Sherlock

 “Nothing clears up a case as much as stating it to another person.”

Sherlock Holmes  - Silver Blaze Case

I love Elementary and Sherlock Holmes

I love watching Elementary, this modern day version of Sherlock Holmes. Set in New York City, the series stars Jonny Lee Miller and Lisa Ling. In my opinion, this show has some of the best writing and acting on network television. Watching the show last Thursday evening, I was in such suspense; I could barely stand it. I wish I could have hit a pause button.

It has every element I enjoy.  Themes are intertwined to make each episode fascinating … mystery, intrigue, friendship, a touch of romance, discovery, twists, turns and a satisfying conclusion.

Over the course of this season, the viewer is able to catch glimpses of the journey of Kitty a young rape survivor. She is fragile, strong, intelligent, and resourceful. Viewers also see the growing relationship of Kitty and Sherlock. He is the older wiser mentor.

On Thursday’s episode Kitty has the opportunity to exact revenger on her rapist.

Sherlock knows Kitty is preparing to kill the man.

In a warehouse, Kitty is preparing to hurt this man. On the outside of the warehouse, Sherlock pounds on the door. Kitty goes outside and they talk.

Sherlock says I will always be your friend.  He draws her face ever so close; I will also be your friend. Whatever you decide to do, I will be your friend. The emotion is so intense I can barely constraint myself.  The unspoken words… don’t do this. It is wrong. Murder is wrong.

Sherlock does not intervene. He leaves the girl. She makes her decision.

Yet, here is the power of loving a friend who is just on the brink of committing a murder. Yet, Sherlock walks away.  She returns to the warehouse room where her captive is strapped to a chair

How do you love a friend who is preparing to go down a journey that will forever shape their life? Do you preach? Do you offer advice? Do you walk away and severe all ties?  Or do you tell your friend, whatever you decide to do; I will always be your friend. I will always be your friend. I do not agree with what you are about to do, but I will always be your friend.  The power of choice. I will not be your advocate of your choice.

I love the show that leaves you with emotions that resonate long after the last scene has been played. A plethora of social illness are portrayed as evil.  In the end, Kitty's choice was not to give into temptation.  Did the conversation with Sherlock sway her decision? Maybe we will find out in future episodes. 

Pet of the week, Layla

" Layla has what young people today call "fomo" - fear of missing out. If she realizes you are giving another cat attention, she'll come running! She is cautious and slow to warm up but she's loving once she does. 
She loves to eat. Anything. Even popcorn."
Thanks to Kathryn for providing the text and the picture. 
BTW (by the way) Layla lives in the same household as another pet of the week, Scarlett. 

Thankful

“None of those material possession do anything to make your life better …

I know a lot of people who have a lot of everything and they’re absolutely the most miserable people in the world.  So it won’t do anything for you unless you’re a happy person and can have peace with yourself.”  ~ 

Lenny Kravitz

Wordless Wednesday

Sunday Scripture

"Praise the LORD!

Praise, O servants of the LORD,
Blessed be the name of the LORD.
From this time forth and forevermore!
From the rising of the sun to its going down.
The LORD's name is to be praised."

The LORD is high above all nations.
His glory above the heavens.
Who is like the LORD our God'
who dwells on high
Who humbles Himself to behold
The things that are in the heavens and the earth?

He raises the poor out of the dust,
And lifts the needy out of the ash heap,
That he may seat him with princes -
With the princes of His people.
He grants the barren woman a home,
Like a joyful mother of children

Praise the LORD!"
Psalm 113:1- 9 (NKJV)

Saturday Snow

"Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, 

the longer it dwells upon,

and deeper in sinks into the mind."

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Pet of the week, Buffy

"Beware of people who dislike cats."
Irish Proverb

Buffy
My friend, Mary Lynne provides a comfy home for Buffy.
Special thanks to Mary Lynne for sharing this picture.

My sister

"If you have a sister and she dies, do you stop saying you have one?  Or are you always a sister, even when the half of the equation is gone?  Jodi Picoult

... what do I say? Yes, I have a sister, she is in heaven She placed her trust in Jesus as her Savior.

Beth

March 25, 1949

January 22, 2012

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Musings

"If you can't fly, then run,
if you can't run, then walk,
if you can't walk, then crawl,
but whatever you do
you have to keep moving 
forward."
Dr. Martin Luther  King

Sunday Scripture

Psalm 57: 1 - 3

“Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy!

I look to you for protection!

I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings

until the danger passes by.

I cry out to God Most High,

to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.

He will send help from heaven to rescue me,

disgracing those who hound me.

My God will send forth his unfailing love

and faithfulness.

(New Living Translation)

Saturday Socks

What is the most item requested in homeless shelters? Socks.

 One company has a mission to make a difference. For every pair of socks that are purchased another pair is donated to a  homeless shelter.

Special thanks to our awesome son in law who introduced us to this business.
Check out the cool socks on the left. 

Pet of the week, Franklin

Franklin Buckey Sturdivant-Wilson had a spa surgery
this week. He had his teeth cleaned, nails filed and a mass removed from his
foot. We will hear what the labs find out about that mass on Saturday. We are
praying and hopeful with anticipation that the mass comes back non-cancerous.

Franklin is a trooper and he is a sweet, protective chiweenie - the perfect mix 

between a Dachshund  and chihuahua. His older brother, Earle, has been tweeting about him and also hopes for a quick recovery! @earledewey

Special thanks to amazing daughter for providing
the text and the picture. 

Wordless Wednesday

Time well spent ...

It is early, it is cold outside, and I need more sleep. I force myself to get out of bed. I am traveling to my first workout of 2015. I have recovered from a nasty cold. It is time to get back to my exercise routine.

"I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it." Art Williams

Sunday Scripture

Psalm 15: 1- 4

Lord, who may dwell in your

sanctuary?

Who may live in your holy

hill?

He whose walk is blameless

and who does what is righteous,

Who speaks the truth from his heart

and has no slander on his

tongue,

Who does his neighbor no wrong

and cast no slur on his fellow

man,

Who despises a vile man

but honor those who fear the

Lord

Who keeps his oath

Even when it hurts…

Pet of the week, Scarlett

Kathryn provided picture of her pet, Scarlett

Constant kindness ...

"Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes

misunderstanding, mistrust and hostility to evaporate." 
Albert Schweitzer 

Wordless Wednesday

Tasty Tuesday

Some of the best parts of a a meal are the conversations we share. We share tips, offer suggestions, and share memories. In between courses, we celebrate a friend whose son is newly engaged. Another friend announced her daughter is expecting her second child. 

I love that we continue to discover something new about cooking, recipes, and life.