Peace Be With You:

     I am with two Israeli guards at the Jordon River where Baptismal vows were renewed.  

     Who or what makes you feel safe? 

I am in Jerusalem. My FOCUS has been on Jesus Christ and following the word of God. What am amazing journey! 

      Feeling safe comes from the inside. If your children seem unsafe or nervous around people make sure to question them! Protect women and children.

Perfect beach Weather:

Be safe this holiday and take care of one another. We all need a buddy.

Back to School:

O Mary, conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee.

                                                                          Original art by Donald Ruessler



        Warmest thoughts and prayers go out to all children returning to school.
 The last thing my mom used to say to me when I left the house was, "watch for cars!
 I always kissed my mom when I left for school...usually in a hurry and mad about my hair.
 There are some things that help early in the morning like (1) Do your homework (2) put your clothes out the
 night before, (3) gather your books or whatever you plan to take with you and put it all                           where you can find them, (4) Get money, notes or papers signed by your parents the night before.
(5) There are back packs with emergency pulls that sound like a siren. (6) Use appropriately and not as a prank for safety's sake.(7) Make your school proud.

      It takes awhile to get a routine but that routine will save hours of grief and embarrassment.

Collage: Storytelling

I once attended a writer's collage making workshop years ago.
While de-cluttering my shed, I found 104 of my collage cards.
Each card told  a story and  was shared with the group attendees.

 This picture was taken while I listened to my daughter perform.
It was an outdoor concert at the International Peace Garden.
It was hot that day and back then most women wore skirts or dresses and
 nylon stockings.
 I had my sunglasses on
and used my umbrella for shade. And, I didn't want the concert to end.

When you can actually see your children, then they are safe.
If you can't see them...you don't know, do you?
The world is scary for parents with young children.
Nothing seems to be the same anymore.

Teach them to pray to their Guardian Angel!

Safety: What Did You Say?

copyright Emalou King

                                Whatever you do this weekend...BE SAFE
                                   Dress appropriately (be warm enough)
                                      Drink plenty of water
                                         PROTECT your skin
                                            Enjoy your picnics and treats
                                               WATCH your children
                                                    LISTEN and TALK

Safety: First

Fireworks blasted last night after 11 pm in my neighborhood. Frightened,  Herbie, my blind Shih Tzu ran into my closet, met the vacuum cleaner and made a u-turn. Please remember the pets.