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Happy Valentine's Day!

To all the people who live in my heart.

From all the people who live in my head.

There were supposed to be photos accompanying this but after doing a superb job of snapping several thought provoking pictures I realized I didn't have the memory stick in the camera. Believe me they would have been GREAT!

Today's Conumdrum

A conumdrum? A puzzle or riddle.

Today's conumdrum is:

What to give a man for Valentine's Day.

A man that says Valentine's Day is a "girly" holiday.

What does that mean????

Does that mean no flowers (no problem)

no candy (hey he's on a diet)

does that mean no special dinner (guy's gotta eat)

Help me out here

Suggestions??

Up a tree

Watch this ~ Watch this

Resting on his perch

Being a goof

It's been a while since I've tried to climb a tree but I still remember how much fun it was. You could look down on the people on the ground and laugh at their warnings of "not too high".

A tree is a child's mountain. It's a challenge that, once accomplished, makes you want to do it again and go higher. Of course, then you get a little braver and want to JUMP out of the tree. A "leap of faith"? You hang from the low branches and learn to let go. You get a little braver and jump off the tree from the lowest branch you can sit on. Then if you are truly brave ~ you SAIL from the top.

Sounds a little like growing up, doesn't it? Those lower branches are a child's first show of independence. Letting go is letting go of the comfort of Mom and Dad taking care of EVERYTHING but knowing they are there to catch you. The higher branches would represent growing up and being able to take care of yourself. When you can jump from the high branches, it's time for Mom and Dad to sit back and say "Look what my child can do"

Sunday

It's Sunday ~ and the last week before Valentine's Day. Thought I would change to one more background. My wish for each of you is that you are with someone you love and that they feel the same way about you. Remember. . . .

Love is a many splendored thing

Love is a four letter word

Unconditional love

Love conquers all

Love is blind

Love is a battlefied

Love means never having to say you're sorry

Make love not war

Love hurts

Peace, love, and rock 'n' roll

Love lifted me

Romance?

Valentine's Day is a week from today ~ don't forget!

The following is a take on a poem by Christopher Marlowe. The youth of today are much more literal than their literary ancestors, ya think?

Come live with me and be my love?
How shall I answer this request?
I'll say what's in my heart.
I cannot come to live with you,
For love is not enough.
Respect is needed and required.
Love can not pay the bills.
Gifts are nice and delightful,
But the rent is due today.
How shall I live with you my love,
If we the rent can't pay?
Growing up and growing older
Are not the same to me
Of you, my love, I do grow fonder
But I cannot live with thee.

Oops! My bad!

While I have heard "cute background" from some I've also heard "what's with the polka dots?" Seems it makes it harder to read. I'm changing background today to accomodate the naysayers. Still want to be "Valentine" themed. Hope you like the new one.

Have you hugged your

Valentine today?

Ahhhhh ~ Can you smell it?

Topher after their first game.

There's just something about a sweaty boy!

That sweet smell of playing hard.

The Rhinos: Jakob, Topher, Caleb, and Donivan

Jakob and Topher are playing Upwards Basketball this season. If you are like me and don't know what that means. . .let me explain. They have four members on their team and play three on three ~ half court. Instead of four quarters they play six periods. During halftime there is a devotion given. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. It is a good experience for them to see if they are interested in really playing basketball. You have to understand that Lisa played co-ed basketball in Wyoming and VERY competitive Girls' Club in Arkansas. She also played spring/summer travel ball so Upwards was a totally different concept for me. I've enjoyed watching them and they are improving. Baseball season is just around the corner ~ that's a sport I am learning about.