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Bump with a view!

2008-09-28T15:43:00.003+02:00

images copyright Jo Marsden but taken by other half who wishes to remain nameless so no one can google him!

Bon Dimanche!

2008-09-28T15:39:00.002+02:00

image copyright Jo Marsden

Preperation!

2008-09-12T13:03:00.006+02:00

images copyright and sole property of Jo Marsden.

nappies sole property of Jo Marsden.

fabricated deliciously and creatively by small welsh company, handmade by Fiona and Amber!

see www.upsydaisynappies.com for more similar delights! a wonderful company, helpful, kind, patient and prompt!

who would have thought washing nappies and hanging them out could be such fun!

now they are all fresh for my currently invisible little dancers cute little botty

waiting

2008-09-04T13:39:00.002+02:00

patience is a virtue

image copyright and sole property of Jo Marsden

what do you see,

2008-08-22T09:44:00.002+02:00

images and text copyright to Jo Marsden

What do you see?

when i see you?

i see you.

do you see me too?

bluebell sounds

2008-08-21T14:05:00.005+02:00

images and text copyright Jo Marsden

In my belly round

my baby mound

he loves to hear

the jingly sound

of our new blue bell

a bijou gift

from papa well found

Gods Shining Glory

2008-08-21T10:00:00.004+02:00

image and text copyright Jo Marsden

Good morning moon

you smiling lune

go to bed

sleepy head

don't be up till noon

Light my way

in night's dark day

don't wait up

making hay

happiness

2008-08-18T12:49:00.004+02:00

image and text copyright and sole property of Jo Marsden

happiness for me is the simple things in life

hanging out white fresh washing in the sunshine

the sounds of birds

my kitties following me round the garden

the lush greenness and colours of garden life

sitting and reading, writing and listening

pieces of life and the gentleness therein

home and waddling around as i grow our baby

what a lovely year and a lovely day

simply

2008-08-16T12:09:00.004+02:00

Fairy dreams and elfin breath!

2008-08-16T09:11:00.008+02:00

all images on todays blog entry copyright to Roxanne, of "Le Reve Brise"!

These gorgeous pieces of delightful bijous are hand made by the ever lovely Jan's sister. (Jan of Hazelnut cottage...see succulent sites and purchases! www.hazelnutcottage.etsy.com ) What a creative family they must be! I saw this small sample of loveliness and wanted to share it with my blog readers as they are just so gorgeous!

They are just sooo fairy and elfin like in jewellry quality! I'd feel like one wearing these. There are more delights to view , choose and purchase if your heart so desires a treat such as this if you go to roxannes new website www.lerevebrise.etsy.com ! I wish her all the best and succes on her new venture.

It must be so creatively inspiring to live in hawai'i!

One day we will go, me and my little family.....sail the seas to a new land. OK so we'll fly but its not quite so romantic sounding.

les lunes des les goons

2008-08-15T11:10:00.005+02:00

all images and text copyright and sole property of Jo Marsden

Moons and spoons

and yards of goons

with flying lunes

singing tunes

of dancing zoons!

Trust

2008-08-13T11:27:00.005+02:00

Image copyright to me, Jo Marsden. Todays text quoatations are taken from "Our Daily Bread" and written by Marvin Williams. The bible version I have used is "The Living Bible". Our daily bread is part of RBC ministries.

God has been calling me to trust Him over a certain issue and I have been stubbornly refusing. I know how dare I ? but we are stubborn human creatures are we not! So today I finally trusted Him over it and now I have to "wait". As thats what He says to do. So i wait. I am getting good practise at waiting. It sounds like such an easy thing to do but it isnt. But I am doing it.

Today's ODB was so direct i wanted to blog it.

Here are parts of it!

"Exodus 15v22-27.

....If you have a seemingly impossible need today, remember that the hand that supplied your greatest need-forgiveness of sin. is the same hand that can adequately supply all your needs.

TRUST HIM TO ACCOMPLISH THINGS THAT SEEM IMPOSSIBLE.

"When our problems overwhelm us,

God wants us to loook to HIM

He provides the right solutions-

lighting paths that once were dim"

poem by Sper. ODB.

Impossibilites compel us to rely on God"

How apt is all this when I have felt Him pulling and calling at my heart and repeatedly saying "trust me" so I am. I may have to give him the issue repeatedly as it comes to mind and therefore kind of continue to re-trust Him, but I will and I do.

the Sea

2008-08-08T11:38:00.005+02:00

images and text copyright Jo Marsden

The sea the sea,

the inconstant sea,

bringing things in,

of stones,

and of weeds.

Hear the noise,

Hear the sounds,

Feel the breeze,

Feel the sands,

washed up,

washed out,

washed ashore,

washed clean,

within,

and without.

Plain clouds

2008-08-07T13:47:00.005+02:00

The fog in my mind

grows thicker and thicker

as my baby filled body

grows bigger and bigger

soon i will explode

and into the world

will pop our little nipper

my friendly tummy kicker

Bon nuit

2008-08-07T13:34:00.005+02:00

images and words Copyright Jo Marsden

Pink sky at night

God given delight

Pink sky in the morning

the shepherds are yawning

A sign of the times

or colours just dawning?

honk honk

2008-08-07T13:27:00.003+02:00

image copyright Jo Ingham

the 2 Jo's

2008-08-07T13:17:00.006+02:00

todays photo taken by Jo Ingham!! and copyright to her. My words as usual, copyright to Jo Marsden.

See the turtle

He gurkles

across the vast sea

that God has created

For him, thee and me

He swims and he circles

amongst other life

some we havent seen

some crazy animanimals

teeming streaming without strife.

Life

2008-07-03T11:47:00.002+02:00

image copyright and sole property of Jo Marsden

Not pink sick!

2008-06-28T13:23:00.005+02:00

all images and text copyright and sole property of Jo Marsden

ah! the deliciousness of a fruit smoothie on a hot hot day

well actually on any day

here is my recipe

ingredients;

*juicy red ripe strawberries, as many as you want!

save the paler ones for tomorrow

*a kiwi

*a banana, preferably organic they are just sooooo much sweeeter mmmmm

*bit a milk to make it more easily slurpable if one prefers; I choose rice milk due to the allergy to dairy.

method;

whizz it up with your whizzer

drink it immediately savouring every healthy vitamin laden mouthful!

Baby loves this about mid afternoon, before or after our little apres-midi siesta!

Baby feet

2008-06-27T11:28:00.004+02:00

image sole property of J.Marsden not to be reproduced.

text copyright and sole property of J.R.Marsden.

Growing feet,

dancing feet,

when will thee

and me meet?

Face to face

held in my arms

my own wee baba

full of charms

cool feet

2008-06-26T12:54:00.002+02:00

all images and text copyright Jo Marsden

the coolest of feet

in the blazingest of heat

splishing

splashing

in a river so smashing

ouvrir le fenetré

2008-06-12T07:47:00.006+02:00

all images and text copyright to Jo Marsden

A window to another world

A window into france

A peep through a french cat flap

to see a little catdance!

nice weather for DUCKS

2008-05-26T11:49:00.002+02:00

all images and text copyright and sole property of Jo Marsden

Oh how it rains

and it pours

and it thunders

and it lightens

when will it ever stop!

Domesticity bound

2008-05-13T16:37:00.003+02:00

all images and text copyright Jo Marsden

Domesticity bound,

in a world of muffled sound,

striped t-shirts in blue,

sunshined vests with pink too,

what a beautiful mix,

for our little one who kicks!

pink plastic chairs

2008-05-13T09:11:00.007+02:00

all images and text copyrigha nd sole property of J.R.Marsden

Plastic pink chairs,

and a world of perspective,

not money, nor power,

but time, love reflective.

Not money, or fame,

but pretty lttle things,

like flowers and loveliness,

one chance is no game.

Contentment is things not manmade,

things money cant buy,

in love, life and laughter,

things sent from on high!

Be Present

2008-05-08T16:15:00.002+02:00

Be here now

Not the past,

Not the future,

Simply be

Doctors orders!

2008-05-07T19:49:00.004+02:00

"Repose à le maximum!"

does that neeed translation?!!

Lessons

2008-05-05T08:22:00.007+02:00

all images and text copyright and sole property of J.R.Marsden

original phraze idea taken from Michael Card "Our journey" ODB publication

Rest in the Lord with the abscence of haste and trust in His timing in all things!

and repeat,

slowly, with the abscence of haste, meditate on each word.

Rest.

in .

the.

Lord.

with.

the.

abscence.

of.

haste.

and .

trust.

in.

His.

timing.

in.

all.

things.

oh what a relief!

and relax,

breathe and walk slowly into the day.

Or perhaps lie down again.

yes, lie down.

If God isn't currently teaching me to rest in Him and Trust IN Him

then im as deaf as a spiritually blind post.

What a beautiful day.

Thank you God for trundling beetles and playful, relaxed, gently purring kitties with food and sunshine and rolling about on their minds.

Oh to be a kitty!

Lily-mae

2008-05-04T15:59:00.005+02:00

Image copyright to Mart Hyde, alias orange moma, text by me

Bon Mai,

Lily-mae,

godaughter,

like fée,

little feet,

so sweet,

tiny toes,

squishy nose!

the merry go round

2008-05-01T09:14:00.002+02:00

Round and round

on the roundabout

never we know

never you mind!

View from the hammmock

2008-05-01T09:01:00.003+02:00

all images and text copyright and sole property of Jo Marsden.

Starry days

and sunny nights

dreamy times

of baby lights

hello hello testing 123

2008-04-30T18:49:00.004+02:00

hi!!!
here i am!
actually this pic is taken and copyright to jo cook my friend and fellow artist who took it for me! i thought it an apt welcome bak to my bloggage

And so i awoke from the great three month sleep and i looked down at my feet to discover! something or someone ;) in the way!

Happy Easter!!!

2008-03-19T17:01:00.002+01:00

Mostly this delightful easter weekend i will be watching this as it whizzes past me on the race track with my lover atop!

God keep him safe!

and we have a lovely little carrymevan to be all comfy in too!

Enjoy your easter weekends

mmm honey bees

2008-03-13T15:24:00.004+01:00

hmm ive just had a delicious time sat in the garden , basking in the afternoon sun. Watching busy little honey bees busily busying themselves with these beautiful forget me nots

and no i wont forget you

ever

Hello Kitty

2008-03-06T18:14:00.002+01:00

all images and text copyright and sole property of Joanne Marsden

My Art room,

My dark room,

Place of light and fire,

Fill me up,

Lead me on,

Inspire new desire!

Street scenes, horses in red and the men in blue!

2008-03-05T16:48:00.005+01:00

all images copyright Jooanne marsden

While out walking one day, this is the street scene my gorgeous man and I encountered in the tiny streets of our little french village.

It contrasted so greatly to a street scene a friend of ours had captured in Gloucester, England. That I had to blog it together.

I quote him.

"Shot the police out the bedroom window last night, a tad slow at half a second F2-5, but was impressed to see one cop knock my nasty neightbour out cold in the blink of an eye and sadly too fast for my reactions, oh well. The whole family was arrested quite entertaining ."

Oh the lives we lead.

Mimosa Fluffosa

2008-03-03T12:18:00.004+01:00

All images and text copyright and sole property of Joanne Marsden

Mimosa mimosa

tree of the season

Early you spring to life

without rhyme or reason

filling our hearts

with yelllows

with flowers

with sweet simple pleasures

for hours and hours

mimosa fluffosa,

shining tree of the season!

Happy Mothers Day, Happy Womens Day!

2008-03-02T18:52:00.005+01:00

All images and text copyright Joanne Marsden.

Happy Mothers Day,

Happy Womens Day.

To one's present and one's past.

To women with babies,

and women without,

Thank you for the joy we share,

Thank you for the love that lasts.

I can't find the exact bible verse that I want to add here but it goes along these lines .

Jesus' mum and brothers came to see him. Someone said to him that they were waiting outside to see him. They couldn't reach him for the crowd around him in the bulding.

Jesus' reply was "Who are my mother and brothers, but those around me here who love me."

I don't believe he was rejecting his birth family i believe he was making another point on life and love.

My mum died eleven years ago today.

I was 21. We were very close and had a wonderful friendship. There is not a day goes by where she is not present in my heart. She was a good woman who filled me with good things.

For those others without mothers, I send you hope. The pain changes, as does life. It does become easier, the pain less sharp. No it doesn't actually leave. But there is a point where we must let go and live.

As I get older and new events take shape, I miss her still and want to share all these things. Small and big. She knew this. She wrote me a book before she died. In it she said "My sorrow is for you."

I didn't realise what she meant at the time. As she lay there in pain, dying, yet hurting for ME. I do now, oh the love of a mother!

I trust God and can only speak as someone who has travelled this journey with Him. I trust His decision to take her. He did not leave me alone. Along the way, He has provided much mothering, much loving. He has guided me, carried me through pain, grief and happiness. In and through everything. He has provided mothering for me in all shapes and sizes.

Even my little sister who is now 14, (we share our dad, she has her own mother) sometimes manages to mother my heart in its brokeness. In families, friends, in Jamie (my other half) so many people along my way.

He did not leave me alone.

My life is filled with richness and love.

Thank you Father for everything.

Tiara of Salvation

2008-02-28T13:32:00.005+01:00

all images and text copyright J.R.Marsden

In this world in which we live,

I put my hand in his to fight.

I clothe myself in armour bright.

belt, breastplate,shoes, and tiara light.

Clothed in Him, I stand not alone.

joined by others in a battle already won.

Walk we must through shadow and fright.

Dark as night.

but we have the light.

Take heart , join hands in this spiritual fight!

Anna and Miss hazelnut and all Beloved Warrior Princesses

2008-02-28T13:10:00.003+01:00

all images and text copy right and sole property of J.R.Marsden unless otherwise stated.

Beautious jewellry made by miss beloved Avellana see www.hazelnut-cottage.com for more delights!

Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.scripture quotation from the "Holy bible:new international version". copyright 1973,1978,1984 by international bible society.Zondervan publishing house

Luno sweet Luno.

2008-02-22T08:06:00.005+01:00

image and text copyright Joanne Marsden.

Amazing egg puppet created by Erica Zoltan Sapir (who is currently in Bosnia using him in "non-violent communication" workshops.. see marrionettes sans frontiers and puppetteers without borders on my succulent sites.)

Luno sweet Luno.

Little man of the egg.

will you come out today?

will you come out and play?

Oh Luno sweet Luno,

Little man of the egg.

grumpy? If so, get a cat and pray.

2008-02-22T07:56:00.004+01:00

I woke up this morning on the wrong side of bed. Actually i woke up in the middle.
I felt motherless, grumpy and alone. Truly I blame it on hormones and the full moon. It was too early to ring anyone , well nearly everyone.So I sat and watched the pink hues of dawn from my darkened morning room. In my melancholy I prayed a simple "o, Lord".
He took this as an invite. He sent my Pantalaimon kitty running to me saying "meow"
I said i really thought you being french you'd say something else or at least have an accent. but No she said "meow " again, so i followed her to the fire, where she told me to sit and she jumped up on my knee and purred softly. She curled herself around my hand. As she sat on my knee, I sat on God's knee. I felt him pour in His love and comfort and i had a litttle cry. Soon i felt warm inside and out and I felt better. Whole again, not grumpy and my litle poems flooded back to me. Here is one above with Erica's pupppet.Thank you Lord.

Le soleil se levé.

2008-02-20T09:27:00.003+01:00

all images and text copyright and sole property of J.R.Marsden

Dawn breaks,

the magpie squawks,

like armies of gunfire ,

from his beak of desire,

shinies,

pretties,

treasures to store.

Oh bird,

life is fleeting,

you need to think more.......

Pierrot.

2008-02-20T09:23:00.003+01:00

all images and text copyright and sole property of Joanne Marsden

My kitty,

she sits,

on my windowsill,

she drinks her cup of water.

from a wee little glass,

she prefers it that way,

like a lady of class.

text by playright Christopher Fry

2008-02-20T09:19:00.003+01:00

image copyright and sole property of Joanne Marsden

Text from Christopher Fry, playright.

"Life is a hypocrite if I dont live the way it moves me"

GRUMPINESS BEATERS

2008-02-17T16:15:00.003+01:00

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so far not too bad with the lent, not much relenting in the words of cousin Rich.

Heres a list of current grumpiness beaters......

sleeeeeep

naps

taking photos

chatting on the phone

eating good healthy food filling me with green leafy goodness

magnesium tablets

Jamie's continual encouragement

reading and rereading favourite books

reading kids books

looking at photographs

having a birthday and lots f paper love, flowers and presents,

writing

napping

chatting on the phone (i know i alread mentioned it)

playing with the cats

listening to David Bowie

watching favourite movies

praying

Orchidée

2008-02-17T16:06:00.004+01:00

all images and text copyright J.R.Marsden

And so thinking I wasnt worthy of one orchid, (my lover gave me a beatiful pink orchid for valentines)... and then much to jamie's crestfallen wee face, his workmates clubbed together and bought me a white one for my birthday!!!!

so now i have two!

I promise jamie i love his more as it is my favourite colour and off my favourite man!

I've put his in my art room, a special sanctuary.

It is still so nice to be gifted and appreciated by others too.

Happy Birthday to me!!!!!

2008-02-15T14:03:00.003+01:00

all images and text copyright and sole property of J.R.Marsden

I am certainly not grumpy today!

Not on my thirtytooth birthday!!!

Thank you so much to all and sundry, for all those sundries.

Here is a selection of but a few.

I shall blog my care bear outfit later, you can sneak a peak at it if you look close enough!

The sky shines, the sun is blue, erm the other way around!

I went and had a picnic with a friend by the swans and a lovely extra hour with my man in the morning before he went off to earn the bread. I think i shall take a birthday nap, just in case of any grumpiness (though I cant sniff any) then i'll soak up some sun and ring up some thank you's.

Even my beautiful papa rang twice and he was hard at work! Sensi Gus!

Happiness is paper love! (cards, i'll blog those later too)

to be grumpy or not to be..........

2008-02-15T13:56:00.004+01:00

all images and text copyright and sole property of J.R.Marsden

Apart from one particular day when Jamie thought lent was over and was never to return, I think my valentines gift of this most exquisite plant reflects a girl doing well at giving up the G for lent.

Isn't my jamie a sweetie.I've never had an orchid before and will look after her well. I always felt they were kind of above me. It is particularly tall but mine all sweet mine!

How could one be grumpy with such wonderful local musicians!

2008-02-10T08:25:00.000+01:00

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Well its 8.30 on a beautifully sunny sunday morning and a fine temperature of minus one.

My gorgeous garden has a pretty layer of frost all over its delightful greenery and no, I will not take a picture of it. I will stay warm and you can use your imaginations.

However to relieve your grumpiness (if you have any) I thought I must share with you this serious picture of some local talent coming to town!

Music and stories with Jean Coutarel.

I am seriously tempted to go.

Oh the photo's i could get!

Can you spot me as usual in the image?

Poor Jamie, these days we go for a walk and hardly get any where because i "spot" a good shot and have to take a picture.

It's good for him, he appears to be getting more patient.

He did get me the camera, how can he not be patient.

Once the suns on the garden , I will don my snowsuit to protect me from the chill and take photo's in practise for my new book (books).

Does any one know an agent for childrens books? I have an editor. I now need an agent.

Do I Look grumpy?........

2008-02-09T21:00:00.000+01:00

all images and text copyright J.R.Marsden

I'm having a great time not being grumpy.

It is involving more reading, definate sun time, (more) photo taking, kiwi's , raw carrots, naps, time at Erica's, time with my man, prayer, singing,crying, thanking God.

Actively seeking non- grumpiness is great.

I suggest it.

My most dangerous time is those moments of intense hunger. at these times I have failed.

However it passes, I eat.

Happy lent lack fellow lenters and all others.

No grumpiness garden play!

2008-02-06T20:31:00.000+01:00

all images and text completely and utterly copyright and sole property of J.R.Marsden.

Thank you.

Black and white play,

on a monochrome day.

Texture

Pleasure

No colour

in this beautiful way.

Mittens

2008-02-06T20:27:00.000+01:00

all images and text copyright J.R.Marsden

Mittens for newborn kittens.

Orange.

Melange.

Bright and happy.

Oh, those stinky nappies!

Lent lack

2008-02-06T20:08:00.000+01:00

all images and text copyright J.R.Marsden

So, as I said hier.

I gave up grumpiness.

I'd failed by 7.30 am, I'd been up an hour was cold and hungry. I got back on the horse.

I was soothed by two hot water bottles , muesli and snuggling closer to an electric heater and a kitty.

Better.

In truth I had a rather perculiar day.

The next grumpiness attack was combatted by time in the sun (see yesterdays seat) and time reading my personally dedicated book from the weekend expo.

Sunlight, kitty company and delicious pictures.

Au Jardin by Katy Couprie and Antonin Louchard.

The list of grumpiness beaters will get longer.

Hot water bottles,

Warmth,

Kitties,

Reading ,

Sunshine,

Playing in the garden.

Pancakes

2008-02-06T19:59:00.000+01:00

all images and text copyright J.R.Marsden

Hmmmn they were delicious.

A conjoined effort of ringing me nana for the recipe, using the Kenwood to mix a fine gloop and the man to flip a fine pattacake.

Then we filled em with ham, cheeses , mayonaises, savoury delights .

Then we moved onto the citron and honey, my favourite.

Then we couldnt move because we were too full.

pancake happy.

16 degrees. Todays lent practise.....

2008-02-05T20:04:00.000+01:00

all images and text copyright J.R.Marsden

I gave up the grumpiness today because i liked the idea so much.

A day early.

I had a great day.

When i felt it come on i did nice things.

(one of them was to remember my lunch time blue pill)

I also rather naughtily purchased a pair of denim sallopettes (dungarees).

In the sales, 60 percent off.

I made the sales assistant laugh in them,so I thought theyed certainly help me in my lent lack later.

I was only very grumpy once just before tea when my blood sugar had disapeared (completely).

So today was really a successful practice.

As well as many things today, I sat here (see above),

and drank a nice coffee (normally i only allow myself one in a morning) a treat to battre the oncoming afternoon slump.

It lifted me greatly.

I wrote a lovely list, did most of it, and then later i will gleefully burn the list upon the woodburner with its unfinished bits init.

great.

I love this giving up grump for lent.

I have some plans to keep me going through the eve. They include listening to "the shuttleworths" on radio 7 via the internet (laugh ooh it makes me piss!) and read one of my new childrens books.

Life is good.

I will not be grumpy washing up.

Mmmmmmm because I'll remember the pancakes we just had for tea.

Thanks for the rescue recipe and the kenwood to mix it with, sweet Nana of the lovely hands.

Big Budding news!!!!

2008-02-05T16:39:00.000+01:00

all images and text copyright J.R.Marsden

Buds are on the cherry tree!

Tiny but coming through!

"More cherrries" says Stan!

Lend me your heart for Lent.

2008-02-05T08:50:00.000+01:00

all images and text copyright J.R.Marsden

For lent (when does it start today or tomorrow?)

I am going to give up grumpiness.!

I think it will be very interesting and will let you know how it goes.

Suffering from mild depression (aren't we all).

I think it will be very interesting.

I will discover many self/prayer driven ways to relieve grumpiness.

i think Jamie will like this one.

I think I will not give up chocolate too as that will be helping with the giving up of grumpiness.

Here goes.............

I wonder if Jamie will buy me more chocolate!

Did you know the reason we girls crave chocolate when premenstrual is the need for magnesium contained in the chocolate! (my wonderful German doctor told me.)

i do find my magnesium tablets reduce my chocolate neeeeds!

Kids book Expo

2008-02-04T08:13:00.000+01:00

all images and text copyright J.R.Marsden;

I did become well enough to go.

There was no kicking and screaming. Jamie woke me, I slipped in the bath, slipped into my clothes, slipped into the car, was chauffered to the expo!

Boy is there room for me in the market. My friends and I who are having a joint venture are gonna get there.

I was inspired , uplifted and my beautiful man bought me two books.

Imagery unimaginably amazing!

Katy Couprie and Francoise Delabeque.

There was so much!

It was amazing;

We listened to a lecture by some authors who photographically illustrate their stories.

We mostly understood it;

It got political as do all french discussions.

Then I ambled at my leisure.

I will be adding some book things to my sites of succulence for you to peruse and be inspired too;

Creativity is a wonderful thing.

Thank you God the greatest creator.

Any way, I post this mid creativitly busily so I go and carry on but take heart.

Find your dream and why not make it real?

C'est possible!

With practical steps and help from others.

Never be ashamed to ask for help.

Be ready to help others.

This is why life is round.

And so is one of my best friends pregnant belly's!;)

Enjoy your day.

Find your way.

See things with your good eye.

and ask for help.........

kittykaty!

2008-02-02T18:04:00.000+01:00

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Your lulu love, phoning and moma slippers helped me today.

Fame will come to us one day and we'll still need these things.

How pleasant.

Life;

Full of love, friends, fluffy comforts and blood.

Rainbow kitties

2008-02-02T17:52:00.000+01:00

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Can you believe i am to ill to go to the childrens book expo!

i can.

bastard periods!

i'll drag myself there tomorrow screamin and bleedin if i have to.

i spent the day sleeping, photo taking, sleeping and phone chatting.(to hawaii).

see hazelnut cottage link for the friend in question.

Heart of glass blog /business from anna yet to appear, bless her i woke her up.

There aren't that many paople you can do that too and expect returned love. She is one of them;

next today some of the eating then sleeping.

Beautiful day though, i've spent some nice time in the garden, playing with the cats.

les etoile

2008-02-01T11:47:00.000+01:00

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cou cou c'est moi!

2008-01-31T17:57:00.001+01:00

spot the rainbow?

Les Rideaux

2008-01-31T17:37:00.001+01:00

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It's light and shadow

I love and fear,

domesticity bound,

by things too dear.

Petite Mademoiselle Holmes

2008-01-31T17:34:00.001+01:00

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They stay in our hearts,

these blue furry darts,

loved in all weathers,

blue sky,

black feathers.

Todays sun filled potential!

2008-01-31T11:17:00.000+01:00

Images copyright to me, J.R.Marsden.

Text taken from my "Our Daily Bread" from june the 13th last year and written by Julie Ackerman Link.

"God's purpose for the Arts" says Gene Edward Veith "is to glorify God and manifest beauty".

When artistic talent is enlivened by the Spirit of God, it becomes an act of worship that can become a witness to point people to Christ.

God has greatly enriched our lives with beauty!. And we in turn express our gratitude by displaying His glory in our art.

Cobwebs are so pretty!

2008-01-31T10:22:00.000+01:00

Brave Bina Bark

2008-01-30T07:49:00.000+01:00

all images and text copyright and sole property of J.R.Marsden.

My friend and co-with Devrim chirkin creator, Gina, has done a very brave thing!

She has given up a shit job! (there are connotations i cannot discuss here with that comment to the nature of the job linked to a medical profession, I am not randomly swaring!) To accept one with lesser pay!

Donc, here upon my blog!

I congratulate her achievement and bravery at saying no to money and yes to happiness.

OK! so the other job is not the ideal either but BETTER!

May you be surrounded by pleasant people who value your loveliness, who let you make coffee at your own pace, and may you not fall off your bicycle on your way to work! Or from work!

Let us raise our morning coffee to Gina , her bravery, and our new secret enterprise!!

Here Here!

WELL DONE GINA!

Purple snow on the hills of Mount Xavier

2008-01-29T12:35:00.001+01:00

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Good morning Mary

2008-01-29T10:39:00.000+01:00

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Here's my neighbour Mary.

She never moves a muscle.

I'd like a smile,

but its not her style.

So she stands and watches over all a little wary.

Morning with Alice.

2008-01-29T10:33:00.000+01:00

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Crisscrosses of dawn,

Beauty just born.

Time opens her mouth.

Nothing lays still.

Don't forget the blue pill.

oh marry a mirror.

2008-01-28T19:38:00.000+01:00

images and text copyright J.R.Marsden

To my sweet glass gardener Anna.

2008-01-28T16:21:00.001+01:00

all images text and ideas copyright and sole property of J.R?Marsden and Anna Gardener.

I sat here this afternoon,

and thought of you Miss Anna Moon.

Our morning of chatting.

Our heartfelt moonbattling.

I looked at my view.

I wanted to give it to you.

Come see me soon.

Childrens book exhibition at the weekend!

2008-01-28T16:13:00.000+01:00

all images and text copyright and sole property of J.R.Marsden.

Feeling a little under pressure,

and creatively gifted,

yet, unemployed,

my spirit drifted.

So creatively of mind.

To realign of a kind.

With future exposition in focus.

I sat under this tree.

I drank awhole pot of red tea.

I worked hard at the words.

Now indoors my head swirls.

For it's the images next....

which do I love best?!

fishy wishes

2008-01-27T17:32:00.000+01:00

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We saw some fish today!

Swimming in a fishyishswish kind of a way!

So i whipped off me lens cap!

and clicked all i could.

Voila, heres evidence of my little play!

Anna-mia, baby sister!

2008-01-27T17:03:00.000+01:00

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My sister, my heart,

So beautiful thow art.

You grow with such passion,

i beg you use wisdom,

far from you I am,

no power have I,

to protect you from life,

so use all your might and your self!

to grow into the true wise little elf!

that I know lurks inside.

Be wise and be kind.

You wont be left behind.

Dont go out there too fast.

Theres no need to hide.

My beautiful sister

remember your insides!

Kitty's at heart!

2008-01-26T20:00:00.000+01:00

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And after all the excitement, the ideas, the possibilities....

It is my home, my Jamie and our four sweet fluffkins which ground and enable my heart to breathe.

My life to succeed.

De Le petit Cinématographe illustré!

2008-01-26T19:50:00.001+01:00

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I went to an AMAZING exhibition.

It inspired me greatly.

Here are some mere samples of my photos from the amazingness available.

I need to trawl and absorb my other many pictures before blogging and delighting you with shadow and old camera play.

but for now here's this!

Greatly helped by Serra the curator who helped me and chatted with me for an hour .

The artist who the exhibition belongs to is.......

Realisateur: Monsieur Lionel Marchand.

You can find him at www.cinefacto.com

purple velvet thingsssss!!!!

2008-01-25T18:34:00.001+01:00

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Purple grapes

Purple daze

Purple dogs

Run away.............

PreMenstrualSyndrome

2008-01-25T09:55:00.000+01:00

Causes
*pain
*irritability
*confusion for self and others
*forgetfulness
*sorry.......what?
*inability to partake in coherent conversation with self and others
*lack of brain functions
*lack
*desire to stay in and watch all three directors cut Lord of the Rings movies
*self lies "i am shit", lies all lies!!!!!!
*inability to see clearly "i look terrible".......not true....lies!!!!!
*clumsiness
*apolgetic/aggressive manner, "Yes, at the same time. I'm sorry, do you have a problem with that?"
*i would continue but i'm premenstrual and have forgotten something.... oh yes, the rest of the list!
*inability to finish lists

Evenstar

2008-01-25T09:28:00.000+01:00

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Today I am an elf.

The evenstar I wear.

I sit upon no silken shelf.

I fly about with ease.

Bringing joy to all and self.

Doing just what I really please;

Serenity

2008-01-23T12:15:00.000+01:00

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Search as you may.

Search as you will .

You'll never find it.

Till inside is still!

La Lune par jour!

2008-01-22T19:25:00.000+01:00

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Moon by day,

Moon by night.

Take no fright.

Shed your light.

Harness the image,

express your mind .

Be surprised with the things,

such moonlight will find!

flare of glare

2008-01-20T19:58:00.000+01:00

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Sun and glare

You dare

Take me now

I don't care!

Ever glowing

Ever knowing

Sun and shine

Moon and wine.

Hmmmm what a beautiful day!

2008-01-20T14:31:00.000+01:00

16degrees,
blue skies,
a fine breeze
click click,
taking pictures,
as many,
as i please!

mmm womb room

2008-01-18T20:56:00.001+01:00

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So why is it, I'm out in the beautiful world, warm, sunny, no floods, blue skies, occasional clouds, 16 degree celcius weather, happy, magic image maker in tow.

And it's when I come home that I have the most joy with the taking of pictures and treasuring of time and the making up of creative things.

Home; it is where my heart is, and my Jamie, and our kitties.

Hmm home.

I am happy here!

and there aint nothing wrong with that!

Why?

2008-01-18T20:19:00.000+01:00

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I've had an idea!

2008-01-18T20:15:00.001+01:00

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Les Etoiles!!

2008-01-18T20:10:00.000+01:00

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YOU ARE A STAR

A star is what you are!

Stars we,

Stars three,

Stars four,

Stars you and stars me,

Stars we are,

You are,

STAR!

Darkness and light

2008-01-18T20:05:00.000+01:00

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England/France......erm dunno wadya rekon?

2008-01-18T19:18:00.000+01:00

This morning I took this image out of the bathroom window. It was as always one of many.
It inspired in me a little ditty.

Golden sunshine, Light my heart.Fill my spirit, guide my mind!

This evening Karen sent me this photograph which is beautifully compositioned, if not quite so cheerful. I'd cycled to my work, sat in the sun outside a café bla bla bla and Karen's poor horse had hardly a patch of grass to stand in! I hear and now see that Gloucestershire is once more under flood!

Anyone fancy a holiday!?

All images, text and ideas copyright to J.R.Marsden unless otherwise stated!!!!!!!! Pic of field copyrighted and taken by Mz Bell!

Drive safely now, perhaps invest in a boat!

Let it flow............

2008-01-17T10:55:00.001+01:00

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All these things are good things,

Why do I have to fight,

with things that are inside me,

draining me of flight.

Maybe like a butterfly,

we must be left to struggle,

because without the suffering,

it would be utter piffle.

the future the now BE be here now be here now be here now

2008-01-17T10:42:00.000+01:00

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All is going good but

my well is draining,

my enthusiasm waining,

keep it up,

keep it high,

keep the future well in sight,

feed the artist ,

nourish the soul,

don't burn out ,

keep it alight,

it all goes well,

continue personal plight.

don't give in to voices

of negative fear,

don't listen to them for,

they are not really near!

The door to my stomach

2008-01-15T16:34:00.000+01:00

A lovely recipe for soup
glorious soup
theres nothing quite like it
sing of a song of soup
then cook it
you really might like it!

Boil up some lentils, the colour of your choice.
roast a red pepper or two, a fenouillie(fennel) and an aubergine.
Douse roasts liberally in olive oil
slice or mush roasts later if required
lightly fry up in a large pan onions, ail (garlic) and sliced potatoes.(bit of grated ginger if you fancy)
add marmite dissolved in water and the ready lentils.
cook them yourself, the lentils that is,dont used tinned ones they are dirty.
add the roasted vegetables when they are ready
make sure theres enough water to JUST cover the lot
let it simmer and turn into soup
put the bread in the oven.
hmmmmmn

whizz it all up with your plongeant, erm forgot english word
electric whizzer on a stick

dish up and eat.
feel free to get a little down the front of your top to remind you how good it is.

can't wait for tea.
there willl be no photo of tea
generaly i think photos of cooked food look like sick.
so just cook it and see for yourself.

Bon Appetit

Labyrinth

2008-01-15T12:54:00.000+01:00

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Doorways,

there are many!

Which one will i choose?

or will it choose me?

Let's see.......

Strength in serenity.

2008-01-15T07:44:00.000+01:00

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My Heart shall not fear. Psalm 27 v3copyright thomas nelson inc, see other copyrighted biblical quotes.

Storms of creation

2008-01-14T22:06:00.000+01:00

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Stormy days,

Stormy nights,

Hold me hard,

Hold me tight,

I'm having ideas,

they're all in my head.

They are all coming out,

Thread by thread ,

till there bled.

I'll make it,

Ill get there,

watch this space ,

till i fill....

The world with my images,

Do not doubt me!

I WILL.

Eskimo Lily mae.

2008-01-11T16:19:00.000+01:00

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Oh bleak is the day,

and yet strong is my heart.

With gifts of Godparentage,

brought by phone dart.

Enamoured by googlings giggling and goo,

forever adoring this person brand new.

Sent into the world,

to our friends left to grow,

to weed and to flower,

to blossom to know.

And us,

what for our part,

our gift in this act?

To love and to cherish,

share joys unabashed.

With silver, with gold,

with love till we're old.

Hearts do not age,

they mature like fine wine,

ever enlarging.

Oh, Share mine with thine.

Cherished

2008-01-11T09:43:00.000+01:00

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Luke 21 v 1-4

And He looked up and saw the rich putting there gifts into the treasury, and He also saw a certain poor widow putting in two mites. So He said, "Truly I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all ; for all these out of their abundance have put in offerings for God, but she out of her poverty put in all the livelihood that she had."

God sees into our hearts. Our hurts, our hearts. Nothing we give to Him or offer to others is wasted. He values our sacrifices, above money, above all things.

He accepts the sacrifices of a broken heart.

He heals the broken hearted.

There is no love, no peace on earth that can surpass the wholeness, security, peace and cherishedness I feel in Jesus.
I am his warrior princess.
Nothing however small or painful is ever wasted.
My soul is not empty, there is no gap. He fills me. He heals me.

"My beloved is mine and I am his. he feeds his flock among the lillies" song of solomon 2v16

My precious saviour.
I am never alone.
Healed.
His.

Father of the froufrou.

2008-01-10T11:00:00.001+01:00

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Even so, despite the current milleu of activity my gorgeous dad came to visit.

I love him so much. It was so good and wholesome to see him. Roots, they are important and vital to ones espirit. He doesn't have many as he's going bald, and mine are coming through admist the blonde at an alarming rate but hey ho! Il faut!

He came to pick up his beloved jeep, which we have loved and used since I passed my driving test and he gave it to me. Alas, now I am initiated into the french world with my fiat uno, no plush leather seats or walnut dash or 10 cd disc stereo! I adore ma petite voiture and she is cheap as chips usng only tea spoons of petrol per journey, so you know there are advantages.

It was lovely to see him, passionate as ever about his martial arts business (see website linked) and concerned for our large family (brother with child, other brothers and little sisters hopefully still with their virginity in tact) which he filled me in on.

He also nearly broke Jamie's knees demonstrating a karate technique, but we won't go into that.

May he return soon!