From the archives of 2015, but with a new quote and photo. Enjoy! “Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” – James Baldwin Sometimes I’ll watch my children from afar and pretend to not be listening to them. I’ll hear my youngest asking her older siblings […]
“Family is like music, some high notes, some low notes, but always a beautiful song.” – Unknown As long as I can remember, this time of year has always been a special season for me. Not because of the gifts or things being given to me, but because of the people around me. Not
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“Love yourself first, so you know what you deserve.” – Unknown Remember that person who gave you butterflies and rocked your world like no else could? Remember how you felt talking throughout the night, dismissing a good night’s rest simply to hear the alluring voice of your “new love” and exchange meaningful words? Words that seemed
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“Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love.” – Rumi What keeps you up at night? Not in the sense of unpaid bills, wayward children or even a poor relationship. I mean, like what has you doubting yourself regularly? Perhaps it is one of those that I mentioned, but
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“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Although for the past few months I have found myself somewhat consumed with the news of politics and world events, I pride myself on keeping this website free of those types of topics. There are plenty of blogs and people that do a
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“Sometimes you have to overcome YOU, before you overcome them. Get out of your own way…” – Unknown When it comes to life disappointments, failures and those lingering issues that tend to keep us up at night, we usually don’t have to look very far. The mirror in front of us typically identifies the culprit fairly
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“Don’t dwell on went wrong. Instead focus on what to do next.” – Denis Waitley Yesterday I was in the garage cleaning and came across something that took me back about 10 years. It’s funny how “things” have significance and how they can trigger thoughts and memories. Some memories that remind you of a fun
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“We are defined by our actions towards others. Not others’ actions towards us.” – Unknown Like so many of you, I was stunned by the recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Two people who seemed to have everything. Two people who have acquired wealth, national fame, notoriety and success. Two people who were manifested
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Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed. – Bob Riley I will never forget the first time someone close to me died. My emotions were a scattered mess. Sadness engulfed my heart as well as disbelief. Everyone in my family had their own connection
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“It’s okay to live a life others don’t understand” – Unknown After almost fifty years of living, I can say that I am finally starting to connect the dots on this thing called life. The ups and downs, the disappointments, the failures, the successes, the hope and dreams fulfilled, and those that fell by the wayside.
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