Category Archives: words of wisdom

“There are Two Types of People in the World.”

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Which one are you? Look here and choose wisely; or be miserable and stay away from the rest of us (who have yet to perfect this ourselves). Related articles Miserable people (abbynormalmyamind.wordpress.com) how to keep fighting (wildheartgirl.com) It is your choice … Continue reading →

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What are you carrying?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

“Know that everything is in perfect order whether you understand it or not.”
― Valery Satterwhite Continue reading →

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Single and Feline Fine.

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

I was never a bridesmaid. I skipped the matrimonial prerequisite.   It’s similar to skipping kindergarten and being promoted directly to first grade. Being a bridesmaid is not mandatory. Waiting ’til <you insert the age> to get married gives new meaning to vintage … Continue reading →

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Throw Away Your Mirror.

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Close your eyes and see the beauty. ~Author Unknown

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It makes me Cry and it makes me Smile.

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

Saying goodbye to the dogs on Saturday afternoons is not easy. It makes me cry. The easy part about volunteering at the shelter is going back every Saturday. It makes me smile. I look forward to spending time with those patient souls; … Continue reading →

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Pee Outside if you Really Really Have to.

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

When my daughters were growing up, the rule was:  “If you go out, stay out!” I had my own selfish reasons for not wanting to get them all bundled up only to hear them trying to break through the locked front … Continue reading →

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Kiss the Grass

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

“When we walk like (we are rushing) we print anxiety and sorrow on the earth. We have to walk in a way that we only print peace and serenity on the earth… Be aware of the contact between your feet … Continue reading →

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Ten books every girl should read in her 20′s

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

Read them again if you’re in your 40′s; they will make twice as much sense. Find the collection of worthy reads here. Related articles Top Ten Best Bookish Memories (23) (moonlightlibrary.wordpress.com)

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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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It’s because of you.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

“If kids come to us [educators/teachers] from strong, healthy functioning families, it makes our job easier. If they do not come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families, it makes our job more important.” – Barbara Colorose

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