If you haven’t seen the entire clip of Susan Boyle’s first appearance on Britain’s Got Talent please click on the link below and watch it now. This is a valuable lesson in not judging by appearances as well as inspiration to never give up. If this doesn’t inspire you to keep following your dreams IContinue reading “Never Give Up”
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Thought for Today
“Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, “This is the real me,” and when you have found that attitude, follow it.” ~William James~
Thought for Today
“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” — Dr. Seuss
Grandma’s Butterfly Quilt Finished
I was sure I remembered posting about this quilt as I was getting ready to begin quilting it. I even remembered one of my regular followers leaving a comment. But it must have all been in my imagination, because for the life of me I can’t find it. If someone runs across it please letContinue reading “Grandma’s Butterfly Quilt Finished”
Celebrating The Small Things: Time
Beauty in a Dying Tree Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins To be honest, when Bob lost his job before he was planning to retire I was not happy. But now I am glad he decided to accept what happened and not fight a wrongful termination. I can see we were really given a gift. TheContinue reading “Celebrating The Small Things: Time”
Women’s Heart Thought for April
“Start the conversation about heart health with your doctor ASAP. The younger you are when you become aware of your own risk, the more you can do to lower your chances of dying from it.” — Leslee Shaw, PhD, Director, Emory Clinical Cardiovascular Research Institute (quote from Womans Day magazine, March 2013)
Thought for Today
“All the great spiritual leaders in history were people of hope. Abraham, Moses, Ruth, Mary, Jesus, Rumi, Gandhi and Dorothy Day all lived with a promise in their hearts that guided them toward the need to know exactly what it would look like. Let’s live with hope.” — Henri Nouwen
Passover
Passover begins tonight at sunset. Join me in watching this video about a very fun and joyful Passover Seder for young children with music by Carol Boyd Leon.
More Six Word Memoirs
An earlier blog post titled Life in Six Words has been the most read, commented on and liked blog post I have written so far. Thank you. It must have struck a chord with people. I thought during Lent when many engage in introspective spiritual practices might be a good time to try this again. Condensing a lifetime so farContinue reading “More Six Word Memoirs”
Don’t Overcook the Cabbage
Tomorrow is the Feast Day of St. Patrick, known in the U.S. as Saint Patrick’s Day. Many Americans will celebrate with corned beef and cabbage. Bob and I enjoy cabbage throughout the year. I realize many people do not. If this is the case for you, then perhaps your cabbage has been overcooked. I rememberContinue reading “Don’t Overcook the Cabbage”
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