My Dad, in the way of Dads, can repeat certain phrases (over and over, haha). He calls these "Sleeisms" at this point, because he has incorporated so many of these over the years from things he has read, or movies he has watched, or anecdotes, etc. Other than the line from Snowy River that was … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Loving You, But Not Forgetting Me, Too
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Friday Philosophy…Hatred
You've been hearing a lot about hatred lately, haven't you? It's been gussied up and paraded about as a "solution" to the current problems we are facing. It's an oversimplification, though, in my opinion. Or, to rephrase, it is intellectually and morally lazy to demonize an entire people based upon the actions of a few. … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Hatred
All I Ever Need to Know I Learned from Sandra Boynton #MondayBlogs
When I was a little girl, my grandmother passed away. I had a step-grandmother, although it never occurred to me to call her that. I simply called her by name: Audrey. I loved her. I think it's safe to say that I was willing and ready to give love to people, when I was a … Continue reading All I Ever Need to Know I Learned from Sandra Boynton #MondayBlogs
Friday Philosophy…Differences
As the French say, "Vive la difference!" Our differences are what draw us closer to one another. We inhabit this world with a multitude of people with ideas and opinions different from our own. Our minds work differently. Just look at the many learning styles, if you doubt it: auditory, visual, kinesthetic. In the face … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Differences
Stage Fright and Wedding Bells…#MondayBlogs
They shouldn't have much in common, but they do! I discovered that I am not the only one in this family with those large butterflies (or bats) in the tummy before any event before a group of people. My daughter and son share this, to their great dismay. It's funny now, but the little guy … Continue reading Stage Fright and Wedding Bells…#MondayBlogs
Friday Philosophy…Marriage
Don't worry ~ after tomorrow, I won't have weddings on my mind quite as much. Yes, tomorrow is our big day! Some thoughts from others on marriage for today... "A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." ~ Mignon McLaughlin "The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret." … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Marriage
Friday Philosophy…Promises
This seemed like a good topic, since my Tumour Raider and I will be making some big promises to each other in 29 days. (29 DAYS!) 😉 "Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hope... but no plans." ~ Peter Drucker "People with good intentions make promises. People with good character keep them." … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Promises
Running with Children…
WITH. Not from. 🙂 As I've written here previously, my Dad was my swim coach when I was young. When I reached high school, I decided (completely arbitrarily) to start running. I ran track - the longer distances. Speed was never my strong suit, but all of those years of swimming gave me endurance. Swimming … Continue reading Running with Children…
Thankful Thursday, Back Again
It's been an amazing week here. Busy, productive, slightly cooler temperatures (my apologies if you are anywhere other than California right now). My running has been fun, my running companion (a taunting crow, if you follow me on Twitter, you'll already know this haha) has been very motivating, and the writing and editing have been … Continue reading Thankful Thursday, Back Again
Julie Andrews…Working Out
For those of you who watched the Oscars, how about Lady Gaga and her medley from the Sound of Music?! We are pretty huge fans of Julie Andrews around here. When Maddie and Moses were very small, I introduced them to The Sound of Music, and Mary Poppins, and The Princess Diaries. Julie Andrews as … Continue reading Julie Andrews…Working Out