palm of my hand

a pause mid stride to gasp at this stone resting upon the ground
now happily dropped into the depths of my denim pocket

soft curves . subtle colors create . balance . shadow . support . light . smooth

words on a page . mingle paper and stone . so we try . held in the palm of the hand





lining up stones . imperfect prose this day . held and loved

GIVE DAY

small, soft, one-of-a-kind birds to perch or pillow in your home

song birds hand crafted by mom and daughter using well worn denim




words of encouragement tucked under the wings



I am participating in a swap here at Creative Kismet sending 5 of my "Song Birds"
and will receive 5 different hand made birds from other swap participants
around the world.



"Red or Gray Give Day" is for you my friends who visit here,
leave a comment at this post with one or two words that lift your spirit
and you know, if your name is drawn, they will be tucked under the wing of a Song Bird
sent along to you!

This will be open until midnight Texas-time Friday January 23rd.
blessings
ELK

this song

It's you I like,
It's not the things you wear,
It's not the way you do your hair--
But it's you I like
The way you are right now,
The way down deep inside you--
Not the things that hide you,
Not your toys--
They're just beside you.

But it's you I like--
Every part of you,
Your skin, your eyes, your feelings
Whether old or new.
I hope that you'll remember
Even when you're feeling blue
That it's you I like,
It's you yourself,
It's you, it's you I like.

written and sung by Mr. Rogers

images of two
daughters
being
who
I
like

take a moment today
to encourage
a student, a teacher, a parent
that is what "MondayMoments" are all about,
one from Sunmama as well

"monday moments"

"You've got a home in me
You're never alone with me
I'm never too far
From where you are
Your heart holds the key"*

other wonderful "MONDAYMOMENTS"
found on Jewel's and Mary's blog
will you share a positive quote to begin this week?


*Words and Music by Colby Logan