Up this morning for breakfast. Breakfast! (Gah, and it wasn’t even very good; poor work ethic in our staff person, sorely disappointing. Especially since the other days we had such tremendously nice, and competent assistance.) But after that, I got some pool time. Then we called around to see if there were pool supplies places anywhere on our back-to-The-Burrow route. We have a potential location now, so we’ll see how it goes, fingers crossed.
Time to pack, gather our belongings, and check out. We’ll get to have lunch with Hanna & Co before they need to head Northerly. I hate leaving hotels and parting from the witchlings, but it’s part of our life lessons, so it has to be done. Interestingly enough (but not at all unusually), it goes along with our daily draw.
“Goddess of Strength ~
Stand up for what you believe in.
There are times in life when it is best to let go and walk away from certain situations. However, you are being encouraged by the universe to stand up for what you believe in, with regards to a situation you are currently faced with.
The universe is testing your faith and resolve. Stand firm in your beliefs and convictions, yet do not allow resentment or anger to fester. It is possible to be both loving and strong simultaneously. You will gain much respect from others by standing your ground.
As the same time you will have broken a long-standing pattern of not standing up for yourself that has affected your life experiences for a long time. Congratulations!”
There is not enough space on the entire interwebz for me to explain how amazingly on the nose this card is right now, so trust me when I say that I will take this message to heart. I hope that everyone else will to.
Last night we went to one of J.D.’s Rose City favorites. We totally saw (and tasted) why he feels this way. It’s on all of our lists now too.
I want to live in this restaurant.
They have two altars up on a ledge that runs along one wall. I loved them both, but couldn’t wait to show you THIS one. For obvious reasons.
An exquisite portal!
We walked some stunningly gorgeous neighborhoods in Portland. This simple but classically sweet door, above, was near where we parked, down the block.
Look familiar?
And then this afternoon we spotted that monstrosity (NOT delightful). Which reminded us SO damn much of our own ugly architecture back home. It must be a trend. One that I am NOT fond of.
The only Iowa we saw on this trip.
The FLP* Report begins with that person above, plus: new Arizona and old Arizona, old New Mexico and new New Mexico, an illegal license plate frame on a Mini Cooper, so bad we couldn’t tell where the hell it was from, Montana, Indiana, Kansas, Colorado government, plus a Mississippi.
*FLP = Foreign License Plate. Trying it, seeing if we like the abbreviation. Thoughts?
Today’s Deck:
Angels, Gods, and Goddesses Oracle Cards by Toni Carmine Salerno
LateNight Sharing:
Hanny put these up here. Go see. And don’t forget to read all of the captions. She did a fantastic job (on tons of stuff)! Thanks, Babe. Again. For EVERYTHING.
After reading the menu I want to live in that restaurant, too. Love the pics Hanna put up. Like the flp acronym.
Standing up for my beliefs, huh. Gonna be a long week.
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Did you see how cool the building is painted, inside and out? Such a great place, but tiny.
J
10:31 p.m.
10-2-12
I vote for FLP. Good idea. Interesting card, too. Boo for good byes, but remember the reasons for them; y’all had some great times together.
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Our mantra upon departing (after much emotion and turmoil throughout the entire time) was:
no one died.
J
10:34 p.m.
10-2-12
YOU were UP for BREAKFAST!!! :O
Thanks, Hanna, for the excellent pictures!
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I did it every single day.
J
10:36 p.m.
10-2-12
@Hanna: your pictures, and captions, were wonderful and quite entertaining. Thank you for sharing them.
I like FLP. That works and will take some of the extra typing out..
Standing up for myself. Okay. I think mine will be more existential than tangible, but that’s okay.
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Any time we are gifted with some of that Universal strength, is a welcome opportunity.
J
10:39 p.m.
10-2-12
The card made me think of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers :0)
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THAT is one of my all time faves!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
J
10:42 p.m.
10-2-12
(Is that Ringo on drums?! Nice.)
Loved the photos and the captions were awesome.
Standing up for myself…I am not currently in a situation, that I am aware of that needs this, might have to look more closely at what is going on. Or perhaps be prepared for something that is going to happen.
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Good, that’s fine too. Apply it more as personal strength then. And just be all Super Powers instead.
J
10:44 p.m.
10-2-12
Glad the trip was a good one. Love the card and agree we have to stick up for ourselves ’cause if we don’t nobody else will. And Tom Petty. That made my morning. : )
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I agree, the video just MADE the post.
J
10:52 p.m.
10-2-12
Love the white door.
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I thought you might.
J
11:53 p.m.
10-3-12