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WHEEEE!

There are times on our journey through this life that just call for a good squeal of delight. Sunday afternoon we decided to go out to a local museum to walk around and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. The drive is not a long one but does include one of those wonderful roller coaster roads we have in Northeast Oklahoma. I reached the crest of the first big hill and as the car started down the hill that roller coaster excitement just took over and out it came — a gleeful WHEEEE! Bob even giggled.

Life is not all toil and trouble, work and heartache. The journey of life can actually be a fun one if we will grab onto those joyful moments as they come our way. Go ahead and squeal if you want. You might just make God’s day.

Thought for Today

Fall at Chalco #35 Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins — Fall at Chalco #35
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins

“Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.”
— Ralph Marston

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Thought for Today

Two Little Deers Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins — Two Little Deers
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins

“If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul.” — Rabbi Harold Kushner

Thought for Today

Fall at Chalco #28 Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins — Fall at Chalco #28
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins

“Gratitude is something of which none of us can give too much. For on the smiles, the thanks we give, our little gestures of appreciation, our neighbors build their philosophy of life.” — A. J. Cronin

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Reasons to Celebrate November

There are always reasons to celebrate life if you just look around you.

During November there are obvious holidays we all know about on my calendar including, All Saints Day (1), Veterans Day US) (11), Remembrance Day (Canada) (11) and Thanksgiving (US) (26).

But did you know that November is:

Aviation History Month
Child Safety Protection Month
International Drum Month
National Adoption Awareness Month
National Epilepsy Month
National Model Railroad Month
National Novel Writing Month
Native American Heritage Month
Peanut Butter Lovers Month
National Sleep Comfort Month

Some of the more unique and fun ways to celebrate November include:

2 Deviled Egg Day I’ve always loved a good deviled egg.

7 Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day Both tasty and both have things that are good for you in them.

15 Clean Your Refrigerator Day I know it’s a nasty job and no one like to do it, but you’ve got to clean it, why not turn it into a holiday?

17 World Peace Day It’s always a good day to strive for peace.

27 Buy Nothing Day Do you really need anything bad enough to go out in that Black Friday mess?

This collection of holidays was put together with help from http://holidayinsights.com

For All Saints Day

Thought for Today

Copyright 20012 by R.A. Robbins

“I’ve never known anyone yet who doesn’t suffer a certain restlessness when autumn rolls around… We’re all eight years old again and anything is possible.” — Sue Grafton