“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~Maya Angelou
Author: Rebecca
All confused
Yesterday was a beautiful sunny, warm day here in West Tennessee. While I was out for an afternoon stroll, I noticed some wildflowers blooming that I don’t usually expect to see in November. The warm temperatures this autumn have them all confused. With a cold front rolling in this week, this is probably the last I’ll see of these pretty blooms for a while, but it was nice to have one last nice day to enjoy them.
“I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks.” ~Daniel Boone
Three vultures in the middle of the road
“Never sacrifice your class to get even with someone who has none. Take the high road.” ~Unknown
A duck
“When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck.” ~James Whitcomb Riley
Getting outside
“When the world begins to close in on you with negativity and stress, shut it down. Get outside, and remind yourself how small it all is in comparison.” ~Christy Jordan, SouthernPlate.com
The end of the day
“Courage does not always roar – sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying I will try again tomorrow.” ~Unknown
Pumpkin Village
Discovery Park of America, located in Union City, Tennessee featured a Pumpkin Village during the month of October. Included in the village were cornstalk horses, hay bale creatures and a scarecrow village. Here are a few photos my husband took of this outdoor display.
“I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin and crisp sunburnt leaves.” ~Unknown
Smilin’
“When you are not feeling particularly friendly … put on a friendly manner and behave as if you were a nicer person than you actually are.” ~ C. S. Lewis
Standing out
“Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine!” ~Jennie Finch
Five-lined Skink
“He slept beneath the moon, he basked beneath the sun; he lived a life of going to do and died with nothing done.” ~James Albery
walking on a country road 