The Laughing Heart
by Charles Bukowski

your life is your life
don’t let it be clubbed into dank submission.
be on the watch.
there are ways out.
there is a light somewhere.
it may not be much light but
it beats the darkness.
be on the watch.
the gods will offer you chances.
know them.
take them.
you can’t beat death but
you can beat death in life, sometimes.
and the more often you learn to do it,
the more light there will be.
your life is your life.
know it while you have it.
you are marvelous
the gods wait to delight
in you

Happy Birthday Deacon!

As I have mentioned many times before,

I thank God everyday for Deacon and

the love he has brought into my life.

I have one Angel up in Heaven

and one with a heartbeat
always at my side
looking over me!

My partner, My best friend,

My therapist, My fitness trainer.

This Green eyed Vizsla 

 has simply been my Savior!

How can there not be a God

with such a beautiful creature

providing life saving Grace and Comfort

Happy Birthday ole Boy!

I owe you my life.

(And Heart)

The Mystery of Nature

Deacon and I swimming in Hot Springs, NC

"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy

is to go outside, somewhere where they

can be quiet, alone with the

Heavens,

Nature and God"

- Anne Frank -

Sunflowers I grew this Summer in front of the house.