Monthly Archives: May 2012

Quandries

Posted on May 31, 2012 by allthingsboys

He was lost long ago, and could not be called back. Some switch inside flipped in the direction of irretrievable, angry and anti-social, with cravings of living on the edge his candy of choice . He entered a world completely … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, ADHD, daily post, faith, Family, Post of the Day, postaday | Tagged addiction, ASPD, Family | 42 Comments

Why I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With Yardwork

Posted on May 30, 2012 by allthingsboys

I love a well manicured lawn. Fresh cut grass, thriving shrubs, and magnificent flowering bushes. Unfortunately, that would be the neighbors yards. I’ve mentioned before that I have a black thumb. In contrast to my mother who has the greenest … Continue reading →

Posted in comedy, daily post, faith, Family, Gardening, Inspirational, Live, living, Post of the Day, postaday, Power Washing, Sons, Yard Work | Tagged comedy, drip hose, faith, Family, garden trowel, gardening, gladiola bulbs, gumpo azaleas, nature, planting flowers, plants, yard work | 27 Comments

The Emerald Coast

Posted on May 29, 2012 by allthingsboys

Yesterday I posted the weekly photo challenge and mentioned that the ocean was green due to sea grass, and that this is the reason why the Florida coast is known as the Emerald coast. Well, a couple of people asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Beauty in the world, daily post, Destin, family vacation, Florida, Photography, Post of the Day, postaday, The Emerald Coast, vacation | Tagged destin, emerald coast, Florida, nature, outdoors, photography, Post of the Day, postaday, sea grass, The Emerald Coast, travel, vacation | 28 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Summer

Posted on May 28, 2012 by allthingsboys

This pretty much sums up most every summer for us, although the beach varies. This beach is Destin, Florida in 2010. And no, my white balance is not off, the water really is emerald green from the sea grass in … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, family vacation, Post of the Day, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged beach, destin, destin florida, emerald green, Family, Florida, nature, North Carolina, outer banks, Post of the Day, postaday, sea grass, travel, vacation, Weekly Photo Challenge, white balance | 29 Comments

Posted on May 26, 2012 by allthingsboys

Originally posted on Andrew's blog….:
INEPTOCRACY by David Hill Much like inheriting a billion pounds only to die broke or forfeiting a three goal half time lead; ineptocracy is one’s failure to succeed from a position of strength. A…

Posted in aging | 4 Comments

Floral Friday 5.25.12

Posted on May 25, 2012 by allthingsboys

“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” -Marcus Aurelius

Posted in aging, Floral Fridays, flower photography, Flowers, Inspirational, macro photography, marcus aurelius, Photography, Post of the Day, postaday | Tagged Floral Fridays, flower photography, Flowers, inspirational, macro photography, Marcus Aurelius, photography | 25 Comments

The Curious Bee

Posted on May 24, 2012 by allthingsboys

I took this photo a few days ago, and it reminded me of a story I’d heard years ago about the bee and how it is not aerodynamically engineered to fly. I mean really. Look at the fat body, and … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, Beauty, Beauty in the world, daily post, faith, Family, Inspirational, Live, living, Post of the Day, postaday | Tagged beauty, bee's flying, faith, inspirational, living, nature, outdoors, plants, Post of the Day, postaday, tiny wings | 26 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Hands

Posted on May 24, 2012 by allthingsboys

Hands that hug… Hands that clap for joy! Hands that find delight in throwing leaves… Hands that help block sound… Hands that make joyous music…

Posted in aging, Post of the Day, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged illustration, Post of the Day, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge | 22 Comments

Beyond The Shadow Of A Doubt

Posted on May 22, 2012 by allthingsboys

Wednesday was the beginning of a weekend that left me speechless. It began with an irate phone call from my brother who has issues with substance abuse and violence. Over the years I have become quite good at filtering … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, faith, Family, Inspirational, living, Post of the Day, postaday, travel | Tagged cars, conflict, faith, God, life, living, Post of the Day, postaday, stressful events, transportation, travel, vacation | 21 Comments

Floral Fridays 5.18.12

Posted on May 18, 2012 by allthingsboys

Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way. And don’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines. Satchel Paige

Posted in Beauty, daily post, faith, Floral Fridays, flower photography, Flowers, Inspirational, Live, living, macro photography, Photography, Post of the Day, postaday | Tagged beauty, faith, Floral Fridays, floral photography, Flowers, Inspiration, outdoors, Peony, Post of the Day, postaday, satchel paige | 20 Comments

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