...and when they were up they were UP!

 (...speaking of UP, who loves Dug?  What a great film!)

I tell ya, not too much gets me down.  For long, anyways.  I am kicking some stuff to the curb these days.  Especially stuff that bears negative energy.  A storm blew through the other night.  Trees were downed, houses wrecked, and the damage was formidable.  Nothing like a good storm to clear the air.  (Twas a good chi cleansing.)

While that was blowing through (other parts of town, not mine) I had a convo with my father who I deeply respect and love, as he and my mom and some other family were over to help us break in the new kitchen.  I heard stories of disappointment, stories of triumph, and the human spirit that at times made me weep and at other times laugh my butt off.  I tell you, there is NOTHING like sitting down for a convo with dear old dad.  Nothing. 

Happy Bench Monday everyone!!! Enjoy it all and don't complain.  Life is but a sweet short ride, (cross my heart).  Cherish it. xo