MERRY CHRISTMAS, TO ALL, Offended or not!!!

This is in responce to an e-mail I recieved entitled:
MERRY CHRISTMAS
The e-mail was written by a lady who is totally fed up with God being wiped off of everything in this country so no one can become offended by His mention!!!
The following is what I included when I forwarded her e-mail to every address on my list, businesses included!
I expect to get some "spam Slack" for it but I Don't Care!!!
This is something we should all speak out about, no matter what we believe!, or, not.

Before I continue I want to wish EVERYBODY a very....
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Anyway I am sending this to my entire "list"! I pray that you do the same. I am even sending it to the business ones, I know I will get "spam slack" for it, but I don't care!!!!This is important!!!!!

I think our government needs to stop trying to be politically correct, and stop trying to make every person, or organization that is willing to line thier pockets happy!!
Our own so called leaders are turning thier backs on the very reason they hold the positions they hold!!!
It is because the desire of our forefathers, and founders of this country to be free to openly, let me repete that.... openly!!!!
practice whatever religion they might choose, openly!!!!! in public if they so chose, even!!!
Religious freedon is the foundation of this countrys' existence.
And so as not to offend anyone who jumps on the bandwagon, our "leaders"
are trying to ban any religious references from all public offices and organizations.
Don't they realize that by doing this they are destroying the very foundation of our country, and we all know what happens when a foundation is weak, and neglected!!! It becomes so weak that every thing built on it starts to fall!!! HELLLLLOOOOO!!!!!
This is all really rediculious!!!! If you think about it, all religions believe in God, (or an entity of higher power),
Even if they call their God by a different name, it is still a god.
So what is the problem!!!?
The phrases this country has used since it started... "In God we trust", "One nation under god", and all the rest
do not describe god as being christian or muslim, or catholic, or jewish, or any other specific religion, so I am having a hard time trying to see what in the hell everyone is so offended about!
Well, except the athiests!!! I am offended and ashamed that athiests even exist!!, That doesn't I have the right to take away their beliefs, and ban them from ever coming out in public!!!
My forfathers gave me the right to openly express that!!!

This country exists because our forfathers, and founders wanted the freedom to Openly..... let me repete that....
OPENLY.....
practice the religion of their own personal choice!!!

I think our government needs to remember why we are "The United States of America" in the first place, and take a stand to protect our foundation, instead of helping to destroy the very reason they hold the political positions they do, in what used to be a free country!!!
HELLLLOOOOO!!!!
If it wern't for God, none of them would even have a position in our government!!! Hell our government, (as we know it), wouldn't even exist!!!!!
DUHHHHH!!!!!
Wake up people!!!!!

O.K., I am now stepping down from my "soap box". I think I have made my point, and hopefully expressed how important it is to keep God in our country, and our government!
BY:

Lexie R. Minut

12/14/05

Once Published

Today, I want to share somthing that I wrote back in 1980.
I was in the last year of high school. It was a "continuation"
school called Calla. We had a librarian named Carolyn, she was a very cool lady. Carolyn knew that I liked to write so she ask if I would submit a few of my writings for possible publication in a
book called "Green Leaves" (???I think??? Hey!!! It's been a long time!!!).

Anyway, she said the only thing was is that the deadline for submissions was that evening. I didn't make a habit of carring my work around with me, so I told her I would have to
skip this endeavor. But, Carolyn was not to be discouraged, she said if I could come up with anything before the end of the day, she would be happy to submit whatever I had on my behalf.
So, what is a self respecting writer supposed to do!??
I sat right down and penned three poems, and gave them to her.

About a week or so later, I went into the library and Carolyn had a surprise for me. One of the poems she had submitted for me got chosen for the book!!!!!
I thought it was cool, and it was a great feeling to have something published! It was a very small publication, put out by
Manteca High, but, hey, you gotta start somewhere!!! Right?

My Mom, being the wonderful, proud Mom that she always was, bought about 5 of the books. She gave me, her friend Barbara, and my future sister-in-law each a copy.
I have lost mine, and have no idea what happened to the other three. But, I have the original draft, so I can share it with you.

By the way, if someone from Manteca High School should happen by my blog, and if you happen to know how I can get a copy of the book
"Green Leaves" please leave a comment!!!

Here is the only poem I have published:


I CRIED A TEAR

an original writing
BY
Lexie R. Minut
1980

I was just thinking of how it was when you loved me

Then night fell and darkness washed over me

And I cried a tear

I remember how you used to make me laugh, and I'd be happy

Then the clouds came and it began to rain

And I cried a tear

Then I thought of how you hurt me

And I cried a tear

All of the pain had come to me

How you left me for someone else

And I cried a tear

Now she has done you wrong, left you to cry

As I think of you now, I smile, and I.....

LAUGH MY SILLY HEAD OFF!!!!!

Lefty; a new part of who I am .

Yesterday, while my son and I were enjoying a day of garage sales,flea market, and just spending one on one time together, the
engine of the truck was getting hot...STILL!
Jim just changed the hose,it had a big hole in it.

Anyway, I pulled into a gas station to cool the steaming radiator,
A few neighborhood people were hanging around.
After inserting my second fifty cents into the "Air and Water" machine, and began to pull the hose to the truck, I felt the tension on the hose give way and move effortlessly towards the target. As I turned to see what could be disturbing the tention, I see a man holding the water hose for me, making manouvering it easier.

As the water trickled from the hose into the radiator, the man begins sharing his world, showing parts of his true Self.
It is truly a wonderful, giving soul.

I listened as his heart cried,and I could feel his soul hurting.
I know nothing of the journey of his 37 years,
His spirit and faith are alive and longing to be heard.

I pray to you God that his soul remains in the book of eternial
life, and that he turns to our savior, your son, Jesus Crist when life threatens to take over the spirit, and decry his belief and faith. I pray he remembers that he need only ask, and his life will be guided by Your Very Hand!

Requesting that I promise to think of him and come check on him every now and then,( he stated that stopping and talking wasn't
a requirement, but that it is perfevtly o.k.),He said he must go,
the last thing we shared was that universal, and powerful gesture,the simple hug!!
It lets us know we are not alone, we are all in this world together, and helping oneanother is essential to our quality of
Life!


In the time it took to fill the pain in the butt radiator,
I made a new friend, shared , and hopefully, in a positive
way,touched the life of of a wise soul, who inspired me to
share these seemingly ordinarry, but rather thought provoking,
and blessed moments with everyone who should venture here.

It is with my Self that I truly hope that, while you read my soul, it touches your heart, opens your mind, or makes you smile, and feel,in one sence or another.

because if any of the above mentioned occures it means that my offerings are making someones day a little more interesting.
Perhaps even lighter, and happier.

I LOVE MY JOB!!!!!!!! The tasks given to Me by GOD!!!

This writing is about and for my new friend, the beautiful soul.

Known to me, as 'LEFTY'

Time to do some sharing!!!

DEEP THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for anything, but they
still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of
stairs!!!!




O.K., this is supposed to be a sharing of my muses, soooo, I thought I better start sharing, here is a poem I wrote about 20 years ago.
It is one of my favorites. I hope you like it. And if you like it enough to use it remember that it is copy-righted, and you must have my permission to do so. Feel free to ask in the comments section.
Here is the poem:

THAT PART OF YOU

an original writing
BY
Lexie R. Minut
( Nov. 13, 1983 )

How can I tell you I love you?

I know you don't, but I wished you loved me too

Iv'e thought so many times, of what I would say

But I know I'll carry this secret with me

Till my dying day

Even if I told you, what good would it do?

Because,I've always known I could never have

That part of you

Christmas Wishes.......

Here it is the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and I already have my Christmas "wish list" complete! How's that for quick and decisive???
The first wish is that my family gets together at moms house for Christmas. And the other wish is that during the time I am at moms house, I get to go see Jack and Denise!!!
Of course, the chances of any of this happening are less than winning the lottery!!!! But hey, that is why they are called wishes!!! Right!!!
Oh well.....

It's That Time Of Year

Well, One down, one to go!
Thanksgiving 2005 is officially over!!!
It is now the time of year that is my favorite!!!
CHRISTMAS!!!!!
No, it definitley is NOT the shopping thing!!!
That is the worst part of Christmas!!! (And any time for that matter!) There is WAY TOO MUCH humanity at large during this month
for me! Too many idiots who shouldn't have a drivers license,too many people who should not be aloud to be out in public, because they lack basic manners,and think the world is indebeted to them.
There are way too many people who think they need to "out-do" the other person, and spend more than they can really afford....
I could go on and on, but I think you know all the bad aspects of this month and what it does to people!
I like Christmas mostly because it is supposed to be a celebration of the birth of Jesus.
Then there is the fact that I love to decorate for Christmas!!!!
I also enjoy seeing all the different decorations that people come up with. But I think my favorite thing is the annual "Christmas Light Siteseeing Trip" My sons and I enjoy together!!!
I love to hear the excitement in there voices when they see something that they really like!!! Even though they are 14 and almost 12, they still like to go on this trip with me! I think I will still go, even when they no longer want to. Maybe like me, they will never lose the fasination with the displays, and the tradition!!!!
I have already brought my 8 "Christmas Totes", and other various small boxes and bags of decor out of thier storage spot. Now it is time to decide how to decorate this year. Most of the totes contain my "Santa Collection". Perhaps I will be able to share some of it with you throughout the month.
It is now time to get to work, and gather the muses.....
That is if they are not still too stuffed with turkey and trimmings
to think!!!
JINGLE, JINGLE,JINGLE......

Polyanna Lives!!!

I have so much inside of me right now, that it is so hard to write!!!I can't decide what to write about!!!
I want ot write about it all!! But, when I think I know what to write about, something else comes flowing by!!!
This is, of course, a result of what happens when it is your turn to be the worlds "outhouse".
Have you ever felt like the whole world is shitting on you at the same time? It is NOT a pretty thing!!!
Maybe that is why I am having a hard time writing!!! It is really hard to see through all that murky shit!!!
First there is the vehicle thing, broke for a year, finally got fixrd, got towed! Lost the title, storage fees acummilating, lots of red tape!!!
Then there is the relationship thing, IT SUCKS!!!!
Then there is the fact that Dedy is moving away! That is like part of me leaving!!!! REALLY!!! Dedy is the other part of my brain!!! And she is going to be farther away!!! The way my life is, she might as well be moving to Siberia!!!
Speaking of Siberia, it seems like all the people I would most like to be around might as well be there!!!
In the past three years I have been blessed with reconnecting with 2 friends who I havn't seen in more than 30 years!!! I am so greatful to have found them, and I don't want to sound like I don't treasure this, but it is really tortureous to have them back in my life, and not be able to have some one on one with them!!!
They both live in different states, one in Lebonon, MO., and the other lives in Nashville, TN., Me, I live in CA., so yes it seems like they are another world away! On the bright side, at least I know they are still with me!!! Alive and well! THANK YOU GOD!!!!
There are some people who you meet and, never seem to forget!!
I just realized that the two friends I have been taling about
share the distinction of being my first "Best Friend".
Only in different catagories.
Denise, is the very first female "Best Friend" and Jack is my very first male "Best Friend", actually, he IS the best male friend I have ever had. I really can't tell you why, and I know this sounds crazy, but for some reason I feel like I have known Jack forever, but the truth is, I knew him for only a few months, (if that long),
when we were teenagers, but when I talk to him it is like the time we have missed together is non-existent! I guess I would say it just feels comfortable to talk with Jack!
I know that someday I will see both Jack and Denise, but untill then, I will thank God every day for bringing them both back into my life.
THANK YOU GOD!!!!

YES!!! Polyanna Lives!!!! (me, according to my aunty!!!)
Who, by the way, told me to hang on to that attitude, so Hell yes!, I am proud to be a "Polyanna", if that is what you want to call it. I call it "just being ME!!!"!!!!! Life is too short to waste even a second on negitivity!!! I know that we have to deal with shitty things in life, but, hey!, DEAL with it and GET OVER IT!!!!! MOVE ON!!! This has always worked for me!, either that or my Angels have been working overtime!!!!

I am not sure if I will post before Thanksgiving or not, so I would like to wish all who venture here, a very Happy Thanksgiving, make it fun, make it happy, but most of all make it memorable!!!!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!!

Life Is A Circus!

It has been a hell of a month!!! I am so glad it is almost over!!!
Everything has been in a negitive spin this month for me! But some of it has worked itself out, and the rest is still floating around waiting to be resolved. So, the muses have been on vacation per-sey.
However, PolyAnna,(as my Auntie refers to her), still lives despite all the negitivity floating around!!! It is just that she has temporarely "joined the circus"!!! But as soon as she can make a clear path to the door she will be out of the "tent"!!
Now I want to tell you about my brother, Mike. As brothers go he is pretty AWESOME!!!!! He has helped me out in alot of ways, and never once has he ever expected anything in return!! I won't bore you with details, but he is what has kept me looking forward to the tomorrow when things will be better!!! Thank You Brother!!!! I
LOVE YOU!!!!

"Old Souls"

O.K., this is supposed to be a sharing of my muses, so I am about
to share.....
I wrote this for my dear friend Dedy, she is also one of the muses,
(Yes, she is a Real Person!).


Old Souls

An Original writing
By
Lexie R. Minut

To be recognized as an "Old Soul"
Is to be in the presence of another
An entity with certain definition
Yet, it cannot be defined
It has lived the ages of the Universe
Through the cycles of life, it travels one lifetime after
another
"Old Souls" know all, yet never stop learning
Seeing an "Old Soul" is a gift from God
Celebrating the existance of eternity


This is a picture of me and Dedy, it was taken about 2 years ago, on New Years Eve. We were feeling no pain!!

HUNTING!!!!????

This is where I have been for the last week!



It was the last week of deer hunting season here in California.
Did I enjoy the week in the woods???? NO, NO, No,!!!!!!!!
It started off o.k. I don't like the cold, but I was willing to suffer it for a week in the beautiful fall woods. The second day I had a major toothache, and we forgot to bring any Tylonol!!!! So, I
didn't feel much like riding around on the quad! Besides, it was now raining!!! The next day the tooth was better, but still causing pain.Was ready to chance the ride on the quad, but, it started to rain, again! I stayed in bed!!! When I woke up about an hour later, the rain had stopped! Figures!!!
The tooth is still hurting, but thanks to a little brandy, and a packet of Thera-Flu I was at last getting a little relief from the tooth pain!!!

All A-Flutter

It has been a few days, since my last post.
If you read it, than you know why!!!LOL!

Well with the hunter gone for a couple of days, I have
been able to get alot done!!! I finished the laundry,
re-arranged the bedroom just a little bit!!! It needs a
complete re-arrange, but.....

You know how it is when people are set in thier unbreakable
routines!!! So, I do what I can!!

I also started a project for a friend of mine.
She brought me over free material, so she has first pick,
after me, of course!!!!
I will keep you posted !


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Here is where the "all a-flutter" part comes in!!!


"All A-Flutter"
By:
Lexie R. Minut
10/20/05


With this time alone, It has given me time to think, and learn.
And I have been able to "play" too!!! Meaning that the muses have
free reign!!! And they are so busy!!!
Bumping into eachother!. But, sometimes, when this happens, the muses
bond, and this enhances thier creativity!!!! Not to mention the gained knowledge and insight!!!!

This item was born when "Artist Muse" and,
"Computer Geek Muse" bumped into eachother!!!!
A new medium for "Artist Muse!!.
New concepts, and knowledge for "Geek Muse"

And some of this pent-up creativity has been able to emerge,
fluttering all around me.





The pic was taken when I was 29, (I think, or 30?).
We, (Me & the Muses!), gave it a a new look.
MMM...., mmmm.....(thinking.....).

I wish it were that easy to get a new look!!!!
I could use a few less wrinkles!!!! (LOL!)!
I would just "delete" the deepest, and longest ones!!!
I think a few wrinkles in the right places can even enhance
your facial features, just hope they enhance your good features!!!
Not the bad ones!!!


This is the "before" picture:



I made all the changes yesterday.
I Love to be able to create and share!!!!

Thank you, God!!!
Thank You, Muses!!!
And ....


Thank You, For Visiting!!!!

I hope you find joyful things
each time you visit!!!
Lexie

Sleep Prevails!!!! I'm Winging it Tonight!!

The title of this pic is; "Aphrodites Dream".
The artist of this pic has a great web site, and some AWESOME artworks.
Her name is Josephine Wall. I love her work!!! Some of it makes it's way to greeting cards!!! They are Awesome!! Check it out!!




I have been sitting in front of tnis monitor,
thinking about what to post. And dozing off.
This should have been done already!!!
I am so tired right now that I have dozed off about 4
times since I sat down to do todays post.
So I hope you don't mind, but I am going to go to bed!!!
Be sure to check MindExcursions, so you can read about the un-real
day I had TODAY!!!
I think "Karma" is so cool!!!! This post will be continued tomorrow,
when I have my eyes open.
I just dozed again!!! I am done for tonight!!!! I will leave some pics for you to check out if you want.
This is stuff I think is pretty cool, so I hope you enjoy!!1
Nighty Night!!!

Truly Autumn

Truly Autumn!!

For me it is now truly Autumn!!
I am sitting in the dark of a
Moonless night
The wind rushes in swirls around me
Cool and refreshing on my skin
The stars, unaffected,twinkle steadily
Above
The refreshingly crisp air, feeding
My senses, and cleansing my soul
YES!, YES!, It Is
Truly Autumn

(Thank You God-Thank You Muses)

I AM I SAID!!!!(or Love on the rocks)

Why do people try to turn everyone they meet into themselves?!
What is wrong with letting someone just be who they are?
If everyone was exactly like me this would be such a boring world!!!
Not to imply that I am a boring person, because I don't think I am.
I just don't want anyone to be just like me!!!
I am so tired of trying to be what other people want me to be, in order to make them happy!!!
This is MY LIFE, dammit, and I am no longer going to live it for anyone
but me!!!!
I am not saying I don't want someone to share my life with. Because most of us want that. I am just saying that SHARE WITH someone, are the key words here, NOT GIVE-UP TO someone.
I AM I SAID!!! I AM SAID I!!!

BONUS!!!!

My Aunie sent this to me. I am sharing it with you just to give you a better idea of what I am like.
Please keep in mind that I am IN NO WAY comparing myself to this GREAT LADY. We just share simular views.

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+
birthday.

Oprah asked her what she thought of
growing older. And, there on television, she said it
was "exciting."
Regarding body changes, she said there
were many, occurring every day...like her breasts.
They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her
waist, first. The audience laughed so hard they cried.
She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much
wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today,
life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."

"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way
he/she
handles these three things: a rainy day, lost
luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."


"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your
parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your
life."

"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making
a
life." "I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."


"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt
on
both hands; you need be able to throw some things back."


"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I
usually make the right decision."



"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."

"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.
People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."


"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."


"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people
will forget what you did, but people will never forget
how you made them feel."

Meeting Jack

This is how I met my friend Jack


The sketch didn't transfer well,so I will describe what is depicted here.
I was in the 9th grade, the school I attended was on a big hill. The school busses picked up and let students off at the bottom of this hill, behind the school, requiring students to use cement steps to get to the bus.
On the day I met Jack, I was later getting to the bus than usual. Afraid of missing my only ride home, I ran across the campus, and started down the steps. I think my feet hit the first 2 steps, after that all I can tell you is I ended up at the bottom, on my back side. When I looked up there was this cute guy coming off the bus, with his leather jacket, which he put under my head, as he ask if I was o.k.. Other than being totally embarassed, I was fine.
After that, Jack and I became friends, and "hung-out" together a few times. He was the first guy friend I ever had. Meaning that we were just friends.
I moved away a short time later and lost touch with Jack. I never forgot him, and tried to locate him over the years. I recently found him again, even though the odds were slim, (even slimmer than normal). But thanks to technology, and a very nice girl, (you know who you are), I now have my dear friend once again.
By the way, it has been 30 years, since the day I met Jack!!! I think this gives credit to what I have said about FAITH!!! and GOD!!!!!
Never give up!!! and NEVER stop BELIEVING!!!! 

I was having a hard time trying to come up with todays entry, then I "talked" to a very dear friend of mine, who also just happens to
be my sister-in-law of a past experience, and I decided to write about
the people we meet as we travel through our lifes journey.
My friend and sister-in-law is an excellent example of the gifts we recieve in our lives, even though we have to live through some hard times to find such gifts.
I have been very fortunate in this department. It would be impossible for me to name all the gifts I have recieved this way, but I will, in future postings, share some of the most prominant ones.
Since this posting was inspired by Judy, I will share some of what she
has influenced in my life.
Judy showed me that using humor to deal with sticky situations is a good tool.
She showed me that friendship is a forever thing and so is family, even if you divorce one family member.
The other things she taught me are not things easily put into words, and are too special to share, (o.k., so I am a stingy, I will share when and if I ever really need to)
Thank You, My Dear Friend, My Sister, Judy!!

Ever feel like no matter what you try to do, some one or something
insists on keeping your life full of gloom by trying to diminish
the light you are shining? I have a fail safe system to keep this from happening.... It is called FAITH!!!!!


 


The Light that guides me is stronger than anything, and it has never left me in the dark longer than it is safe. And the Light is named GOD! Just ask and He will be your light too!!! 

Far-out Man Thats Groovy!!!!

Everything changes, but sometimes the basics stay the same.
I have been thinking about the way things were when I grew up,
the 60's & 70's. Really, just how the phrases teenagers use have changed.
I hear my kids say things like "Man that's sick"- "Oh that's tight" -"There's the Po Po"
So, me being me, ask them to give me a "vocabulary list".
I was expecting to hear at least 20 new words and meanings, but to my dismay, they only came up with a few, here they are: "sick" = cool, (they use "cool" as well); "tight"= cool, only better; "my peeps" = my friends; "PoPo" = the police, as does "pigs" (They are using that again!?); "gay" = dumb, childish, or sissy like.
I know there must be some more new words out there that the kids use, but my boys got tired of explaining, so this is all they would share.
It is enough though, to use for this purpose.
In my opinion, I think the words that we used in the 60's and 70's were better.
"Groovy"; "far-out"; "the Fuzz"; "the Establishment"; "fox" or "foxy"; "bummer"; "no biggie" (just to name a few), are, to me, more discriptive, and imaginitive than what they are saying these days.
We also had better symbols, I havn't really seen any original symbols come about sinceI was a kid.
I wonder if that is because instead of "doodling" when the kids are bored, they now turn to video games?. Too bad if that is the case, they might never know the sense of satisfaction of creating a lasting image!!! Below is an example of a few of the symbols that came from the 60's and 70's.
I have titled it simply "When I Grew Up"

Butterfly Spirit

Sometimes lifes burdens get to be too much for us all.
It is at these time when the Writing Muse usually comes to visit.
The following is the message she left with me this time.

Butterfly Spirit

Spirit of a butterfly, grounded by life
Wings heavy, can not fly
No nector to feed on, only strife
Does this mean the Spirit will die?

Strength is waxing,need to rest
Find a new cacoon and hide
Worry not, the Spirit is blessed
Guided by God, these wings will again fly

Spirit of a Butterfly, feed on His nector
Wings gain strength, flutter and fly
Navigate away from the dark sector
Spirit soar high, aim for the sky

An Original Writing By; Lexie Minut

What the World Needs Now

This is my first attempt at digital art. I was really just messing around with a paint program and this was the end result. I also learned something about backgrounds! I printed about 3 8x10's and 2 or three smaller ones. The next thing I knew I needed, yep, you know it!, a new black ink cartrige!!!! Next time I will do a different background color!!!LOL!

"Baby Boom"

I drewthis a long time ago, 1987.
The baby is from the movie "Baby Boom", which starred Diane Keaton.
It took me several hours in front of the t.v./v.c.r., with remote at the ready to rewind and freeze the frame. But I think it was worth it. This is my first serious attempt at drawing a face.
Yes I had a lot of time on my hands in those days!!!

This is the first item I want to share. I chose it because
it represents how amazing things can be when we see them through the eyes of someone else.