This is California Chrome, winner of the 2014 #Kentucky Derby.
I missed the Derby as I had no television reception that day, but I am planning for the Preakness coming up this Saturday May 17.
The Preakness is the second
leg in three races for a Thoroughbred horse to become a #Triple Crown Winner. That means winning the Kentucky Derby, The Preakness and the Belmont.
(The Belmont is the most grueling being a 1.5 mile track, and
having run two races previously the contender is quite spent. Remember, he is
only three-years-old, not fully mature. In horse terms he is still a baby.)
Only 11 horses in 35 years have won all
three races to become the greatest race horses of our time.
Three were in the 70's, I wonder what was
happening at that time. Secretariat in 1973, Affirmed in 1978, and Seattle Slew
in 1977.
My point here is to direct you attention
to the body language of a winner. In most every picture I have seen of
California Chrome, his ears are pricked, alert, and pointing forward. His eyes
are bright and focused on the the road ahead. (The Prize.) In this photo he has
blinders on, which means he will not be distracted by other horses coming
up beside him.
Think of these qualities, we can emulate
them on our road to success.
Monday May 12, 2014
We're going that-a-way across the Upland Prairie, across the iris field and into the woods--aka forests of Oregon.
An Upland Prairie will be claimed by the forest--or blackberries, if not kept open as my son-in-law has done by keeping it mowed.
This was my most relaxing mother's day ever. I hope your's was glorious.
Joyce
Monday May 12, 2014
Iris and Bubbles and Weenies, Oh My
We're going that-a-way across the Upland Prairie, across the iris field and into the woods--aka forests of Oregon. An Upland Prairie will be claimed by the forest--or blackberries, if not kept open as my son-in-law has done by keeping it mowed.
A Trunk Sprout. This Madrone tree was caught in the forest fire last year, and look, it is making a baby.
When son-in-law builds a weenie-roasting fire, he goes all out.
Too hot to handle.
Roasting a weenie from beneath a space blanket.
Blowing Snake Bubbles
This is so cool. Cut the bottom off a water bottle, cover with a sock, duck tape it securely, dip sock in a solution of 2 parts water 1 part #Dial Dishwashing Soap, blow into drinking spout of bottle. Viola' bubbles, strong enduring bubbles. Be sure to blow, not inhale.
Catching the fire updraft.
Bubbles flying high
And bubbles on the ground.
Doggie gets a weenie too.
This was my most relaxing mother's day ever. I hope your's was glorious.
Joyce