Postcard from Paradise

 painting by Katy Keuter

hangs above my morning altar

My friend Katy Keuter featured me on her blog...

won't you click here for a visit?

and let her know you stopped by?

painting by Linda Manzo

A very special gift arrived one day in December

much to my delight!

I am in love with this Mother Mary from Gemmashouse 

 painting by Hashi


My blogger friend Hashi visited me last year 
and upon her return to California, she sent me her painting
who watches over me bedside

This portrait sketch is by a very young girl, maybe 7-ish

sitting at the same table we were 

during the opening for a local Wine Bar.

She was sketching people all around her.

She is good.

She let me give her five dollars for it
since it was her drawing of me!

New Years Day 2012

New Years Day

friends gathered

nothing mattered

snuggles and stories 

laughter and festive beverages

black-eye peas and cabbage a plenty

my porch is quiet now

yet the memories are screaming 

out loud inside my heart

as I smile and rock a while

Day One

Haiku Love

Down Dog with Big Bull

Stop drop stretch breathe hold focus

Hug our Mother Earth

Haiku my Heart

please join us for 5-7-5 at recuerda mi corazon

Peace on Earth

with much love, peace and happiness

Deb & Matt

a New Year

"This is your LIFE. Do what you love. and do it often. If you don't like something. Change it. If you don't like your job. Quit. If you don't have enough time. Stop watching TV. If you are looking for the love of your life. Stop. They will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love. Stop over analyzing. All emotions are beautiful. When you eat. Appreciate. Every last bite. Life is Simple. Open your mind. Arms and heart to new things and people. We are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is and share your inspiring dream with them. Travel often; Getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once. Seize them. Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them so go out and start creating. Life is short. Live your dream and wear your passion." 

~The Holstee Manifesto~