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Word Press Daily Prompt: Pat On The Back. I’m so proud of…
…my little monkey, aka my daughter, Aurora! Today she made me especially proud by willing to be open & flexible when her schedule got switched around. She’s been participating in a Cartooning class at our local Dahl Fine Arts Center … Continue reading
Posted in Carpe Diem, living life to the fullest
Tagged Carpe Diem, daughter, making the most of opportunities, postaday, proud, Rock Climbing
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My Obsession…
As I type this post, I can hear the song, “My Obsession” (by the awesome 80s band, Icehouse) playing in my head. If you aren’t familiar, check out the video on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZoidII8FOg It really doesn’t even remotely correlate to Minions, … Continue reading
Posted in Just Me, laughing, silly
Tagged childlike, Despicable Me, fun, Happy Meal, Minion, silly
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Word Press Weekly Writing Challenge: My life in 6 words
My life thus far in 6 words: Thought I could and I did! in response to the Word Press Weekly Writing Challenge found here: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/reel-talk-writing-challenge/#more-32306 What would your 6 words be?
Posted in accomplishment, Just Me
Tagged Coba, DPchallenge, my life abbreviated, Nohoch Mul, positive thinking
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece (2)
http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/out-of-this-world/ My second post for the Weekly Photo Challenge this week is a masterpiece of nature; leafy sea dragons! These beautiful little creatures absolutely fascinate me because they look like something from another world. I had never seen nor heard … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful, Nature
Tagged Birch Aquarium, CA, La Jolla, leafy sea dragon, postaday
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece
http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/out-of-this-world/ My first attempt at the Weekly Photo Challenge! I’ve seen the previous topics and enjoyed looking at the variety of interpretations but until now haven’t had anything come to mind that matched the title. When I read this … Continue reading
Posted in gardening
Tagged Avignon, France, Masterpiece, Palace of the Popes, postaday, rose, Weekly Photo Challenge, WordPress
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Thank you God for the flowers!
I hope some day to meet God, because I want to thank Him for the flowers. ~Robert Brault
Posted in Beautiful, gardening, thankfulness
Tagged Flower, God, pink coneflower, thankfulness
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If you host an exchange student, you’ll be sorry…
…sorry to see him or her go back home. The absolute worst part of the hosting that I’ve done is having to say goodbye to the student when the exchange time is over. The very first exchange student our family … Continue reading
Posted in thankfulness
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I’d love to hear from you, but please don’t call me.
I have a confession. I really really really (with emphasis!!) don’t like to talk on the telephone. There are many out there who would and sometimes do talk for hours on end about things both big and small, important and … Continue reading
Posted in communication, Just Me
Tagged communication, small talk, social awkwardness, telephone
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When Mother Nature gives you sunflowers…
…don’t try to transplant them!!! Every time I start to think I’m a Master Gardener, Mother Nature, life, karma, what have you, sends me a very clear message that I’m just a little gardening novice in the grand scheme of … Continue reading
Posted in failure, gardening, Nature
Tagged failure, Garden, humble, Mother Nature, NOT a Master Gardener, sunflower, transplanting
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Learning to let go.
As I’ve said in the past, I’m a planner. Not just vacations, weekends or menus but also life in general. I have a picture of how I want my life to go. Too often for me, though, my expectations are … Continue reading
Posted in nurturing, relationships
Tagged accept circumstances, inspirational quotes, letting go, pick-me-up, positive thinking, thoughts
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I’m not the grammar police (or at least I’m TRYING my best not to be!)
It sometimes takes everything I’ve got not to correct people when they make horrible mistakes with grammar. Many of you know what I’m talking about: your instead of you’re (your welcome), there instead of they’re (there going to love this), … Continue reading
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Keeping my eye on you…..
Apparently it’s true, even in nature, that mothers have eyes in the back of their heads, or at least manage somehow to always keep an eye on what the little ones are doing 😉 This mama seagull keeps a … Continue reading
Posted in thankfulness
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