How do You find Peace? What’s Your Go-To Way to find it? Do you know how to put yourself in a peaceful state of mind? For some of us it might be going into your private place and reading the Bible and praying. Some might do a similar thing and call it meditating. Some might …
Anniversary Reflections on 62 Years married This lovely poem was written by our good friend, Lea Salafia. Lea and her husband, Mike, are one of the couples she writes about, celebrating 62 years of marriage. The other two couples are Ron & I and other friends, Elaine & Jim. We’ve all found each other in …
These 3 salad recipes make a great addition to your summertime repertoire, easy to make, travel well and everyone LOVES them!
A habit of lifelong learning will help make your retirement years much more interesting & fulfilling.
Paint this purple waterlily even as a beginner Even a beginner can paint this beautiful waterlily in acrylics. This beautiful lily has been growing in our small pond for about 8 years. I’ve thought that it was dead several times, but finally realized that waterlilies just have a dormant period each year. The flowers and …
Some thoughts and inspirational quotes to get 2021 off to a great start!
Thoughts on Covid Oh Covid, oh Covid You think you’re here to stay Oh Covid, oh Covid, Not if we have it our way. You tried to ruin our parties, our fun, We managed, even if we had To stay out of the sun. Our birthdays, our anniversaries Through trials and adversities We managed to …
The Light in Grandma’s Eyes by Lea Salafia Lea wrote this for her Mother-in-Law, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, and this is what she saw in her eyes. Lea read the poem at her funeral. This could be the feeling that many people who are incapacitated and unable to communicate verbally might have. This is …
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Introduction This Reflections of Covid was written by my sister, as her means of coping with the Covid pandemic and the ensuing lockdown/quarantine. Sometimes just the writing down of your feelings, gets them off your mind and out of your head, even if, for only a little while. Starting with the new year of 2020 …
Acrylic Paint Pouring is Fun & Freeing Acrylic paint pouring has gained immense popularity among artists and non-artists alike. Artists like it because it is another outlet for their creativity. There’s a great amount of mystery to using these paints and attempting to follow the many techniques out there. You just Can’t predict what the exact outcomes …
Beat the depression, gloom, loneliness and uncertainty of this Pandemic and its aftermath,by using these 5 tips.
I have been having a hard time starting this post. We are in Quarantine. We can’t leave our home for anything but life essentials, we can’t have people over, we have to stay the social distance apart. We can’t touch our friends, no hugging, no kissing. This goes for everyone but the one you live …
How many times have you heard, cooking is a woman’s job? Well, if that’s your attitude, you are missing out on a lot of relaxation and enjoyment. You do realize don’t you? Most of the top chefs in the world are MEN Whatever reason it takes to get you to start cooking, is a GOOD …
Learn to be an artist one painting at a time. Anyone can learn to paint. You just need to have the desire.
Get old chronologically but stay young in Mind and Body! (I will explain this statement at the end of this post) The simple answer is …….. KEEP BUSY!!!!!! 3 Main Ways STAY SOCIAL Look forward to the day coming, the …
We are the Warner’s, Rita & Ron and we’re retired. Our home is in a beautiful and friendly community in Florida and our lives are full of fun, excitement and feeling fulfilled! We both try to bring art and beauty to all areas of our lives, from the decor of our home and garden, to …
