Murphy was the only one of my cats who loved this toy, I do not know if it was because he was just a kitten or if it was because he was a boy. But I do know that we had a lot of fun watching him play with this Santa’s cap. “Santa’s Helper” won the challenge for the December Avatar for the DOMESTIC AND PEDIGREE CAT group. / This was in top ten in the challenge, “The Holiday Cat” in the / FOR THE LOVE OF CATS group. / Top ten in challenge “Playtime” for KITTENS group ~ 18 April 2009 / Featured in KITTENS group ~ 20 April 2009
Ethan really wanted to help out with the vacuuming this morning…..unfortunately it didn’t turn out so well! NOTE: No children were harmed in the making of this photograph…promise =-)
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I thought this would be a nice card to illustrate the old cliche, “A woman’s work is never done,” and to honor women everywhere who work hard at home, on the job, within the family circle, in the community, in the church, in public service. This energetic little Eastern bluebird female exemplifies an honorable work ethic in her diligence at nest-building. (Note the bedraggled look of poor little Mama’s feathers; temperatures were in the 90s and she was really feeling the heat and humidity! Just about the same concept as a housewife sweating over the stove or the ironing board!)
I don’t know if this is factual, fictional, or a bit of each, but the most commonly circulated story about how the ladybug got its name is quite interesting. According to that account, quite a long time ago in Europe, a small farming village was experiencing unprecedented problems with insects that kept devouring the crops. Faced with certain ruin, the peasants fell to their knees and began to beg the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to send help in their calamity. Their simple faith was soon rewarded. The farmers began to notice a change in the crops. The dying foliage started to revitalize and greenness once again appeared on the landscape. Something was definitely reversing the devastation. As they looked closer, the farmers noticed small red bugs with black dots festooning their tiny concave, shell-like, bodies. Like soldiers called in to battle, they were eating the culprits—destructive aphids. “Our Lady’s bugs, Our Lady’s beetles,” the grateful villagers proclaimed. Eventually, as the small insects became a familiar part of their lives, the people shortened their name to ladybugs, the term by which they are still known today and perhaps one of the reasons why they are so well-loved. Whatever the case, ladybugs are the allies of farmers; they are tiny soldiers that patrol the fields making sure there will be food on the table for everyone.
The philosophers of Ancient Greece also drew upon the concept of Spiritual helpers. Plato’s Symposium described them as envoys and interpreters, who not only carried prayers up to heaven, but also descended with commandments and responses from the gods. This small painting is dedicated to Jennyfnf – With Love And Healing From Everyone On Red Bubble Music – Angel Meditation / Especially For You Jenny
How exciting! Ophelia has just been recruited by Santa to be his little helper! To help spread gifts of fun, joy and lovingkindness across the countries! Ophelia is going to be very busy this holiday so she’s here to wish you advance Christmas well wishes and greetings,”Blessed Christmas To All Uncles, Aunties, Boys and Girls!” Ophelia hoots her way back to Santa’s Christmas factory! You can view and buy my other “Little Santa’s Helper” creations at my Zazzle Gallery:
9×12 colored pencil two in a series of 12. Original is available…. make me a reasonable offer.. all will be looked at and taken into consideration. Completed 2005
This little guy (my son) is always willing to help me out when I need to practice lol… / / / / / / / / Visit my website On The Rock Photography
This work is associated with Flight that releases the Spirit from the limitations of matter and helps one to travel on the wind. Enchaustic Wax /
I put on my boots this morning and went tromping through the woods. I spotted this tiny ladybug on a wildflower leaf and snapped away. She stood stockstill, very cooperative, for her photo shoot. My thanks to Sister Ladybug for her patience as I invaded her space.
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Saw this girl and her little sibling in a small village, beautiful children.
January 2009…placedd 1st in the Holiday Festivities challenge hosted by the Weekly Theme Challenges group, featured in the group and as avatar for the group. December 2008…featured in Bits and Pieces Gia’s 1st Christmas. She’s 9 months old in the photo.
No need to comment, just making lots of little character cards,,from a free site, lynnesdesigns
Portrait of a Thistle Mantis (Blepharopsis mendica).
JOHN MY SON, said he would like one, so here you are
This was taken at Wodonga as people were helping out with Christmas Party for Special Children: Every year a large group of volunteers including myself and other firefighters from both sides of the border help entertain and give various gifts to about 1000 disadvantaged or disabled children every year.
A rock full of lost souls, a mortal man not quiet lost aided or comforted by a helper
Up on the roof top felines paused. / Out to help old Santa Claus. / Down through the chimmney with lots of toys / Santa’s too stressed and makes more noise. First comes the stocking of little Nell / But Joey spies the cat as well / Give Nell a dolly that laughs and cries / Then pass the catnip and swap some lies. Ho! Ho! Ho! Whose gonna know? / Ho! Ho! Ho! Whose gonna know oh! / Inside the cabinet, make it quick… / Give me a whiff of some more CAT-NIP! Next comes the stocking of little Will / He’ll be delighted with his holiday fill. / Here is a fuzzy mouse and sparkle ball too / Who needs a hammer and an old kazoo! Ho! Ho! Ho! Whose gonna know? / Ho! Ho! Ho! Whose gonna know OH! / Inside the cabinet QUICK! QUICK! QUICK! / Pass around some more of that good CAT-NIP!!! / TLC spoof on “Up On The Roof Top” original song by Gene Autrey Available in a T-shirt design /
On the ferry to Hideaway Island, Vanuatu. A group of about 6 kids jumped on the boat with us, helping carry our luggage and hold the boat while we disembarked.
Not quite sure if he made the nice list this year. Typical naughty look for an IG.
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