life, philosophy

Ungrateful

We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us. ~ Joseph Campbell We had a snow storm overnight on Sunday into Monday. Well, it was actually a blizzard. I love when it snows (like last week), but anything over four inches… Continue reading Ungrateful

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Makeup and Misery

Below is where my freaky mind goes when making random observations. ~ Makeup. I don't leave home without it. Yes, yes, I know, I'm vain. I don't really wear much. I curl my eyelashes (no mascara). I absolutely have to use concealer under the eyes. Then, I do a quick brush of blush for color.… Continue reading Makeup and Misery

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Sticks and Stones

Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves affect us. ~ Stephen R. Covey "Sticks and Stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me." was something I mentioned in a post I wrote over a year ago. A few people had contacted me afterward,… Continue reading Sticks and Stones

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A Personal Growth Story from the Way-Back Machine

You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you. ~ Brian Tracy A while back, Carrie Rubin blogged about being an introvert and the fear of talking to a group of… Continue reading A Personal Growth Story from the Way-Back Machine