These are three of my favorite quotes by Oprah Winfrey. ⇒The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. ⇒Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment. ⇒Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on … Continue reading
Hello 2016 It’s a week into 2016 and I’m ready to share my one resolution for the year – “Finding Joy Everyday!”. I want to focus on the present and appreciate life. We have lots of change occurring this year and I want to make sure that I take time to appreciate everything without … Continue reading
The New Year The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to look at the 2015 data for Rainy Day Reflections. It’s been just about a year since I began to blog more — with the goal of posting several times a week. I missed a few weeks; but managed to post an average of 1.4 … Continue reading
2016 I wish I could put into words all of the great things I want to say about the upcoming year because I believe it’s going to be a great year. I just can’t seem to put it into words just yet. Give me a few days and I’ll be ready to share “My One Word” … Continue reading
Do you like to decorate for the holidays? Do you go overboard just a little or are you a minimalist? I tend to go overboard. I just can’t seem to help it. Share a Photo of Your Christmas Decorations Here’s a chance for you to share photos of your Christmas tree or decorations. Email me a … Continue reading
We are finally living in our new home. It’s been a long journey due to weather delays; but I think it’s proving worth the wait. Many of our friends and family have asked for a photo tour. We are still unpacking;so I haven’t shared too many photos yet. Here’s a photo of the outside. (You’ll need … Continue reading
“You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go! I always read Oh, The Places You’ll Go! by Dr Seuss to my students at the end of the school year to remind them of the wonderful things ahead. Now that … Continue reading
We drive by this part of Lake Ray Roberts on the way to our house. It looks different almost every time. On cloudy, gray days the water looks cold and uninviting. Other days the blue sky reflecting in the water looks calm and peaceful. On this particular day the clouds looked like they were a watercolor painting reflecting … Continue reading
We recently moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Living in the crowded metroplex has taken some adjustment. The metroplex is beautiful in it’s on way; but I really enjoy driving through the small towns an hour or so away. Having lived most of my life in the Texas Panhandle, I find myself amazed by all … Continue reading
There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle. –Albert Einstein Miracles can be found everyday if you’re paying attention. Truthfully, sometimes in the business of my life, I have to remind myself to look for the miracles. The changing colors … Continue reading
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