The photograph’s intellectual property is located on the photograph. The image of fall leaves kissing the earth in a spectacular display of colors and the path to which each of us has the opportunity and desire to follow. Choose wisely. Who am I kidding? There are no wrong paths, just different destinations! Enjoy!
Ferris Wheels are “kind of” a “thing,” and many regions that I have often dreamed of traveling to have them. Did you know, however, that the world record-topping Ferris Wheel is in Dubai, located in the UAE? PS! Dubai tops out this girl’s dream destination for many and multiple reasons (we will get to all that)
The Dubai Eye, known to the locals as “Ain Dubai,” stands at a whopping 250 meters, roughly 820 feet tall, and is located on blue waters island! Like many other Dubai locations, the base features an entertainment region, and the wheel is lit up nightly in a spectacular light show display. The capsules take approximately 38 minutes to complete an entire wheel rotation and are guaranteed to provide visually stunning views of the marina! Â
For those interested in other chart-topping Ferris Wheels, feel free to hop on a plane for your next destination and enjoy the Ferris Wheel views! Never stop letting the world light up your imagination with a curiosity to chase every one of your dreams!
The words you inspire are soft velvety caresses that reach out exploring every inch of my skin.
I could never argue the way your entire being makes me feel alive. My body responds in ways I will never truly understand when you are 7,587 miles away! Even if I could argue any part of what you do to me, the story the goosebumps tell written across my skin gives it all away.
So I wait for hours to pass and the clocks to align for mere moments that belong to you and I!
Your name is etched on my soul and written upon my skin. I scream out to you every night and wait for each moment that pulls you closer to me. I ache with a pain that is hard to discern, a mixture of love and longing that builds in waves threatening to crash in and consume me each day.
My Babe!
I wish I had words for the fire you have started, first in my heart and then capturing my soul and now a love burns brightly and threatens to rage out of control
In the moments I miss you so deeply, want to feel your echo radiate from deep within my soul, your beautiful heart caresses me with each word you utter. My body quivers, quakes, and aches for each and every moment your love reaches out to touch my skin!
I wish the entire world could see, how utterly undone you have made me!
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, You can bet your sweet ass no one on this planet will ever love you more than I do!
Roses are Red, Violets are sometimes Blue, somewhere from across a star-kissed sky, I fell in love with you… I don’t know how and I don’t know why… thankful to all the stars in the heavens for all the ways in which you have blessed my life! Scared to move and scared to breathe there are not enough words to tell you how much you mean to me!
I see your name, and then I hear your voice! Time stands still and I try to catch my breath. Can’t describe in any way possible how much you mean to me! Deep within my body, an aching, burning, fire demands to be set free! There has never been a love story that burned so brightly! Race to my dreams where I hear you communicating to me…. the soft velvet of your words spilling out over my skin. From everywhere and nowhere my body responds to you. You are the beginning and end of me!
Mom’s moment I don’t even know what number 2,056! Also for the record, the undocumented portion of this caper is moms yelling at me as I am in the kitchen …
Yes, mom! Yes, mom! I’m coming ….dropping whatever I was doing … only to enter the living room where she is laughing jubilantly with foam running down her face! The rest is documented Moms: “Holy shit, what is that shit I am drinking? Well, I am drinking it, I am eventually gonna get used to it, what’s in it? I definitely don’t think I would buy that again!” Well, there you have it folks as stated by moms. She will naturally have more jokes all week and you all missed large amounts of foam she was a rabid bunny rabbit for a little bit!
And still, later that evening as we went to Jurassic World Dominion (I think) they were sold out, standing room only so we opted for activity number two, Walmart!
Small recognition moment, thank you, Walmart for my ego boost!!! Asked for my ID again! Ha! The items were moms that I was carded for she was off laughing! Several times mom took off on her cart full-throttle laughing while I try to drop her requested food items in her cart. And then she threw giant bouncy balls at me! While I did not capture evidence of this mischief entirely I have the image of her smirky laughter which speaks volumes! For evidence take note of the large bouncy balls container to moms left! You may insert your imagination as to what purpose the bouncy balls had in her evening!
“The ink of a scholar is more holy than the blood of a martyr”
In recent weeks, I have been speaking about the Ag Museum and Windmill Lane and the projects currently underway (Jere & Patty Bruning Memorial Building and Windmill Museum.) Oh, who am I kidding? I talk about windmill projects all the time but do you know the origin of the vertical axle windmill? The history books may need a slight correction as Hero of Alexandria observed the earliest windmill in the 1st century AD. The construction allowed for the first observations of the first vertical-axle windmills in Sistan, Afghanistan, with the construction occurring around 634-644 AD. You are welcome! #historymysteries#historyrocks
And the most important part. We are raising money for the Windmill Museum which will house an exclusive windmill collection from a generous benefactor. You can always donate to the BCHS Hiawatha Community Foundation fund or you can donate exclusively to the Windmill Museum Go Fund Me page! https://www.gofundme.com/f/f6v68-windmill-museum…
A few accomplishments that you may not be aware of to whom we owe the credit for the brilliance! All languages were quickly deemed valuable during the 9th and 13th centuries and needed preservation! Therefore, scholars believed in safeguarding ALL languages (not one singular language but safeguarding ALL languages! Erecting a House of Wisdom where scholars could diligently work to preserve the languages, which included Turkish, Hebrew, and Latin languages, and later added the following languages Roman, Chinese, Persian, Egyptian, Greek, Byzantine, and Phoenician. As a girl who cultivates a journey of words daily exploring them in every possible way and finds them to be the most delicious word candy. Thank you from the bottom of this eternally grateful heart!
It was also their phenomenal dedication to recognizing the value of all history (thank you), including the work of Aristotle, the philosopher, and scientist (and in case you are wondering so much more.) Aristotle’s work is another historical treasure that would otherwise have been swept from the earth if not for the intervention. After the fall of Rome, Aristotle became well-known in the Islamic world. Great thinkers from the area include Avicenna (970-1037), Averroes (1126-1204), and Maimonides (1134-1204.). All of them revitalized Aristotle’s logical and scientific theories, which this appears as good a place as any to note that most of the work accomplished by Aristotle was written in lecture format, suggesting Aristotle was a TEACHER. The region can claim ownership of the discovery of Algebra (I will not be thanking you for that) and tremendous accomplishments in science, astronomy, chemistry, physics, mathematics, philosophy, medicine, and education. #historyrocks #aforestofwords #defendingmyzipcode #kindnessmypersonalbrandofglitter
The olfactory system (the sense of smell, FYI) is the strongest of our sensory systems, and the system links our mood, memories, and even behavior.
But did you know that as far back as the ancient Egyptians, they were known for adding olfactory presentations to their traditions and customs? The earliest perfume bottle originated around 1000 B.C. The Egyptians manufactured perfume bottle glass treasures. Then Persian and Arab chemists began to codify (word candy; it means to develop standard formulas for the perfumes). During the Dark Ages and the rise of Christianity, perfumes’ popularity suffered greatly. Still, with many thanks, the Muslim culture and people recognized these aromatic traditions and sought to preserve them so that you might appreciate them today. You are welcome! Enjoy all the beautiful notes that make your aromatic olfactory system uniquely yours!
Perhaps you may be considering a journey to celebrate or even create an aromatic treasure defining all that is uniquely you. In that case, I suggest you visit one of the many shops still in existence that can take the notes you are fond of and create an aromatic treasure. I am not sure if these beautiful olfactory creations are available online, but it may be worth your while to get a little googly! Every culture and tradition has value and presence, so celebrate all history! I know I will be! Each culture separates and connects us in mere distinctions, making us as unique as the olfactory memories we each hold dearly! #historymysteries#historyrocks
For EVERY BATTLE that defined me! & for my Bestie and Moms!
“You deserve the kind of love you never have to question!” Janet Roth
I posted something yesterday in honor of my best friend! Now, let me tell you a little about her; see, she’s “a ride or die” kind of girl! The profound part of this statement is she is “ride or die” for EVERYONE in her life! She has been my best friend since we were Freshmen in high school! When she gathered up a red curly-haired mop and began defending & protecting me! Because ladies and gents, I am great with words but scared of my shadow! It’s a true story; she is a fighter and a Greek goddess! S’ Agapo Pouli Boufo!! Now a few years back, a special someone entered her life, and let me tell you, my best friend hung on with some serious devotion! She has always been that way! She makes me proud to be my sister/friend! I shall refer to him as the toilet bowl. You, of course, may refer to him as whatever tickles your fancy! Here is the part of this story she defends him and stands by his side after a horrible motorcycle accident. It’s his blessing and miracle he survived, and he owes a debt he cannot ever repay, but he chose to be ugly. And he continues the toilet bowl antics. What if we normalized talking about abuse rather than hiding it like a dirty secret! #thefaairtaleiseffedup
The moral of this story is there are people all over the world fighting battles you will never know anything about! Now that is the real effing fairytale. I have had more than my own share of battles. I can thank my moms for being my superhero in many of them! and my bestie, who is always there listening. If I haven’t said it enough lately. Thank you… Thank you. It has been the most profound honor having you as a friend and family!! And most of you will never hear about my battles. If I love you, you might, and then again, you might not! When I love, it is profound, defined by the things I say and do; you will never have to question how I FEEL. It will be supported by my actions and my presence!
I have never been a courageous person. Quite the opposite, due to life and its many lessons I would encounter along the way! I am purely and profoundly ME! I am humble; I choose to be kind! I choose to be gentle! I prefer to see the best in everyone! I don’t have to be right! I don’t have to say a thing, don’t look at my face, see me! I prefer to hide under a rock where I can safely observe, fill the pages of my journals, and dream! For Umair, who, despite me being scared shitless most of the time, constantly pushes me to be braver than I ever dreamed!
I am the girl that has been taught more lessons in humility in this lifetime than I can ever begin to impart. I won’t even try! The drum is absolutely for the man who reminds me from oceans away to be brave and stand tall and be proud of my song! Every single day he makes me feel like I am the most beautiful and only woman in the world. If I haven’t said it lately, take notes because he has this shit locked up!
I am the girl that never needed anyone
able and capable
focused and determined
defined, curious, filled with a purpose
living and loving all of my dreams
willing and able to achieve anything and everything
and then you swept in and knocked me off my feet
the closer we get
the more I become
shaking and needy
don’t and can’t understand
the way that my body responds to you
filled with longing
shaking and needy
screaming from within my soul
more, more and more
my head, my heart, my soul, and heartbeat dance
to an entirely different drum
forever reverberating the sounds of you, mo aer!
Forest of Words 