Happy 4th of July!

One of the things I love best about the United States is our diversity. This picture snapped the end of June in Vail illustrates that perfectly. There is Old Glory leading the parade of the worlds' flags atop a balcony loaded with flowers. This scene was at a local cafe, but it shows the international flavor of my favorite Rocky Mountain village. The sun didn't shine here in Iowa today...steady rain fell until mid-morning and it's remained cool, cloudy and breezy all day. The grey weather doesn't dim my enthusiasm for this holiday, though. I'll celebrate tonight with a glass of wine, a hot fudge sundae, and a multiple of sparklers on the back deck! Oh yeah...and the Boston Pops concert turned up full blast. Happy birthday, America!

Merry Christmas!

My home computer is at the corner 'geek' shop getting fixed! Hopefully I'll have it back soon since it's very hard to be creative at work. Merry Christmas from Google images and the Notre Dame de Paris!

"...And be thankful."

It's Thanksgiving morning, and I'm overwhelmed with thoughts of family and friends! While I'll stay home this holiday, my thoughts will travel all over the country, and indeed, the world. I wish I had pictures of all my family and friends to share; this collage of Travis, Becky, Parker and Chase will have to represent everyone. They are so dear to me! I am so thankful for the gift of family and friends. This entry's title comes from verses in Colossians 3:14-17. My friend, Randi, has challenged her older children to find verses in Scripture that reference being thankful, write them down and place them in their "Scripture jar." Her family will read the verses that Kennedy and Eli found at Thanksgiving dinner tonight. Wonder if they found these verses from Colossians?