1.

Well, I got me some cowboy boots.

You might recall, from my Birthday post, that some of my friends pitched in to give me a gift card to buy a pair because I kept entering contests on Facebook trying to win some.

I debated on whether to be practical and buy an iPad or groceries with the gift card, but this past week I came to my senses and used the card as they intended me to, to buy boots.

I'm a Texan, after all.


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And because I'm a girl, I used what was left on the card for a mani/pedi. I felt very self-indulgent.

(Thank you again, sweet friends!)

 

2.

I was standing on the front porch after my morning walk, filling up the puppies' water bucket, when I heard this buzzing sound. Just three feet away from me, a tiny hummingbird was investigating our red birdhouse. He finally gave up and buzzed away, leaving me feeling very blessed. 

Some things just remain amazing, no matter how many times you see them, don't they?

 

3.

My son's wedding is getting ever closer, but I'm not nervous or anything. During my own wedding, I calmed myself down so much I was semi-comatose…sorta zombie-like, only without the killing… and barely remember it.

I hope that's not happening again…

 

4.

My professional tagline is "writer, blogger, photographer" but I often doubt the veracity of it, and this is why:

I have written a dozen blog posts this past week – in my head. You'll never read them because I've already forgotten half of them, and wouldn't have time to write them even if I did remember them. 

I have some great ideas for improving my books and stories, but haven't had time to actually sit and work on them, or start the new stories buzzing in my head, or edit the dozens of photos I've captured this past week of flowers and birds and trees and other visions of spring here in the Hollow, much less post them on sites where they can be purchased.

But I've decided to  keep the tagline and consider myself a writer, blogger, photographer on hiatus, because… 

"In the provinces of the mind, "what one believes to be true either is true or becomes true."

~Panda Express fortune

 

 

5.

What I believe:


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(sign outside of our church "Garden of Eatin'")

Amen.

I hope you have a great week! 

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16 responses to “No. 1 of 5 – Because I’m from Texas”

  1. Maggid Avatar
    Maggid

    Boots!!! beautiful Boots! I agree – you’ll grow in to yourself – as far as I’m concerned you ARE a writer – HEY! I just finished reading your post – and now I’m in the comment zone . . That MUST count . . .
    Happy Five!
    -g-

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  2. Ms. A Avatar

    Nice boots!
    Have a great weekend!

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  3. Lady Fi Avatar

    Love those boots! And that sign outside the church is well worth remembering.

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  4. Tabor Avatar

    I write, but can hardly call myself a writer. I do blogger and call myself a blogger. I have sold a few cards of my photos…so I guess I can call myself a budding photographer…who better burst into full bloom before I die! I also own two pairs of cowboy boots and would wear them more often if I could get them off myself at the end of the day.

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  5. lisleman Avatar

    I’m not sure if writing a blog post in your mind is the smart way to go or not. Once in awhile I think I improve the post but then other times I just abandon the idea second guessing myself.
    Hey are those boots made for walking? Just wondering how comfortable they are.

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  6. Suldog Avatar

    I should be more of a modern enlightened male, commenting on the philosophical aspects of this post, but I can’t help myself. I am a guy – heck, I even have “dog” in my name – and I am still fixated on the shot of the boots. There is precious little as sexy as female legs in cowboy boots. I’m fairly sure you knew that already, but just in case you didn’t, now you know. You’re welcome.

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  7. Wolf Pascoe Avatar

    Who needs an iPad if you’ve got those boots?

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  8. Jennifer Richardson Avatar

    your boots (and legs) are beautiful
    …glad you treated yourself to something wonderful.
    hope you’re resting peaceful after a gorgeous wedding
    and have some sweet time to yourself coming up,
    Jennifer

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  9. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thank you so much, Jennifer! It's going to be a bittersweet relief getting back to 'normal' after this, I believe.
     

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  10. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Well, heck, why do you think I wanted them? I had doubts concerning the 54-year-old legs, though, so thank you for the validation! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  11. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    They are very, very comfortable!!
     

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  12. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    You are definitely a writer, as well as a blogger and photographer! Boy, do I know what you mean about getting them off!! I started thinking I'd just give up and sleep in them Friday night!
     

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  13. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I love my boots, too!! I'm so glad I got them.
     

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  14. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thank you! I did!
     

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  15. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    It does count!! Thank you for your encouragement and for reading and commenting!
     

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  16. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    That’s what I finally decided! ๐Ÿ™‚

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