Gorgeous Heart -Guest Heart Thursday

We were climbing the rocks along the bottom of the cliffs.  It was an especially low tide, so I'm sure that is why I found this vibrantly beautiful heart--the sun was in just the right place.

The waves were amazing--though this was taken at the same spot a few years ago, it brings back memories of this year's lovely time at the beach.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Heart in the Sand -Guest Heart Thursday

Where the sea had carved a cleft in the cliff, the rocks spilled forth.  And there, sitting sweetly in the sand, was a rock heart.  Ah, just perfect for Guest Heart Thursday!
 
For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Rockin' Heart -Guest Heart Thursday

Here's another heart---as you can see this picture was taken in blue rock lagoon.  The wonderful little park in Stevenson, Washington, where one can walk across an oaken bridge, into a tiny meadow starred with flowers.  Then down the stone stairs to the lagoon of blue stones.  It is no wonder I found a heart rock in this magical place.

I once met a dragon there--and rode upon his back.  (grin)

Happy Guest Heart Thursday!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Grandma's Hands -Guest Heart Thursday

I found a rock heart and brought it to my darling little Gramma Gladys.  Her hands are so beautiful to me.  She has had such an impact on my life and my family.  I have known her for 32 years.  Wise and wonderful--with an infinite source of stories (all told with a New York Accent) and plum full of love--that is Gramma.  

She reminds me of a little gnome--all bent over with her hair in a nimbus of white.  She is only a month older than Dad and every time I see her she is a bit more fragile. 

Aren't her hands beautiful?  Those hands have taught children how to cook and sew and wiped away the tears of so many little ones.  She is amazing--If she could have patented all the things she invented to make life easier, she'd be a millionaire!

 I remember when my children had chicken pox.  My husband and I had to be away, so she tucked them into her living room and cared for them until we returned.  That was what Grandma did.  As a young Mom with three bouncing children under the age of six, she often came to my rescue.  Her wise words and friendship meant the world to me.  I am SO blessed to have Grandma as my dear Friend.

Her legacy is one of love--she has captured all of our hearts with her beauty and tenderness...not to mention a generous smattering of common sense and humor.  I love her so much I wanted to share her with you.

Have a lovely day, everyone! 

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.
 

Going on a Heart Hunt - Guest Heart Thursday

It all started with breakfast.  Said I, to my darling four-year old niece, "Look!  It's a heart!"  She got the step stool so she could see.  Together we marveled over the lovely heart shape before plopping the sizzling eggs onto our plates.

Later, snuggled up into my side, my tiny girl announced, "We need to go on a heart hunt for Auntie Honey."

And so we did.

The first heart we found, was a golden stone set into the ancient sidewalk.  "Auntie Honey will really like this one," said she.

Our next heart had fallen from the tree, where it lay a'waiting.  Dropping to her knees, she marveled over it's beautiful color as it lay in the rain speckled grass.  "Take a picture of this one," she commanded.  "This one is the best yet."

We walked a bit further and discovered some wild chives and sour grass growing lush and green.  Plucking a few leaves and popping them into her mouth, she exclaimed, "Oh, this is delicious!"  Gathering a few handfuls of each, we stuffed our pockets full.  Munching a well-earned snack, we were once again off on our hunt for hearts.

She stopped suddenly.  "Well," said my tiny niece. "This isn't a heart--but it IS a Kitty face!"  She was right--and since Auntie Honey loves cats, we thought it quite perfect to add it to our collection.

Our very last heart was in the center of a beautiful pink flower.  

"This," she announced.  "Is especially for Auntie Honey, from her Honey Heart."

Then we walked home and ate fragrant bowls of hot tomato soup with stretchy yellow cheese.  

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!