Summer Read

I am so happy that my copy of Annette Gordon-Reid's book titled "The Hemingses of Monticello" has arrived. I wrote on this blog about her first book " Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings an American Controversy" I enjoy this author so much. If you read this book please share with me at shelbacsinsel@gmail.com. Happy summer reading.

Fancy Nancy Profile

Fancy Nancy was the only daughter borned to Peaches. She was the brightest , and most playful and had a huge curiosity about life. She stood out. The three brothers grew to double her size. They began to tease her by chasing her and pinning her down until she cried. I must say all cats are neutered. She did not grow the rate of weight as her brothers. She became a loner. When I let her out to play in the backyard she would head for the front yard and hide in the sewer pipe. I eventually became aware of her isolation from the male cats causing this negative behavior. I began to respond by bonding with her by letting her into the main part of house. At first she would not come to me when I called her. I began to rebuild our relationship by petting her and praising her and she began to respond. She would purr and give cat kisses. She began to gain weight and became more emotionally balanced. A real change from the angry, lonely cat that she was becoming. Now she is my little girl who loves to play and give cat kisses. I am happy she has returned to her mother receiving all the love she needs. She will truly grow into a mature and well balance cat that she was meant to be.

The lesson: Beware of negative peers' influence. They could have a negative affect on your self-esteem. Always stay close to the only person who first and truly loves you, mother. It is my gift to love Fancy Nancy.

Mother's Day Grace 2009

Say Yes To God

Say Yes To Grace

Pass It On.

Amen

Spring Garden 2009

Life is a garden producing the plants that you have planted with great expectations. When their beauty appears it is glorious. The weeds that you did not plant..the disease. Oh it is too sad when things go wrong in your garden. All you can do is weed and hope next year will produce a beautiful garden with all the love you placed on your plants. Bless the weeds and pull them out and spray the disease.

Lesson: You don't know what the results of your garden will be. Hope for the best and God will deal with the rest.

Spring Garden 2009

A Brave Hearted Bird Tapped On My Window

This morning I was listening to my spiritual program with 3 cats sleeping on my bed mildly snoring. I heard a tapping sound on my window. I was curious so I went to the window and on the ledge corner was a small black, grey and white bird looking at me eye ball to eye ball. It was such joy to see this little creature again.



The much needed rain in TN has poured consistently for over a week. I was waiting for a break in this determined rain pattern to mow my lawn. My grass was growing wildly to knee height. The break finally came and I cut the field of long green grass known as my front and back yard. I rested by sipping water while sitting at my patio table wearing my bright red garden shoes and my newly colored white to green socks thanks to the freshly cut grass stains. A little bird flew very close over my head and landed on the bird feeder that was empty. I love God's creatures so I fetched the seed and breadcrumbs I keep in stock. The little black, grey and white bird was the first to partake of seed and homemade breadcrumbs. Then the Cardinals, Starlings and their mates and children began to appear for a much needed meal. I recall thinking what a brave heart this little bird had to ask for food,

The lesson: No matter your size ask for what you need...you may get a positive response.