What’s Stopping You?
The best built,
longest lasting,
chained and locked gate
can’t block
the sun
from shining brightly through.
What’s
stopping
you?
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
shine
Shine Brightly
Moon over Mars PA March 2018
Shine Brightly.
Amidst the darkness
and the clouds
that try to hide it,
the moon
still
shines brightly.
I want
to be
like the moon.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Shine Bright
Shine Bright.
May your cup be full,
and your heart be warm.
May the light outshine the darkness,
and your soul shine brightly.
May the new year bring simple pleasures
that make up a year of cherished moments.
Happy New Year 2018!
May it be a good one.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Broken
“Broken” – Abstract Watercolor 11×14 140lb Saunders Waterford Cold Press
The broken
will always
be able
to love harder
than most.Once you have been
in the dark,
you learn
to appreciate
everything
that shines.
Embrace
the brokenness
and let
your light
shine.
Cheers & Hugs
Jodi
“Broken” – Abstract Watercolor 11×14 Matted and Framed
Rise and Shine
Rise
and
Shine.
Today
is a good
day
for a good
day!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Stars Don’t Only Shine at Night
Purple Petunias
Stars don’t only shine at night.
Attract what you expect.
Reflect what you desire.
Become what you respect.
Mirror what you admire.Author Unknown
InspirationQuotesMagazine.com
Shine on Stars…
Shine on!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Rise, Shine, Kick Butt
This weekend, I:
- sipped coffee before the sun rose from a beautiful surprise mug I found in my mailbox filled with “hugs” from one of the sweetest girls in the world
- was an Assistant to an awesome DJ (that happens to be my first-born son), and took requests for songs I’ve never heard of, but danced in my seat to
- sewed something pink and soft and secret that I can’t wait to share
- sampled yummy wedding brunch food for one of the cutest couples in the universe
- enjoyed a Pittsburgh Steelers victory and Fantasy Football lead
- painted too many things that went in the trash while indulging in the Entertainment Network’s Red Carpet special for the Emmy’s
- received a surprise phone call from a sweet friend I haven’t talked to in a while
- watched the Emmy’s while sipping red wine
- felt extremely grateful.
Now it’s Monday.
Time to Rise, Shine, and Kick Butt!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Lake Park Bash 2016
Happy Fourth of July to the USA!
We are relaxing today after a fun-filled weekend
at the Second Annual Lake Park Bash
hosted by the the best ever “hood”
in Conneaut Lake, PA…
Look at this crew in their red, white, and blue
from Lake Park Way!
Whether by land or by sea…
a fun time was a guarantee!
A photo booth welcomed guests
and hosts alike.
Some of us were silly…
an others were very pretty.
Friends and family
and my most specialiast of all ladies. ❤
There were refreshing drinks
because the cutest mixologists/most generous hosts/sweetest family ever made sure!
There was food galore…
with lots of meat…
and of course there were also
plenty of treats!
To work play it off
there where games a plenty… Like Twister
and life-sized Kerplunk
and Jenga
and corn hole
and Bocci Ball to name a few.
There was also music
and young ones to make life bright.
All were winners
on a gorgeous Saturday.
And when the sun set
the bonfires lit and the sparklers twinkled
while fireworks glowed and banged and shined.
And then since one day was just not enough…
there were bloody marys and screwdrivers with the next morning’s coffee
and a shared breakfast of pancakes with blueberries and chocolate chips
and scrambled eggs and bacon and sausage.
The Lake Park Bash was a real holiday treat! Thanks to all that made it so sweet!
Hope you are enjoying –
wherever you are –
the special moments to cherish.
Reach for a star!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 