“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together … all things connect.” —Chief Seattle
Thought for Today
“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” —John Muir
Thought for Today
“I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority.” ~Elwyn Brooks White, Essays of E.B. White, 1977
Bloomin’ Azaleas
The azaleas are blooming in Lendonwood Gardents! The gardens are full of color and the azalea garden is spectacular. Here are a few of the photos. Enjoy!
A Fun Way to Learn About Recycling
Several years ago I happened onto a website called Recyclebank. According to their website, “Recyclebank inspires and rewards smarter, everyday choices for a more sustainable future.”
So how does it work? First you sign up. There is no charge for this, but if you want to earn points you will need be signed in when you participate in activities.
So what are the activities? Well, you can read articles, take quizzes, watch slide shows and pledge to do better when it comes to recycling. Personally I enjoy the quizzes, they are fun. You can even brag about your score on Social Media if you want,
What happens to the points? You use them to obtain discounts, coupons, magazines or make donations to charity.
Even if you don’t want to sign up and earn points this is a great way to learn more about the importance of recycling and have fun at the same time.
Thought for Today
Copyright 2014 by R.A. Robbins
“I conceive that the land belongs to a vast family of which many are dead, few are living, and countless numbers are still unborn.” ~A Chieftan from Nigeria
Thought for Today
Until a man duplicates a blade of grass, Nature can laugh at his so-called scientific knowledge. Remedies from chemicals will never stand in favorable comparison with the products of Nature, the living cell of a plant, the final result of the rays of the sun, the mother of all life. — Thomas Alva Edison
Thought for Today
“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.” — Chief Seattle
The World’s Gone Crazy…
… but I’m okay. When the world seems to be going crazy around us it is important to remember that we live in the light, love and protection or God.
Today I’m going to do something I don’t usually do. I’m going to talk a bit about the inspiration for and creation of one of my art pieces called The World’s Gone Crazy, but I’m Okay.
I do not consider myself a quilter, but surprisingly enough I do from time to time enjoy making very traditional crazy quilts, with silks, satins, and lots of “fancy work” (my grandmother’s term for embroidery). But sometimes my mind starts playing around with the word crazy and an art piece comes out — crazy quilt style.
This work did start with the traditional 5 sided piece of a more traditional crazy quilt but went a little “crazy” from there. In the center is my stylized “every human” stick figure surrounded by the words of the Prayer for Protection by James Dillet Freeman. Outside the center the world goes crazy with pieces with raveled edges, words, embellishments and a broken binding with stray pieces of yarn hanging down to convey a world coming unraveled.
I surround myself every day with the white light of God. I also say the “Prayer for Protection” frequently. This is very important, especially in the middle of all the political nastiness we are experiencing in the U.S. right now. It is also important for me, living in a community of older people, many who are experiencing physical injuries and sickness. I also say the prayer with the word “you” for those who are suffering. When the world seems to be going crazy around us it is important to remember that we live in the light, love and protection of God.
Sometimes we need a visual reminder of the important Truths. Let this work remind you that no matter how, messy, unraveled or even downright crazy the world gets, we will be okay as long as we surround ourselves with the love and protection of the light of God.
This work is for sale. Use the “Contact Us” page to let me know if you are interested.
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“Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect man.” – Stewart Udall
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