Category Archives: human nature

Good Night

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could.  Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and … Continue reading →

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Paving the Purpose of the Path.

Posted on May 27, 2013 by

“Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at the moment.” ―    Eckhart Tolle,    A New … Continue reading →

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I Wouldn’t Eat Cereal out of that Bowl.

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

My dog poops a lot. Dr. OZ would say she’s very healthy. Our backyard (and front yard and side yard) are full of evidence. When I walk my dog, I always pick up the evidence. But in my backyard? I … Continue reading →

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Always Go to the Funeral : NPR

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

Dad dished out advice my entire life. I didn’t always take his advice, it was often hard to swallow. He was old and I was young enough to know better. Now, we are both older. We both got smarter.  I’m … Continue reading →

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I’ll drink to that.

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

“Advertising says to people, ‘Here’s what we’ve got. Here’s what it will do for you. Here’s how to get it.” -Leo Burnett quotes. …this commercial says so much more. #loveallanimals

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We have no Mittens.

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

It’s a snow day here in upstate NY.  I’m on my 2nd or 3rd K- cup. The Today show, Pinterest, and FB keep me company this morning. Yes, I enjoy this bonus day at home. Yes, I miss those 5-yr old coworkers. Especially on a … Continue reading →

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21 Secrets for your 20s | Paul Angone | All Groan Up

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

For those 1/2 my age with more than twice the living and learning yet to do. 21 Secrets for your 20s | Paul Angone | All Groan Up. Related post:  Know any 20-somethings?

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Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee « Morning Story and Dilbert

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

“May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.” via Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee « Morning Story and Dilbert.

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Smart Kid.

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

“So hang on tight to your dreams and keep believing…unless your dreams are stupid, then you need to get a better dream.”

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If you give a man a sign…

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

“I’m not in search of sanctity, sacredness, purity; these things are found after this life, not in this life; but in this life I search to be completely human: to feel, to give, to take, to laugh, to get lost, … Continue reading →

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