Bohemian Manifesto

Bohemian Manifesto
Originally uploaded by Bella Grace.

"Who am I? I'm poet.

My business? Writing.

How do I live? I live.

In my happy poverty I squander like a prince,

my poems and songs of love.

In hopes and dreams and castles-in-air,

I'm a millionaire in spirit."

~Rondolfo, La Boheme

Pink Sunday Favorites

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature.

~Henry Ward Beecher

Happy Birthday(s)

(Some are late and some are on time-sorry!)

On Wednesday the 18th it was my mother-in-laws birthday.

Happy Birthday Grammie!!!!

Doesn't she look pretty in her pink??







The 19th was my most favorite celebrity's birthday, Ashley Judd. We were both born 1968. And she married her hubby on my birthday, December 12. Cool, huh? :0)












And today is my grandfather Papa's birthday. Born April 21, 1921. I guess today was the first time in 64 years that my grandmother wasn't there to wish him a happy birthday. But they lived a wonderful life together and he seems to be doing fine.

If anyone else is having a birthday or had one soon:
Happy Birthday!!

Family Time

Just wanted to share some pictures of the family in the last few weeks.



This is my sister-in-law and my niece, Alyssa. She is 16 months old. Can you see she got a little bo-bo on her nose?



My wonderful hubby trying to be a cowboy!!



I really loved how this picture turned out with the solid blue background and the horse being white. BTW, the horses' name is Angel.

Blue Sunday Favorites

Sacred space and sacred time and something joyous to do is all we need. Almost anything then becomes a continuous and interesting joy.

~Joseph Campbell

A Special Thank You

I would like to say "Thank You" to all the wonderful people that sent kind thoughts and words to me about the loss of my grandmother. Your kindness means so much to me. I still think about her almost every day-something I'd like to show her or something Dane has said or done. But I knew awhile back that my days with her were numbered-at 93 years old it's no secret. She lived a long and fulfilling life and my goal now is to live a life that I know she would be proud of. Hugs to all of you.

Happy Easter

I would like to wish everyone a wonderful and Blessed Easter. I hop(e) the Easter Bunny brings you lots of goodies!
What do you have planned for the day?


I wanted to share some pictures of my Easter display.




The tall gray bunny is from the very talented Rose Marie of The UnionRose from ebay. I love her creations-she is one talented lady.








My Easter Tree
Not sure if you can really see the wall color but I had attempted to try something new and it didn't turn out quite as I had planned. So now the wall is painted a beautiful golden color and I color washed the shelf which was made by my father almost 20 years ago. I thought it made the perfect backdrop for all my pretties!

Another of my little creations. I made these little birdies many years ago and they still bring a smile to my face when I see them.

HAPPY EASTER

Sea World

Here are some pictures from our trip to Sea World



















There was so much beautiful foliage everywhere!




Feeding the dolphins was the Best. I don't know who had more fun-Dane or me & Charlie.







This is taken outside a restaurant in Orlando called "Race Rock". For any of you that love any kind of racing-car,bike,boat this is the place to go. It's great for the kids too!

Steel Magnolia

Grace "Gigi" Nuckolls
November 9, 1913-March 26, 2007
A true Steel Magnolia-they just don't make 'em like that anymore.

Nuckolls, Grace R. NUCKOLLS Grace R. Nuckolls, a native of Baldwin County, AL and a resident of Mobile, AL died on Monday, March 26, 2007. She was a member of Azalea Hills Christian Church and retired from Gayfers after many years of service. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Mr. Charles Scott Nuckolls of Mobile, AL, son Gaylon S. (Judith) Nuckolls of Mobile, AL, granddaughter Kristal (Charlie) Leaver of Tallahassee, FL and great grandson Dane Leaver of Tallahassee, FL, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Thursday 9 AM until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers family request memorials be made to the American Heart Association or to The Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements by MOBILE MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME 6040 Three Notch Rd. Mobile, AL.

I miss you so much