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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I don’t know about you, but I’d rather be loved…

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Beth W.

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 →

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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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Mermaid or Whale?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Beth W.

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…

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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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NotOKcupid.

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Beth W.

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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