Reflections and life, scrapping and ….
In teaching you cannot see the fruit of a day’s work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years. ~Jacques Barzun This week is the beginning of school in my part of Texas. In honor of teachers and educators, my Word Crush Wednesday quotes for the next few weeks will be education related. Teachers … Continue reading
This wonderful Texas sign sits in front of an old Airstream Motor home on the property of Ballyhoo Antique and Collectibles in Childress, Texas. I’ve probably driven past this sign at least 100 times as we pass through town on Highway 287; yet, it always catches my eye. I think it’s interesting that the … Continue reading
Our happiness or our unhappiness depends far more on the way we meet the events of life than on the nature of the events themselves. Wilhelm von Humboldt Sometimes we get so involved in the little details of life that we forget to look at the big picture. So many of the things that we … Continue reading
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. William James I sometimes need to remind myself that stress is often a state of mind. I chose this quote this week because I’ve been close to stressing over things that are out of my control. Since I have no control … Continue reading
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. — Helen Keller op·ti·mism hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have the optimism of a young child all the time. He’s so happy to go fishing. … Continue reading
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Rules for Life What a great list from lifestyledezine.com!
This is the view you see if you look up while in downtown Dallas. The lines and shapes on the buildings are interesting; but the reflections of the sky, clouds and buildings add a special dimension. Often the tall buildings seem to block out the sky until you look up and see the fantastic reflections. Do you … Continue reading
Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty and your purpose when you are confused. — Alan Cohen I came across this quote online … Continue reading
In my post, Fair Park –Childress, Texas, I shared how I found the city park in Childress, Texas when I took a turn off of Highway 287. I enjoyed a few hours taking photos at this pretty little lake in the park. I loved the wooden bridge that allows visitors to walk from one side of the … Continue reading
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” John Lubbock, The Use Of Life Todays WCW quote is a reminder for all of … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 