Monday, December 31, 2007

The New Year

I took this photo the other day of a sweet, chubby Robin sitting in our tree....feels like a good New Year image. I am wishing for a New Year full of grace, simple beauty and feeling strength in myself. I want to sit on a branch and be perfectly happy...and fly when I want to. Takes a long time to get to that place...but I'm workin' on it!

Happy New Year everyone. xox
"I'm not afraid of
storms, for I'm
learning how to
sail my ship."

~Louisa May Alcott


19 comments:

Archie and Melissa said...

Linda, that is perfect. I could not have said it better. :)
Happy New Year!
XO
Melissa

Patience-please said...

What a wonderful New Year's wish! I will print that out and read it daily.
Thank you-
Patience

Unknown said...

AWESOME photo, AND sentiment!! I wish you grace in 2008!!! :)
Take care!!

Christine Throckmorton said...

Thank you for the wonderful e-mail. I will reply soon....Until then, this post is perfect. And the Alcott quote is very timely, indeed....wouldn't you say? I needed that; it's my new favorite quote!

Happy New Year, my friend!
xoxox,
Christine

Unknown said...

Best wishes for you, this new year, 2008, my dear Linda. We have yet to meet in person, yet I feel I know you. Love that. Love the photo, and words, too.

Rick said...

Came across your blog from another one you had posted at. I like your art. I do a little art myself. Check it out - I've having a give-away to celebrate one year of blogging.


http://organizeddoodles.blogspot.com/

Rick said...

P.S. Grew up during my teen years in Longmont.

Joy Logan said...

This almost looks like a linocut or woodblock print AMAZING photo!

Rebecca E. Parsons/Cre8Tiva said...

linda...visitng you always brightens my day...may the spirit of a new year fill your home with an abundance of love, laughter, and joy...may the magic of the moment bring peace to your heart all year long...may your creativity take you to amazing places and may you experience the resulting bliss...much love you and your family...rebecca

William F. Renzulli said...

I wish you success in achieving your wishes, they are worthy of your efforts.

And thank you for the LMA quote.

LINDSAY said...

Love the photo and the quote! Happy 2008 to you!

Shari Beaubien said...

Hear, Hear, Linda! And on this beautiful journey, may all of us be your stable branch. Mwah! Shari

kate smudges said...

Happy New Year to you Linda ... I wish the same things for you, even though I feel as if you are a strong person already! Your Alcott quote is beautiful as is the cool photograph!!

Big hug for you and Maisie kate ox

NeereAnDear said...

Hi There... just wanted to let you know that I am having a second chance giveaway on the second day of Jan in honor of my 50th post

HUGS

JO

Amy Cameron Evans said...

Happy New Year, Miss Linda! Kurt LOVED his milk painting. It was perfect, as I knew it would be. Now he just has to find the right spot for it. We're so pleased to have one of your paintings in our home. Here's to all good things in 2008. xo from Mississippi, Amy

artpaw said...

This photo is really great. Thanks for the terrific words too! Your blog always inspires.

Clare said...

Hi Linda! Happy New Year!! I've missed you and Ms. Maisie! I love your gorgeous photo of the robin. And I love what you wrote about wanting to "sit on a branch and be perfectly happy...and fly when I want to." Such beautiful words and aspiration/inspiration! Thank you!
:)

Tara's Art Camp said...

what a perfect photo,,,,,,, and love the stamp of Maisie!

cowbelly said...

h wow- love this photo!! It is so up my alley- my very favorite images are very graphic, black and white. I really need to be living in a mod apartment but alas, no, it's spanish revival, lol.

Happy New Year to you too Linda!! Sorry I am so late in catching up!!