. . . You Love with Love. A dear friend, who happens to live across the globe, and whom I have yet set eyes on in person, sent me a most thoughtfully artistic gift. As ‘pen pals’ we communicate through this delightful invention termed “The Internet”. He consistently brings me laughter and smiles with his blog BlueFishWay and we have a running callback of having breakfast together each morning- a goal I hope one day to realize in the flesh!
In this life that is all too brief, one leaf on a tree in a forrest but for a season, it delights me much to have found friends who believe and support creative efforts. It is a pleasure to applaud them, as well. We each have a voice, and this is recently reminded to me as I am in the midst of listening to a powerful audiobook, for perhaps the second or third time, “The War of Art” by S. Pressfield. It is important to remember that the act of creating is selfLess. The actor/writer/photographer creates to serve The Muse. So many strive to create, to bring life and inspiration through art and its platform to bring clarity and beauty into the life of another human. Write the stories You want to read and watch . . . this is what occurred to me when viewing a movie I had once, in another chapter of my life, enjoyed.
Still I feasted visually on the location: Ireland. However, the trite pursuit of a woman to wed, left me rolling my eyes skyward, and wishing for more stories of Women of Courage. Throughout history many strong females existed, at the forefront of change and perseverance – Pocahontas, Debra Sampson, Elizabeth Blackwell, Annie Oakley, Annie Sullivan, and Amelia Earhart – are a mere half dozen. This comes on the heals of a one woman play I am currently rehearsing which features these daring and brave women. Respected, admired, and inspired by true actions, these are the traits I seek in a Hero – someone to love. Courage is a twinkle, a star that makes others smile and breathe deeply. Thank you, to all who inspire themselves, fore YOU inspire me!
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Katrina Perkins 
That is fantastic 🙂
=) thank you Al! aka friend from across the pond 😉
You’re welcome 🙂 Think it’s time you came this side of the pond 😉 They have a “Redhead” convention in Ireland every year 😀
Great post, and happy for you in all the things you do.
😀 thank you Pondering! hehe
Oh wow ! Isn’t the cartoon brilliant now it is framed and is set a lovely home. I am so pleased that you love this little gift from Spain dear friend in remembrance of what may be one day. I would love to do a post on this if it’s okay with you Katrina. I would like to do that. Love and hugs from your “internet pen pal” Ralph xoxox ❤
You are much more than an internet pal, Ralph! Please post away! The color of the frame reminds me of an Oscar ;D and what may be one day: Cheers to Breakfast (truly) together!! ❤ xo
Aww ! How sweet of you to say Katrina.
I would have never thought of that colour frame to remind you of when you receive your first Oscar. Note : First ! Great idea 😀
I hope we do have breakfast one day. I’d love that ! ❤ xox
Wonderful story… 🙂
I saw your fantastic gift from Ralph in Spain on his blog. I hope one day you two will meet. I have met many of my blogger and internet friends, the experience is great. I moved my blog site last year and lost contact with you. http://valentinaexpressions.com/