On the road last week visiting friends down south, we needed "brunch" one morning and happened upon a little doughnut shop on the corner. Donut Island: it had everything we needed: coffee, juice for the kids, a breakfast sandwich, and of course, doughnuts. It also offered stuff we didn't need, but someone else would, no …
Month: July 2017
[008] Cheer UP!
Yup, GOOD advice. Courtesy of BrainyQuote
Pause, Pray, Rejoice!
Following is from A Messenger exchange I had with an old classmate from college. Blessed and super grateful to have such people in my life. "Hey Lud- your words are always lifting me up. Thanks for sharing your joy, your perspective, your humble view of the world and most importantly, your faith. I came across …
[007] Don’t Forget…
Even when it's busy, don't forget to smell the flowers. You'll be glad you did.
One
One can be good or otherwise, depending on how you look at it. One can be great if you're in a competition and that's what you end up: Number One. It can be not so good if you really really want more than "one" of something. Like cookies. Or a beer. Or a kiss. Or …
[006] GOOD for You
Do things that are good for you. Find something that fits the bill everyday. Good is everywhere; sometimes its big, sometimes small, but it's out there. Here's an example of a little good I found today. Good. Get some.
Freedom isn’t Free
When we talk about personal freedom -- or that as a nation -- it's important to remember that freedom only comes with effort, vigilance, and fortitude. Whether it's liberty we enjoy in the United States and celebrate this week, or freedom from worry and personal struggles, they both require work. Everyday. It doesn't just happen. …
We The People…
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
I Pledge Allegiance…
...to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
[005] Travel w/ Children
Not just in America, I suspect. I'd most always rather travel with children, tho': it takes more energy, but the added potential is worth it. Couresty of BrainyQuotes, Evernote, and my iPhone.