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Beautiful Garden Statues

By JM PerezFebruary 7, 20231 min read927 views

If you are one of those individuals who enjoy spending time outdoors, then you surely agree that garden statuary and sculptures make great addition to a garden; they breathe new life into any outdoor space. I love beautiful sculptures. I have a few inside my home and a lot more in the garden.

What style are you aiming for? The zen garden, shabby chic, country feel, fairy garden, Alice In Wonderland, Prayer garden? What I like about garden sculptures is that they come in different size, form, shape, color, tone, texture, value, materials, etc.

The following are a few of my favorites …

*Muse with Harp by Carlo Bronti.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Flora, Divine Patroness of Gardens by artist Carlo Bronti.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Magdalene the Danish Milkmaid.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Dione, the Divine Water Goddess.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Ascending Angel.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Hebe, the Goddess of Youth by Bertel Thorwaldsen.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*St. Francis in Nature’s Sanctuary.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Harmony at Ease.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Angel of Patience by artist Candice Pennington.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Reflection Reader by Candice Pennington.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Jessie and Her Balloon.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Little Girl Reading.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Finishing the Eighteenth Hole.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Back to Back Brother and Sister.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Monteverde Angel by Giulio Monteverde.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Striving for the Heavens by Evelyn Myers Hartley.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

PRAYING ANGELS

*Divine Guidance by Candice Pennington.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Quiet Countenance.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Constance Conscience.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

GUARDIAN ANGELS

*Kneeling Madonna & Child.*
*Source: Rosary.com.*

*Blessed Mother of the Heavens.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*The Risen Jesus Christ by Carlo Bronti.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Guardian Angel Child’s Prayer.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Queen of Angels, Guardian of Children by Salvatore Gallelli.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Heaven’s Guardian Angel.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Heaven Free Fall by Evelyn Myers Hartley.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Garden Angel with Children.*
*Source: Shop.CatholicSupply.com.*

*Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane by Carlo Bronti.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

BIRDBATHS AND FEEDERS

*Surrounded by the Wings of Love by Candice Pennington.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Angel Bearing Gifts.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Summertime Reflections Cherub.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Angelique’s Garden Splash.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Tranquil Guardian Angel.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

ZEN SCULPTURES

*Thai Teppanom Beautiful Being.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Serene Mira Bai.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Guan Yin, Goddess of Compassion.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Meditating Shy Yogi of Bali.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Rodin’s Thinker by Auguste Rodin.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

*Buddha of the Grande Temple.*
*Source: Design Toscano.*

Happy gardening!

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Winter Holidays Gratitude

Goodbye 2022!

By JM PerezDecember 31, 20221 min read586 views

“Be a reflection of what you’d like to receive. If you want love, give love. If you want truth, be truthful. What you give out will always return.” ― Kristen Butler

Today is the last day of 2022 and it has been quite a year.
The year 2022 was enlightening for me as I was finally able to remove hindrances from my life and make the best decisions for myself. As with every situation, I learned invaluable lessons.

Mother Nature has been good to us this year. For many years we have prayed for rain to end the California drought and she heard us. It has been raining quite a lot lately and we are very thankful.

Thank you to my faithful readers and my well wishers: for taking the time to read my stories, for your encouraging words, gifts, prayers, support, and kindness. Most importantly, I am grateful for your feedback (especially when my opinion differs from yours). Thank you for the joy and excitement you expressed as I embark on a new chapter of my life. You’ve all been an inspiration.

It has been a rough and tough year for many. I pray for better days ahead.

I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and peaceful 2023.

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Music

Soulful Words: Fantasy

By JM PerezNovember 10, 20222 min read651 views

“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” ― Albert Einstein

FANTASY
– Earth Wind & Fire –

Every man has a place
In his heart, there’s a space
And the world can’t erase his fantasies
Take a ride in the sky
On our ship, Fantasy
All your dreams will come true right away
And we will live together
Until the Twelfth of Never
Our voices will ring forever as one

Every thought is a dream
Rushing by in a stream
Bringing life to the kingdom of doing
Take a ride in the sky
On our ship, Fantasy
All your dreams will come true miles away

Our voices will ring together
Until the Twelfth of Never
We all will live love forever as one

Come to see victory
In the land called ‘Fantasy’
Loving life, a new degree
Bring your mind to everlasting liberty

As one

Come to see victory
In a land called ‘Fantasy’
Loving life for you and me
To behold, to your soul is ecstasy

You will find (You will find)
Other kind (Other kind)
That has been in search of you
Many lives have brought you to
Recognize (Recognize) it’s your life now in review

And, as you stay for the play
Fantasy has in store for you,
Glowing light will see you through
It’s your day, shining day,
All your dreams come true

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-oh-oh-ah!

And to see victory
In a land called ‘Fantasy’
Loving life for you and me
To behold, to your soul is ecstasy

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-oh-oh-ah!

As you glide in your stride
With the wind as you fly away
Give a smile from your lips and say,
“I am free. Yes, I’m free. Now, I’m on my way”

Ah-ah-ah-ah-oh-oh-oh!

Come to see victory
In a land called ‘Fantasy’
Loving life for you and me
To behold, to your soul is ecstasy

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-oh-ah!

You will find other kind
That has been in search of you
Many lives have brought you to
Recognize it’s your life now in review

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-oh-oh-ah!

Ho-oh-oh-oh-oh!

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ahh!