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words for wednesday-right on

March 10, 2011 by Nancy

"By the time your children figure out you were right, their children are telling them they are wrong" wise friend of mine … [Read more...]

I read recently that a female writer -who happens to be named HOPE - said that if she could abolish one phrase from the English Language it would be"It is what it is" I could not agree more. Nothing removes our will, strength and conviction faster. This brings me to tell you about our … [Read more...]

preference card

March 5, 2011 by Nancy

I just read Gretchen Rubin's preference card blog post.She had overheard that surgeons have preference cards so that when they work they are able to have things just the way they like it.When we have things just the way we like it - we perform better.I wrote up my preference card-Nancy prefers to … [Read more...]

words for Wednesday – happy kids

March 3, 2011 by Nancy

(yes it is Thursday)"We are only as happy as our least happy child" … [Read more...]

unhappiness-my biggest fear

February 23, 2011 by Nancy

I know that sounds peculiar but let me explain.I know wholeheartedly that happiness is completely within our control-so if I know this, why would unhappiness be so scary for me?Unhappiness is like a hungry monster who takes a bite out of you and wants more. Unhappiness is a wolf at the door … [Read more...]

my prince

February 17, 2011 by Nancy

He comes to the door with his shovel and says those perfect three words"Can I help?" … [Read more...]

words for Wednesday -Dorothy Parker on tragedy

February 16, 2011 by Nancy

"It is not the tragedies that kill us, it is the messes" dorothy parker(I can safely say living like this would kill me) … [Read more...]

love is a merakle

February 14, 2011 by Nancy

This week at Art Studio- the project was an oil pastel heart (orange, pink, red, silver, gold,pink) with a water colour wash of hot pink. Heaven in February.The piece is given a title by each artist. They must fill in the blanks "LOVE IS..." I do this every year and it feeds my soul. Sometimes … [Read more...]

beauty is only skin deep

February 12, 2011 by Nancy

Well that is a really cute thing to say. And we sort of believe it.I have had this thing on my nose since the summer that just would not heal. A few friends said in hushed tones- could be the "C" word. My mom said no biggie - just check it out. I love my mom for this- she is never doom and … [Read more...]

Middle-aged Tight Ends

February 7, 2011 by Nancy

I love watching football. I don't understand it but I find it a bit romantic. I love the boyishness- the wrestling for the little pigskin, the temper tantrums, the emotions, the cute little dances when they get a touchdown. I love the smack on the butt, I love the strong forearms and the broad … [Read more...]