Category Archives: Gratitude
The Help of Others
“No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” — Alfred North Whitehead I really like this quotation. In a world where many seem to believe they not only can but do achieve everything on their own, we need to be reminded ofContinue reading “The Help of Others”
Thought for Today
“The unthankful heart… discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!” ~Henry Ward Beecher
Thought for Today
“Live your truth. Express your love. Share your enthusiasm. Take action towards your dreams. Walk your talk. Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering.” ― Steve Maraboli
Thought for Today
“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” — Charles Dickens
Thought for Today
The struggle ends when the gratitude begins. ~Neale Donald Walsch
It Takes a Village: Music Teachers
When someone says they’ve accomplished everything in life with no help they must have a short memory. It takes a village to raise a child and keep adults on track. This is a tribute to some of the people in my village. Music teachers have played an important part in my life. Mrs. Partridge was my violinContinue reading “It Takes a Village: Music Teachers”
The Power of Gratitude
Celebrate the Small Things: Cake
Most people celebrate special occasions with cake. At our house cake is a reason for celebration all its own. And why not? This week I made a carrot cake and we are still celebrating. Click here for my Carrot Cake Recipe and you can join the celebration. There is a weekly Blog Hop at ScribblingsContinue reading “Celebrate the Small Things: Cake”
It Really is the Little Things
When I was young money was tight, but no matter how poor we were mom made a special holiday dessert. I loved her Christmas Jell-O®. It was just the red and green stuff we ate the rest of the year cut into cubes with dollops of whipped cream, but it was beautiful, and always served in aContinue reading “It Really is the Little Things”