ONLY ONE

“in all the world ONLY ONE”

jw marriott’s camelback inn

bears an imprint

upon entrance

to this little piece of paradise

“in all the world ONLY ONE”

yes

ONLY ONE camelback...

where time stands still.

there, a large clock 

with hands that never move

remind guests

to be present,

live in the moment,

do not let a minute slip away

and for one week...

time would do just that,

stand still.

 for moments in time

to be recorded.

one need not wonder,
the happenings
that unfold
while the clock is still...

MULTIPLE BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATED

MUMMY MOUNTAIN

treasures of all kinds

a reunion of sorts

with

birthday celebrations

being the highlight.

happy birthday uncle bill !

happy birthday debbie !

magicians, line dancing,

a barbecue and

daffodil cakes.
beginning at dusk,

it became the perfect setting for

one golden evening.

WORSHIP

in the local church

there, a familiar face before me

belonging to one of my student’s mom

from a long time ago.

on this sabbath,

we are surrounded by the lovliness

of spring

and God’s great and wondrous creations

the POOL

swimming of course,

for rest and relaxation

orange freeze

orange freeze

orange freeze

and orange freeze
onion rings
homemade chips
smoothies of every flavor

creative nail art,

visiting,

laughter,

reading,

napping,

welcoming the embrace of the sun’s warmth.

lovely RITA'S

delicious food

puff pastry

ambiance

and conversation with those held dear

and yet another

birthday celebration

LO-LO'S

fried chicken and golden waffles

for true southern cookin’

i hunkered down for 

cheese grits

and service with a smile

“what.?!?..you’ve never heard what does the fox say?”

the SPA

breathe in beauty

breathe our stress

breathe in sunshine

breathe out snow

PEORIA VENTURE
allie's basketball game
at her brand new school

followed by
the home tour on
tonopah drive
and a delicious meal
by camille.

MALL

“but mom, do we have to bring her?”

for more mannequin madness

hats

hats

hats

socks
and to

pick on ridiculous aunt
while singing
"haaapppppeeeeeee"

NOTORIOUS

for their burgers,

but the salmon salad

was divine.

notorious 
for carrying my camera,
i left it charging
and so...
no pics !

the DESERT CANVAS

sunsets, spectacular views,

a tapestry of wonders
 glorious

spellbinding

reflective

brilliant

poetic

LAUNDRY

GRANDMA'S TREAT
to
paradise bakery

while the gents

off to priesthood session

for a spiritual feast.

GIFTING for souveniers

FAMILY

meetings and gatherings

a hunting we will go,

a hunting we will go

for treasure?

for gold?

for memories?

for EASTER EGGS.

and do not be surprised

if you find one from previous years

faded candy wrappers

covered in dirt

and one golden egg

containing big bucks

and more birthday wishes

to

allie

and

jesus

what do you do when time stands still ?

I'M BEAUTIFUL

every now and again,
serendipity happens.
a special occasion was about to take place,
the kind of event that deserved
a touchup on those
 stubborn grays
and i knew just the place
I'M BEAUTIFUL
betsy smith, my stylist and friend
always greets me with
a warm welcome

she listens
cosults
and delivers beauty
artistically !
a real class act.

after moments of pampering,
i noticed an advertisement
 announcing a
“spring fling”
march 12, 2014
i inquired...
it sounded divine
and i am acutely aware that

I'M BEAUTIFUL

never disappoints.

the ambiance,
the decor,
the clever quotes that adorn the walls,

the RED lipstick,

the services available,
the new locale for fashionista and stylish

 blou j boutique...

everything about it speaks
I'M BEAUTIFUL
and so the story goes...
i joined women at the so called
“spring fling”

I'M BEAUTIFUL
knows just how to 
party pretty !
after browzing and mingling 
a bit,
a mosied over to blou j
for a pair of boots

that caught my eye a week ago...
 forest green 
lace up boots that were bound
to 
adorn my feet
and refer to me as
'tres chic'.
i fell for an ivory frolic

that i just had to have
to put the fling in my spring

and the jewelry...

how will i ever decide ?

geometric shaped rings 
that flip to reveal
the appropriate word
true or false ?
to infinity and beyond ?
bracelets and bangles
bearing the phrase
love is my religion

elase medical spas 

was a guest host
with specials on botox and fills

by Julie Nielsen Hall

 i had to have the whole experience

and it was worth every RED penny.

a bubbly effervescent personality

endeared guests throughout...

it was I'M BEAUTIFUL
owner
cori davis-kahler.
she was not pretentious
as i imagined a salon with such class
had the potential to be.
her underlying message
was as empowering as she was:

i am so glad you came...
that is just what we want
 to help women (and men)
 tap into their own 
be~YOU~tiful

and be able to declare
I'M BEAUTIFUL...
to brave the RED lipstick
that accentuates femininity
and boldly states

 these women made

this “spring fling” 
a five star event.
see for yourself.

i'm beautiful
10690 s.riverfront parkway
south jordan, utah 84095

801-878-8488

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ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE

in the mission statement

at ELA,

HISTORY

is strongly emphasized

and is to be integrated

in ever subject matter.

i do not know how the idea was born.

i do not know why 1863 was chosen,
but i am sure
the gettysburg address anniversary
had something to do with it.

january 24, 1863
upon leaving my home
noah took one look at me
with bulging eyes
"you look so old and so real"
(newsflash...in a month
a half century and i am real...)

the moment i put the opticals upon my nose
and laced that last boot,
sternness, somberness and
seriousness encased me in such a way
that i did not know how to act.

 i visited classrooms
and observed with my
picture box.
i was in amazement of the many
individuals that came dressed in character.

students were assigned to a
ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE
alphabetically
accomplishing two purposes
school with siblings
school with a range of ages

no electricity,
just the natural light and lantern
boys seated on one side,

girls on the other
students wrote on slates
with
chalk
there were spelling bees
lessons on cursive
recitations
schoolyard games

teachers were stern
non complying students
stood with their nose to the wall

for the semi full

experience...

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