Beautiful - and your moon photo below as well.

December 21, 2010 at 6:24 AM

I love the things you have learned Gail! And I am particularly thankful for the last one.

December 21, 2010 at 6:31 AM

Very good thoughts.

*Hugs*

Merry Christmas. :-)

December 21, 2010 at 6:57 AM

You are becoming a sage! Beautiful pictures Gail.

Have a blessed holiday my friend!
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

December 21, 2010 at 7:16 AM

I personally like the "keep on pecking" rule. *wink*

December 21, 2010 at 7:23 AM

You are a wise woman indeed. Thank you for your observations. They help keep things in perspective.

December 21, 2010 at 8:10 AM

Inspirational. We DO need to keep chiseling away at life even if it is one peck at a time.

T

December 21, 2010 at 8:53 AM

Beautiful post- pictures and words!

December 21, 2010 at 10:02 AM

There are lessons to be learned in even the smallest and simplest of things. Wonderful post!

December 21, 2010 at 12:36 PM

True. :) Wonderful post!

December 21, 2010 at 1:04 PM

My dear friend, you certainly seem to be back on your game. This was wonderful!!! I totally enjoyed it, I just love your humor.

God bless and have a peaceful day sweetie!!!!

December 21, 2010 at 3:18 PM

you have a great eye

December 21, 2010 at 7:32 PM

Lovely images, I especially like the frozen leaves. We can learn a lot from nature.
☼ Sunny

December 22, 2010 at 12:10 AM

Fabulous photos and words, too.
The new header is really terrific, too.

~Lisa

December 22, 2010 at 9:36 PM