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Santa  for Paint Party Friday ~ Happy Holidays to All ~ Ho! Ho!




An Angel For All Those Families and Dear Children of Needless Rage Deaths


Tis the Season. And yet, life at its best can be difficult. I offer my prayers, my energy, my heart to all those in need of healing.


For All and Haiku My Heart






Photo ~ Day time ~ Sun We Saw Ever So Briefly




Prompt 'last plumb blossoms' ~ Carpe Diem Haiku



We are sharing our creativity today with:


paint party friday
haiku my heart
friday foto
carpe diem haiku
haiku friday
creative everyday

paula's weekend blog hop
weekend reflections

We hope you enjoyed your visit and will leave loving comments. And will check out the creative bloggers listed above today.



Hugs and namaste,

and




We love to have you post your comments, thoughts or questions to delight us all in the day ~ especially, ArtMuse Dog ^_^



QUOTE FOR THE DAY: ' Manure makes excellent fertilizer.
Life has ordure.' ~ Deng Ming-Dao, 365 Tao












Comments

  1. LaurieDecember 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    beautiful Haiku and a beautiful Santa, Merry Christmas to you, and Happy Holidays,

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  2. Barbara/myth makerDecember 20, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I like that first haiku muchly. Have a very happy Solstice and a Merry Christmas, Carol.

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  3. DulcinaDecember 20, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Hi, Carol.
    God bless you for offering your prayers, energy and heart to all those in need of healing, especially in this time of the year.
    A pair of nice haiku, the last one praising the meaning of "carpe diem", well done!
    :)

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  4. wabisabipoetDecember 20, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Your creativity spreads healing words...art...photos.....Thank you!

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  5. Kristjaan PannemanDecember 20, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    What a nice post you share here with us Carol. I love the both haiku you share with us on Carpe Diem.

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  6. Patricia HinkelDecember 20, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Enjoyed the poem & what a cute Santa Claus.
    Patricia @ Topiary Rose
    here from Paula's Weekend blog hop.

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  7. RitaDecember 20, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Creative again! Lovely photos, too.
    Merry Christmas!! :)

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  8. theeclecticeccentricshopaholicDecember 21, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Such a nice haiku with a great message

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  9. GeliDecember 21, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    Hi Carol, your picture * day time * is wonderful...

    greetings to you...

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  10. mail4roseyDecember 21, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    I love the Santa and the haiku.

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  11. scapmanufakturDecember 21, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Love your Santa! Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to you!

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  12. ChristineDecember 21, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    beautiful Santa and Haikus! Merry Christmas!

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  13. beccagivensDecember 21, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Most timely to lift spirits, Carol. Thank you for sharing.
    Plum Blossoms

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  14. Mary C. NasserDecember 21, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Wonderful art and poetry, Carol.
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF and Happy Holidays!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  15. LindaDecember 21, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    love your jolly Santa!! Your photo is so beautiful as are your haikus.Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Please give ArtMuse dog a special treat from me too :)

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  16. MollyDecember 21, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    he IS a jolly ol' saint nick! very cute.

    i absolutely love the black and white photo of the sun over the water... so serene!

    happy holidays!

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  17. GraceDecember 21, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Lovely haiku set ~

    Wishing you Happy Holidays ~

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  18. Magical Mystical TeacherDecember 21, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    May we all welcome the healing spirit! Joy to you!

    Shall I

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  19. Our Neck of the WoodsDecember 21, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    I love it all, but I have to say the Santa is my favorite! He is so jolly and cute :)

    Happy holidays!

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  20. Priti.LisaDecember 21, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    So live well each day sweet...
    I love that.
    Oh. Your Santa ☺
    And photo of the sun...so cool.
    Be Merry! ♥♥♥

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  21. Norma RuttanDecember 21, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    lovely bright angel for those who need some light in their lives right now!
    A blessed Christmas is wished for you and yous.

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  22. BrudbergDecember 21, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Happy holiday wishes. And wonderful haiku.

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  23. Mark M. RedfearnDecember 21, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Letting go of hurts is often hard, but it's the sanest thing to do!

    Blossoms

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  24. LauraDecember 21, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    so much beauty and compassion here Carol... may the return of light bring much needed healing to all beings.

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  25. LeaDecember 21, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Hello Carol, thank you for that Santa Claus belly laugh and for your sweet haiku... I will let go of hurts with you, like leaves falling from our broad reaching branches... I feel your hugs and good wishes all the way over to here... blessings upon blessings to you this shortest day, longest night, as the sun returns... XO

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  26. joanneDecember 21, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    a mixed bag of offerings here - lovely 'day' photo, sweet Santa, and some determination and hope in your haiku....

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  27. Dawn ElliottDecember 21, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    "Live well each day sweet"...makes me think of days past, and the gentleness then.
    Very nuturing and dear...

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  28. AnnieDecember 22, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Even dear Santa looks startled, like he doesn't recognize this thing called pain.

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  29. Managua GunnDecember 22, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    Your page is always a treasure trove that shines - yes, hope in the haiku, very nice.

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  30. ASHISH BARDHANDecember 22, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    Amazing Artwork !!
    Love your painting and inspiration.
    Take a look into mine
    http://ashbeezone.wordpress.com/category/talent-underground/art-attack-zone/
    }{appy }{olidays !!

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  31. froebelsternchen SusiDecember 22, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    an adorable post that makes me happy Carol!
    NAMASTE
    wish you a wonderful christmastime and a healthy and sucessfull new year and a big hug from
    FROEBELSTERNCHEN FROM AUSTRIA

    ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY

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  32. Anne MandaDecember 22, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Cheerful Santa! Your haikus are so breath takingly beautiful and touching and the Day Time photo is just awesome! Happy Holidays! <3

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  33. Indrani GhoseDecember 22, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Lovely photo and well written haiku. Great post!

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  34. janice smithDecember 22, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I love Santas and your is wonderful! I cannot imagine how you find the time to do all you do! (Must be all that help you get from ArtMuseDog) Happy Christmas!

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  35. StephanieDecember 22, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    ho ho ho to your merry santa
    and such a lovely shot, even though the sun did not make much of an appearance.

    happiest holiday wishes to you!

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  36. RosieDecember 22, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    A really wonderful posting.

    Merry Christmas to you and yours

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  37. shedreamsoftheseaDecember 22, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    beautiful, healing and uplifting art, thank you and merry christmas!

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  38. VictoriaDecember 22, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Hello Carol..what a super beautiful post..deeply healing and soulful and gorgeous art and beautiful images!! Shine on..and wishing you many blessings in 2013!
    Victoria

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  39. Mom In The USADecember 22, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Hi Carol,
    What a beautiful post. The photos are magnificent. I think my breathing slowed down a few breaths just looking at it and reading your haikus.
    Thank you for stopping by my blog and commeting on becoming a member of our community. I look forward to having you back. I am following you back: GFC, Google+, Networked Blogs and Linky.

    Karina

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  40. GloriaDecember 22, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Hi Carol, Wishing you a peaceful and joyous Christmas(with your jolly Santa) and a Happy & Healthy New Year with the Angel looking over you and your family. Love the Haiku, too.

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  41. Lynn CohenDecember 22, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Such a sweet Santa ! Lovely words and sentiments. Warms the sad heart! HPPF!

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  42. Ritu DuaDecember 23, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    Wish you all the magic in this world :)

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  43. Carolyn DubeDecember 23, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Your Santa is fabulous! Have a wonderful holiday!

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  44. 'TsukiDecember 23, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Very creative post here ! I love the picture of the angel, thanks for this wonderful sharing.

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  45. FayeDecember 23, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Great Santa painting, Carol. Your sensitive post really speaks to me this week.

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  46. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLADecember 24, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    I love your art and words. Merry Christmas!

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  47. JKWDecember 26, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Wonderful post. . . words and art. I hope you had a wondrous Christmas. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  48. rebeccaDecember 29, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    dear all,
    i started early friday with such a bright hope for the day. so many haiku to visit, so many bright promises to fulfill. my day turned quickly on its heels into what became a living hell. for the last three weeks i have been battling extreme health concerns, i share this only to explain why i have been so hard pressed in visiting and leaving comments. yesterday took me to the very edge and this morning although i made it through an adverse med reaction with horrible vertigo, i am weak and undone. i do not like to write about my health issues, something i combat everyday to stay upright and among the living. but i see more and more of our haiku family dwindling away and i am sure many may have mistaken why, and taken it personally that i have failed to visit. this morning i am going to stay up long enough to be sure you all know that you have brought me comfort in my darkest hours without even knowing. for your kindness and patience i thank you with all my heart.

    xoxoxox,
    rebecca

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