August 2 - 3, 2005
Volume 1 - Number 147



TODAY'S PHOTO -
yellow flower on a vine at Wakodahatchee Wetlands.

The same morning that I photographed the sunrises shared in two of the Picture to Ponder issues within the past week, I also photographed this flower on an unidentified vine along a railing.

The color and the textures are what captured my eye as I was quickly walking along the boardwalk. In looking at it on the monitor now, I am pulled in by the delicacy of the flower and the almost transparent feel of the petals.

SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
This morning when I went walking at Wakodahatchee I purposefully looked for the flower. I was surprised to see that it is quite small, less than an inch in diameter.

This leads me to wondering, "Where in my life are there little things that I'm not seeing, things or situations that, were I to give them my attention, could magnify in beauty and impact?"

I invite you, in the next few days, to be open to finding some little things that you have never noticed, or haven't in a long time. When you see something, pay attention to what drew you to it and check on the difference this may now make for you.

AUDIO TESTIMONIALS -
Judith Tramayne-Barth wrote to say, "When I wanted to make an audio for Sheila, she made it really easy for me. She called me and set up a 3 way call so I could record how wonderful I think her ezine is and her artwork. I am sure she will do the same for you. And she didn't even mind the blooper I made about her art site name. (LOL)."

Check out Judith's and other Audio Testimonials on the new AUDIO LINKS page.
I'd love to have your voice there also. A sentence or two is more than enough, if you are person of a few words.

I will publish the link for yours in Picture to Ponder and on the testimonial page on the eteletours site. You can call in yourself at (214) 231-2905 ext 6956 or, if you wish, e-mail me to set a time and I can call you. We can do a phone interview, such as the one with Renee, or I simply can call and 3-way you in on the line, while I stay silent. (back to the top)

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