tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85001971722641282472024-03-04T21:59:06.795-08:00"Living Un-ordinary Lives in an Ordinary World"Welcome! This is a place for anyone who lives an un-ordinary life. I'm finally embracing my un-ordinary life and all the challenges it presents.
Some of the ways we live un-ordinary lives are by home schooling our kids, finding unusual ways to make ends meet, having a bi-racial family, and most importantly living our lives our way. Pull up a chair, and grab a cup of tea or coffee, and sit with us awhile.
Hugs,
Tracey HuguleyTraceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-59299219924546803522011-03-18T14:14:00.000-07:002011-03-18T14:15:15.695-07:00The Bushman Project-A Documentary Film by Tracey Huguley-Me!!!<object width="250" height="250"><param name="movie" value="http://widget.chipin.com/widget/id/ac7184c28a3de2b6"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="event_title" value="Tracey%20Huguley%20Films%20"></param><embed src="http://widget.chipin.com/widget/id/ac7184c28a3de2b6" flashVars="event_title=Tracey%20Huguley%20Films%20" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" wmode="transparent" width="250" height="250"></embed></object>Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-55817971317934351642011-02-18T21:04:00.000-08:002011-02-18T21:06:52.658-08:00Time fliesI hadn't realized I've neglected my blog for a long time. Wowee. <br /><br />I've been quite busy with the kids, my marriage, work, and school. It wasn't too long ago I was posting my first pictures of me with a back pack going to college in 2007. Well now I'm going to graduate. I'm hoping it will happen in Dec. 2011, if not, it will happen for sure in May 2012. <br /><br />Very exciting stuff happening. <br /><br />Hugs, <br />TraceyTraceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-74347462745642312012010-05-10T09:22:00.000-07:002010-05-12T19:27:40.209-07:00Just launched a dream of mine!!!Go to <a href="http://CreativeSoulArtsStudios.com">CreativeSoulArtsStudios.com</a> to see my new website and venture. <br /><br />We will be giving art and writing classes to help kids, pre-teens, teenagers, and adults find their stories. <br /><br />I'm so excited. We will be doing this in our home art studio. :) <br /><br />See my new website. <br /><br /><a href="http://CreativeSoulArtsStudios.com">CreativeSoulArtsStudios.com</a><br />Take a peek and let me know what you think. <br /><br />Hope to see some of you in our sessions this summer. <br /><br />Big hugs, <br />TraceyTraceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-81359053778845016642010-04-29T13:07:00.000-07:002010-04-29T13:11:00.372-07:00Creative Expressions class play at Friday co-op<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibfp12CkHOxD88hEM24vwhujiNz_QTng69YCknCKQBMHs-stYVtCC0jASVTBTLkvqU2s_6JgBIZXoVVhvmUUJCOvHzOJsSyKfX9ZYHiA69fNplXqyQT6EgqFdmeAXWX8i48F3ToEIjUGGz/s1600/DSCN2756.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibfp12CkHOxD88hEM24vwhujiNz_QTng69YCknCKQBMHs-stYVtCC0jASVTBTLkvqU2s_6JgBIZXoVVhvmUUJCOvHzOJsSyKfX9ZYHiA69fNplXqyQT6EgqFdmeAXWX8i48F3ToEIjUGGz/s320/DSCN2756.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465654417432037346" /></a>Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-57845295618487220302010-04-29T13:03:00.000-07:002010-04-29T13:07:28.297-07:00It's been awhile since I've posted...Wow...what a busy year this has been. The kids are all busy with activities and groups. We are in the Friday co-op here in Austin, we just started a SelfDesign Learning Circle using Brent Cameron's idea's from his book SelfDesign. SelfDesign is beta testing learning circles and Austin had the opportunity to be one of the three circles in the country. <br /><br />I'm working on my memoir and facilitating various workshops and classes using SoulArts, art, and storytelling techniques to assist people to explore their truths and stories. <br /><br />The weather in Austin is lovely this time of year. We're getting out a lot more and enjoying nature. <br /><br />Hugs, <br />TraceyTraceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-37255655856420558392009-12-22T15:31:00.001-08:002009-12-22T15:31:49.891-08:00Friends and FamilyTraceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-945976357688454862009-12-22T15:26:00.001-08:002009-12-22T15:27:04.411-08:00<div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQ_up7b_HeG-_ApqpGg02yEryYTXqBZeMXwavhZR8SH-KnRfutn0qXTX7Qmyw55NzVskdH_QgjshXzV-KZCAUztPS2aQOq6F3Y0N8d6KClREZz9e_hNCGDBODiBm8dI63oIG43F5mhDEX/s1600-h/DSCN2073.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQ_up7b_HeG-_ApqpGg02yEryYTXqBZeMXwavhZR8SH-KnRfutn0qXTX7Qmyw55NzVskdH_QgjshXzV-KZCAUztPS2aQOq6F3Y0N8d6KClREZz9e_hNCGDBODiBm8dI63oIG43F5mhDEX/s320/DSCN2073.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><br /><div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgutEzaWu9PGKzi_BzmL7FM_g9X9xAdUpOe0gskPjkdHc3TH_QYNwc8U6PesFDArQL4JCiIeC5AMEPT8uFnqlo-ik8WxJ-KJ98-socOcWQV-DKaA8TEwzsaynRUyzrwqr7lvukuzNYyLPZI/s1600-h/DSCN2075.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgutEzaWu9PGKzi_BzmL7FM_g9X9xAdUpOe0gskPjkdHc3TH_QYNwc8U6PesFDArQL4JCiIeC5AMEPT8uFnqlo-ik8WxJ-KJ98-socOcWQV-DKaA8TEwzsaynRUyzrwqr7lvukuzNYyLPZI/s320/DSCN2075.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-79478591106027661272009-12-22T15:22:00.000-08:002009-12-22T15:22:46.238-08:00<div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6KOA4pLOvhzgWipLtEX3LAB3_uX-Ymw550fXYGI8BA3ilRjLGwgb-uHZCckoFptZaR02QKekV-vYQMeSVWXmGLrQEHDUtP3t70VqEuWTynyxdn2JEx7qoqNX_-HnK0_0PEWjwoFFk1Zi_/s1600-h/DSCN2064.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6KOA4pLOvhzgWipLtEX3LAB3_uX-Ymw550fXYGI8BA3ilRjLGwgb-uHZCckoFptZaR02QKekV-vYQMeSVWXmGLrQEHDUtP3t70VqEuWTynyxdn2JEx7qoqNX_-HnK0_0PEWjwoFFk1Zi_/s320/DSCN2064.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-43103016941751614452009-12-22T15:20:00.000-08:002009-12-22T15:21:11.274-08:00My friend Mia<div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0cbxZIeH2P50ns9uopONRynzUNlJ9fb1SF0jliIRt1QVlW37eLIQruqdwac_s1ZgMc_zXhvkzZf5YnXSTIsaUaDZmQtF2-oOyDjmLiwqwjTtlAmkP0mFvG8zfrrJ1qQjbPhMQjvadoY0/s1600-h/DSCN2061.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0cbxZIeH2P50ns9uopONRynzUNlJ9fb1SF0jliIRt1QVlW37eLIQruqdwac_s1ZgMc_zXhvkzZf5YnXSTIsaUaDZmQtF2-oOyDjmLiwqwjTtlAmkP0mFvG8zfrrJ1qQjbPhMQjvadoY0/s320/DSCN2061.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-29577563850586824422009-12-22T15:05:00.001-08:002009-12-22T15:07:16.268-08:00The HolidaysI love this time of year. For me it's a time to reflect, time to clear out the "stuff" from last year (including emotional stuff), spending time with friends and family, giving myself some special treats like Starbucks, playing holiday music, keeping candles lit, etc. <br /><br />Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all of you!Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-76241225166193544202009-08-02T11:35:00.000-07:002009-08-02T11:59:20.901-07:00Godfrey and I on a date....(Britney's person made out of yarn)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-Q9L7uXut5X23UP-xJdyS8WU1cYT46ZrgR1mEYtf4LwbBrVM7VsbTV5V6-LSsHvkHVQA7L-8PiFJopjoQejCRfO01qWmgcwHG17knRPFWXEwUAIjrWkRxY0T2r7LogeaskOJITGCrM2c/s1600-h/DSCN1286.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-Q9L7uXut5X23UP-xJdyS8WU1cYT46ZrgR1mEYtf4LwbBrVM7VsbTV5V6-LSsHvkHVQA7L-8PiFJopjoQejCRfO01qWmgcwHG17knRPFWXEwUAIjrWkRxY0T2r7LogeaskOJITGCrM2c/s320/DSCN1286.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365439449555483074" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnhhxWMXAV_L_Omt9Cu-HfR8ptR9zMeJs3KIrmPe-E9Gj4-2Np7s44czpqdwpvGz1ZlrOx8zJ3sShdrO5TJo7lic2IbaTOZeAZIVJ1Z_WpVgtXauzSpNeKSUFXp1xieAkOcCvwZDSN0Ci/s1600-h/DSCN1253.JPG"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qrlxLBBULM4dLTKemP0JDjsOXP479UyOkJqPIreFT31P_T_5fZAMwspqlnzJxHJV5OaTSUjjVYPrg7mhZYQMTA4VkeZpRZxoEk_Tq_fhRCpBDFrsR7pNHgC65Ue3MKE6wkztbsxQXloz/s320/DSCN0942.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314360748993159682" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51ma910xGcWRss_bmV2KzRzW84ufg0HLHmcMU0L3HXqtJLWIYwTOeIQjLqAV56cbzbCjliDyl6zhpFCKtNZrmZyWPg5iUzvIWMv3Y1ykPexH_yUtfFJ9r10C2ynHlyiFYxBu2T6Kzgt3T/s1600-h/DSCN0945.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51ma910xGcWRss_bmV2KzRzW84ufg0HLHmcMU0L3HXqtJLWIYwTOeIQjLqAV56cbzbCjliDyl6zhpFCKtNZrmZyWPg5iUzvIWMv3Y1ykPexH_yUtfFJ9r10C2ynHlyiFYxBu2T6Kzgt3T/s320/DSCN0945.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314360744548751442" /></a>Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-73049803532913299812009-03-16T18:30:00.000-07:002009-03-16T18:32:54.550-07:00I planted three trees....I'm so excited I planted my first three trees. Yes, that's what I said...my first trees ever. Well if you don't count the tree I gave to my mother on mother's day when I was 19 years old. Whew...that was a long time ago. <br /><br />I haven't been much of a plant/tree/etc. person, but I'm hoping things will change in that area of my life.<br /><br />We are now looking into a Sudbury School for the kids. There is one starting up outside of Austin that we are looking at. <br /><br />It would be really nice for the kids to have the daily interaction with their peers while being able to decide what they are going to study. <br /><br />More to follow. I'll try to get some pictures of my trees. <br /><br />Hugs, <br />TraceyTraceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-91113117328939922892009-02-27T08:07:00.000-08:002009-02-27T08:09:15.447-08:00My new backyard or something close...I hope!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPHTYnU8ghF2a54zw-sRQ9vkrfOICD7VQ9L5V2wRNmfg3mnc4c1MRjEXvwvboBNhj4iDKxpxKUpDym-RxUFi3VsXy5jB97N2RBBoAWKeNb-RUd4TNKFTiMWMxw7GExec9y-S3OfY5yqeKR/s1600-h/DSCN0898.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPHTYnU8ghF2a54zw-sRQ9vkrfOICD7VQ9L5V2wRNmfg3mnc4c1MRjEXvwvboBNhj4iDKxpxKUpDym-RxUFi3VsXy5jB97N2RBBoAWKeNb-RUd4TNKFTiMWMxw7GExec9y-S3OfY5yqeKR/s320/DSCN0898.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307509911839687282" /></a>Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-50658365952828036502009-02-27T08:03:00.000-08:002009-02-27T08:07:19.324-08:00This butterfly smiled for the camera!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAv-lxa0dpKBefijKKbaUvjn0N5wk2ng1HwJS-6T5lJ-1P21cpa26o3tULoparUV0wCZpwjhconDPBMi_qmZ_0Lw2ZwxzzGYMaFso_XW9lpMzPWylgmfwlzwziXLdv4JkgOXQZR_RxStnN/s1600-h/DSCN0861.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAv-lxa0dpKBefijKKbaUvjn0N5wk2ng1HwJS-6T5lJ-1P21cpa26o3tULoparUV0wCZpwjhconDPBMi_qmZ_0Lw2ZwxzzGYMaFso_XW9lpMzPWylgmfwlzwziXLdv4JkgOXQZR_RxStnN/s320/DSCN0861.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307509393418624370" /></a>Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-41132431441728712442009-02-27T07:57:00.000-08:002009-02-27T07:57:45.829-08:00Red bird, Red bird what do you see?<div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrg1V6PxPXIJPUKK9i_gErhox1tkNS2PBNfiQymIHTKP4UXDrWWuEIseopXob4TwXk7CM23n_ar1DxIp_CMZybgcSYZ-eCq3GvadID6thyphenhyphenvrm-vN2cBsZKLl96sdycdl0jez3ZzPI0yfS1/s1600-h/DSCN0909.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrg1V6PxPXIJPUKK9i_gErhox1tkNS2PBNfiQymIHTKP4UXDrWWuEIseopXob4TwXk7CM23n_ar1DxIp_CMZybgcSYZ-eCq3GvadID6thyphenhyphenvrm-vN2cBsZKLl96sdycdl0jez3ZzPI0yfS1/s320/DSCN0909.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><br /><div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoEonpWpAt_TzgssWEk3aw5V1KZ6fPxqqiixEEFS4Zeb0hHwS9r4cjiA5J73BK_bZVt6w8tA27fWbAn0LRzdJ2eY0K-SMVxMnfL3cxMdANbqaGA9aTGHWhSwKQ1d4Vu4i9douZsvoXLhaJ/s1600-h/DSCN0911.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoEonpWpAt_TzgssWEk3aw5V1KZ6fPxqqiixEEFS4Zeb0hHwS9r4cjiA5J73BK_bZVt6w8tA27fWbAn0LRzdJ2eY0K-SMVxMnfL3cxMdANbqaGA9aTGHWhSwKQ1d4Vu4i9douZsvoXLhaJ/s320/DSCN0911.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><br /><div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wYrO9R-oEveXa20mimvRi71tSX7m-q75Ctk-llps_eBsGk0FD399yxP8QN-rfqko0qS7Bs45VWyVvLhh_zJ9bQ_FhaDmda1NykyCzEOn8p0HwOJQitV9y4wXoVTqtH1w6fJG_-dHFIBM/s1600-h/DSCN0913.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wYrO9R-oEveXa20mimvRi71tSX7m-q75Ctk-llps_eBsGk0FD399yxP8QN-rfqko0qS7Bs45VWyVvLhh_zJ9bQ_FhaDmda1NykyCzEOn8p0HwOJQitV9y4wXoVTqtH1w6fJG_-dHFIBM/s320/DSCN0913.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><br /><div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KutCuKU0H5u5g4ttPE3Cpc7m8X_vjP18LDQl_W4nmgu1qOLC8H-jldqrl_WxsRIjcAGr5cJDqt5l-rHhYOYW5hVGt4QI0L3k_n4MAvbRk9O8ICAvyT6xFF5E5z9dS2P180Tq0e2ZDhUI/s1600-h/DSCN0914.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KutCuKU0H5u5g4ttPE3Cpc7m8X_vjP18LDQl_W4nmgu1qOLC8H-jldqrl_WxsRIjcAGr5cJDqt5l-rHhYOYW5hVGt4QI0L3k_n4MAvbRk9O8ICAvyT6xFF5E5z9dS2P180Tq0e2ZDhUI/s320/DSCN0914.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-43428251401883643122009-02-14T21:25:00.000-08:002009-02-14T21:30:09.511-08:00Kids doing what they do best....playing....<div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixSPGyNSa0jGGLdVUtDS4sUdSyloxLTiPQku5UXrITnQ0y9mi0imM3KtjCEmVsglL2096ccnBkmw84Bmjw7bOJDYUrTHA1BVk_cd79tvjvAf4cxEFzyDoQi6V-Ab4bLtAHpsNrfvcjjf9I/s1600-h/DSCN0756.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixSPGyNSa0jGGLdVUtDS4sUdSyloxLTiPQku5UXrITnQ0y9mi0imM3KtjCEmVsglL2096ccnBkmw84Bmjw7bOJDYUrTHA1BVk_cd79tvjvAf4cxEFzyDoQi6V-Ab4bLtAHpsNrfvcjjf9I/s320/DSCN0756.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><br /><div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-MD7oeCHJviqQ4oag6nyPaQIV41Des4KK2HglmaIGoyxDdHfkuA53bQOqduy_VmcajHO1DgK3VplevDq3llv58XI11NP_aw3XJ097_cT3V5_2_HEidvUmW2n72SGHn1F2XmLrP_aAwZC/s1600-h/DSCN0533.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-MD7oeCHJviqQ4oag6nyPaQIV41Des4KK2HglmaIGoyxDdHfkuA53bQOqduy_VmcajHO1DgK3VplevDq3llv58XI11NP_aw3XJ097_cT3V5_2_HEidvUmW2n72SGHn1F2XmLrP_aAwZC/s320/DSCN0533.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><br /><div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGV06EzRF3uylNVfFSiIfR4kJzyw5ZmJQURtDVxyxF4DanGuId7mdONcW51vNw0WPBrI2sY2J7pJcZWCTNSwnTsJ4Go47T24uI4V5tTYJv9_4uUdZ9PZkDkWcXr8xj0LSnMhRTkzkxsjT/s1600-h/DSCN0532.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGV06EzRF3uylNVfFSiIfR4kJzyw5ZmJQURtDVxyxF4DanGuId7mdONcW51vNw0WPBrI2sY2J7pJcZWCTNSwnTsJ4Go47T24uI4V5tTYJv9_4uUdZ9PZkDkWcXr8xj0LSnMhRTkzkxsjT/s320/DSCN0532.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><br /><div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnsZswBV4MksRVfNFZzKyyvklOHbrUm4yeUMtSwmOmMk8FLS1Xk77Hkl04aqX63FuHxHue7rAU-1W5k7jLrYj0n73CiFebKZvBz3rV97LjHeRzz7WVapcQ8VxHuWiFrF71Sg4hu8-agdL/s1600-h/DSCN0534.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnsZswBV4MksRVfNFZzKyyvklOHbrUm4yeUMtSwmOmMk8FLS1Xk77Hkl04aqX63FuHxHue7rAU-1W5k7jLrYj0n73CiFebKZvBz3rV97LjHeRzz7WVapcQ8VxHuWiFrF71Sg4hu8-agdL/s320/DSCN0534.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><br /><br />Even dogs like to ponder life.....<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-25760647084410613002009-02-14T20:58:00.000-08:002009-02-14T21:23:22.900-08:00New Growth in the Middle of Winter<div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7hSvcQ8vU9GQu8C8xbNpN5iml1TQPTQoAPIBPFszh-F4uLkjZotoRc3defLIV81m8mL9jzuFayUi79vYQyrgkXoyVwGW_vdB9ZBUDJkR90XjDhJUi6ncWz9ZFBP-Sc_PKmC0zfqvMema/s1600-h/DSCN0777.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7hSvcQ8vU9GQu8C8xbNpN5iml1TQPTQoAPIBPFszh-F4uLkjZotoRc3defLIV81m8mL9jzuFayUi79vYQyrgkXoyVwGW_vdB9ZBUDJkR90XjDhJUi6ncWz9ZFBP-Sc_PKmC0zfqvMema/s320/DSCN0777.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div><br /><br />In a nature area near my home I found this growth in the middle of a bramble of what it appeared to be dead brush. Spring is coming!!! Growth always follows death!!Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-60498010770441924132009-01-09T19:37:00.000-08:002009-01-13T20:23:40.939-08:00"Nature and the Quest for Meaning" Class at Tx StateI was thinking of taking this semester off, but due to some circumstances I can't change, I'm going to attend school. I'll definately take the summer off and who know's what I'll do in the fall. <br /><br />I'm so excited to be taking Susan K. Hanson's "Nature and the Quest for Meaning" writing class. Check out her website www.susankhanson.com She is a fantastic nature writer and professor at Texas State. <br /><br />We are going on an overnight nature field trip next week to Wimberley. Pictures and more information will follow. <br /><br />I am beside myself and ready to see what this class has to offer me. <br /><br />Hugs, <br />TraceyTraceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-84558076765458062732009-01-07T10:02:00.001-08:002009-01-07T10:07:24.408-08:00Changing Up Our Schedule a Bit....Since I will be working more and Godfrey will be going after his Master's this year, we are putting the kids on more of a self motivated home school schedule. It seems to be working so far. They have to get up in the morning, do their duties (chores), take care of their hygeine, and then do their home school work. Dad will be helping them as needed. <br /><br />This will work this month because it is math month. Godfrey and I both don't like math, but oh well....someone has to do it.....smile....Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-31828419847053065152009-01-05T12:28:00.000-08:002009-01-05T12:32:54.595-08:00The Opening of Eyes by Poet David WhyteThat day I saw beneath dark clouds <br />the passing light over the water<br />and I heard the voice of the world speak out,<br />I knew then, as I had before<br />life is no passing memory of what has been<br />nor the remaining pages in a great book<br />waiting to be read. <br />It is the opening of eyes long closed.<br />It is the vision of far off things<br />seen for the silence they hold.<br />It is the heart after years<br />of secret conversing<br />speaking out loud in the clear air.<br /><br />It is Moses in the desert<br />fallen to his knees before the lit bush.<br />It is the man throwing away his shoes<br />as if to enter heaven<br />and finding himself astonished,<br />opened at last,<br />fallen in love with solid ground.<br /><br /> -- David Whyte<br /> from Songs for Coming Home <br /> ©1984 Many Rivers PressTraceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-12708860613770567212009-01-05T12:24:00.000-08:002009-01-05T12:28:17.222-08:00Winter....quiet.....dark.....death......I look outside my window at the dead trees just behing my backyard fence. They are all without their leaves. Winter is here. It is always a reflection to me of what happens within us. We grow and then some part of us has to die and give way to the new. <br /><br />This is the part we don't seem to enjoy. The pruning or cutting off of the old parts of our lives that aren't working. <br /><br />I feel an inner calling to go deep inside myself and sit awhile. Sit quietly and wait for what is coming. <br /><br />What is coming? That is a good question. I don't know. Only time will tell. <br /><br />For now, I will sit and wait. I feel like a butterfly in a cacoon waiting while nothing seems to be happening. Waiting in the dark. <br /><br />Hugs, <br />TraceyTraceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-19799187701818696322008-12-31T09:24:00.000-08:002008-12-31T09:26:02.097-08:00The New Year!!!!Another year has gone by. Wow....it seems strange. The days flew by so quickly. We are all a year older and have another year of experiences. <br /><br />What will my new years resolutions be? That is a good question. <br /><br />Hmmmmm......I'll need to give this some thought.Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500197172264128247.post-188363443537398492008-12-18T12:30:00.000-08:002008-12-18T12:33:10.819-08:00Sunshine home school co-op and holiday pictures...We had a wonderful fall with our co-op. Sadly we won't be continuing it, but it shows you that when you make a commitment to home school, and raise your family your way, opportunities present themselves. They may be unordinary opportunities, but they do present themselves. <br /><br />Hugs and enjoy the pictures...the world is our classroom. <br /><br />TraceyTraceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451879595799227206noreply@blogger.com0