Monthly Archives: June 2013

Let Yourself Be Surprised!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Beth W.

I am a planner.  Before I visit a place, I’m the one who checks Trip Advisor, does numerous web searches for “fun things to do while visiting _____”, checks admission times, prices, etc.  In short, I want to make the … Continue reading →

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Oh the things you can see!

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Beth W.

From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere. ~ Dr. Seuss These beautiful creatures were on display at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, CA.  I was mesmerized by them.  It makes total sense to me that … Continue reading →

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Expect something good!

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Beth W.

It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief.  And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen. – Muhammad Ali On the first night of our San Diego vacation, we got to enjoy a game between … Continue reading →

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Enjoy the simpler things!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Beth W.

One worthwhile task carried to a successful conclusion is worth half-a-hundred half-finished tasks. ~ Malcolm S. Forbes Sometimes we can get the greatest pleasure from the simplest things.   My yard and garden, small though they may be, offer me … Continue reading →

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Fathers

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Beth W.

Nothing I’ve ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children. – Bill Cosby My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me. ~Jim Valvano On this day … Continue reading →

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Choose something that scares you & just DO it! :) You’ll be glad you did (when it’s over!)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Beth W.

As you grow older, you’ll find the only things you regret are the things you didn’t do. – Zachary Scott I am not afraid to admit that I am very scared of heights.  Well, maybe not so much heights, but the … Continue reading →

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There are flowers everywhere…

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Beth W.

There are flowers everywhere for those who bother to look. – Henri Matisse

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I love to exercise, I love to exercise, I love to exercise! (and maybe someday I’ll actually convince myself!)

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Beth W.

Tomorrow will be my workout number 1050 at Curves which is a MAJOR accomplishment for me!  Even after all this time (starting WAY back in 2006), I still don’t consider myself an “exercise person”.   You know who you are, … Continue reading →

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Karma At Work!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Beth W.

Karma At Work! So much of what we seen in the news is tragic, depressing and hardly worth viewing, so when I see good news about a fantastic event happening to fantastic people, I like to share it!  Jim and … Continue reading →

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Step Away from the TV and Nobody Gets Hurt!

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Beth W.

Today I took my first small, maybe even baby step towards liberating myself from the television set.  I downgraded from premium to basic cable.  Maybe someday I’ll even be able to survive on limited cable alone, but for now, I’ve … Continue reading →

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New iris blooming!

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Beth W.

“It pleases me to take amateur photographs of my garden, and it pleases my garden to make my photographs look professional” ~ Robert Brault “I never had any other desire so strong, and so like to covetousness, as that one … Continue reading →

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Do something today that nurtures your soul!

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Beth W.

  The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.” – Alfred Austin When I am working in my … Continue reading →

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