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Mrs. Rose, a Darling Skunk
And some other Wildings, big and little, who kindly share their forest with me:
Miss Sunni, a Grey Squirrel
"To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." Ralph Waldo Emerson
A Mountain Lion
Mrs. Coyote
A Black Bear
Baby Raccoons
Mrs. Fox
Mountain Chickadee
A Young Steller's Jay
Common to high altitude forests all over the west
Believe It
Help Out
June Is Adopt a Cat Month
But, there are always strays who need a loving home - so don't shop, ADOPT! Click the photo for helpful tips on adopting.
If They...
If they breathe, they live. If they live, they feel. If they feel, they love. If they love, they are aware. If they are aware, they have a soul. ~ Williams
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Kitty Love
I love cats because I enjoy my home and, little by little, they become its visible soul. Jean Cocteau
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Courage, dear heart ~ C.S. Lewis
True...
Bibliophile:
A person who collects or is fond of books. Also, a person who immediately feels safe, happy, even euphoric, when holding a favorite book.
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Tea ♥
Where there is tea there is hope - Pinero
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Care for a cuppa?
Boulder Bay, Big Bear Lake
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Lake Gregory, Crestline
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Lake Arrowhead
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Peace
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. ~ John Muir, from "The California Mountains"
Seasons
Yosemite, California
A Favorite Quote
"I don't want life to imitate art; I want life to BE art." Carrie Fisher
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About Me
- Victoria
- California, United States
- I live in a little cottage with my furry "children" in a beautiful mountain forest where we enjoy daily visits from the little wild creatures. I love animals (you probably guessed), books, photography, tall trees, clear lakes, rain, snow, tea, the moon, and creating all kinds of art.
One of My Paintings
The Door to My Studio
Where I paint, dream, create, escape...
Won't You Come In?
In my studio it's always winter...
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always Christmas...
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always magical...
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and always a sanctuary for my visitors and myself.
Blog Parties ~ Click the Badge to Visit the Party
A Witches Tea Party
Halloween 2014
A Mad Hatter's Tea Party - 2014
A Fanciful Twist's 5th Annual Halloween Party - 2012
Where Bloggers Create Blog Party - 2012
Le Mysterieux Carnival Blog Party 2012
WITCHES TEA PARTY UNDER A HALLOWEEN MOON Blog Party 2011
Practical Magic Blog Party 2011
The Bewitching Home Blog Party 2012
Good Advice
"My darling girl, when are you going to realize that being normal is not necessarily a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage!" Aunt Fran from 'Practical Magic', written by Alice Hoffman
Iconic Southern California
Snow capped mountains above palm trees and orange trees (those are the mountains where I live)
Ms. President
...of the Faerie's Book Club, that is. They meet every week in my secret garden.
Violets From My Mother's Garden
Forest Path
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State Flower
A field of California Poppies
Lilacs
I'm blessed to have lots of them around my cottage.
Oh that dratted word 'cancer'. All over the world there is someone, somewhere in someones family or a dear friend who is touched by it. It's here in my family. So my thoughts & prayers are with you, for a speedy recovery for you sister. On a lighter thought,the much needed rain is finally coming your way. I wish I could send some of ours your way. I think I have a good idea where your sisters car keys could be !!!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, I'm so sorry to hear that it is troubling your family, too. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, you and yours are in mine, too.
ReplyDeleteRain drops are falling right now, yay! Such a lovely, lovely sound.
I think you're right about my sister's car keys ;-)
Hello dear Victoria
ReplyDeleteIt's really hard waiting on the side line, we can only be supportive and there when they need us.
My 36yr niece has just been told she has advanced bowel cancel... she is the same age as my daughter and has a 12yr old daughter.
I just hope and pray that she can be saved and come through this.
Sending you heartfelt prayers for your sister - be strong Victoria.
I'll stay in touch
sending BIG HUGS
Shane xox
You are a good sister ... even in your slyness, you do well for her. I wish her the best in her recovery from the surgery and in her emotional strengthening after such an experience. I hope you do get the snow/rain that you need and yes I agree the newscasters have probably exagerated, but maybe even a portion of what they are predicting will do some good. Be well, Victoria ...
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
Thank you, Andrea, for your good wishes for my sister. It rained lightly for most of last night; you're right, any little bit will do some good.
ReplyDeleteI had tears in my eyes when I read your post this morning, Victoria.
ReplyDeleteI hope that all will be well from now on as your dear sister recovers (and heals) from surgery. She is very fortunate to have such a wonderful, caring sister like you.
And, what a blessing to have such kind people in Arturo and Rosalinda close by to look after her, should she need anything.
She is blessed.
How is she doing today? Planning a road trip when she is once again able to drive? I really like the sound of her. Character and spunk.
And, my heart lifted at the thought of rain - and possibly snow - on your mountain at last!
I hope you were able to snuggle into a big armchair and just do nothing more than listen to the beautiful rain.
So happy for you. xx
Shane, I am so very sorry to hear that your niece has cancer, and at such a young age. She and her family are in my thoughts and prayers...thank you for yours for my sister.
ReplyDeleteVicki, you're right, she is blessed. We both are. She's not too happy with me right now, but she'll get over that, and in the meantime she's safe.
ReplyDeleteIt's pouring rain here, yay! No snow, but at this point rain is much better for us.
Ah Victoria - shame shame on you for taking those keys - you made me certainly laugh dear one. Hurray - snow and rain. Answer to so many prayers for all of you out there. God is good. I do know though that the forecasters can be really dramatic. We have Titan on its way this week-end...6-12 inches of snow on the ground by Monday - hope they are wrong. Have a great week-end and I will be praying that your sister does well. Take care and enjoy your snow.
ReplyDeleteSo glad your sister is doing well -- and that you and Rosalinda and Arturo are on hand. And I'm so very glad to hear you're getting rain at last!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that your sister's surgery went well. You are a very kind sister to be there and help her along during her recovery. And how nice that in the thick of it all she's worried for your safety on the roads. Sneaky for taking her car keys ... we did the same for my father when he was ordered not to drive (it didn't go over too well!). Hopefully, she'll accept that it's all because you love her ... enjoy the blazing fire. Wendy x
ReplyDeleteHi Victoria,
ReplyDeleteI'm just getting around to visiting your blog from the GYBP. Whew, there are lots and lots of them. And I've had great fun reading them all. Still have a ways to go before finishing, though. You caught my attention right away with your love of nature and wonderful photos of it. I am looking forward to more as I'm your newest follower.
I'm certainly sorry to hear what your sister is going through. It's a blessing that she has you. The missing car keys sounds like something one of my sisters would do. Prayers for her complete recovery. And, look forward to getting to know you better through your blog.
~Laurie