Sunday Scribblings " What's New?"

Sunday Scribblings prompt " What's New?"

Mystic Topaz, Ring, necklace and earrings

What's New?

Fires rage up country

Like the mentally ill

With no way to comply

To their insanity will

Complex conversation

Bitter dregs never pass

Children needlessly hurt

Parents carelessly crass

Friends fighting cancer

Acquaintances too

Birthdays to plan

A life to pursue

I should test drive a car

Look for new floor

Immersed in my peace

Giving pause to seek more

As embers burn down

Scars emerge then disperse

Some may be resilient

or possibly worse

New celebrations awaken

Begging life to proceed

While I cherish new trinkets

It’s PEACE that I need

And that's nothing new!

No harm dreaming this is my new ride! But it's not one bit practical for carting large canvases, big thrift store finds to revamp, or extra luggage. Plus it's expensive to buy and repair,while a threat looms of having the top slashed. Instead I'll imagine myself snug to the road, hugged into black leather seats, kissed by the radio pumping out favorite tunes as vitamin D penetrates my soul, while I bury my ego, and try to do the practical thing! Stick to my budget, be green, find good gas mileage, Cloth seats (bleh), a 4wd, and deviate from my insistence of a black car...or I could keep my 17 year old soul mate, a black renegade companion, that I adore even though it taxes my knee every time I use the clutch!!

Oh what's a girl to do,

when she needs something NEW???

Nenos awards and Mr Petals Art

I've been honored with an award from my buddy Tammy over at Queen-sized funny bone! I just can't get enough of her blog which switches from humor to heartbreak on a dime! My blogging soul sister Lucy at Luluspetals also awarded me, another versatile blog that takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions I crave daily!

Lately I have been on a blogging lull, very sporadic in my posts because of other creative endeavours, plus the frustrating lag in my computer.So this little perk me up forces me to kick it up a notch!! Thanks ladies, much appreciated!

The aim of this award:
* As a dedication for those who love blogging and love to encourage friendships through blogging.
* To seek the reasons why we all love blogging.
* Put the award in one post as soon as you receive it.
* Don't forget to mention the person who gives you the award.
* Answer the awards question by writing the reason why you love blogging.
* Tag and distribute the award to as many people as you like.
* Don't forget to notify the award receivers and put their links in your post.

Why I love blogging.
1. I love to write, possibly keep a record for my family and future generations
2.It's an intimate way to connect with like minded people
3. I have connected with bloggers making unexpected devout friendships along the way

4. Sometime you receive lovely surprises, like this wonderful follow your dreams necklace (Check out her May giveaway!)
I won in a draw on Ronnie's blog at Radiantrace.
5 and this amazing birthday gift from dear blog friends that you come to love!

Acrylic done by Mr, Petals with love from his hands
and Lucy's (Mrs Petals) heart for my birthday!!
I love it too....if you look to the left part of the mountain
looks like a set of lips, I feel like they
actually sent me an early birthday kiss!

6. Blogging allows you the ability to contribute whatever you want in any form you choose.
7. It's a way to express sides of myself not always divulged.
8.It's cathartic to release plaguing thoughts and feelings difficult to express in person.

9 I feel so much joy when I can inspire others with something significant.
10. I've come to rely on blogging as a wonderful creative outlet.

I enjoy so many blogs that I read, I apologize for being remiss at commenting lately, so I'm challenging anyone interested in giving their reasons for blogging to grab this award and run with it! I would love to read your reasons!

Meeting at the Enchanted Magic Cottage

Gemma's Birthday isn't for a few days. But in honor of our first meeting we decided to celebrate her anyway! So I whipped up this cake. The outside is rather messy, but hey you can't see it from this angle!

Yesterday a few of us glitter power sisters gathered at Violettes enchanting Magic cottage! I arrived last; Nicci from (brushed with magic) greeted me at the door! It's a home full of happy energy! I even talk faster when I'm there!
Gemma who I’d never met and her sister Susie were touring the spectacular Artist Violettes boudoir! Isn’t it just a fireworks of color for the soul? A very sweet artists Haven!
We proceeded into the back yard for a photo Op! As girls will be girls, the hoola hoop came out! Violette gave us a demo, Gemma joined in the fun! Just because you’re half a century old doesn’t mean you can’t play!!!
The jubilation of meeting for the first time, made us all giddy with joy! The bliss continues!
Serious semblance of peace as we hug together to record our special moments of love on Violettes Peace Swing!

The festivities continued with artichoke dip, humus, orange tea, fruit, cake, wine and intimate conversation! We reveled in the pureness of our souls. Enjoying every precious second of a very special moment in time! Just a thrill to meet authentic people and share life stories about family, art and spirit! What could be more perfect!!!
We all instantly clicked as though we'd known each other forever! I guess that's the true gift of blogging. You put so much of your soul into it, readers can't help but really get to know your heart! I had an amazing day meeting two special ladies while joining with my friends Violette and Nicci! Thank you Gemma and Susie for sharing yourselves so lovingly with a candid authenticity!! It was a true Joy! Violette for inviting us to the magic cottage to enjoy such creative splendor! Nicci for showing your studio to our visitors on a moments notice! I sent Gemma off with this bit of jewelry I made especially for her, and a frozen Banana Bread to share with her sister! I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to meet such nice people fromthe blogging world! Have a safe trip home Gemma!