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Thought of the day...
You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one. The last one is done. You cant change it. You can learn from it. Make peace. Forgive mistakes. Remember the joys. Then continue to live life. -
Reflection and Vision
Now that Christmas has come and gone, it’s time to reflect on the past and make a game plan for the upcoming year. I find this annual ritual rewarding in many aspects. It lets me know that I do not just exist but I am living life to the fullest. It also helps me to really focus on my priorities and values. It makes me think about my ( Read more... ) -
Christmas, walls, and mush
My Christmas was fabulous. I got lots of quality time with my kids. We watched movies, played games, and just enjoyed each other’s company. They opened their Christmas gifts on Christmas Eve. My son declared that I was the best mom ever when he opened his tickets to Jeff Dunham. My daughter was happy with her baking stuff and of course her makeup ( Read more... ) -
Writer's Block: B.Y.O.B. Holidays
Last Friday night I spent the evening with friends and I don't know how many other Bob Seger fans at the Scottrade Center. It was a full house. I have to say I completely enjoyed myself. I grew up with his songs and there wasn't one that I didn't know. I mean how could you not love Old time rock in roll, turn the page, or night moves ( Read more... ) -
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$52.4 million in sales over the Thanksgiving holiday was the caption I read this morning. That is a lot of “stuff” bought. It makes me wonder how much of it will actually be treasured. Or will it just end up in the landfill like the Grinch stated in Dr Suess famous story line. Sometimes I wonder if we really purchase something because we truly ( Read more... ) -
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Gratitude, Thankful, Appreciation... Today is Thanksgiving. It is a day to remember to be appreciative for people, opportunities, life lessons, and other things that come in and out of our lives ( Read more... ) -
Roadtrip #2: Tyler, Texas
Miles flew by as my friend Stephanie and I made our way to a resort just outside of Tyler, Texas. It was mid September 2011 and the trees had just begun to turn giving us a scenic drive to enjoy. As you can imagine with two close girlfriends the idle chatter kept the eleven hour drive from becoming a mundane chore. We were there before we knew it ( Read more... )