Friday, February 21, 2014

Westward Adventure Flora Lists

(July 2013)
Wildflowers Identified
Lupine
Monkey flower
Mountain pride (Newberry's Penstemon)
Thistle
Milkweed
Cow parsnip
Snow plant
Yosemite aster
Columbine
Indian Paintbrush

Cacti Identified
Cane cholla cactus 
Purple prickly pear


Reframing

(originally written January 15, 2011)

I have been told by many people lately that...
  • I need look on the bright side
  • It isn't all bad
  • It  will all be ooookaaaayyyy
  • I should be thankful for what I have
  • Focus on the good
You get the gist...I guess I have been kind of whiney this month...ok...year. So to all those who encourage me to stay positive I present a list of awesome events from 2011 (in no particular order.)
  1. The litter of Labrador puppies across the street all came running across the yard towards me. My heart actually hurts thinking about it because they were so sweet.
  2. Saw my brother and there was no drama.
  3. Reconnecting with old friends and lost loves.
  4. Reading some amazing books, my favorite being The Tiger's Wife.
  5. Saw all the Oscar movies before the Oscars.
  6. Seeing Chris Cornell