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Monthly Archives: August 2012
When I Await God’s Answers I Know He Will Answer
I saw this poster on FaceBook. It truly struck a chord with me today. You see, sometimes I pray for guidance, but I think I know what direction I want to go. other times when I pray for general guidance, … Continue reading
Reader Appreciation Award! I Appreciate You!
http://kanatyler.com/2012/08/04/well-this-is-embarrassing/ Do you know Kana? She is SO open, SO Honest, SO Real….oh so beautifully real.Check out her blog, okay! In her post a few weeks ago she passed out awards. In this post, Kana let her list of people … Continue reading
A Double Hitter–not baseball, awards
This double header is of a human variety. Two different blogger friends/blogger-ettes blessed me with awards!!! First I am telling you about the awards (two ladies, three awards). Then the rules. My friend DanLrene at http://workthedream.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/the-illuminating-blogger-award-and-the-one-lovely-blog-award/ nominated me for the one … Continue reading
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Tagged Awards, Friendship, Illuminating Blogger Award, One Lovely Blog Award, versatile blogger award
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Beautiful Blogger Award for Some Beautiful Blogs!
The Rules for The Beautiful Blogger Award: ***Just last week Stacie at found my blog and I found hers. This sweet lady then took the time to choose me on 8/28/2012 for the beautiful blogger award http://staciegh.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/beautiful-blogger-award-2/. Check out her blog—she … Continue reading
My Philosophy About Awards
This week I am playing catch-up and handing out awards that I have been stockpiling like a squirrel before a brutal winter. In the process of my passing them on recently, a fellow blogger wished me luck building my social … Continue reading
Positive Boomer and Believe Anyway
It is no surprise that Renee my Positive Boomer friend and I found each other’s blogs. Our titles kind of say it all, don’t I? She is amazingly supportive and inspirational for me. In my quest for better health and … Continue reading
I’ve Got Sunshine (Award)
Ok—this week I am playing catch up. You must bear with me if I have accepted this before. Many months ago I was given the Sunshine Award, and I have procrastinated and procrastinated!! I am terrible about that. I have … Continue reading
Addictive Blog Award
A lovely lady follows my blog, and through that blessing I found her blog at http://justiceforraymond.wordpress.com/. Well, she awarded me the Addictive Blog Award. In the midst of her quest for justice, she always takes the time to reach out to … Continue reading
On August 26th in 1920–Everything Changed
My grandmothers, great-aunts, those who voted for this amendment, and those who urged them to do so say “You’re welcome”—and I say to them: “thank you”.
A Short Speech about Valuing Time
I found this quote which is attributed to Bryan Dyson – ex CEO of Coca Cola. I love his metaphorical take on placing value on various parts of our lives. “Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling … Continue reading
I Want a Longer Weekend!
I am feeling SOOOO lazy today. I still want a longer weekend! Okay—I think I actually want an 8 day week so I still have my 5 days to tutor, but then get 3 days off! What’s going on in … Continue reading
Take Me to the Ocean, Lord
Whew. It was a week of ups and downs. It both invigorated and drained me. I know that you, too have had weeks like that! It doesn’t happen often, but I wrote a poem of sorts about it. (At least … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, Friendship, inspiration, nature, ocean, relaxation
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having a challenging week
sorry i have been out of touch—dealing with fraud and identity theft. keep me in your prayers.
You Give Me Chocolate and Call Me the Light
I am so extraordinarily BLESSED! I get so used to doing the tasks of each day I forget to look at the beauty around me and remember the love I receive each day in my life. My family and my … Continue reading
As we head into a new week I wanted to share with you this lovely post about love from Living the Seasons. She posted it on Valentine’s Day—but it is timeless. Enjoy!!
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope
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Running Unfettered By Heartache
Regarding people: Where do you receive acceptance from? For your ideas? For the secret notions you have for who you really want to be? Who are the friends, family or co-workers who are most accepting of your true self? I … Continue reading
Gosh~Keep Pressing On…Believe Anyway
Believe Anyway….Just Because originally Posted on August 18, 2011 `updated today Are you having a tough week, and it feels like God is busy with something else?…believe anyway. Are your family members being inconsiderate or getting on your nerves?….believe in them anyway. … Continue reading
We are the new journalists
I wanted you to know that what you do, what you write, what you share, what you photograph…..MATTERS. Here is a suggestion–look over your own past posts. Go back a year and look at what you posted (or if you … Continue reading
Posted in Writing and Literature
Tagged blogging, Faith, Friendship, inspiration, writing
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spinach salad with chicken, avocado and goat cheese
this recipe sounded so delicious to me today! spinach salad with chicken, avocado and goat cheese Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 min Ingredients: SALAD: 8 cups chopped spinach (1 bag) 1 cup halved cherry or pear tomatoes 1/2 cup corn (frozen, … Continue reading
How To Lead With Courage No Matter Who You Are
What does it take to be a good leader and whose job is it to lead? We are each born to lead in some way. I have been reading the book Beyond Talent by John C. Maxwell. He addresses the … Continue reading
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Growing in grace and wisdom
Edith Wharton in Vesalius in Zante wrote “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it”. Today I say—I want to reflect God’s candle. I get worn out when it feels like … Continue reading
A Prayer and Link About Hope
There is a blog/blogger (Terry) I have become acquainted with over the last few months. She is a ray of sunshine, a guiding light, and a FONT of information. She is a gracious, faithfilled lady. Friday she had such an … Continue reading
Originally posted on C.B. Wentworth:
One of the most moving experiences of my life occurred in Prague, when I stood before the Lennon Wall. To the casual observer its just a wall covered in graffiti, but those who take…
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Do you ever discover you sold yourself short?
There have been so many times when I try to inspire my students, especially if they are selling themselves short and limiting their possibilities. For instance if they say “I am no good at math” or “I can’t do word … Continue reading
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Tagged education, Faith, hope, Sailing, sell yourself short
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Your Mind And Heart Can Always Take You To Special Places
I think we all have our “happy places” don’t we? For me they are numerous: hands in the garden dirt and planting—or picking fruit and veggies; walking through a forest when the leaves are turning and some have fallen; watching … Continue reading
Here Is A Wonderful Summertime Lunch
Today has been a lovely day. I worked out and walked 3 miles on the treadmill. We stopped at our produce market and got some corn, tomatoes, and peaches. We came home and made lunch. So Yummy~1/2 a cantaloupe for … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, food and recipes
Tagged Faith, food and recipes, inspiration, Life
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Believe Anyway 