My donkeys won’t fly.
Isn’t that just like a donkey.
I mean, really, I do everything for them.
I provide a stable environment, a stable family and a stable stable.
I even assure the wind beneath their wings.
But what do they do?
They sit there.
Couch Potato Donkeys
And if I wasn’t positive that donkeys don’t know what it means to smirk, I would say they smirk sometimes.
SMIRK!
But whatever else they do, my donkeys make me smile.
For even though they have a mind of their own, they seem to enjoy life.
They take what comes and if they like it, they fly. If they don’t, they smirk.
And what could be more honest?
I think we could all learn a lot from donkeys–if not how to fly, then at least how to be honest. And if you don’t have a donkey, but have a young child in your life, the child can teach you how to be honest. Children, too, take what comes and if they like it, they fly. If they don’t, they throw a tantrum. I do that sometimes, don’t you? Fly or throw a fit or smirk? It’s all allowed–if it’s honest.
For now, however, trying to overcome the effects of this harsh new chemo, I think I’ll throw my fit and go lick my wounds. I don’t really feel like flying today, and I don’t feel like smirking. But I do feel like being honest–just like a donkey!
Oh dear Gayle I hope you feel stronger each day.Always in my prayers.
Thank you, Wanda. Your prayers must be very powerful–considering….
I love you, and I love your honesty. Wish I could come and help you lick your wounds, and smirk if we felt like it….You’re the best, Gayle Madden. All my love and gratitude forever and ever. Francie
Wow, forever is a long time. 🙂 Thanks, Francie. I love you, too!
Love these guys…thought they were sooo cute when I saw them. Great Post
Thanks, friend. They are irresistible!
Oh I love those donkeys of yours. Its a great day today and every day to be honest. Thank you for sharing with us, Gayle. Maybe tomorrow will be a day to fly, or even smirk. Love you!
“Its a great day today and every day to be honest.” Now, that’s telling the truth!
How true, how true! Honesty is always the best policy! So throw your tantrum, or whatever you feel like doing. I love you lady, and hope there are some better days ahead. I miss you too, but am about 1,000 miles away from you right now. Take good care of yourself, and when you can’t, let Mike do it. He is very good at taking good care of you, I hope he is as good at taking good care of himself. Your words are always an inspiration, and help me to take care of myself. Hugs and love to both of you…and the kitties.
Nobody else I’d rather have take care of them-self! Mike is keeping up his bike rides and work projects. It’s hard on him to see me like this, but he is taking good care of himself. Thank goodness!
Thanks so much for your honesty Gayle. And a reminder that yes today is a good day for me, but there are those days when I may throw a fit or smirk – asong as it’s honest.
Love be with you today
Lynda
You dropped in, so here is love! And I know it’s honest. 🙂 Thanks, Lynda.
Better happy donkeys that don’t fly than cranky monkeys that do! Love you my dear — I miss you every day. I want to visit you on a day when you’re feeling well enough, even if we just lie on the couch all day and watch Sherlock!
Okay, then. Let’s plan on it, but I have been thinking of The Wizard of Oz lately, in color. Mind if we queue cranky monkeys after Sherlock?
Absolutely, let’s!
“Fly you Donkey” and “Smirk the Smirk”… Sounds like I am talking to myself?! Duh!! Thank you again Gayle!!
Hi Janice, Thanks for dropping in. Are you out of school yet? Hope your summer flies by, but not flies by. 🙂
Yes, we are now transitioning into summer. Planning to go see Makenzy at the end of the week. 🙂
Ooh, tell Makenzy how much I love her–still! Hope you do some creative projects during the summer. I’m sure you will. Maybe you’ll post them on fb.
You’re right Gayle, they were smirking, but in a very playful way, so cute. I hope you feel better after licking your wounds and can enjoy your donkeys tomorrow. You gave your website friends something playful to ponder, honesty. I believe we could all feel good when we practice honesty.
I pray tomorrow is a better day for you.
Thanks, Peggie. Honesty feels good to the expresser–but not always to the expressee! Oh, well, what’s one to do! Thanks for your prayers!
Remind myself every day that I have a role model (CUZ #2) in you. Now that I’m part of that crazy group called “seniors” or better yet “the Greatest Generation”, complaining about aches and pains and disappointments all too frequently, you are an inspiration and reminder of the goodness of life…..and that nobody wants to hear whining and complaining….as we almost all do. Let me clarify my run-on sentence. I know that you are not a “senior” nor a whiner. Hope you feel well enough soon to be a “winer” and a senior-in-waiting!! Love, CUZ. Give CUZ#1 a hug from me. XO
Hi Cuz, Let me clarity–I am a senior, and have been for a couple of years–and am dang grateful to be one! 🙂 And there’s nothing wrong with whimpering about aches and pains, in fact, I encourage it. It’s a reminder that we’re all in this together–and we all need a good laugh sometimes. Ha Ha But thank you for your encouragement that something in my life is going right–inspiration, and Mike. Honestly, I’m not sure how I’d be handling this without him here. You’re probably gearing up for your summer supply of family and friends. Enjoy!
Thank you for your honesty, always! You have taught me to smirk, fly and let go when I need to. I love you and send you warm healing hugs, my sweet friend.
Hi Sweetie, that works both ways. May we continue the good life, and heck, the sometimes not so good life together for a long time to come!
I DO have donkeys, Gayle – two of them, Nori and Julia and they have been my companions for over 20 years. I could not love them more than I do every day. And yes, like all animals, birds, insects… they are so honest. I’m not sure they smirk, they just loudly proclaim when I am five minutes late in the morning feeding them, when someone comes up the driveway, when it’s thundering, or whenever they just feel like proclaiming. They are so huggable and also very gentle. Like big stuffed animals, but definitely with minds of their own. I wish they could come and stand next to you and help you with the chemo treatments – I’ll ask them to send you energetic waves of donkey affection.
Oh, how I crave hugging and caressing a donkey or horse, or anything equine! Especially if they are proclaimers! I did get to pet some mules who were on duty at an show and shine car show not long ago. Makes me want one. As a child, I always wanted a horse. Thank goodness my friends Charlene and Carol had them. And, yes, I would love some energetic waves of donkey affection from Nori and Julia–even if they are smirking!
“Honesty is the best policy”…or so my mother always said, and she was right.
Honesty can be painful to express sometimes and sometimes painful to hear, but at the end of the day, it is what makes us authentic and real. And being “real” is part of “real”ly living. Good for you and your honesty! Those donkeys are a hoot! I crack up just looking at them! Maybe you should write a children’s story and illustrate it where the donkeys come to life…and are ornery and smirky and fly and teach little ones about being honest?????
Sending you love and prayers to be feeling better so you can get back to smirking and flying…
Hi Sweet Sandi (Victoria) Honesty can be both painful to deliver and receive, but it’s a clean hurt: in and out without jagged edges. One can heal quickly and not fester. I love your idea about a children’s book about flying donkeys–will have to mull that one over for a while. In the meantime, I have begun writing my second book and mailed in an article to a magazine that will hopefully want to publish it in January. A guess a writer has to write! And I am feeling better, thank you. No fevers lately and another 10+ pounds of fluid drained from my abdomen yesterday. Small pleasures that mean everything!
Excited to hear about your second book! Wow…wish I could get my act together enough just to write down all the family history that I need to do. You will have to tell me how to get started…I think much too long before I write! Wish the fluid thing was not such a problem for you…at least you must be glad that you can get rid of it for a while. Lifting you up in happy thoughts and prayers…
Hi Sandi. I will help you get started on your family history. We’ll set up a time after I return from my visit with the Sf oncologist. Writing is one area I know something about! The cause of the fluid thing is the concern, but it is always good to get rid of it! I have had to adjust my clothes styles to maternity pants and loose fitting dresses! One way to get a new wardrobe. 🙂 Of course, as a Goddesses, you always know exactly what to wear.
Love to You Gayle. Live this piece 🙂 love those donkeyes! Are they on your property? I was thinking the other day how I need to invite you somewhere even if just to my little paradise… know you have good and bad days 🙁 Your a brave and strong woman and I love you 🙂 lets try to get together soon!
Hi Bobbie, I would love to get together with you and paint. Maybe you could join me here sometime. Or, if I’m up to it, in your garden. I love your backyard. Then maybe Shannon could join us. Love you, too. And yes, the donkeys are holding down the deck.
Indeed — you are a beautiful, true teacher! And told in a delightful and spirited way. Thank you, thank you for your teachings.
10+ pounds of fluid drained from your abdomen? SHIT!
Blessings and Peace to you dear teacher.
sue
Thank you for calling me teacher! It’s a role I love. And, yep, 10+ pounds. Had it done again two days ago. Great relief afterwards!!!!!