MoonBow

Lunar Rainbow Phenomenon, Makapu'u, Island of Oʻahu, Hawaii

A moonbow (also known as a lunar rainbow, white rainbow, lunar bow, or space rainbow) is a rainbow produced by light reflected off the surface of the moon (rather than from direct sunlight) refracting off of moisture in the air. Moonbows are relatively faint, due to the smaller amount of light reflected from the surface of the moon. They are always in the opposite part of the sky from the moon. Because the light is usually too faint to excite the cone color receptors in human eyes, it is difficult for the human eye to discern colors in a moonbow. As a result, they often appear to be white. However, the colors in a moonbow do appear in long exposure photographs.

With thanks to Planet Earth Phenomenon

 — with Semra Aust, Bruce Alan Orr and Jo-Ann Albino Caravana.

As seen on Facebook

Happy Friday

Friends are like windows through which you see out into the world and back into yourself... If you don't have friends you see much less than you otherwise might.

~Merle Shain ~



Beautiful creations of my darling friend Dani
Thank you 
Love you so very very much indeed.

The Indian flower mantis (Creobroter gemmatus) native to Asia, is normally found on top of flowers where they can camouflage themselves and wait for their prey. 

via Biologia-Vida 





http://www.kusi.com/story/24804687/the-new-face-of-poverty?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9875412#.Uw11KWe9DYU.facebook

The New face of poverty


(¯`L´¯)Live simply.
.`•.¸.•´(¯`O´¯)Love generously.
******.`•.¸.•´(¯`V´¯)Care deeply.
************.`•.¸.•´(¯`E´¯)Speak kindly.
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My Wish for You

This is my wish for you:
Comfort on difficult days,
Smiles when sadness intrudes,
Rainbows to follow the clouds,
Laughter to kiss your lips,
Sunsets to warm your heart,
Hugs when spirits sag,
Beauty for your eyes to see,
Friendships to brighten your being,
Faith so that you can believe,
Confidence for when you doubt,
Courage to know yourself,
Patience to accept the truth,
Love to complete your life.

~ Anonymous ~

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0BczePr2P4


Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. ~ Buddha



Begin the day counting your blessings … throughout the day make your blessings count! ~author unknown



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"Do not think that love 
in order to be genuine has to be extraordinary.
What we need is to love without getting tired.
Be faithful in small things
because it is in them
that your strength lies."
~Mother Teresa~

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Make yourself a blessing to someone.
Your kind smile or pat on the back 
just might pull someone back from the edge." 
~Carmelia Elliot~

I love this flash mob dance

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=722006804487183&set=vb.449053418449191&type=2&theater



I love this song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-GzX7tHKPc


A book I would like to read

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer's long-awaited memoir, I Can See Clearly Now, is finally here! In this revealing and engaging book, Wayne shares dozens of events from his life, from the time he was a little boy in Detroit up to present day. In unflinching detail, he relates his vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, taking readers with him into these formative experiences. Yet then he views the events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned, as well as how he has made the resulting wisdom available to millions via his lifelong dedication to service.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1401944035/hayhousecom-20

"There's love within our family tree
and happiness abound.
Its roots are deeply planted
in rich and fertile ground.

We enjoy the rays of sunlight
and endure the winds and rain,
and when a leaf falls from our tree,
together we share the pain.

God gave us earthly families
and never did intend,
that bonds of love built on Earth
upon our death should end.

For when our life is over
and from earth our souls will flee,
one by one, leaf by leaf,
He'll rejoin our family tree."
~Family Tree by Ron Tranmer

http://www.1001fonts.com/flowers-fonts.html

Pretty flower fonts

Even after the longest winter spring will surely follow


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HJujw70smQ

The Gayatri Mantra (Prayer) is said to be the oldest and most powerful of mantras, being thousands of years old. It purifies the person chanting it as well as the listener as it creates a tangible sense of well being in whoever comes across it. Translated, it means "May all beings on earth reach enlightenment," but as with all mantras, the meaning of the Sanskrit words isn't as important as the effect the vibrations of the words have on the body and energy centers" ~ Deva Premal

Om bhur bhuvah svah
tat-savitur varenyam
bhargo devasya dhimahi
dhiyo yo nah prachodayat

[tat–that (God)
savitur–of the sun
varenyam–the best
bhargo (bhargas)–light, illumination
devasya–divine
dhimahi–let us meditate (a verb)
dhiyo (dhiyah)–thought(s)
yo (yah)–which
nah–of us, our
prachodayat–May it push, inspire (a verb)]

~• A JOYful Blessing »•´¯`»♥

May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being, may you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. ~Apache Blessing


http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/02/25/couple-takes-dog-for-walk-finds-real-life-pot-of-gold-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow-10-million-in-buried-coins/

While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about.
~Angela Schwindt

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✿ ✿ ♥✿ ♥✿ Soon Spring ✿ ✿ ♥✿
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At this exact very moment, the angels are sprinkling extra-glittery goodness on your path. Take a breath. You’re doing fine. Your job is to show up and be you. Let the Universe take care of the rest. Enjoy the ride. Cool things are happening. Savor the sweetness of this moment. It’s just the beginning of new amazing adventures.

Remember, God’s dream of you is much bigger than your own. 
Shine on your life is blessed

Logan Love

Photographs of Logan taken at a Studio in Seoul
Baby U Studios in Seoul

also courtesy of my Son and his wife

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-GzX7tHKPc

A song for your soul

Kookoobadi
Mariettta Fafouti

Monday

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.`¯╝╚.¯...Let it Bee´♫`´✿⊱╮Let it Bee.·´♫`´
"She reminded me that the world was really one bee yard, 
and the same rules work fine in both places.
Don't be afraid, as no life-loving bee wants to sting you.
Still, don't be an idiot; wear long sleeves and pants.
Don't swat. Don't even think about swatting.
If you feel angry, whistle.
Anger agitates while whistling melts a bee's temper.
Act like you know what you're doing, even if you don't.
Above all, send the bees love.
Every little thing wants to be loved.” ~Sue Monk Kidd


I've learned that everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it. ~author unknown



Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate into eternity.

Sleep sweet Prince as when you awake

you shall move mountains

Love is the closest thing to magic we can ever create. 

 Fiona.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an4ySOlsUMY

Childhood is the world of miracle and wonder; as if creation rose, bathed in the light, out of the darkness, utterly new and fresh and astonishing. The end of childhood is when things cease to astonish us.

~ Eugene Ionesco

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Bless this moment in your life. Right now. Even if it is imperfect. Even if you’re not where you want to be. Because you and this moment are filled with divine potential. Your angels are with you. You are loved. 

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"What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters
compared to what lies within us. And when you bring what lies
within out into the world, miracles happen." 
~ Henry David Thoreau

Hawaiian Wedding Cake

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple,
• drained w/ juice reserved
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla
• pudding mix
• 2 C cold milk (2% fat or higher)
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 C whipping cream
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1/2-1 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Instructions

1. Drain pineapple, and reserve the juice. Set aside.
2. Prepare the cake according to the packaged directions, using pineapple juice instead of water. Bake in a 9x13” pan. Let cool completely.
3. Once cool, use a wooden skewer to poke holes all over the entire cake.
4. Spread the drained pineapple over the top of the cake and set aside.
5. In an electric mixer, beat whipping cream and sugar until medium-stiff peaks form and transfer into a large bowl.
6. In an electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add the milk a little at a time, beating until smooth between each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl frequently.
7. When all the milk has been added, mix in the pudding mix and beat for 2 minutes. Gently fold the pudding mixture into the whipped cream, mixing until combined.
8. Spread mixture evenly over the top of the pineapple. Top the cake with toasted coconut, chill, and serve!

http://www.heatherlikesfood.com/hawaiian-wedding-cake/

Recipe from this blog

Thank you 

"If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence." ―Thích Nhất Hạnh 

Singing a song of joy with you in my life. 

Thanks for always putting a song in my heart

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Soulful Sunday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9IeYBDuJ-4&app=desktop
A beautiful song from my gorgeous cousin Cheryl
Thanks for always putting a song in my heart♫

Ready for spring and some fun

How about you

GO CANADA

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G♥O♥  C♥A♥N♥A♥D♥A♥

       

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http://www.olympic.org/pyeongchang-2018-winter-olympics

Next winter Olympics in South Korea in 2018

"In the morning, everything is new.

The day's blank slate lies before me,
ready for my writing.
May it be words of beauty I write.
May it be deeds of grace I do.
May it be thoughts of joy I think.
All the Holy Ones, Listen;
this is what I pray.
Great Spirits of the Four Realms,
Holy Ones of the Realms of Minds,
Kindreds of Yore,
as I go through the day,
keep my eyes open wide.
May I not miss beauty.
May I not miss joy.
May I not miss wonder.
Keep me awake and aware of the world.
It is my privilege to perform my morning prayers.
It is my honor to do what should be done.
As I rise with the morning, fog lifting slowly for my mind,
I pray not to forget these truths.Amen"~ Ceisiwr Serith

Every body wants to be Happy..No matter...What.....When,,..,Where...How...and.....Why.....  I love Ƴ̤̥̝̈̊̊ou◦°˚˚°◦uu. ... . . ˆ⌣ˆ,«{^⌣^}»«{^⌣^}» ˆ⌣ˆ, .   ..I keep loving Ƴ̤̥̝̈̊̊ou◦°˚˚°◦uuuuuu allllll....peace..  

I love Butterflies and the Secret Garden Soundtrack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ6GAVuvdVg#t=11

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The butterfly said to the sun, "They can't stop talking about my transformation. I can only do it once in my lifetime. If only they knew, they can do it at any time and in countless ways."

~Dodinsky ~

Love is like butterfly, beautiful and delicate... If you truly care for it, you'll do whatever you can to make it happy, even if that means letting it go.

~ Scott Pemberton~

Butterflies hover and feathers appear, whenever lost loved ones or Angels are near. 


"Butterflies are nature's angels, they remind us what a gift it is to be alive."

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Magic Exists

“Magic exists.
Who can doubt it, when there are rainbows and wildflowers, 
the music of the wind and the silence of the stars? 
Anyone who has loved has been touched by magic. 
It is such a simple and such an extraordinary part 
of the lives we live.” ~Nora Roberts

Much love and happy Friday to you all

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDYtH1RH-U&feature=share

Thanks Corey for posting this on Facebook


After all this is over, all that will really have mattered is how we treated each other. 

“Energy flows where attention goes"

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjkiebus/canada-womens-hockey-beat-team-usa-with-one-of-the-most-hear

I love watching the Olympics and any athlete that has made it there is already a star of their own right.

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I cannot wait to see bunches of pussy willows everywhere and pansies 

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“Eventually, you will come to understand that love heals everything, and love is all there is.” 
― Gary Zukav


"shy blue morning
black trees etch sky
children skipping
over puddles
bramble on snow
soft birdsong
listening to water
race downstream
winds gently kiss
my forehead
grass shoots push
through first thaw"
~A Glimpse of Spring by Joan McNerney

“Simplicity, patience, compassion.
These three are your greatest treasures.
Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being.
Patient with both friends and enemies,
you accord with the way things are.
Compassionate toward yourself,
you reconcile all beings in the world.”

- Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching


"There Is Hope 
after Despair and many Suns after darkness."
~Rumi