Tuesday Tunes
Photographs taken from Broadway Tower Worcestershire, England “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ~Viktor E. Frankl
Friday Farm Favorites
Gloucestershire, England or the Cotswolds is such an enchanting place. We love its history, stunning gardens, art galleries, natural beauty, and farmland. My favorite thing is waking up to the sound of lambs baahing, roosters crowing, and wood pigeons cooing. Every morning and evening, Farmguy and I walk around the little village where our cottage is located. Yesterday, we happened upon a friendly and curious herd of cows. They had the sweetest faces and the most entertaining mannerisms. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did! Have a wonderful weekend!
Tuesday Tunes
England doesn’t have a national anthem; however, unofficially the beautiful “Jerusalem” hymn is seen as such by many English people. “Jerusalem” was originally written as a poem by William Blake in 1804. The lyrics, written by Hubert Parry, were added to music in 1916 during the gloom of WWI when an uplifting new English hymn was well received and needed. “Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire! Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire! I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand, Till we have built Jerusalem In England’s green and pleasant land.” “Sea Dreams” 8.5 x 11.5″ acrylic on canvas. by Tonya Rieley Hengerer After visiting a number of wonderful art galleries in the Cotswolds as well as spending the last week in England’s “green and pleasant land,” I was inspired by this country’s many breathtaking landscapes to pass a delightful afternoon painting. This worked out well as Farmguy was watching the Euro Cup. 🙂
Friday Farm Favorites
Our friends, Al and Cindy have a beautiful farm nearby. They have chickens, goats, cats, and dogs–plus, they sometimes pet sit for others (see Rosebud, the pot belly pig). Here are a few charming photos of their cute critters that Cindy graciously shared with us. I hope you enjoy! Have a wonderful weekend!
Tuesday Tunes
“Grudges are for those who insist that they are owed something; Forgiveness, however, is for those who are substantial enough to move on.” ~Criss Jami, Salomé: In Every Inch In Every Mile “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” ~Pericles
Tuesday Tunes
I’ve always loved Van Morrison’s music, especially their song, “Brown-Eyed Girl.” Maybe it’s a favorite, because it reminds me of happy times and the wonderful, relaxed moments of summer. And, being a brown-eyed girl myself, makes me fond of it, too. 😉 Enjoy your Tuesday! “Do you remember when we used to sing Sha la la la […]
“On the Turning Away”
“Don’t accept that what’s happening is just a case of others’ suffering, or you’ll find that you’re joining in the turning away.” ~David Gilmour, songwriter Pink Floyd
The Weekly Bleat
“Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” ~Lao Tzu
The Weekly Bleat
“By the River,” 11 x 14 acrylic on canvas A heartfelt thank you to my friend, Donna as well as my art teacher, Mrs. W for their helpful input and kind encouragement on my latest painting. “An extraordinary dream by Lord Charles Wellesley. (Charlotte Bronte) ‘In this slumber I thought I was walking on the banks of […]
Friday Farm Favorites
Sending a little sunshine and cheer your way! I don’t think there is anything more cheerful than a baby animal. While I was visiting a relative and her family this week, I had the treat of meeting these darling ducklings, the newest addition to their menagerie of critters. I would also like to express my heartfelt […]
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