my love for creating shrines, alters of sorts

Ever since I was a little girl I loved putting sacred special things in my life grouped together and feeling the energy that came from them. I have always done this and wondered if others build these magic spots to find peace in?

As I get older I make more. I find treasures from friends, pieces of my past both found and created that need to be with other like things. Magic is born. I find that if I create these all around our home (which seems totally natural to me) I feel safe, good, strong.

Our home becomes a sacred space where I feel good to live and share with friends. I never care if home is a bit messy or out of sorts as long as pieces of love are gathered together to share with others.

I even create my gifts as traveling shrines. I like this about me. Feels good. I am owning this rare love about me. I am feeling grateful that I find special love for details and celebrating them.

Grateful = me.

my darling Clover turns 13 today.

such a cute head tilt. food was involved of course.

one of her favorites looking out the window. barking and protecting. smile.

Today is my black lab Clovers 13th birthday. Yep. I can hardly believe she is 13 today. I can remember bringing her home (so tiny and naughty and perfect) She was as big as my dad's shoe. Funny how memories stay saved. I love this one.

Clover is one of my very best friends. She totally understands me, supports me always in the studio, inspires me to be a better person. I just love knowing she is happy and having a good life. I am thankful that I am her mom. She also has a terrific dad. Friends too. She will be having a small family party this evening ~ just mom and dad, and pearl (her tiny jrt sister) We will have chicken (she loves a bit of chicken) and new bones.

I keep singing happy birthday to her, started at midnight has eve. She likes it I know.

Thanks for being you Clover. I am so lucky to be your mom. Happy 13# Birthday!!!