“SHOOT FOR THE MOON

Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” ~ Unknown

Occasionally I like to look at my husband’s monument. The big one in Normandy, France. The one on Utah Beach that honors all the Navy men who served their country there on D-Day sixty-five years ago.

We spent years doing the struggling artist thing. Believing in his talent. Before he could become an “overnight success”. We never stopped dreaming, shooting for the moon.

I’ve never met a person with more stick-to-it-iveness than my husband the Sculptor. He’s so inspiring when he tells people to Do Your Dream. To see more of Steve’s work visit Spears Creative Studios.

As the economy sputters, our investments peacefully eat grass in the fields carrying next year’s cria crop and growing our fleece harvest. After being told by countless teachers that I talk too much, I have finally found my voice on my blog Alpaca Farmgirl.

I am grateful for my farm and for each new life created here. I am happy that my children can learn about the circle of life and the value of a hard day’s work in our backyard. I am grateful that I still have a good connection with my tween, and that her brother and sisters have outgrown sippy cups but still need me to cut their meat.

This Thansgiving, I am thankful that I have found my bliss. Every day I get to do what I love: Raise my babies, raise my alpacas, and write about it.

Happy Thanksgiving! Dear Readers, YOU are among the blessings I am counting this year! Leave me a comment and let me know what you are thankful for.

As we honor those who have served our country today, let us remember those who fought in World War I. Including Lloyd Brown (above), America’s last living WWI Veteran.

WWI Doughboy Cantigny, France

Pictured is Stephen Spears’ monument of a WWI Doughboy, installed at the site of the Battle at Cantigny in France in May 2008. Read more about this monument. See more of Stephen’s work.