Heinze and I took our usual late afternoon walk and it was a beautiful day here. 70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. We're walking further out onto the hills and we're not sure of exactly which trail we are on (at least I'm not) and sometimes coming back is even more confusing than it is in the wooded area. Heinze is so cute - when I'm not sure how to get back - he has taken to coming up to me, sitting down and leaning on me - I'm not sure why but I think he senses the confusion and wants to comfort me or something. We finally find our way - the two of us. I love this 75 lb baby. I am becoming more grateful for this place that I live in - it is amazingly beautiful. Not a spec of smog - and for California that's amazing. I was just outside and the stars seem so close. There is no noise pollution here either - so I can sit on my deck, watch the moon on the water, look at the stars and listen to the silence. I need to do that more often.You know - life is not perfect and it is so important to be grateful for what we do have rather than lament the things we do not have. How amazing that I could feel sorry for myself with this beauty around me. It has been a long time since I've stopped and noticed what is around me.
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Hi there - wow I can\'t imagine where you must be - I am in CA too but it is not as peaceful where I am. I love the activity and energy, but sometimes long for the peace and quiet like you have.
I am in California also. My mother has a house a few, well maybe a mile from her is Tulock Lake. You can do what LindaJean tells of, but it is fast becoming a \"trap\" for people with money and they are building all around her. Golf course and Town, restaurants and stores. But still can get the silence and see the beauty. She was afraid to come into town one day because there was a coyote on her property and she did not know what it would do if she went out. The deer wander around and now have problems with cars . . . it is sad to see them building everywhere. . . Wish I could go up and stay there a few days just for the quiet. Know what Partner asked me today? If I have someone else, LOL LOL LOL LOL. He had told me earlier that he was a jealous person. Being he has never shown me he \"cares\" about \"ME\", I find it hard to believe. But he paced back and forth before asking me if I had another. I went to the store and stayed for two hours looking around. First thing he asked was, \"What took you so long?\" LOL LOL LOL
Wow, I love the sound of that place. You know this is what I need to do. I think I need to go out to a beautiful place and reflect. Thanks for being such a good friend to me.
Where you live sounds like a little piece of heaven on earth. How very blessed you are to be able to see the stars at night, and hear the wind blow through the trees. Your description of it is relaxing and peaceful as well. You paint beautiful word pictures. Thank you for that.
Huggs ~Kay
im glad your happy big hugs love ya lots i love reading your journals they make me smile oxox. love ya missy
Right, I need to move. Fancy a lodger?
mmm, it is strange when you are deep in do do you dont see anything around you. But when the darkness lifts you notice all the delightful things and they become so important, the things that we saw before seem to diminish.
Nice, i like it.
Thank you.
xxoo
Wonderful read!!
And Heinz...what a special friend to have!!
Glad you are enjoying the Gifts of Nature that surround you....they are such special gifts, aren\'t they??
STILL trying to get my computer working, but am glad to see you are doing so well..:)
BIG, BIG Hugs!!.:)
xoxoxo
I just love you guys - it makes me so happy to read these comments.