I decided to make a love garland. I would call it a Valentine's garland, but it's already Valentine's Day, and I'm just getting started...So I figure if I call it a 'love garland,' it can stay up a while longer. It isn't like love goes out of season, right? We need love, everyday.
Some flowers and a little chocolate everyday, would be good too...
This is one of my all-time favorite photos of my mom and me. We were in our swimsuits, siting on a boulder in a creek somewhere around Tucson (i think...somewhere in Arizona, anyway), on our way back from visiting relatives. When I was a little girl, I would look at this photo of us and pretend we were mermaids. Actually, I still do...even if we were in a creek, somewhere in Arizona.
There could be desert freshwater mermaids, right?
It could happen...
That's my favorite picture of our own little nuclear family, back when we were all young - sheesh, apparently we were all under the age of 12 or so, we look so young...And we all had lots of hair. Lots of hair that hadn't gone gray yet. Much. Some of us also had bangs - it was the nineties. Those sorts of things happened back then... Actually, I've been thinking about cutting bangs again. Someone talk me out of them, please. They always seem like a good idea, right up until five minues after I cut them - and then I spend the next year trying to grow them back out.
It's a vicious cycle.
So now you know what I'm doing this Valentine's Day - at least for the moment. I'm trying to keep me from cutting my hair with bangs. working on this love garland thing of mine, and walking down memory lane in the process -- but enjoying every step. Don't worry, I won't drag you along with me the whole way. You're probably busy anyway. At least I hope you are - that is, I mean busy doing something you love too. Whatever that may be - because if, as the song says, what the world needs now is love - then that's a lot of ground to cover. So if more people are doing what they love, spending time with those they love - that would help spread the love around...The world's a big place - we've all got to do our part. So why not do something you love today...
and have a Happy Valentine's Day!
Oh Happy Love days to you too! What a lovely garland! and idea! And of course there are fresh water mermaids - you see them every bit as often as you see the deep sea ones. Just ask anyone. So - did you cut your bangs? I keep thinking the same thing....then I go hide all the scissors until I get distracted (that takes about 2 minutes into hiding the scissors - I'm bound to come across something I just remembered I needed to do 3 weeks ago). xo
Posted by: tammy vitale | February 14, 2009 at 05:07 PM
Freshwater Mermaids!! :)
<3 !!
PEace, Kai
Posted by: kai | February 14, 2009 at 06:57 PM
I love this love garland Tinker! Happy Valentines Day to you! And you bet there are fresh water mermaids!!!!
Posted by: Lea | February 14, 2009 at 08:27 PM
Here Here! spread the LOVE...all year round!!
Happy Valentine's Day Tink
x..x
Posted by: stephanie | February 14, 2009 at 10:17 PM
bangs...i have a love-hate relationships with them...it has been such a long time connecting again...happy valentines day my friend...hugs, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | February 15, 2009 at 05:08 AM
Oh what lovely mermaids you were - are!
And what a beautiful garland to make - its all the more special for being made on Valentine's Day.
When you say cutting your hair into bangs do you mean cutting a fringe across your forehead?
Posted by: Caroline | February 15, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Yes! The thought actually crossed my mind after posting this, that 'bangs' were called something like 'fringe' in other countries. 'Fringe' is a much more appropriate term for the look - I don't know how we came up with the term 'bangs!' And no, I haven't cut them yet - I'm trying to hold out a bit longer, to see if the urge will pass, lol. I like Tammy's idea of hiding the scissors - since like Rebecca, I too , have a love/hate relationship with bangs/fringe/whatever you want to call them!
It's good to hear from you all - thank you for confirming that there are Freshwater Mermaids!
Posted by: tinker | February 15, 2009 at 03:44 PM
how deligtful, I love the Love garland idea. Its so fresh, full of life and personal. Thanks for sharing it.
From a Mountain river freshwater mermaid. aka Kate
Posted by: Kate Robertson | February 15, 2009 at 06:05 PM
Did you cut bangs yet?? I used to do that same thing and then regret it. Love your love garland....and since love never goes out of style or out of season, leave that garland up year round!
Posted by: Janet | February 16, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Great. Now I have to go hug my cat.
Posted by: Pacian | February 16, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Happy Valentine's Day, Tinker, as well, and at least I'm only two days late on this one...
... I have the gypsy heart you sent me from your giveaway - was it two years ago? - overlooking my drawing table, and it brings me joy all year long!
Posted by: Alison Whittington | February 16, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Hi
Guess I'm an irrigation ditch mermaid...
:-)
Your Love garland is so pretty.Sorry I've not been around spreading the love much lately.Hope you know that you are LOVED!
Posted by: gemma | February 16, 2009 at 02:25 PM
This is beautiful, but do you want to know the truth? I ALWAYS find a love garland when I come here. Now don't cut those bangs!
Posted by: patry francis | February 16, 2009 at 05:13 PM
I really like your love garland -- very pretty! :)
Oh...almost forgot - I've challenged you on my blog! (Don't worry, it's a good challenge! LOL)
--Liv--
http://livluvsscraps.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Liv | February 16, 2009 at 07:52 PM
I love the idea of a hearts garland. I would hang one in my front window, along with my 'President Obama' sign.
Posted by: violetismycolor | February 16, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Hey Tink,
I love your LOVE garland. Yes ~ to hanging it all year!!
The part about you imagining you and your mom being mermaids touches me to tears. A PERFECT photo to be incorporated into garland!!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | February 17, 2009 at 07:33 AM
I love the love garland! And yes love needs to be spread more than a few times a year! Thanks so much for the b-day wishes. Hope you have a great day! Blessings, Karen
Posted by: Karen F. | February 18, 2009 at 06:48 AM
Hi Tink, I hope you had a long Valentine's celebration. I have the heart you painted hanging in my den and it always makes me smile! HUGS
Posted by: Tammy | February 18, 2009 at 08:28 PM