Time and what's becoming of me and you

Hi, all:

2008 has been flyin' by as far as I'm concerned. Of course, this sort of feeling tends to happen when you relocate/move -- something I did earlier this year.

Beyond the sense of fleeting and fast-diminishing time, I'm struck by my overall sense of time and timing in this life. In so many ways, when I reflect on my younger self, I realize things now and see things now about my previous experiences that I didn't see then. Yet, I have a memory of that time that was, and I can still recall how I felt during those earlier times...how I felt that I was seeing things/life/etc. as clearly as I could at the time -- hence lies a feeling of contradiction within me that so many of us hold.

And, now, ringing in my ears, I hear a line of scripture (1 Corinthians 13:12), "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."

This life is a mystery. And, I, an optimist, believe that through it all, the good and the bad, life is a blessing.

I wish all of my family and friends continued blessings and happiness in this life...R.

What About Now?

Hello, friends:

I just got went for a long run and concluded the run listening to one of my all time fav Simon & Garfunkel songs, "Kathy's Song"...listen...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FE6JTtCLK0&feature=related I love so many of the lyrics and the melancholy melody is perfect for this Sunday (in my personal opinion)....

I also really enjoyed watching and listening to Chris Daughtry's new video, "What About Now?"...very inspiring and go NC boy!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-KZyn3ep9U The message I love is: no matter the pain, consider your blessings and constantly ask yourself the question, "what else can I do to help others who are less fortunate than me?"

I wish all of my family and friends a positive and inspired week ahead!...Ruth

Labor Day Weekend & Labor-less Days - Sep2008

Hi, friends! I've been on vacation for 9 days -- yeah! From visiting the coast to celebrating my mom's birthday in Smithfield to hanging out in Raleigh, I feel blessed to have shared some fantastic quality "down time" with my family and friends. My twin sister was in town all week, so all of my vacation days were "doubly fun!" And, Hannah made only a minor dent in the schedule weather-wise. During our time in Smithfield, my twin sis and I got to hear my dad jammin'. It's always great to hear a steel guitar. Check out the pics and video below!...Ruth