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… is simply
who
you are,
when
you are,
who
you want
to
be!
~ Penny
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every single one of you!
Category Archives: Why I love
The forgotten flower
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Lost amidst the meadow’s view
forgotten flower poised so true.
Lingering in the morning air
none to breath thy fragrance fair.
Silked, unfolded petals wide
forgotten flower, you abide.
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Forgotten flower still unseen
and yet you reign, you are a queen.
For unbeknownst to all this day
crowned with sunshine’s golden rays.
Morning dew with sparkling glow
jeweled petals did bestow.
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You’ve become a radiant sight
although unseen, your glory’s bright.
Unfortunate who cannot see
unwitnessed still, for all you be.
Forgotten ’til there does appear
someone of worth who’ll hold your dear.
Forgotten flower never fear
your time for view is coming near!
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“All have beauty under the sun, especially those forgotten ones A forgotten flower should not be, if we chose to – we will see”Penny L Howe, 2013
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Happy Weekend, everyone
~ Penny
There is so much …
… we can be.
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There is so much we can do.
This means opening yourself up inside.
Taking Risks!
Sometimes great big ones!
BUT THE REWARDS ARE HUGE!
And we are so very capable!
LIVE YOUR LIFE
LOVE YOUR LIFE!
BE YOUR LIFE!
And then pass this love of life along,
by giving and sharing it with others.
Go back to my last post and watch the video of Astronaut Chris Hadfield just one more time. Look closely at his face. He is feeling the words he’s singing. Really, really feeling each word – because he “knows” the words he’s singing. He’s living those words with every ounce of his being, up there at the space station, in outer space! And that is what life is truly all about!
The living of it!
It is your life! And there is so much you can do and be!
NOW!
You can do this, I know you can!
I believe in you!
You should too!
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Thank you for your visit!
~ Penny
No Oddity of Space just Breathtakingly Beautiful
For those of you who haven’t seen this video yet, please enjoy this amazing version of one of my favorite songs by David Bowie only this one is sung by Canadian Astronaut,Chris Hadfield and he’s really there in outer space! Just simply awesome to the extreme. His voice, the video, being in outer space, his experience, the experience:
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My friend Kenley shared this video today on her blog http://greendoorhospitality.wordpress.com/, do visit her wonderful blog of delicious food, thoughts, and photographs and today this video. I had wanted to reblog her but was unable to, but wanted to pass along her wonderful post of the day with this simply excellent video for you to see.
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For those of you who subscribe through kindle
you can view the video here
http://www .youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo
Have a great weekend. Thank you for visiting me!
~ Penny
In the eternity of my time
Philosophical Thought of the Day!
Infinity’s view of things places humanity as fleeting and of momentary importance!
Universally speaking, even as the least of us (humans) dwell on the most, of what we may become, I have determined that in the larger view of things – there may well be no larger view of things.
From the perception of being considered a mere grain of sand located within the cosmic shores of the Universe, I must humbly conclude that the “I” that is me has no potential value lest it be right now within this absolute moment of time.
Here and now I can make a difference. Here and now I can effect a change. I can be causation, make a stand. Should I desire to do so … or not!Infinity will carry on quite blissfully experiencing naught but a momentary thought of what I might have accomplished, regarding future potential with the eternity of my time!
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“If I could live forever, would I still want to make a difference?”
~ Penny L Howe, 2013
*Thank you for stopping by,
~ Penny
For the Love of Art – A Sketch
My friend Lisa, at ZEEBRA DESIGNS & DESTINATIONS (& PLAYAMART!) (an excellent artist) invited myself along with others, to sketch images in pencil and then post them on Thursdays. For those of you who love to draw, today is a good day to join in the fun. Just be sure and let Lisa know so we can all come to view your pencil drawing.
I decided to sketch a dandelion with a bee on it, tucked in the corner of the yard. He posed long enough on the yellow flower while I quickly sketched in the outlines and then flew off. While I did get the basic outline and shading done, unfortunately I did not complete it in time for today’s post. So instead …
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Adam with Gypsy Cello – a sketch
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I am showing a sketch I did some time back of one of my favorite musicians Adam Hurst, with his Gypsy Cello (Hand made by him btw – one of a kind). This is an informal sketch rather than a portrait as I only had his videos to work from, however Adam liked it, so that’s something. And it was fun to draw!
~ Penny
The True Meaning of the infectious giggle
The following words were spoken to me this morning by the oh-so-wise eleven year old young lady living in this household!
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“Everything is alright – inside of us – when we laugh!” Emma L.B. 2013
self portrait (cartoon style) by Emma L.B., 2013
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Now that’s a quote I can really get my arms around, both figuratively and literally! Children do have a way of reminding us of what is truly important in life. And they are always the most simple of things. So why are our lives so complicated? How come we lose this awareness when we grow up, and why?
I recently visited one of my blogging friends, Doris who posted (with great photos) that a fun way to “escape” is to spend time with children. Check her post out, just click on her link! She’s right!
The talented and delightful Emma was recording her laughter for a video she is making (both her and her brother are into movie making). Emma’s area of interest is making moving cartoon videos from her original characters that she draws. Jack – two years her senior is also into Stop Motion videos, lego pieces and people (he has one of the sinking of the titanic), and also racing/crashes with hotwheels cars. (The process is laborious and takes hours). They both do their own uploading and editing including voice overs of their videos!
So Emma has been recording her laughter and giggles and playing with it for the voice over for her latest cartoon video. She just came into my writing room and asked me to listen to her laughter. We both ended up laughing for 5 minutes. So naturally I had to share her “giggle” and her reason why laughter is a good thing, with all of you!
Essence of the infectious giggle as demonstrated by Emma!
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Make the best of your day, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Laughter does help! So do children!
~ Penny
Pause … breath in, breath out
Okay?
Feel better?
If not repeat!
When life is too much – of too much,
it’s probably because
its too much of too much!
So what are you going to do about it?
I’m thinking it’s time for a break. Ease up on things. relax, wind down.
It’s your life we’re talking here. How about being good to yourself
… for a change!
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“Live in the moment my friends so when those good moments happen you’re ready to enjoy them!” ~ Penny L Howe, 2013 *Yes, for those of you who have started to follow A Penny for your thoughts this quote was taken from today’s post. I guess I really wanted to make a point to as many as possible about our need to relax a little bit more in our too busy daily lives! I hope the point was made, be good to you – you’re worth it. Going crazy from living an insane pace isn’t.
Penny,
An aspect of being … a human being!
Is it not fascinating that we, human beings, are gifted from birth with so many working processes and capabilities. Attributes (sensory, mental, physical and spiritual) enabling us to embrace, with a wonderful fullness, the miraculous mystery of life itself.
Instead, many human beings chose to view life (at a distance) making judgement calls through the limiting lens of insecurity and fear.
They see life’s inconsequentialities (now that’s a substantial word isn’t it, especially when it means something so very simple – “that which lacks importance”), but they/we leap upon these trivialities making of them meanings of importance, building upon our (and others) manufactured fears instead of nurturing truths that lay within and all around.
But there you have it, the nature of the human “being”. Are we
programmed to think so negatively, or has some portion of our “flight or fight” survival mechanism morphed it’s way into this state of being/existence.
I, for one find this a most undesirable trait and “state of existence” to live within.
May I recommend and strongly encourage you to consider a move – from this “state” of being to new territory. One that includes the richness of all that life has to offer. It’s out there, this vast unexplored (for many) territory of being. Yours for the asking, yours for the believing, yours for the doing.
Do not allow your mind to be “house bound” as the result of fears and misconceptions. Open yourself up and live. That is what life is all about, after all! But its still up to you to determine the aspect of your being, your choice – as always!
… In closing, beautiful and enabling words from a woman born without the attributes almost all of us take for granted; vision, hearing and for many years speech, yet she managed to overcome her adversities and indeed fully explored the richness of life itself. If she can do this, why can’t we?
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all” ~ Helen Keller
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~ Penny
Friday Fictioneer’s – Some things never change!
Friday Fictioneer’s time. Yes, that time again when a very fun and talented group of people gather (once a week) to take part in a writing challenge using a photo as a prompt. Lots of interactions and comments can follow!
Brought to you each week by the charming Rochelle, the challenge is to write a Flash Fiction (short-short story) in 100 words or less (approximately). This weeks photo prompt below, along with my offering. If you want to try your hand at this (it is fun) just click on the link above for more instructions on how to enter. Good writing to you and here’s my offering for the week:
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photo by Danny Bowman, copyright 2013
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Ringggggg …
“Hello?”
“No I’m sorry he’s not here right now? But I’d be happy to take a …” click!
Ringgggg …
“Hello?”
“No he’s still not home but if you’d like to leave your” …click!
Ringgggg …
“Hello … hello?” … click!
Ringgggg …
“Hello, listen I don’t know who you are but if you’ll just leave a message, I’ll make sure he get’s it …”……..A pause and then,
“You’re at a phone booth, okaaay … that’s the whole message?”
“And you’re waiting for him at the bus station! Who is this?”
“What? No, this isn’t his sister. This is his wife … hello?” click!
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Except for the absence of a “click“, somethings in life never change!
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Have a great day, thanks for stopping by,
~ Penny
Posted by Penny L Howe on May 22, 2013 in Why I love
Tags: challenge, crafting words, flash fiction, friday fictioneers, fun, improving writing skills, photo prompt, social commentary, words, writers, writing