no stinkin' left hand to make my Gingerbread Mix with lots of L♥VE. Good thing, too!

Mama's Date with (a Kiefer Replacement), Hour 3

Meet Nicolas. He's hot. And not just because Georgia's having a drought! Here's one farmer, well, I won't put any plough jokes in here, I'm actually turning red at the thought.... uh, here's one farmer I wouldn't mind squeezing my produce :) Yeah, that's less embarrassing for the both of us. *But* only while he speaks to me in his b.e.a.u.tiful French accent. Allez, allez!
I wish I had a futbol action shot to insert here, instead we'll imagine boogie boarding together in Australia. It's not hot and sweaty, though still very Mmmmm, Mmmmm, Mmmmmmm.
Ooooh la la (in my very best *girl from Souf'akota* fake French accent)
Like that.
........I think I figured it out. I love men who love redheads. I love men who truly enjoy their children. AND I love men who are in L♥VE with their wives. Thanks Madeline, for checking out my perspective on worship of your Hero! It's a win/win/win situation ♥

My Sacred Life, Day 14

My Circle of Sisterhood
I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. We need to cultivate a universal responsibility for one another and the planet we share.
~His Holiness, the Dalai Lama

My Sacred Life, Day 13

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

For Your Information

Ladies, ya know how a fingernail is known once and again to flip itself downwards and stay there? And how the most effective treatment is a good strong shake-snap of the hand and 10 minutes of sucking?
Yeah?
Well, don't do that if it's your entire thumb that flips. Ow. Really.
I was in the groove, I had a great case ready to deliver and I was closing the powdered sugar storage thingie. By pushing down the lid, with my open hand. Just as the timer went off for my muffins, I heard the *pop,* like a fingernail but bigger, so I gave the hand a shake and headed for the oven. And stopped. In pain. Way bigger than a fingernail. Ow. Ow. Ow. fuuuuuuuuck!
I wanted to freak out sooooo bad. And I did. For a bit. Then I just swore. A lot. With newly invented words. Lots of them. I had not felt that crumple-to-the-floor kind of pain in a long time. Ever? Way worse than baby pain. FUCKERLICIOUSMENTALPISSANTFUUUUUCK!!!
And I had a confused boyfriend. Still super cool, though seemingly worthless in the face of his first diana-in-pain panic. For future reference, perhaps for more men than just Scotty ;) Don't touch me. I am in sensory overload with pain, I need no further input. Your job is not to stop the freak out, but to bear witness to it. When I'm ready to shut up, I will. Breathe, lead by example. Without talking, just listen. Eh, there's more details I can't remember and honestly have no desire to record or critique (over my shoulder he edits and directs this post ::bg::). He was just fine, as himself. I haven't been injured in adult company in so long I don't have much clue what kind of support I like. The ice was nice.
The muffins were saved. The bake case looked beautiful.
I showed Patches the dangers of opposable thumbage. I don't think she ever felt her life was incomplete without it, though now, she's likely to never desire a thumb at all.
I still can't touch my pinky and it may be a while before I fingerspell Left-handed.
By Golly, the bake will go on.
Without any hand shake-snapping. Ow.
Now you know.

My Sacred Life, Day 12

This little light of mine,

I'm gonna let it shine.

This little light of mine,

I'm gonna let it shine,

let it shine,

let it shine,

let it shine.

My Sacred Life, Day 11

I never underestimate the value of a loving yet ass-kicking voice to add to my internal choir.
His voice reMinds me to act in full expression of my Soul.
~♥~ ~♥~ ~♥~

The Four Agreements®

1. Be Impeccable With Your Word Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. 2. Don't Take Anything Personally Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering. 3. Don't Make Assumptions Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life. 4. Always Do Your Best Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.

My Sacred Life, Day 10

My life as a canvas. I am a creation of every stroke of every brush. A compilation still in progress.

~Life as Art as God~

Reason is powerless in the expression of Love.
::: Rumi :::

The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.
::: Michelangelo :::

O Great Creator of Being, grant us one more hour to perform our art and perfect our lives.
::: Jim Morrison :::
~Amen