Monthly Archives: January 2012

Measuring Success

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom. – General George Patton. I’ve been thinking about challenges lately, overcoming challenges, and what success is. What is a successful person? What is success? That got me wondering about how to … Continue reading →

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The Life of Jamie requires assistance

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

http://thelifeofjamie.wordpress.com/2012/01/28/the-dinner-blood-pressure-rise/ My poor frustrated blogging pal Jaime is facing a certain brick wall and has posted a plea on her site above. It seems her wee ones have limited culinary tastes and regardless of attempts to make said meals delightful … Continue reading →

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Making It Look Easy

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

I’ve been thinking a lot this week which may or may not account for my absence in the daily post club. I prefer to think that thinking indeed was the reason. And what was I thinking? So glad you asked. … Continue reading →

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What Not To Say To Your Spouse of 45 Years

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

What Not To Say To Your Spouse of 45 Years My Dad loved his movie camera and got his first one in the early sixties.  When my folks died in the early 80s I was charged with taking care of … Continue reading →

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A Timely Post on Political Correctness via Judith Baxter

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

  My blogging friend Judith Baxter at growingyoungereachday.wordpress.com has a way with words and in light of this weeks issue of censorship I am reposting her timely message.                         … Continue reading →

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A Proclamation of Love, A Declaration of Intent

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

My ever entertaining 3 year old G2 is telling all who will listen he is going to marry Mommy.  To prepare for said nuptuals he is brushing his teeth at least three times a day, more if he could get … Continue reading →

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Genuine or Versatile Many of Us are Both

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

When it comes to awards I have been blessed many times.  When it comes to blogging awards I have also been blessed. Linda Cassidy Lewis at lindacassidylewis.com has awarded me the Liebster Award..meaning loved or beloved And how can I … Continue reading →

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Laid Low By Fibro Major Flare Up #1 2012

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Apologies all.  I had some rather witty things to say today regarding cheek bones but have encountered major flare up from old friend who I conquered years ago but drops in to let me know I am still vulnerable now … Continue reading →

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And The Winner is…New Zealand!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

I heard on the radio yesterday that a survey was done to determine the friendliest country in the world and New Zealand was the winner. This does not surprise me in the least – right Judith and Cecilia? – and … Continue reading →

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Have you entered the Invisibility Cloak Contest?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Have you entered the Invisibility Cloak Contest?. I am passing this on for a friend and author Linda Cassidy Lewis!

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