"Birthday remembrances" from years past

Things seem shrouded in mist, so that I cannot see my way,

But the beauty all around me still shines through.
I may not know which way to turn, or
Where to go next, but I will try
to enjoy the journey,
Wherever I go.
Jerry E Smith
© 8/9/14


[Methinks the Magic Bus ran out of gas a long time ago in a bad place 😜 ]

Every day I get in the queue
(Too much, Magic Bus)
To get on the bus that takes me to you
(Too much, Magic Bus)
I'm so nervous, I just sit and smile
(Too much, Magic Bus)
You house is only another mile
(Too much, Magic Bus)

Thank you, driver, for getting me here
(Too much, Magic Bus)
You'll be an inspector, have no fear
(Too much, Magic Bus)
I don't want to cause no fuss
(Too much, Magic Bus)
But can I buy your Magic Bus?
(Too much, Magic Bus)
^{partial Lyrics to Magic Bus by the WHO}

Beauty,
Physical beauty in the human sense, is so very fleeting.

That is to say,
What our western civilization has ingrained in
Us to VALUE as Beauty.

The real beauty, the valuable kind
Is of course interior, spiritual beauty.
What is outside,
Is only a package, the wrapping which surrounds
The jewels located inside.
Why celebrate that
Which is so ephemeral?
So much is simply a
Cultural standard passed down for ages; it
Really doesn’t matter, it has no practical
Value.
A good looking man cannot by Virtue of being good looking, do a
Better job at something than one
Who is less good looking.
All Things Being Equal, looks
Are really meaningless
When it comes to the
Important things in
Life.
Devotion, and Love, Care and Trust,
Those are what
Are important.

"Ephemeral Beauty"
Jerry E Smith
©8/11/16

^{These .gifs were created for me by @coquiunlimited; many thanks}