May the election gods and goddesses give you the gift you wish!

('Cuz I'm sure it would be what I want, too.)

blue_leaf  !

I hope good things continue to come your way in the coming year!

A LJ friend and RL UU friend sent this out the other day as part of her suggested discussion topic for our Small Group on Thursday. I've been too busy to look at it until now. I think it's timely for one of you in particular.

((((hugs))))

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

This being human is a guest house.
Every moment a new arrival.


A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.


Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.


The dark thought, the shame, the malice
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.


Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

- Rumi

I may have said last night that I don't give a rat's ass about football -- and that's still true! But congratulations on the Saints' victory. If I had to pick a team to root for, it would have been the Saints, since while I don't care about football, I care about New Orleans!

You deserve a reason to party!

Happy birthday to the lovely cat whisperer, windsparrow !

Copied from fionnabhar , who'd copied it from its author,

apocalypticbob :



"As some of you may know, our dear friend rowangolightly is preparing to relocate to Kansas City due to some unforseen circumstances. There are expenses that have come up that have blindsided her, and she's in a bit of a pickle. She is the incredibly kind woman who raised money for me when I was completely devastated this summer by car trouble...she (and through her all of you) worked a miracle in my life, and now we have the chance to do it again.

"I am humbly asking you to go visit the new community I just made:
rescue_rowan

"and see if there is any way you can help, by donating an object or service for sale or auction, by donating directly, by shopping, or by spreading the word. I would like to raise enough to cover her expenses and give her a bit of a cushion to begin her new life with, thus lessening the burden on all involved."

teal_cuttlefish   !

(I know this birthday is a big one, but I'm still older than you!)