Thematic Photographic - Single 3

I've a big, dusty soapbox about Single Motherhood. *I* certainly wasn't gonna go that route. I'd seen how tough it is; how much tougher it is without a balancing team member. I made sure I picked my children's father carefully; good daddy material. And indeed he was. For a minute.
Then I was there, living my worst nightmare (or so I thought). How idyllic was my life in this here photographed moment. I still wasn't happy we'd lost Mitch; I found reasons to be happy as a full-time mama. To two kids. To an all-important daughter. Today I miss her. Like most days, except the one I'm living is always tougher than the one's I've already survived. Or the ones I'll have to survive -still- without her snuggles. No matter the rally I hold against the injustice of it all, still here I am. Single mama to a Single kid. He's fine. I will be too. Soon enough.

Thematic Photographic - Single 2

If there's one SINGLE piece of advice essential to human survival, this tee-shirt says it best!
Is it just where people land when they're born? Is it the line-up of stars at the moment of one's first breath?
There seems to be every reason in my short 41 years of life to adopt an Eeyore-like perspective; and truly I know those who have, justifiably. And yet... And yet, there's a niggling in me, a niggling refusal to see anything but the Whole Picture, misery and joy in equal parts.
Oh yeah, I've got the Eeyore twin; luckily balanced by my Churchill twin. The blessing/curse of Gemini.
As much as I've got a divine right to martyrdom and misery, it's my inalienable, intrepid right to happiness that I find my single most sacred right. Yours, too ♥

Thematic Photographic - Single

A Challenge this week! Single.
I do not like that word.
Well, mostly I don't like what I attach to that word.
I want to say Single the same way old ladies say Catholic or Cancer;
like it's something to be talked about in a hushed, secret way.
Certainly no cause for jubilence! This is my Very Important
I'm NOT a Single Mom Ring.
It looks like a wedding ring; though it is not my wedding ring
(which I could no longer wear once the whole 'til death do us part thing came to fruition).
It's the second one I've had;
this one came from Trisha while she was planning her wedding,
on what would have been my 11th wedding anniversary.
I really like this ring, it's comfortable and quiet.
A reminder for the rest of me to follow suit.
Someday I shall replace it with a Mother's Ring.
Something delicate, platinum and peridot.

Lo Recuerdo! No Temeré Mal Alugno

Here I am at home, feet up, admiring my new ink.
You can too.I'm learning to love my feet;
much as I'm learning to love the gifts of this Journey through Life Hence a tattoo, about the Journey, on my feet.It's extra special nice that the words are attributed to my favorite poet,
Nakey David & las Nalgas de Bronze!here's a pinup shot of the foot I'm learning to love.
Lepers can be sexy too.
Dig my beige lines? Hot, I know...Pretty happy gal, the one who sold enough
handmade felted goods to afford a new tat.
The one who is transforming her relationship with money.
The one who's still got 12 million reasons to put on a smile - every.single.day.
You couldn't buy that for 12 million dollars.Henry, my gentle spirit.
You can contact him at Scapegoat Tattoo, in Portland, OR
or at TattoosbyHenry.comthe softest touch... no skin dragging, no bone grating...
smooth and easy
'cept for that ONE spot that had me crying for no external, current reason.
Quick, immediate release.Viola! the completed project ♥
Inked on Sunday, Shoes on Tuesday.
Though I walk through the Valley
of Shadow of Death
I fear no Evil,
For You are with me.
Naked David, Psalms 23:4

Thematic Photographic - Signs 4

From BurgerVille,
this one in Vancouver, WA...
A Sure Sign your Burger Stand deserves Your Money!
When I was reliving those conference moments with a future unschooler, she thought this sign was from LIFE is Good - it seems the perfect set of principles for an Unschooling Gathering!
I must agree ♥

Thematic Photographic - Signs 3

A week of Signs...
signs I cannot resist the human face...
most especially the joyful human face!

A.K.A. Signs I need to get me a DSLR of my veeery own ♥

Thematic Photographic - Signs 2

A week of Signs...Sure sign of a loving and generous husband ♥

Thematic Photographic - Signs

I love to look through my lens with Carmi's word theme niggling my mind.
From my week of full unschool love immersion I bring you:
A week of Signs...
Signs you've found the hotel containing the Conference

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Vex :: Power
   
2. Relapse :: Death
   
3. Twinkle :: SHINY!
   
4. Crawls :: Begs
   
5. Optimistic moment :: Only a moment?
   
6. Cage :: Safety
   
7. Superwoman :: Milker!
   
8. Personal :: Space
   
9. Vapor :: faint
   
10. Grocery store :: FUN
    

Thematic Photographic - Human 4

Friends are Majik! Especially if you're lucky enough to be surrounded by
perfectly flawed human beings like myself ♥
Just the acts of eating and talking, can change the world.
You're witnessing it happening right here.
Many children's lives were made a bit more peaceful by this gathering;
Including the children within each of us. RockBand, a Game the Whole Famn Damily can Enjoy! And does!
Not kidding! We're brave enough to fail right before each other's eyes.
I even sing. They let me and still love me ♥
Who knew Hannah Montana could be so much work?
The fun, joyful kind, of course!
Bubbles bring joy ♥ Bubble machines, when functioning, bring Joy 10-fold!
And this face? Well this is the most majik face of all ♥
She holds the power to heal; with every breath she takes, every smile she shares, each tear she sheds, I am healed.
If being a Human isn't the best thing in the universe, I can't wait to find out what is!