Thursday, November 22, 2012

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving -- I give thanks for:

1.  For God and the person I've become since surrendering myself to Him.
2.  The day and all possibilities.
3.  For freedom for all, to shop or not shop, and for all to do as they wish.
4.  Thanks so much to all those who have fought and continue to fight and uphold the value of freedom, Thank you for those who have protected our freedom and who continue to safeguard us many times even when we do wrong.  The first responders and all those who volunteer to make this country better for those who need a leg up.
5.  Thankful for the health and well being of myself and of those I love.
6.   Thankful for all who have commented and the opportunity this site has provided to share with all who find this blog helpful among the myriad of blogs.
7.  Thankful for my friend and photographer who keeps this site more entertaining.
8.  Thankful for my day job and this day off.
9.  Time for having time, and will take time to truly identify and acknowledge  being thankful and all that it truly means.

 And, now eat.........

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Under Construction

Been a bit quiet lately as the hard drive decided to fail. It is being looked at to see if can salvage anything since the last backup. Hope everyone is enjoying the fall season. Please send questions or thoughts, as am using a Nook Tablet. It helps, yet look forward to being back in full swing. "Squeeze joy from each minute, time does not return, yet our memories do."

Monday, September 3, 2012

Learning - something new every day AND

http://www.khanacademy.org

Became aware of this site a couple of months ago.  And, in -A Tidbit style, will simply suggest you check it out for yourselves and your children as the school year is beginning.

Sal Khan created this virtually free website and schools in California have begun to adopt the format. And, what better way to learn about it, than to follow the link above.  Or do a Google search for Sal Khan or Khan Academy.

Learning begins and continues with any age.  Perhaps you will find this post as you are taking a few minutes this Labor Day to relax, enjoy and prepare as September begins and the pace quickens.

Why should California have all the fun!!!!



Saturday, August 18, 2012

New Phone - Old Ring Tone

Just got a new cell phone.  A bit to get used to.  Yet the ring tone is the same.  Yeah!  

Myxer.com

For anyone who needs a change or, like me, have a new phone and would like the ring tone you had. 

Many are free or a very nominal charge.

Namaste

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

"Romantic" and "Real"

"In real love you want the other person's good. In romantic love, you want the other person." -
Margaret Anderson
  

Romantic love - ah the vision, the thoughts, and the person.  Romantic love often occurs in the head, and not in reality.  "Romantic" love does not necessarily withstand reality.  Something like a photograph or a vision of what love is.

"Real" love occurs in real life, where the relationship is not imagined, there is connection, there is visibility there is availability there is vulnerability, there is truth.  Have many thoughts on this and will share as the days unfold.

And, a combination of both is a treasure.  In this community what you think matters, please share.


Sunday, July 15, 2012

If love, it shows....

Summer is moving along at what seems, to me, to be at a frenetic pace. And, a new picture will be available soon. There seems to be a bit of a hold up with the transfer from Kodak Gallery to Shutter Fly, and perhaps a bit of the summertime slow down.

Listening in church today and heard something I wanted to share. Reference was being made to 1 Corinthians 13, and it may be familiar to many as being part of a wedding ceremony. During the sermon I heard each of the following.


 "If love, it shows."   In your eyes, in your voice, in your actions, etc.


"We can put on a show without love."  In their actions and voice.


Suggestion: This is a distinction, and very possible that some do not know how to love. Your thoughts? Happy Summer!

Monday, May 28, 2012

Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day is a greeting that many will hear.

I would like to thank all those who have served in the armed forces, for all those who were unable to join the military, and have made a difference volunteering and doing something on behalf of others. You are remembered; your choices have made differences, and your actions are appreciated. Thank you!!!!!

Blessed Memorial Day -- as this day is celebrated, most everyone has a long weekend. Picnics are planned, sleep late, travel and move about with ease and most importantly with Freedom. Unless on the lamb and running away from, over the shoulder we do not need to pay attention to.

We as Americans can walk forward, walk toward something, or have the freedom to say, maybe I will turn around to finish something not previously done.

That might be the largest challenge as Americans that we do have - the ability to choose to make a choice. Our lives are the outcome, typically, of our choices. Sometimes our choices are dependent on circumstances that occur. Someone goes through a red light, their choice affects our circumstances. Someone picks up a gun and robs us, their choice affects our circumstances.

And, then our choices continue -- do we choose fear or freedom. Our life is full of choices.

Caution: When making a choice - your choice may have an effect on others. When making a choice perhaps think Freedom for yourself and for others. You have the freedom to drive fast others have the freedom to drive slower. You have the freedom to run others have the freedom to walk or ride in a wheelchair or hobble on crutches. Allowing for your freedom and allow for others to have their freedom. America is the land of choices -- God Bless America!!!