Xingfu means happy and blessed in Chinese. Even though 2014, the year I started this blog, was a busy and, at times, difficult year that is the word I thought of for this space. Mama not because I have many children but because I seem to fall into a caregiving role. Sometimes I feel like Mama to the world.
The name XingfuMama means Happy Mama with undertones of being blessed.
My second niece graduated from high school last night. It seems impossible that she is an adult already, about to head off into the future…and feeling like all of our futures may well be better because of her.
One of my favorite things through the years has been spending time with my nieces. Here are some pictures from the recent graduate’s murky past, in no particular order.
Welcome to week 24 of the Pull up a Seat Challenge in 2019. Take a load off and share a favorite perch by linking your post to this one, either with a comment or ping-back. For more detailed directions go to Pull Up a Seat page.
Thank you to everyone who participated this week. It is always fun to see the variety of ideas.
Continue reading Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2019-Week 24Here are a few from one year ago today, when we were walking between Carlisle and Crosby-on-Eden.
For Wordless Wednesday
Welcome to week 23 of the Pull up a Seat Challenge in 2019. Take a load off and share a favorite perch by linking your post to this one, either with a comment or ping-back. For more detailed directions go to Pull Up a Seat page.
Thank you to everyone who participated this week. It is always fun to see the variety of ideas.
Continue reading Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2019-Week 23
One major design feature of the Japanese Garden at Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle is the variety of paths, bridges and stream fords that pull you forward into some of the lovely hidden corners.
Cee’s Flower of the Day, Wordless Wednesday
Welcome to week 22 of the Pull up a Seat Challenge in 2019. Take a load off and share a favorite perch by linking your post to this one, either with a comment or ping-back. For more detailed directions go to Pull Up a Seat page.
Thank you to everyone who participated this week. It is always fun to see the variety of ideas.
Continue reading Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2019-Week 22
For Wordless Wednesday
Places in Australia waiting for your "G'day"
Photos, art - and a little bit of LIT.
Simulcast Blog for Wordpress users
Travels in Paradise
Stories to Inspire, Encourage, and Give Hope
i'll be just fine.
Using photos to capture life - Ken Humphreys Photography
Images from here and there.
Illustration Friday challenge, artwork, mixed media, drawings, photo challenges
Exploring Through My Camera Lens
Love life! Sharing and caring!
People, Places, Nature, LIFE!
.... my journey to a healthy life, making new memories and so much more
Lets Go Nuts Together
...out of a digital shoebox
Mainly through the lens of a Nikon
gardening enthusiast & amateur photographer
~wandering through life in my time machine...you never know where it will stop next~
