tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post4739064550346976185..comments2024-03-28T22:58:11.378-04:00Comments on Darla M. Sands - Dreaming of Elysia: Unlikely BeautyDarla M Sandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-16002782913527163092016-03-26T11:45:10.149-04:002016-03-26T11:45:10.149-04:00I think I would very much enjoy hanging out with y...I think I would very much enjoy hanging out with you and your friend Dave, Strayer. Thought of the infinite universe used to keep me awake during childhood. :) My perspective is a little different now. I sometimes picture God holding the earth when I feel overwhelmed. Best wishes!Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-35553597773715102502016-03-26T11:43:11.684-04:002016-03-26T11:43:11.684-04:00Happy gardening to you, Joan! Gardening seemed to ...Happy gardening to you, Joan! Gardening seemed to have skipped a generation or two in my family. Only my maternal grandfather seemed to enjoy growing flowers, though my parents grew vegetables to feed the six of us during my childhood. Thank you for the kind words!Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-10232816195569823472016-03-25T00:46:43.637-04:002016-03-25T00:46:43.637-04:00None of us are really anything. I have to remind ...None of us are really anything. I have to remind myself of that every day but its true. If I really need to knock it into my head I go out on a clear dark night and stare into the stars. The universe is so vast, and each of us, so teensy. I love the feeling, takes all my little tiny worries away. We don't have to be anything. Just think about all the famous powerful successful people. they get forgotten quickly too after death. We're all just fuck ups, as my friend Dave put it. Anyhow, love that little brave pansy.Strayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124298302997708537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-80968981957936963902016-03-24T14:43:19.837-04:002016-03-24T14:43:19.837-04:00Hi Darla! I also feel the spiritual power of natu...Hi Darla! I also feel the spiritual power of nature. Now that spring is finally here I will be able to do some gardening. That is what I love and reminds me that my Dad gave me this love of plants and the outdoors! It reminds me to be grateful for the little things. Great post! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01242875957599267551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-59235064078067789282016-03-23T12:42:38.346-04:002016-03-23T12:42:38.346-04:00Thank you for the kind and introspective words, Vi...Thank you for the kind and introspective words, Vidya! I am so glad to have found your blog last April. ~hugs~Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-58749789159168016492016-03-23T02:03:53.262-04:002016-03-23T02:03:53.262-04:00Hugs Darla! Such an introspective post, but shinin...Hugs Darla! Such an introspective post, but shining with hope. Whenever I go through a low, I've realized that I simply have to look around and notice the little things, and there's a life-lesson staring me in the face. I have learned to look at the silver linings - and it always puts everything in better perspective. Thank you so much for sharing that beautiful photo. I see resilient plants sprouting in our area all the time - and am always amazed because there's so much upheaval going on... yet it doesn't stop them from looking up at the sun! Sending you love.Vidya Suryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911836541019511108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-82894610648944831672016-03-23T00:28:05.783-04:002016-03-23T00:28:05.783-04:00Thank you for stopping by and making time to comme...Thank you for stopping by and making time to comment, Corinne, especially when I know you're so successful (read: busy, as well) with your own blog. You're an inspiration to me. And I feel so blessed by this little show of perseverance. What I didn't mention is that another "volunteer" pansy sprouted beneath my rose bush. Lucky me! Be well, dear.Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-12870309385389615502016-03-22T23:54:55.431-04:002016-03-22T23:54:55.431-04:00It's amazing the power that Nature has to make...It's amazing the power that Nature has to make us feel grateful, grounded and in awe of life that seemingly defeats the odds. Thank you for sharing, Darla.Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.com