Cherish this Quote

" Team work makes the dream work ! "

...Donna, Triage RN

Congratulations Nadeshiko Japan!

John MacDougall/AFP/GettyImages/Denver Post

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"What you thought before has led up to

every choice you have made,

and this adds up to you

at this moment.

If you want to change who you are

physically, mentally, and spiritually; 

you will have to change what you think."

...Dr Patrick Gentempo

Sitting Bull

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"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living.

The world owes you nothing.

It was here first."

...Mark Twain

summer blessings

Yes, we love road trips!

Spirits in the sky

a very famous arch
nature's famous arches
sombrero siesta
spotty dotty lizzy

Rocky Mountain high

Summer excursions, exploring,

& enjoying a happy life.

It’s all Fine.

New home, new pool.

Too exciting for words.

A world of water to

replenish the soul.

Do you see happy elements

glimmer in a river of light?

Listen to the warm.

~~~~~

love it. live it.

a dream completed.

crystal clear Blue Lagoon.

"Always be a first-rate version of yourself,

instead of a second-rate version

of somebody else."
...Judy Garland

~ a word from Woody...

WOODY HARRELSON::

THOUGHTS FROM WITHIN

Beach

"My soul is full of longing

For the secret of the sea,

And the heart of the great ocean

Sends a thrilling pulse through me."

...Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"The sea, once it casts its spell,

holds one in its net

of wonder forever."

...Jacques Cousteau

"In every curving beach,

in every grain of sand

there is the story of the earth."

...Rachel Carson

~ Yes, we loved another perfect day

at the beach. Thanks c.f. !

Peace & Happiness. Pure joy.

The kiddos' imagination is endless,

as their love for the water grows.

We will return soon ~

t.g.i.f.

~ We watch The Unit;
a weekly dose of
Delta Force suspense.
Hoo-Ah!
The theme song somehow
seems to reflect Mom’s Day,
every day…
"Give me your secrets,
Bring me a sign...
Give me a reason
To walk the fire.
See another dawn
Through a daughter's eyes...
You give me a reason
To walk the fire…"

~ Fear of Thinking- Phronemophobia.
Fear of Mother-in-law- Pentheraphobia

~ think::
"Treat people as if they were
what they ought to be,
and you help them to become
what they are capable of being."
...Goethe

"If you judge people,
you have no time to love them."
... Mother Teresa

"I will speak ill of no man,
and speak all the good
I know of everybody."
... Benjamin Franklin

~ and here is an early
Moms Day greeting
for all you mommas.


In Celebration of Mothers - Mothers Day Quotes
by DrJudyE

HAVE A HAPPY MOMS DAY!

dis and dat

~ new blog for bargains !
follow Julia in her new

bargain blogging venture!

http://www.bargainbabe.com/

a"Whatever is bringing you down,

get rid of it. Because you’ll find

that when you’re free . . .
your true self comes out"... Tina Turner

~ Ask yourself:
Who is the happiest person you know?
Who is the most honest person in your life?
What was the scariest event you’ve been through?
Where do you dream of living?
What is the most annoying responsibility you have?
What is your earliest memory?
Who was your favorite teacher in elementary school?
What were 5 of your favorite things to do as a child.
What are your top 3 favorite foods?
Who would you like to be your next door neighbor?
What country would you like to visit?
What do you want to be doing in 5 years? 10 years?

To each answer, add why.

~ Australian researchers compiled a list of
7 habits of people with great memories:
1. Have fewer than 2 alcoholic drinks a day.
2. Watch less than 1 hr of TV daily
3. Read novels.
4. Do crosswords.
5. Eat fish
6. Drink tea or coffee
7. Keep a journal.

a "Well done is better than well said”

...Ben Franklin

P

So, what do you do on a

rainy, dreary Thursday???

zzzzzzzzzZZZZZ

b.q.

full moon

! watch for the biggest full moon of 2009 tonight !

+pet peeves+

~ a sick very drunk person standing right

next to us at the pharmacy. grrr

~ black ice + idiot drivers

~ dry itchy winter skin

~ insane unemployment numbers

~ the Gov. of Illinois

~ clutter on my desk that seems to

breed more clutter daily.

~ lifetime warrantees on furniture from

a company that's disappeared.

~ Chop Suey not the Far East Cafe

we fondly remember.

5 More of the
50 Habits of Highly Successful People
source:: Lifehack May 12, 2008
11. They align themselves with like-minded people.
12. They are ambitious.
13. They have clarity and certainty

about what they want.
14. They innovate instead of imitate.
15. They don’t procrastinate.
P

"When I open my eyes and

look at the wide world,

I become great;

when I close my eyes

and look within,

I become greater still."
~ Hazrat Inayat Khan

b.q.

Happy New Year

1-1-09 dawned with a gorgeous
clear sky, & great hope.
Great hope and a renewed

sense of Gambare.
I found spirits in our home

were content & happy.
Everyone was up & at ‘em early;
being productive without any monku.

~ To start ’09,

let’s see 5ive more of the
50 Habits of Highly Successful People
source:: Lifehack May 12, 2008 ::
6. They ask the right questions -- the ones

which put them in a positive mindset

and emotional state.
7. They rarely complain.
8. They don’t blame, and take complete
responsibility for their actions and outcomes.
9. They always find a way to maximize
their potential, and use what they

have effectively.
10. They are busy, productive and proactive.

~ Christmas was wonderful.

I’m so proud of my fantastic family.

To be surrounded with such

love is priceless.

Thank you one & all!

Everyone really pitched

in to pull Christmas dinner together.

A special arigato to CF’s husband,

JWF; always willing to pitch in with

his admirable chef caliber skills.

Also, arigato to Dr B, for his

signature smoked turkey

and brain jello.

What a feast!

Amidst all the busy chaos

of Christmas day,

this was one of my favorite scenes,
as it involved JWF & JJF::
Father with Son, & a gingerbread train.

~ The frosty Winter Solstice has spread
it’s chill, and Santa has dashed cheerfully

around the world; leaving smiles & hope

around us. A fine ‘09 is ready

to burst into life. Time to think about

New Year’s resolutions that

will truly make a difference.

Stay positive & kind….most of all,

be happy & healthy.

Think hard, make your list.

It's never too late.
“ She gives most who gives with joy”

...Mother Teresa

My thought for

a winter day...
The pine cone is symbolic of

the continuation of life.

In its spiraling form,

the basis for the essence of

viable miracles.

The essential matrix,

as a reflection

of all Life.

Assurance of nature's

rebirth and regeneration.

Wishing all y’all a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous 2009!
b.q.

t.g.i.f.

"There are many ways of going forward,

but only one way of standing still."

Franklin D. Roosevelt

P

Have your kids take auto shop, or
Watch out for mojo…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPff3LcCMfE

P

as happy holidays emerge, remember our troops...

we'll say a little prayer for you...

b.q.

happy humpday

“Success is more a function of

consistent common sense

than it is of genius.”
An Wang

One of Dad’s quotes...

“Common sense tells me it’s so! “

He always seemed to be a genius to me.

~ Arigato to cf & my s-i-l, jf, for having the

Thanksgiving Family invasion at their home.

After a big dose of creative planning,

the entire Family came together

at their lovely home on Thanksgiving.

Delicious pot luck contributions

and car pooling all blended happily.

I love Family celebrations.

~ The Family ended Thanksgiving

with a wild game of BLURT.

So much laughter & hilarious responses.

The game itself is excellent.

Players ranged from a zippy 7 year old

to Dr Uncle B [the brain researcher],

& everyone in between.

BLURT was uncomplicated,

but a bit challenging for all levels. Pure fun.

~ During the past year, I sadly anticipated that we’d hear about increases in domestic violence and violent crimes,

when the economy plunged in free fall mode.

Be extra aware & stay safe wherever you go.

If the bakayaros are

packin’ heat at a Toys R’Us,

then you can expect guns anywhere.

~ Cyber Monday! Good deals overflowing to the rest of the holiday shopping season. Great shopping opportunity - cozy slippers, with

a hot cuppa joe. Free shipping on top of discounts is the key.

~ Welcoming suggestions for Christmas day ~

breakfast, lunch, & dinner.

Snacks? Beverages? Dessert?

How healthy can we be?
Let us see…

~

~ All moons are named...

December, Cold Moon,

The cold of winter sets in.

~ as we all try to be eco-friendly...Oh, yes! the boyz do think green...

b.q.

monday musings

::quotes to ponder::

"The first wealth is health."

~ Emerson

q

"The only exercise some people get is

jumping to conclusions,

running down their friends,

side-stepping responsibility,

and pushing their luck!"

~ Author Unknown

q

"Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork."

~ English Proverb

q

"Poverty wants some things,

Luxury many things,

Avarice all things."

~ Benjamin Franklin

q

fractured ghosts upon the wall - do you see what I see?

The Blessings of Autumn - Thomas Kinkade Thanksgiving Peace

gsg

::smirkish glee or okashi::
Wild Women of Whippoorwill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt9lErsLafw

b.q.

workaholic?

My M.A.N. seems to work 24/7 year over year.

Even in this horrible market, he keeps

the jobs coming in somehow.

That’s amazing in the construction business

these days... some say it is actually crazy.

He insists that he can keep his business

thriving during this economic insanity.

As I am not feeling like a Pollyanna right now,

I suggested that he should have his

head examined!

YIKES!

So, TGIF... & some quotes to ponder:

"A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. "
— Mark Twain

"Moderation is the silken string running through the pearl chain of all virtues. "
— Bishop Joseph Hall

and, bottom line...

"My mama used to say, 'You keep using the same ingredients, you're making the same cake.' If you want to make a new cake, you got to change the ingredients." - Ice-T

b.q.

Dis & Dat

Tiny adorable little doggie, Mr Winkle.
I buy his calendar ; creative adorable poses.
Take a peek: http://www.mrwinkle.com/

A quote from UCLA’s Coach John Wooden
(Wooden on Leadership):
“ It’s what you learn after you know it all
that counts”
Think about it.

and another thought for the day:
“IF YOU’RE NOT LIVING ON THE EDGE, THEN YOU’RE TAKING UP TOO MUCH SPACE”
origin unknown
my current favorite.

I love MUSIC – Listening to Playlist #1:
The Circle Game...Joni Mitchell & James Taylor.
Sukiyaki…Kyu Sakamoto.
Dress Rehearsal…Carolyn Dawn Johnson.
After The Rain…Hiroshima.
I’m Your Captain…Grand Funk Railroad.
Leave…John Corbett.
That’s All…Thee Midnighters.
If I Could Turn Back Time…Cher.
Light My Fire…The Doors.
Silk Road…Yoyo Ma.
Suite Judy Blue Eyes…CSNY.
Up On The Roof…The Drifters.
Don’t Stop Believin’…Journey.
Crucify…Tori Amos.
Into The West…Annie Lennox.
Time of The Season…The Byrds.
I’ve Got Sunshine…The Temptations.
Here, There, & Everywhere…The Beatles.
etc.
Playing forevahhhh in my head > ii-wan-pu-pu…BES.
Have often wondered why I can remember all the lyrics to my favorite songs from back in the day, but can’t remember one lick of anything I learned in high school. Music should be played in all classes, no question.

For all you campers ~
HEADS UP!




URGENT MESSAGE:
Hey, Mr Mayor of L.A-holes:
Your pet project for filling the potholes
is working like this...
12:30 A.M.>9-1-08>
SLAM, SCREECH, BANG, BANG, SLAM,
SCREEEECH, BANG, BANG.
What in the friggen world????
Jump out of bed, run to the window,
FLASH, FLASH, SLAM, BANG, SCREEEECH.
Oh - it's Los Angeles City
workers - pretending to
FIX A POT HOLE
in front of our house
IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.
What the $@#&*+%$ do you think
you're doing?????
Oh, uh, it's the end of the fiscal year
& we have to do this
to get the money.
(Ok - first of all, it's already August,
so you missed the deadline.
Gonna lie about the date? Great.)
So, dumping bags of asphalt in a hole
& stomping on it with your stinkin' feet,
then dragging a shovel across the street
to wake up the neighborhood;
just so you can bill the City...
THAT'S THE MAYOR'S PLAN ???
It's not working, Mr Mayor of L.A-holes!!!!!
HEY - THIS METHOD IS COMPLETELY
WRONG ANYWAY - IT'S MAKING THE
POTHOLES WIDER & DEEPER.
Yeah, the City workers know it's
not the right way to fix the holes,
& now the citizens know it.
Are you blind, or do you just not care?????
Bottom line - it's inexcusable for
YOU to waste our tax $$$ on
this asinine project.

b.q.