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Showing posts with label angel. Show all posts

Friday, December 16, 2022

Winter Solstice

"There are two ways of spreading light, to be the candle
 or the mirror that reflects it."  
~~~ Edith Wharton


 
I love the image above, I've enhanced it with my own digital painting techniques. In my files, the image title was simply 'she holds a candle'. When I came across the quote by Edith Wharton, I knew they belonged together.

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The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the winter solstice, which occurs on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 4:48 P.M. EST.

For the northern half of Earth (the Northern Hemisphere), the winter solstice occurs annually on December 21 or 22. (For the Southern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on June 20 or 21.) The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after we reach the winter solstice, the days begin to once again grow longer and longer until we reach the summer solstice—the first day of summer and the longest day of the year.

 

The photo above is from our backyard. We were blessed with two days of this beautiful snow that hung around and made everything it touched look magical. The snow is a lovely addition to our environment since we have had such a dry spring and summer. 

We'll have a small celebration to honor the seasons and look forward to the beginning of the light returning. As of now it starts to get dark at 4:30 in the afternoon. As the light returns so does the promise of a hopeful new year. 

Who knows what lies ahead for us in 2023. I'm hoping it's a magical and wonderful year.

✨✨Oh, and are you a candle, a mirror, or both?✨✨

Blessings to you and yours,

Diane & Guy 

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Friday, January 1, 2016

Happy New Year 2016






May the stars above sprinkle upon you all the joys of heaven.




May you reach the moon on all your journeys.




May your days be filled with happiness and joy.





Wishing you fun times with friends and family.






May you enjoy fond memories of those loved ones who are gone, 
but never forgotten.






"...and after the crimson light has fallen, when only the lavender hue of first night remains, as the stars begin their ritual twinkle, let our hearts touch and be full of thanks, because the gift of time is all we have." 
 ~ Susan Florence ~ A Gift of Time



May you make the most of your precious gift of time, 
and use it wisely.




Wishing you all Happiness and Peace in the New Year!
~~ Diane ~~




Sunday, August 11, 2013

Shhhh! Sleeping Angels!



A Service of Song
Some keep the Sabbath going to church
I keep it staying at home,
With a bobolink for a chorister,
And an orchard for a dome.

Some keep the Sabbath in surplice;
I just wear my wings,
And instead of tolling the bell for church,
Our little sexton sings.

God preaches, ---a noted clergyman,
And the sermon is never long;
So instead of getting to heaven at last,
I'm going all along! 

~~~Emily Dickinson






Early Morning
Angels in the early morning
May be seen the dews among,
Stooping, plucking, smiling, flying:
Do the buds to them belong?

Angels when the sun is hottest
May be seen the sands among,
Stooping, plucking, sighing, flying;
Parched the flowers they bear along.

~~~ Emily Dickinson

 

Hello Friends... I found this wee angel sleeping in my garden a few days ago. He must have been worn out from all his tasks, because he didn't even notice when I snapped his picture! The kitties also wanted to 'Thank You' for all your sweet comments last week.
 
I hope everyone has a blessed and magical week! ~ Diane


Sunday, December 16, 2012

A Song for Sunday . . .







JOURNEY OF THE ANGELS 

                                 

Somewhere * in a winter night * the angels * begin their flight; 
Dark skies with miles to go, * no footsteps * to be lost in snow.



They fly to you * Oh, new-born king * they fly to you  
Oh, angels sing.



One is sorrow * one is peace, * one will come * to give you sleep.

One is comfort, * one is grief, * one will take * the tears you weep.



New star * in the midnight sky, * in heaven * all the angels fly.  Soft wings so true, * and all things they will give to you.  Somewhere * in a winter night * the angels * begin their flight.



Tonight, * all sing. * Oh, angels, * a new-born king. 
Tonight, * all sing. * Oh, angels, * a new-born king.

Source: Enya lyrics


Dear Friends,
In deference for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School I will not be posting or visiting any blogs for several days. The cloud of sadness still hangs over so many and I simply have no more words to say at this time. 
Thank you for your visit and friendship,
Diane
   

Monday, May 7, 2012

Hey It's May

How did that happen so soon? The older I  get, the quicker time seems to pass.  Even though I turned the calendar page last week, it just really kind of dawned on me that, "Wow, it's already May". 

Anyhow, there is no real post today as I did a guest post for Isabella at Sweet Zen Life. Please hop over to check out her interesting blog if you have time today.  I did come across this pretty picture that I have had on my PC for ages. I think it was part of an image package but unfortunately there is no information on the artist. I love it though! It has everything that I adore; Birds, flowers, a violin (music), the moon and of course... an angel.




Here's to a great week!
~~ Diane ~~



Saturday, April 7, 2012

Easter Grace



The great gift of Easter is hope. With hope we may have joy.  
Joy for life and all it contains. 
On this beautiful day of hope and joy, I would like to 
share some beautiful images and music with you. 
The images in the video below are from my spring garden. 
The music is by David Tolk.



Before playing the video, go to the top right of the blog to pause the music track. The song "Grace" by David Tolk may be purchased here.





OMG!  A tiny bunny in a dress!







Vintage Easter #23









easter eggs




























I hope you have a special day!

Happy Easter


Sunday, December 18, 2011

Christmas Time


We are in the final week before Christmas. Let's look at some of 
these lovely images.













Christmas Fawn










Sweetly Singing O're the Plains...25 Days of Christmas~Day 3














Monday, November 28, 2011

The Christmas Angels

I love Christmas and I love Christmas Angels.



One of my most favorite things about Christmas, are all of the gorgeous images that appear at this time of year. They are everywhere, on cards, gift wrap, candles, dishes, towels and anyplace else you can imagine. I think I love the angels most of all, because of their beauty and the amazing ways artists have imagined how their likeness should appear to us, since most of us probably haven't seen an angel close up. If we did, I would guess they don't sport ten foot wings, so maybe we didn't even know they were angels. Today let's take a look at just a few of these lovely winged creations.







From the art work we see, I guess most angels must be female. Maybe the artists thought the male angels were busy with other things. The female angels seem to be, well, angelic, always doing some helpful deed, like bringing a tree or presents. They are shown taking care of children and animals. Often they are singing or playing music or just holding a candle to light the way. The angels are our link to the mysterious other side. The place of joy and happiness, a place where anything is possible. In the image below the angel has a tree and presents for someone, a pretty little deer is helping out. I guess Santa was not available so she is filling in. How beautiful she looks, peeking in the window, making sure no one notices her or her companion.





At Christmas they are the reminder of why we celebrate in the first place. The angels were the messengers for all involved in the Christmas story. Angels help to guide us still. The angels you see here have never really existed except in the artist and our imaginations but that does not mean angels aren't real, in fact most people believe in them. So if your angel is short or tall, winged or not, male or female, it doesn't really matter because they are there for you. So if you have an angel, I think you are very lucky. Thank you to all the angels that may have passed through my life when I was unaware of them. Maybe one day I will get to thank them in person. In the mean time I will continue to admire the beauty of these angel images as well as the many others I have and I will occasionally share them with all of you too.





I would love to have an angel help by bringing me a fully decorated tree complete with ornaments and candles. She effortlessly flies through the air, not a hair out of place. Oh, what am I saying! What fun would that be, part of Christmas is decorating the tree yourself with family.


More darling little angels with some lovely candles.





Angels as messengers, telling the shepherds about the birth of Jesus.




Sweet little Angels, sending us greetings.






Tell me your thoughts about angels.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

The Scent of an Angel...

She is a cute little country angel with a pretty dress and the smell of fresh linen! Made from lace and scraps she now hangs out in my office.

Sweetie Angel Sachet