Way Too Sneaky

This one is for Sammy. Cloe her cat, is always trying to sneak into the house. She is very resourceful and usually succeeds, at least for a short while.
The funny thing is she hides in the exact same place behind the couch, wow very tricky, and thinks we can't see her. If we come closer, she turns her head thinking if she can't see us then ,of course, we can't see her! Unfortunately, she has these same skills trying to catch birds. Lucky birds! I guess "sneaky" has never been in the Siemers' genes. Lucky us.

A Little Heaven on Earth

Well, I know I do not need to qualify that my first and foremost "Heaven on Earth" is my family. When I was just tiny, I would lock myself behind a door and arrange my "babies". I would tend and nourish them, with bottles I made out of jars, protect and love them.
It truly is amazing what personalities we come to earth with. My second great love is books and movies (Hmmm, I wonder where my children get this?) My summers consisted of walking to the library, spending hours pouring over the shelves of books, loading up my arms with books, walking home, sitting on the grass and reading for hours. "Eat? Gosh, grandma, do I have to come in for dinner? Just a FEW more minutes OK?" My dream job would be a Librarian. (lucky Gail)
I love all kinds of books and movies. That is why it is risky recommending books and movies because we all internalize differently. Three great reads that I have enjoyed this month are: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak A Story narrated by Death. Yes, I said Death. It is not what you would expect and the writing is terrific. It is set in WWII. Expect to cry near the end.
My next book is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas byJohn Boyne. Also WWII. Both are fiction but are based on facts. The point and feelings are there though. I loved it.
My next book is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio by Terry Ryan. It is Terrific. It is a true story of a woman in the 40's and 50's with an alcoholic husband and 10 kids. It is inspiring and reminded me of growing up in a shack(it really was a shed) and how my grandmother taught me to" make do. " Something I know how to do well but forget to do! :-) Books can inspire and these three books reminded me that we are all leased a little piece of earth to live in. You might be in Washington, Etna or China. Where ever. We need to lift our heads, open our eyes, see and hear. We need to help, share and experience our surroundings. We are accountable and we are so blessed. Have a BEAUTIFUL Day.