All things happen for a reason...

It is said that "all things happen for a reason". I don't pretend to understand why some things happen, but rest in knowing that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be.

That said, I'm back in Dallas. My little "piece of paradise" turned out to not be paradise at all. Well, actually the place was, but it appeared that my landlord wanted more than a tenant.

After rejecting several of his advances and tolerating his retribution, (e.g., piles of dog poo at my front door, my trash can dumped at my back door, demands of an outrageous deposit..after already moving in..."Jenny could no longer be inside", demanding that he STOP peeking in my windows at night and wait until I'm home to come into my house) I called a few friends to help me pack back up (I hadn't fully finished unpacking!) and move back to Dallas. My garden will have to wait.

Life is unfair sometimes.

The Little Things....

I so often say: "It's the little things in life...that make life worth living!"

I'm reminded every day of how TRUE this is.

Autumn colors falling from trees like weightless feathers, the sighting of Mr McGregor eating in my garden, a butterfly stopping by to taste the sweetness of my meadow flowers or the anticipation of sitting round a fire this weekend with people I love.

My prayer today is that you find joy and happiness in the little things in your lives. Sending positive energy your way, my loved ones!

Ahhhh...Fresh Air

Gammy has moved back to the country!

I can't tell you how long I've wanted to move back to the country. I've done it! Just a little east of Dallas is my "Piece of Paradise"! Needs a little TLC, but I can't wait to start working on it. Best of all... I'll have a vegetable garden next year. Already started amending the soil. Well, with a little help from my landlord who tilled it for me. WooHoo!

Pictures to follow.
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Happy Birthday Nett

I love you Honey.

Faire Food!! Yum

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One of my favorites....tornado potatoes!

Out with Friends

I have to say, it's been quite a while since I've been out to the club. Tonight's the night!!!!

I'm really looking forward to it. May even try to stomp it up. I guess that's what they say here in Texas. LOL

Sneaking out...

Well, I used to have to sneak when I wanted to skip out of work early, that is... when I worked for someone else. Now, I set my own schedule...and I'm quitting early today...off to the beach with friends! Woo Hoo!

gentle reminder...

Of all the quotes in all the world, I happened across this one this morning... at a time in my life when I really needed to be reminded to stay focused on the things that I cannot change...for my own emotional health.

"God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference."

This was my brother's favorite quote. Thank you my angel... for the gentle reminder that I can't fix all problems in life, that some issues belong to others to deal with... and that you are still there watching over me. I love you Tim.

feeling overwhelmed today...

I haven't updated Gammy's House for July yet and August is almost here. I struggle for me time. Time to just do things that I need to do to stay focused, centered and healthy...for me.

Ooooh, I feel it! It's Gonna Be...

... Another Lovin' Life Day!!!

What I'm listening to:

Smellin' Coffee

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