I picked up my grandchild at school at 4. Snow began falling at 5. 45 mins later and it's covered everything and traffic is snarled. Don't know how her dad is gonna get here to pick her up!

Morning Christmas Tree vs Cats Destruction Count: the tree itself is encased in a giant clear plastic sack so they can't climb it or grab the ornaments. It's tied down so they can't knock it over! But the tree skirt's been pulled all over and the tiny Christmas Village is missing several pieces.

It's very cold here and we're expecting more snow tonight, so instead of snowy garden scenes, I chose really bright collages for Roses for the Soul. Just looking at photos of nature can have the same effect as being out in it, so may these lovely pictures brighten your day.

I believe it was Janet Nestor who shared this Gratitude Challenge. But lead up to the Christmas holiday is always a little rough for me, so I'm beginning it today, December 1st. Join me?

I can't recall where I got this, but I think it is the funniest Christmas card I have ever seen in my life.

He doesn’t care about you.

“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”

Well, the threatened snow barely arrived, but boy! Is it COLD out there, with terrible winds. So, brightly beautiful flowers and auroras for Roses for the Soul; we need the beauty. Most of these photos were garnered and gratefully used from Bluesky posts.

The snow was supposed to start here at 10:00 a.m. It finally started about an hour ago, but it's making up for lost time!

I have both a cousin and a good friend, each named Karen, and they are both sick and damn tired of having their first name used as a filthy slur. Please stop doing it!

Finding the Word of your Year. It's not too early to begin thinking about your Focus Word for 2026. northwyndewhispers.blog/2023/12/27/f...

I was out w/friends when a woman, a stranger, came up to me, asked me if I still had 'the orange cat'. Turned out she was from my neighborhood back when I was trying to find a home for Puffy Socks using NextDoor. I explained that he had passed, but he was the best cat I ever had; that I had (1/2)

We are heading into a snowstorm here today, so I decided that Roses for the Soul desperately needed some bright spring flowers to counteract the weather. Lovely photos that were found here on Bluesky and combined to make these pretty collages.

It's rather "Trump's Ear", isn't it?

Something about the shooting yesterday doesn't feel right. It feels too convenient. A vetted Afgan national that was granted asylum, randomly shoots a National Guardsman near the WH for no reason right when the NG was set to leave DC because there was no violence. Now the NG is not leaving DC.

100% Trash

If you see this I IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.

I was absolutely determined to participate in the economic blackout but we've got winter storm coming in. I have to get out to buy at least cat food and cat litter today. To mangle Shakespeare, Thus does weather make cowards of us all.

We are facing a winter storm, so I wanted something very not-wintry for the Roses for the Soul group. Enjoy these lovely memes and flower photos. Most of these I found here posted on Bluesky and I gratefully use them to create these collages to lift hearts and spirits.

Such an uncomfortable Thanksgiving. My daughter, her husband and my grandchild weren't invited to our family Thanksgiving, so of course I had to abstain, too. Went with them to his family's Thanksgiving, but they've had major disagreements and they're all Trumpers. I felt lost and so very sad.

The new year is approaching; everyone's going to be considering resolutions which they'll inevitably break. Instead, start thinking now about one word, one life-changing, vital word, to guide your year. One word that can turn your life around. Serenity, gratitude, awareness, kindness. One Word.

From Roses for the Soul for you today, a collage of Thanksgiving centerpieces.

You've just died. The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.

Chump Has Failed America And The Entire World. He Is Owned By The Rich And By Putin......

POS Nazi Scum

You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who's coming to save you. Actually I think I'm gonna to be okay

I thought I had used up most of the Fall collages I had made for roses for the soul but then I found these this morning. I think most of these photos came from posters here on Bluesky and I use them with gratitude to create the collages.

Shut. It. Down.

Yep, tracks. Lock All of Them Up!

Trump essentially said loyalty to the Constitution is punishable by death. Those are dangerous words coming from the President of the United States, but I’m not going to be intimidated.

The White Trash Administration. Respectfully 🙄

Prophetic author Animal Farm 1984 Great books!

Roses for the Soul: some lovely and unusual flowers and thoughts to start your day. These photos mostly came from a website devoted to remarkable and rare flowers, although I found the meme here on Bluesky.

Yes! This!

🎵 “We need to abolish DST. Keep Standard Time! It’s a practice so harmful and obsolete. Keep Standard Time! No more debating. Keep Standard Time!” 🎶

First grade, grandchild just missed 2 on her test: What were written laws in Mesopotamia called (she picked Rules. Answer was Code of Hammurabi. In first grade?!) 🤯 Then: Is church a place of worship for Christians? (She picked No. 🤯 We're non-christian, and this is public school!)😵‍💫

On the way to appt this AM I drove past my late dad's house & the house of my childhood best friend; recalled how nicely her mom always treated me. Intentionally did not pass the home of one former friend, cause when we got into HS she turned into a Mean Girl. Just a little trip down memory lane.

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Well, this is pretty darned interesting and convincing. Trump is not building a ballroom... youtu.be/RVPQE6ln1c8?...

A friend just sent me this quote: "Christmas is not supposed to be sleek and classy. It should look like joy has thrown up in your house."

Marjorie Taylor Greene locked in a lifetime Congressional Pension after ONLY 5 years. 1st....CHANGE THAT LAW. She announced her retirement 2 days after her Congressional Pension vests. She made multiple millions of dollars personally off her job as a Congresswoman. I'm pissed

His assignment is to destroy the United States

In reflection, these leaves fallen across a puddle, have found a way back into their parents’ arms.

Sometimes I've chosen collages for Roses for the Soul, but an unseen hand on my shoulder and a voice in my mind say, "No, that's not right. They need this one." Most, not all, of these photos were gratefully garnered from post here on Blue sky.

What deliciousness are you making for Thanksgiving? The whole meal, or contributing dishes to a family or group dinner? Or ignoring the whole thing?

It's been pretty gray and gloomy and cold here recently, so I'm sending Roses for the Soul nothing but brilliant roses. May they lift your spirits, too. All of these lovely photos regarded here from posts on Bluesky, and I gratefully combine them to make these collages.