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Let Yourself Be Surprised!
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
Posted in Nature, nurturing
Tagged ducklings, ducks, maternal instinct, planning, San Diego Zoo, surprise
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Oh the things you can see!
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
Expect something good!
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
I don’t know about you, but I’d rather be loved…
Give up all bad qualities in you, banish the ego and develop the spirit of surrender. You will then experience Bliss. ~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba (Indian Spiritual leader) I consider myself a nice person for the most part. What’s … Continue reading
Posted in communication, relationships
Tagged Bliss, communication, ego, Jonathan Robinson, loving, need to be right, relationships
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Enjoy the simpler things!
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
Posted in accomplishment, completing tasks, gardening, persevere
Tagged accomplishment, enjoyment, freshly cut grass, gardening, lawn mower, mowing lawn
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Mermaid or Whale?
Originally posted on Fearfully and Wonderfully Made:
A while back, at the entrance of a gym, there was a picture of a very thin and beautiful woman. The caption was “This summer, do you want to be a mermaid or…
Fathers
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
Choose something that scares you & just DO it! :) You’ll be glad you did (when it’s over!)
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
Posted in fighting fears, living life to the fullest, persevere
Tagged Coba, fear of heights, Mexico, overcoming fear, panic, Yucatán
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There are flowers everywhere…
There are flowers everywhere for those who bother to look. – Henri Matisse
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This made me (literally) laugh out loud! No kidding…..I can have Todd verify for you! I was reading it out loud while sitting on the couch and could barely get through it, I was laughing so hard!
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