Exploring the Wonders of Life

I'm so glad your birthday was super fun, Shari...

2012-03-26T12:31:38.324-04:00

I'm so glad your birthday was super fun, Shari!

I've never made my own watercolors before! Is ...

2012-03-26T12:25:05.911-04:00

I've never made my own watercolors before! Is it hard?

I love to experiment with watercolors, but never c...

2012-03-25T20:13:06.744-04:00

I love to experiment with watercolors, but never considered making my own watercolor paints. Good for you! Sounds fun. Love your color studies, especially that piece with the lines. Great to see you painting and creating!

Oh no I missed your birthday! Looks like it was a ...

2012-03-25T16:42:59.893-04:00

Oh no I missed your birthday! Looks like it was a beautiful one! I hope this next year of your life is one of the best dear Shari :) xo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

2012-03-23T16:42:21.605-04:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday Shari! You share the same birthday...

2012-03-23T14:56:52.709-04:00

Happy Birthday Shari! You share the same birthday as my sister :-)

Happy Birthday!!!!

2012-03-23T14:45:31.776-04:00

Happy Birthday!!!!

Happy birthday to you! Hope you have a great day c...

2012-03-23T11:09:13.097-04:00

Happy birthday to you! Hope you have a great day celebrating.

Happy birthday dear!!

2012-03-23T10:56:34.115-04:00

Happy birthday dear!!

Thanks, Friends. Well, here's the scoop: he di...

2012-03-16T08:45:41.450-04:00

Thanks, Friends. Well, here's the scoop: he didn't remember the specific teasing, though he remembered who I was. He said that our mutual friend told him that he was mean to me back in the 3rd grade, and so he had made a point of apologizing to me if he ever got the opportunity. And so he did. When I mentioned to him that he stopped me having some goofy tics, he said he didn't remember me even having any. So it wasn't as though he was mean enough in these instances to really remember what he'd said and done... he was just lucky to have a friend who remembered for him.

(It's not that strange to me that he remembered me, though. There are lots of kids who might remember me only because I was one of a very few "happa" kids. Back then, it wasn't that normal to see kids like me and I was always getting asked what my "nationality" was. My answer varied, depending on my mood.)

It was still nice to get that closure. As I said, I've never forgotten it, and I was afraid of his sharp tongue after that. But now we joke about his being "My 3rd Grade Bully" ha ha. And I don't regret adding him as a friend for a minute.

Peace is a wonderful, glorious thing, and I'm ...

2012-03-15T23:50:34.066-04:00

Peace is a wonderful, glorious thing, and I'm glad you found it.

I was teased a little growing up. Little things like what you described, nothing overt or anything like the bullying you hear on the news. But it was enough to make me painfully self-conscious. Even now, I don't like to be teased unless I know you well, and I sure don't like attention on me in any way whatsoever.

So, I can totally understand you remembering that incident, because I remember every awful thing anyone ever said or did to me, too. But like Vicki said above, it's amazing that he remembered it, and that he *apologized*.

I have to give you credit for even accepting him as a Facebook friend. I don't know that I could have done it; I've turned down the friend requests I've gotten from those way-back people because I just don't want to remember them at all.

I read this post yesterday and needed some time to...

2012-03-13T10:58:59.152-04:00

I read this post yesterday and needed some time to digest it. I'm not surprised that you remembered that incident with the little boy. because of the impact it had on you, but I found it extraordinary that HE remembered it.

Seems like a mean kid would have done similar things many times to many kids. The fact that he remembered you means that he remembered your reaction to it, right?

Its amazing how such small things can change such ...

2012-03-12T22:53:37.472-04:00

Its amazing how such small things can change such a huge part of you! I'm glad he friend-ed you. Hope all is well!

I think spring is my favorite season because that&...

2012-02-27T13:31:21.732-05:00

I think spring is my favorite season because that's when everything comes back to life... love that.

Thanks, Friends. It's been an emotional whirlw...

2012-02-25T12:40:44.463-05:00

Thanks, Friends. It's been an emotional whirlwind, but it's now time to heal. We all appreciate the warmth and caring that you share. xox

I'm so sorry Shari. My thoughts are with you ...

2012-02-25T12:03:56.955-05:00

I'm so sorry Shari. My thoughts are with you and K and his family.

beautiful walk! It's amazing the power nature ...

2012-02-25T10:11:59.118-05:00

beautiful walk! It's amazing the power nature can have on your mood and spirits, especially with signs of spring to be found.

So sorry to hear about K's father. It sounds l...

2012-02-22T18:14:32.410-05:00

So sorry to hear about K's father. It sounds like you guys have been through a difficult few months, especially lately. Hope you can cherish the good times together and hold those fond memories close to your hearts.

Loving the rock kitty! Looks like just the perfect project to distract a heavy heart.

I'm so so sorry to hear K's dad passed awa...

2012-02-22T12:44:43.080-05:00

I'm so so sorry to hear K's dad passed away. Passings are always so hard, so my thoughts and prayers are with you and K and the family right now. You absolutely deserve a little bit of lightness, as I know exactly how emotionally draining organizing a funeral can be.

Big, big hugs my friend.

Love these Pics, Shari. I love silhouetted bare t...

2012-02-21T16:48:21.549-05:00

Love these Pics, Shari. I love silhouetted bare trees. Great effects!

Happy belated Love Day! I know things are kind o...

2012-02-15T15:00:01.961-05:00

Happy belated Love Day!

I know things are kind of crazy for you right now, but I just wanted to say it's always so nice to pop in when you've got a new post to share. Makes me feel connected to you, too. :)

Cool card! I love the soft imagery. I also love yo...

2012-02-10T18:22:54.548-05:00

Cool card! I love the soft imagery. I also love your muse with the cat scene. Happy to hear you two have been enjoying and appreciating life's ups lately. I can relate to the ups and downs of life, so it warms my heart to hear you have each other! XO

I LOVE handmade cards! If only there were more tim...

2012-02-10T15:52:32.718-05:00

I LOVE handmade cards! If only there were more time in the day to make them...

Dream Day Kitty is very dreamy indeed. Lovely car...

2012-02-10T12:36:15.728-05:00

Dream Day Kitty is very dreamy indeed. Lovely card Shari x

OMG, you are so talented! That is sooo very lovely...

2012-02-10T11:50:39.066-05:00

OMG, you are so talented! That is sooo very lovely. Your closest beloved are lucky to receive something so special from you!