Big heartfelt thanks go to Lalia of Skank Rattle and Roll and Janine of Reflections from a Red Head for bestowing the Sunshine Award on me within hours of each other, they highly deserve the award: they have sunshine in their hearts, they are inspiring and creative writers, they are compassionate and embrace life whatever may come, I love their sense of humour and honesty, their love of family (and food). And they made me feel very welcome in our group PBAU and have been endlessly supporting.
This song is dedicated to you, my beautiful friends:
Here are the rules for accepting the award
1. Thank the person who gave this award and write a post about it.
2. Answer 10 questions.
3. Pass the award on to 10 – 12 deserved bloggers, link their blogs and let them know you awarded them.
And now for the Q&A
Favorite Color red (makes me feel good)
Favorite Animal dog (have you met Chica yet?)
Favorite Number 7 (I am born in the 7th month)
Favorite Drink red wine in the evening and with a good meal
Facebook or Twitter Facebook and Twitter (depending)
Your Passion cooking, travelling, writing, photography
Giving or Receiving Gifts both (specially when unexpected)
Favourite Day leaving for a long trip day
Favorite Flowers lilies and frangipani (love their beauty, adore their smell)
And now to some of my favourite bloggers who inspire and motivate me, who make me laugh and cry – let us spread the sunshine
Al Smith of The Care Movement
passionate Al who CAREs very much, do not miss out on his November series of guest blogs
Nancy A. Davis of Nancy A. Davis
courageous Nancy who blogs on a daily basis, admire her for her honesty and guts to live her life she was meant to live.
Bill Dorman of billdorman
The brother I never had, he is nice, considerate, compassionate and a lot deeper than he lets on
Lori Gosselin of Life, for Instance
Lori has a knack of finding the most interesting topics and inviting to join the discussion
Craig McBreen of craig mcbreen.com
He is a late bloomer, bringing tons of inspiration your way
Kaarina Dillabough of Kaarina Dillabough
Kind, generous and caring Kaarina
Lucy Patterson of Life thru Lucy Lastica’s Lense
Love her sense of humour and her stories of rural England
Claudia Anderson of Social Media DDS
read her guest post about laughter for the CARE Movement
Jack of The JackB.
A dad blogger and some more
Love his tagline: „When you’re in jail, a good friend will be trying to bail you out. A best friend will be in the cell next to you saying, ‘Damn, that was fun’.” — Groucho …
Stacey of My Lifestyle Max
gutsy lady daring to live her life her own way
Enjoy getting to know these picks and thanks again to Lalia and Janine!
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I’m honored and basking in YOUR sunshine. You are a bright spot to my day, my friend. Thank you so very much! I will be sure to “follow the rules” and post on my blog and answer the questions.You are a gem! Cheers! Kaarina
@KDillabough And a very good morning to you, Kaarina! You so deserve the Sunshine Award and I look forward to your sunshine spreading post. BTW, I unconsciously stole your “basking in your sunshine”, I love the picture you created with these words: energy, light and warmth. Thank you!
@Late_Bloomers Steal away, my friend:)
Wow, I finally made a list………and in a good way too. Most of the people mentioned I am very familiar with and they are very deserving.
It made me think of who makes me smile and the time I commented on your post about the soap and the two ladies; your reply put a big smile on my face.
I was going to say the beach shot in the vid could be from around here; but I don’t think so. Too crowded; all of Florida is a beach so we don’t need to pile on top of each other………..:).
I hope you have a great weekend, catch up with you soon.
@bdorman264 Great, I look forward to your list.
Exactly what I feel and enjoy the most: the smile which is brought on or laughing outright having everybody around me thinking I am a little bit gaga, but I also talk to my dog Chica non-stop.
Tongue in cheek when I found that video on YouTube, remember Florida beaches well and fondly, you could fit all of Switzerland on these beaches!
I had a great weekend, I think I need a holiday now: Open House with 50 people last night!
Have a great week!
Barbara,
The very nice and very cool lady from Switzerland includes me on a list! Thank you. I am honored and really appreciate you including me with this fine group. I know just about everyone on the list. All great people and very deserving of the mention.
I also appreciate your thoughtful and humorous comments on my blog.
By the way, I would love to see more of your daughter, Rebecca’s artwork, but the link on your about page doesn’t work.
@Craig McBreen Craig, we are in good company, are we not!
Thanks for the lovely compliment, calling me thoughtful and humourous at the same time, this is high praise and much appreciated.
The link to Rebecca’s artwork works again, just to be nice again (and save you some time) here it goes: http://dentdelait.net/
Looking forward to your spreading the sunshine!
@Late_Bloomers Indeed!
Thanks for the link. Love the artwork. When I actually did a bit of illustration I always preferred B&W: pen and ink or pencil. Love her style.
@Craig McBreen Craig, you warm a mother’s heart – thanks! I will tell her, a compliment fuels the motivation. What kind of illustration did you do – any pictures? Actually, she wanted to study illustration at university and applied twice in Lucerne, Switzerland: her style was not appreciated by the board!
@Late_Bloomers Too bad for Lucerne! I liked emulating M.C. Escher but that was a looong time ago 🙂
Thank you so much Barbara. as you know, I am in Ft. lauderdale and taking a mini break. i had to let you know how honored and grateful i am for you and to be on this list of incredible people. Wow.
thanks again and take CARE.
Al
@Al Smith Al, I love your video, it is so genuine! And your big caring smile! Wish I could do such a vid.
Now, get out that deckchair and relax in the sun! Hugs, Barbara
Thank you Barbara for including me on your list. I am very honored to be counted by you and to be among this group!
Lori
@Lori Good morning to you, Lori,
A lovely bunch, is it not? Look forward to your sunshine spreading!
Ah Barbara….I apologize for commenting so late…I am so touched by your thinking of me and nominating me for the Sunshine Award AND to be included in the FABULOUS group that you nominated??? So humbling…that is truly a group of wonderful and inspiring people. Thank you!! There is something so lovely and peaceful about your “presence” and YOU are definitely always a ray of sunshine wherever I “see” you.
((HUGS))
Claudia
@SocialMediaDDS Never late, Claudia, and your lovely words are like honey on a lovely piece of homebaked bread! Amazing timing and I am so grateful for all the caring, much needed in this season of cold and grey and rain!
Let us spread the sunshine!
Hugs, Barbara
I love the photo of the flower here…Seems really fresh!!
Congratulations Sunshine! 😀 The photo is beautiful.
@jonesbabie Thanks so much!