If you need a reason to smile this U-Tube video will give you one. I not only smiled, I laughed so hard Bob came in from the other room to see what was so funny. Be sure your speakers are on, then sit back and enjoy.
Thought for Today
“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” — Helen Keller
Thought for Today
“Some luck lies in not getting what you thought you wanted but getting what you have, which once you have got it you may be smart enough to see is what you would have wanted had you known.” — Garrison Keillor
Hobbies for Cats — Just for Fun
Is your tabby crabby? Perhaps she needs a hobby.
First a few cat craft ideas. http://www.pixiejewels.com/craftsforcats.asp
A website and a book just for Cat’s Who Quilt. http://www.catswhoquilt.com/
Safety tips for feline quilters. http://www.catswhoquilt.com/safety.html
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When it comes to meditating cats are naturals. www.catanna.com/society.htm
Why do some cat’s paint? http://www.monpa.com/wcp/
I hope this has given your cat some new ideas. Or maybe it just gave you a good laugh. Either is okay with me.
What is Callie’s hobby?
Does your cat have a hobby? Please share your pet hobby stories.
Thought for Today
Copyright 2008 by R.A. Robbins
“It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.”— Hans Selye
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“One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” — Hans Christian Andersen
Fun and Creativity on the Web
Image copyright 2008 by R.O. & R.A. Robbins
From time to time I will share a link from my secret stash of online places I go to recharge my creativity. One of my favorites is Creativity Portal© a magazine site by creativity coach Chris Dunmire. Full of fun projects, writing prompts and inspiring articles, don’t expect to see everything on the first visit.
Precious Gifts
Edith and O.J. were dear members of my church family. They had no children, but were adopted by many as spiritual parents or grandparents.
One year for Christmas after O.J. died Edith gave me a small Bible. Inside it was inscribed “To my beloved O.J. from Jerusalem.” It was also inscribed reminding me how special I was to both of them.
Years later I took Bob to meet Edith. As we left she said “I want you
Photo copyright 2005 by R.O. Robbins
to have my dolly,” and handed me a dainty porcelain doll. There wasn’t a dry eye in that house.
Edith has been gone some time now, but I still have her gifts, both tangible and intangible, reminders of the couple who showed me so much love and care.
The most valuable gifts we can give to others aren’t things at all. We give the most when we give of ourselves.
Thought for Today
“People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong … Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom?”– Thich Nhat Hanh
Drawing a Larger Circle
We live in a world that is becoming increasingly divided and fragmented. We are separating ourselves from others based on race, gender, age, political or religious belief or affiliation and even perceived health and physical beauty. What if instead of forming small groups to exclude others we drew a larger circle that took in others who may not share our beliefs or lifestyle? Instead of drawing a circle that shuts others out, let love draw a larger, more inclusive circle that draws in all living in social isolation. When we do we will find that we are no longer alone and isolated, but even more, that we are no longer so “different.”
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