From the monthly archives:

August 2008

Sunday Thought For The Day

August 31, 2008

photo credit: LuluP
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo Buscaglia

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Dreams For Our World

August 28, 2008

photo credit: mick y
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ~ Harriet Tubman
So, I started thinking the other day, after reading by Monica, from Healthy Green Moms, about what kind of dreams [...]

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What Are We Missing?

August 25, 2008

photo credit: atomicity
“We may run, walk, stumble, drive, or fly, but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way.” ~ Gloria Gaither
On my way to and from work, I travel through a small village near us.  Just last week, I [...]

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Sunday Thought For The Day

August 24, 2008

photo credit: Guille.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou

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“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
Skydiving – A Story of That First Step In Faith
A daring adventure, this was.  Let me tell you the story.  My wife would be celebrating her birthday.  What to get her?  [...]

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photo credit: late night movie
Note: This is a guest post from Zen to Fitness.  Zen to Fitness has a passion for fitness and living a simple life – along with reading, writing, and travel.  About six months ago, he began eating an improved diet of whole foods, while also adding more exercise – and [...]

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“When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid” ~ Audre Lorde
The Olympics.  Athletes who have taken the love of their respective sport to their highest level.
Power.  Dedication.  Commitment.  Resolve.  Words that describe these athletes who [...]

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Sunday Thought For The Day

August 17, 2008

photo credit: James Jordan
“Only as high as I reach can I grow,
Only as far as I seek can I go,
Only as deep as I look can I see,
Only as much as I dream can I be.” ~ Karen Ravn

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Maintenance, Do You Do It?

August 13, 2008

photo credit: Sveden
“I learned this, at least, by my experiment; that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. He will put some things behind, will pass an invisible boundary; new, universal, [...]

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photo credit: Pandiyan
“The woods are lovely dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep.” ~ Robert Frost
5K Race Report
Race:  Saturday morning, 8:30 AM.  Local state park.  Small event.
Saturday morning started with beautiful weather for running.  Temperatures in the upper [...]

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