“Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.”
~ W. Clement Stone
“Peace Moon” / 52 Weeks of Peace [squared]: Week #66 / © Patricia Saxton
Here’s to May ~ my favorite month of the year. So with a re-posting of 52 Weeks of Peace / Week #35, I lift a virtual glass and say… here’s to springtime! Here’s to new dawns, to growth and rebirth, to bright fertile dreams and the sprouting of fresh possibilities…
52 Weeks of Peace recently hiked the Grand Canyon, relaxed by the sea, warmed by a Virginia fire, went to work, and showed up “after the party”.
Thank you so much for these wonderful shots! ~ and helping to share our mission to inspire individual peace in everyday ways.
Friends brought Peace along for their week-long hike in the Grand Canyon
Peace rides shot-gun. (or maybe as a back-seat driver?!)
Chillin' fireside in Virginia
The party's over, but peace carries on...!
Fun in the sun at Florida's Cocoa Beach
Where to next?
ps: you can see all “where in the world is peace?” images compiled on our special “where in the world is peace?” page. Our book is on Amazon, our totes, mugs and things are available here. Send your own pictures to 52weeksofpeace@gmail.com or post them on our FaceBook page. Let’s see where peace goes!
If you’ve been following for a while, or if you have the 52 Weeks of Peace book, you’ll know that Week #34 was created just for this day. : ) Happy Earth Day! Here’s to Earth’s many blessings, her nourishment and sustenance.
With a Rocky Mountain backdrop, tall pines and splashes of giant red rock, 52 Weeks of Peace traveled west this week, under the big skies of Colorado’s Front Range. (And a little fun was had setting the stage at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheater!)
Mountaintop in the ranching community of Livermore, Colorado
the camera lens was blurred, but the sentiment is clear. 🙂
Red Rocks Amphitheater, near Morrison, Colorado
arranging the bags for a long-distance shot
two more get into the act of arranging
the stage is set!
"Peace on the Rocks"
Northern Colorado. (This bag weathered a bear attack in Pennsylvania before traveling back to Colorado. It's cleaned up, but you can still see a smudge from the bear's paw on the bag's lower right corner!)
Where to next?
ps: All “where in the world is peace?” images are compiled on our special “where in the world is peace?” page. Our book is on Amazon, our totes, mugs and things are available here. Send your own pictures to 52weeksofpeace@gmail.com and we’ll also post them on our FaceBook page. Let’s see where peace goes!
Week #31, “52 Weeks of Peace”… Happy Easter!
These terrific pictures were shot in downtown Dayton, Ohio at Garden Station ~ an old rundown railroad turned dumping ground turned into a community garden/art park by a local artist collective. Positive hearts and minds in action ~ love it!
detail of "Peace Wall" ~ Garden Station, Dayton, Ohio
"Peace Trees" ~ Garden Station, Dayton, Ohio
full view of "Peace Wall", Garden Station, Dayton, Ohio
Where to next?
(ps: you can see all “where in the world is peace?” images compiled on our special “where in the world is peace?” page. Our book is on Amazon, our totes, mugs and things are available here. Send your own pictures to 52weeksofpeace@gmail.com and we’ll also post them on our FaceBook page. Let’s see where peace goes!)
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go. ~ Irish Blessing
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52 Weeks of Peace / Week #64 / © Patricia Saxton
Two peace signs this week, I know! There are two reasons for this. One, clearly this design couldn’t wait, since it is, after all, St. Patrick’s Day. Two, I needed an extra dose of peace myself this week. So there you have it.
Top o’the mornin’ to you; may your day be full of blessings! And remember ~ “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.” : )
52 Weeks of Peace / Week #64B / © Patricia Saxton
Ah, yes.
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
(ps: you can see all “where in the world is peace?” images compiled on our special “where in the world is peace?” page. Our book is on Amazon, our totes, mugs and things are available here. Send your own pictures to 52weeksofpeace@gmail.com and we’ll also post them on our FaceBook page. Let’s see where peace goes!)
For those of you who like to honor St. Patrick, or have a love for all things Celtic, “52 Weeks of Peace” / Week 29 is for you!
Yep, it’s just about a week away ~ the day of dance and drink, and the traditional feasting of Irish bacon and cabbage, all to honor Saint Patrick, the patron saint and apostle of Ireland.
Saint Pat was actually born in Roman Britain (way back in the fifth century), but apparently was kidnapped at 16 and brought to Ireland to work as a slave. (I did not know this!) He escaped (phew!), but returned to Ireland in later years, bringing Christianity with him, appealing to both the Roman Catholics and the Irish Protestants of the land. (No small feat in Ireland… so I’m guessing he must have been charming, as well as devout.) In the process, he also elevated the status of the shamrock, by using its three leaves to explain the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit).
After nearly thirty years of evangelism, he died on 17 March 461. Patrick has endured as the principal champion of Irish Christianity.
And a little trivia (courtesy of Wikipedia):
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in Dublin on March 17, 1783.
The biggest celebrations outside Dublin are in Downpatrick, County Down, where Saint Patrick is rumoured to be buried. In 2004, the week-long St. Patrick’s Festival had more than 2,000 participants among 82 floats, bands, and performers and was watched by more than 30,000 people.
The shortest St Patrick’s Day parade in the world takes place in Dripsey, Cork. The parade lasts just 100 yards and travels between the village’s two pubs. : )
So there you have it. And as they say, “If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, then you’re lucky enough.”
