Ahhh …. Christmas day is here, a day full of special programs on TV…

How exciting to have all this brought to us by Coca Cola, McDonald’s, and a lot of commercial beers!

And who could have imagined that consumer products, popular entertainment and spirituality would mix so well? Hmm?

Not me.

And it’s too bad that this day is almost the only day of the year when people obey their natural impulses and express true feelings without feeling silly or self conscious…

But, unfortunately Christmas is short and the chance of people being themselves goes by so quickly…

We could have more special days like this with these good vibrations more often, if we all joined together in a ‘conspiracy of love!’

How about it?

Accept the challenge?

Because it’s just that heart-felt sentiment that puts Christmas in the air.

At least, don’t be like Santa Claus! Visit loved ones more than once a year!

We can start a tradition from now on, only ours: sit down with your husband, wife, children, friends… or better yet, the whole family in a room lit only by small christmas lights on the tree, and count our blessings.

Surely they are much larger in number than the number of lights!

And absolutely…

My Days And Nights Have Become Brighter Because of You!

I hope everyone has a super cozy Christmas, full of laughter, delicious cookies surrounded by those who love you and vice versa!

Giving is not mandatory, but for me, it’s a tremendous and most blessed privilege! And I’m even more grateful that God has made the eating and drinking a pleasure as well as a necessity for all of us.

Look at the idea of this sensational edible, but very healthy present…

Especially for those who have a fruit market around… which I dream to have here one day…

Isn’t it beautiful?

A gift wise, that when delivered, you are also passing on: health, consciousness, beauty and responsibility…

And isn’t that some of the things that we want to gain? Of course, in addition happiness, freedom, peace of mind… etc, etc…

Because, just between us, there is no love more successful than our love for food!

So, there is no way to miss by giving a present like this and no one will become a ’dietary sinner’ either.

How to make it: you pick up a basket or any material that is applicable to the occasion, (a small pale, watering can, a melon cut in half, half a watermelon, or whatever you have…). Line it with plastic wrap; put lettuce inside and large wooden sticks or plastic will mount this treat to the eyes and palate. Notice the first photo: those green things in there, among the fruits, is kale, a leafy vegetable. You use what you have in your region to fill any space.

To cut the fruit in special ways, you can use cookie cutters if you like.

Vegetables are food from the earth, are fruits are from heaven. In this way you give a present not only smart and beautiful, but also consciencious.

Have you ever noticed that many problems in this world are caused by too much intelligence and too little wisdom? Hum…?

And since the stomach governs the mind, you will have the greatest success in any occasion, showing that your actions do not come only thoughts, but at your own risk. Speaking of thoughts, I guarantee it will be difficult for anybody to have a bad one, eating your gift!

“That which is bought is cheaper than a gift”. (Portugues Proverb)

“O que e’ comprado e’ mais barato do que um presente”.(Proverbio Portugues)

I love writing… especially if I don’t have to mess with paperwork… Also, because it’s a way of talking without being interrupted…

I like silence because I can think and rearrange the words while they are alone and innocent in the dictionary. Besides that they begin to mix with mine and the emotions of those who read – mainly to tell tales of happiness…

So, how about a 90 minute mini ship cruise, with a narrator all through the Houston Ship Channel? All for free and sponsored by the Port of Houston!

Call 713-6702416 to reserve your place or visit www.portofhouston.com

The tours are from 10 am until 2:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and sabados. Always free.

Or…

Choose from 10 museums in downtown Houston, for one or more visits completely free on different days. Visit their website to find to out where to go and on what day. 713-715-1939 www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org

These stones were totally facinating to me:

And of course these

You remember a few days ago, I said I had bought an item for .50 cents a Thrift Store and it was put up for sale on the eBay auction…?

And that someone else had just sold the same item, used (mine was new) for $452?

Have your heard the saying that victory belongs to the most persevering…?

And that winning is not everything but the want to win is…?

Well, after 2 unsuccessful attempts, we sold it on the third!

Want to see what it was?

A legitimate Isabella Fiore…

Was sent through the mail today!

Since the buyer lives in the country, she will get it tomorrow.

HAPPINESS is not a pleasure, it’s a VICTORY!