Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Do Overs: Read it here



Fall is around the corner and
it might be the right time 
 to gently re-pot yourself. 


Where do you start? Only you know how to do this right.                                                                                photos copyright Emalou King                                                                                                     

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Broken: A Writing prompt

 One day I will wipe every tear from your eyes.
 And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. 
Revelation 21:3-4

Monday, August 29, 2011

Perseverance: Tackle One Small Task

Continuous effort-not strength or intelligence-is the key to answering our potential.  
                                                                                                            Liane Cordes
              Read posted comment...                                                                       

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Balance: Bio. Psycho, Social and Spiritual

                                                                                         copyright Emalou King




                                       How do you do it all? It's hard work being a parent.
                                       If you feel out of balance, my suggestions is
                                       to determine which piece of the pie is missing.
                                       It's usually the last one...the Spiritual piece but...
                                       It's simple to get it back. Say "Thank You, God"
                                       Over and over and over.
                                           
                           

Saturday, August 27, 2011

IRENE: We'd Like to Say Good Night


In earlier generations people counted their pennies.
In this generation people count time, maybe they even
squander time, misuse opportunities, lose perspective
and resist growth. But IRENE seems to stop us long enough to think differently.
This available air space can be the breathing space to put everything back into perspective like what's really important. And we know...it's each other. Praying for east coast safety.






Friday, August 26, 2011

Hearts: What Will Touch Yours Today?








My heart has already been touched today.
An email from an old friend who remembered...
Another, a phone call announcing a birth.
It's a nice way to start out a day...feeling loved.
And that's something to pass on.


my "paneful" heart!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Gilda Radner: RIP and Memories of Laughter

 E.K.  A teenager
Regina, Sask. Canada 1963
While we have the gift of life, it seems to me that the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die- whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious uniqueness.
                                                                              Gilda Radner (1946-1989)

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Mother's Voice: A Mantra

                                                                           copyright Emalou King

                        I've got all the time to do all the things that need to get done...
                        I've got all the time to do all the things that need to get done...
                        I've got all the time to do all the things that need to get done...
                                                 

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Laughter's the Best:


 You grow up the day you have your first real laugh at yourself.
                                                                                               Ethel Barrymore

                                                   

              I think our mother probably said something very funny!                        

Monday, August 22, 2011

Tea: Earl Grey and Grandmothers


copyright Emalou King

                                             My grandmother told me if you get bubbles
                                             in your tea, it means your going to be rich.
                                             The lovely girl who poured my Earl Grey said,
                                             "Look, your bubbles are in the shape of a heart.
                                             So I drank my special cup of tea in her memory.
                                                   

Sunday, August 21, 2011

The Dalai Lama: Avoiding Judgement

To be aware of a single shortcoming within oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in somebody else.                                                                       The Dalai Lama

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Ralph Waldo Emerson:

copyright Emalou King



                                        Hitch your wagon to a star.
                                                                      Ralph Waldo Emerson

                                                   Be a light to someone in the dark

                                                                        Emalou King

Friday, August 19, 2011

Parents: A Child's First Teacher

We must believe the things we teach our children.
                                                                                      Woodrow Wilson

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Stay Tuned: An Annual Reminder



                                        When Summer’s Gone
                                                   Emalou King
                                    

He wears insulated gloves in the morning
Scrapes the frosted windshield of his car
Slides shivering across the cracked Leather seat
  
Then he pulls a woolen beanie down over his ears
Shaggy remnants of hair hang to his shoulders
Gray wisps like spiders frame his strong face

The chunk of metal sputters   stalls once
Groans rise from the engine as dash lights flicker  
He mutters   Oh please God...not again, not today

He inches her down the icy driveway  
Fitting perfectly into yesterday’s grooves
Pumps the brakes   taps the gas pedal 

At the drive through coffee shack
The steaming cup of jo slips, spills and soaks his pants
And... he longs for the damn hot days of summer
 

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Megan's Law: Protect Our Children

  
 Mother's know this identifies the girls bathroom.
                                        Megan's Law identifies local molesters.
                                  Did you ever Google it?  Knowledge is power.
                       Raise your awareness and check out Megan's Law in your state.
                                Check out your own neighborhood and stay safe.
                                                   
                                                     
                                                                                                                                                           

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Friends: Choose Them Carefully

                                            Everyone needs a buddy to enrich their life
                                            Join a group or a club and participate
                                            If you know someone who is alone or isolated
                                            Say hello, smile, call them or email today!

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Memoir: Where to Start

                                           Home is where your story starts.
                                                  Do you remember your first address -
                                                      the creaks
                                                          and squeaks
                                                              and smells?
                                            This is a good place...memory to memoir.

Gratitude: The Best Ever To-do List

                                          Sing it.
                                            Say it.
                                             Write it.
                                               Dance it.
                                                 Play it.
                                                   Paint it. 
                                                      Do it!
                               
                                                         

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Freckled Bananas: Sell at Half the Price

                                            The over ripened bananas
                                              loaded with dark brown honey spots
                                                  aren't ruined or rotten...
                                                     They make the best banana bread.
                                                        ( My well used grandmother's recipe)


1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs beaten
dash of salt
2 bananas crushed
1 tsp. soda
2 cups of flour
1/4 cup of walnuts
     Bake @ 350 for 45 minutes or until knife comes out clean. Enjoy!

Friday, August 12, 2011

Dedication:






This book is dedicated 
to survivors and their mothers
with hope for healing all wounded souls.                                                                  
                                    Emalou King
                                                                                                                              copyright Emalou King
                                                                                                                                                     

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Blogging:

copyright Emalou KIng
                                                                          Blogging
is
like
having                                                               homework
every
day!                                        

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Pilot to Co-pilot:

Checking the flight plan 
                                             I snapped a picture of a pilot and a co-pilot...
                                             a visual reminder of a "recovery" question:
                                                         WHO is your pilot?  
                                           
                                                 

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G91TGY

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G91TGY

Now we are on Amazon Kindle.
Apologies if before this you had trouble downloading.
Thank you for your patience.

STOP: Say NO LOUD...Say it BIG...Say it the Best Way You Know How...

                                                                          copyright Emalou King                                             

On  41st Avenue in beautiful Capitola, Ca. even this gets the message across!
                                                       

Monday, August 8, 2011

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Spinning Lies: Trapped

                                            Lies spun like a web make you
                                                believe what is happening is "normal."
                                                  Tell someone when you realize it's not.
                                                        It's not your fault. It's not your fault.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Believe: Listen to Your Children

The molester is seldom a stranger
 Remember
Clowns aren't always funny
And the boogie man doesn't wear boogie man clothes!

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Fear and Faith: Choices

Fear and faith can't live in the same house.
They do not co-exist.
So, what do you do when you are afraid?
PRAY!


                                                                        (birdhouse-1949)

Friday, August 5, 2011

Straight Talk:

A wish can't change anything
But your  decision can.
Making a decision starts up a series
of events for change.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Recycle: Get Rid of the Trash

                                     Trash and baggage can be colorful.
                                                 Dump it!

                                                                                Photographed at Grey Bears
                                                                                             2011 King    

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Our Peeps:

 Life's only like a Bowl of Cherries
because we get picked on, washed up and drained!

                                             We need other people in order to be ourselves
                                              so pray for the grace (undeserved favor) to be
                                              open to the gifts that others bring.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Book Birthing: And the Writers' Companion

                                          Exhaustion follows birthing a book...
                                          A "post"partum blues with continued care and PR
                                          Unlike my writing companion ...he chases squirrels.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Good Morning: Coffee's On!

                                 copyright Emalou King



Time to start reading and planning for the day.
Grab your pen and jot down your thoughts.
My mouth still waters looking at those lemons.