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Celebrating the Small Things: Fur Children

Cat in a Box Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins — Cat in a Box
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins

I admit it! I am on my way to becoming the crazy cat lady. Bob and I are one of those couples who never were blessed with human children so we opted for cross species adoption.

Our current fur child Callie is wild and crazy and full of life. Sometimes a little too full of life, but she makes me smile and my life would not be the same without her..

This week I decided to teach her how to “ask” for treats instead of knocking the treat bag off the table. It worked. She learned quickly. Now she won’t stop “asking” for treats. If after several tries she isn’t successful she still knocks the bag off the table. Yes sir, that’s my baby!

Please visit the weekly Blog Hop at Scribblings of an Aspiring Author to see what other people are celebrating.

Thought for Today

“We will never enjoy life unless we make a quality decision to do so.” — Joyce Meyer from Enjoying Where You Are on The Way to Where You Are Going

Thought for Today

Disabled man on an electric scooter. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“This peace will come about when we all see ourselves in the other person and above all see something beautiful, good and true, something of God in all those who are different.” — Jean Vanier, from Letters of Jean Vanier – December 2012

Thought for Today

“I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.” — Martha Washington

Thought for Today

“If you have a mom, there is nowhere you are likely to go where a prayer has not already been.” ~Robert Brault

Mother’s Day Tea

“Come, let us have some tea and continue to talk about happy things.” ~Chaim Potok

What little girl (or little girl at heart) doesn’t love a tea party? When I was very young my mom made dainty “cinnamon rolls” from leftover pie dough and we had “tea.” Growing up I remember annual Mother Daughter Teas at church. Several years ago tea rooms were very popular for girlfriend outings.

So what’s with women and tea? I think it helps us remember more refined and genteel days when we were encouraged to “be ladies.” When “dressing up” in mom’s hat and heels and sipping tea was not only great fun, it was what we secretly hoped adult life would be like.

How long has it been since you’ve had a tea party? How about brewing a pot of tea and inviting “the girls” (daughters, granddaughters, friends you don’t see often enough) over?

Thought for Today

“The seasons are what a symphony ought to be: four perfect movements in harmony with each other.” ~Arthur Rubenstein

Photo Note: Today’s photo is one of ours. If you are interested in the stories behind some of our photos you might be interested in my Squidoo lens Nature Photography: It’s a Walk in the Park.

Celebrating the Small Things: 1st eBook Sale

When Bob told me the first copy of my new eBook Frozen Fun sold just a few days after becoming available in the Amazon Kindle Store I was excited. Almost as excited as when I first held a copy of my print book in my hands or the first time I found it at Barnes and Noble.

All writers dream of wild and crazy success each time they release a new book. But don’t get so caught up in the ultimate goal that you forget to celebrate the milestones along the way. These small but important steps along the way are so important. They are what help re-fuel us and keep us going.

Today join me in celebrating the small steps toward big goals, whatever those goals may be for you. Please visit the weekly Blog Hop at Scribblings of an Aspiring Author to see what other people are celebrating.

Thought for Today

“Some of the greatest works of art and the most important works of peace were created by people who had no need for the limelight. They knew that what they were doing was their call, and they did it with great patience, perseverance, and love.” Henri Nouwen