27 Oct
“ What better way to tell time than through the body of content.”
This quote was based on a suggestion made by Michelangelo, from the book: The Agony and Ecstasy (author Irving Stone).
A good thought to keep in mind. Especially when frustrated by the rapid passage of time. Can you relate?
We will not be remembered [...]
13 Oct
I thought this was so touching. For someone to take the time and the money to have one of our local park benches inscribed in this way.
A moment to reflect. A time to remember all those people,throughout the world.
Lives, changed forever.
15 Sep
Another gem from my desk calendar:
“We grow neither better nor worse as we get older, but more like ourselves.”
I think there is a lot of truth in this statement.
And perhaps a nudge, to consider the person we are becoming along the way?
Another late summer photo to enjoy.
The flowers have really held their own, this year. I’m amazed [...]
27 May
On Monday, I went back to take another look at this beautiful flower bush; hoping to find a plant tag with the name of it. I had taken this photo only a week earlier.
But what a difference 7 days can make.
The flowers were now so withered and dried out; if I hadn’t known [...]
29 Apr
“Occasionally, we have times-moments-seconds-in our lives when we glimpse the oneness of all things. A feeling of warmth permeates our being and we heave a sigh of heartfelt relief. These are profound pauses. These pauses are not possible when we don’t pause.”
Author unknown.
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Isn’t this wonderful advice?
This quote was from my desk calender (for April 18th) [...]
14 Jan
“It is always the right time, to do the right thing.”
Last week at the park, this little duck seemed to be watched over by the large geese surrounding him. We can learn a lot from animals about kindness, parenting and doing the “right thing”.
What are your thoughts on this subject? Does virtue always have it’s own rewards? [...]
17 Dec
Light a candle. Say a prayer. Make a wish….
How well I remember this lovely ritual, from my childhood. I send out a wish to all my blog friends that you will find the wonder and magic of this beautiful season.
May all your wishes and hopes for the new year come true.
PS: Hooray! Just noted, this post is my 100th at [...]
10 Dec
“Assume nothing. Always wait to hear/read the facts.”
PS: This one is a “biggie” for me. Over the years, I have learned this “the hard way” . By nature, I am an impulsive person; trying to curb this instinct a bit. Also, making a real effort to keep in mind this gem of wisdom.
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