all aglow ~ Dia di Bloglandia

i first heard of Dia de los muertos

when i happened across this endearing altered book on Karens Whimsy{the poem seemed particularly special}


then i found a book she did for the holiday, & her explanation of it was touching


i did a little more research into the meaning of la ofrenda & found this


& so now i feel ready to participate in this...Dia di Bloglandia


with my cigar box contribution for the children of Oaxaca


i think that because it is a day


when dear ones are supposed to visit from heaven


{& keeping in mind that everywhere we go we take a little piece of where we've been}


i wanted it to feel like a little bit of that, some heaven on earth...


with an oversized window box{for the beauty & growth} & some special books{for imparting their journey & wisdom}


beckoning generously


& sharing


as the little bird overlooks,
Remembering...& Anticipating a favoured reunion.
My offering
is dedicated


to someone who often discovered echidnas in long grass,
who loved the sunshine
& blowing big bubble gum bubbles


who wore pink & red
& sang like the sweetest of songbirds


who knew how to love, & she does!

Today is eternal families!!!