Holiday Joy
I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas, filled with
joy. I came upon a video that reminded
me of the essence of giving that pervades this holiday season.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
December 26, 2014
December 19, 2014
December 12, 2014
Seasonal Spirit
I just came upon this article and had to post it. To me, seeing the smile on this young boy’s
face is more than words could ever express!
I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I did. It reminds me of the true meaning of
Christmas.
Have a good weekend, all!
December 5, 2014
A Heartwarming Video
Hey All,
You've probably seen this video, but it was so cute I just had to post it. Kudos to this country star who made this little boy's dreams come true!
November 28, 2014
November 21, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving 2014
Although this video is a few years old, it captures the essence of Thanksgiving perfectly. I hope all have a very special day. It is a day to give thanks for all the little and big blessings we have in our lives.
November 14, 2014
Awesome Artist
Today, I came upon an awesome article that I had to
post. It again shows the triumph of the human spirit. I hope the article warms
your heart as much as it did mine.
Have a good weekend, all!
November 7, 2014
The Journey of Hope…Continued
I want to thank the outpouring of support everyone has shown
me after my first column appeared in The
Sentinel last Sunday. It’s just
another step in the Journey of Hope for me, and what a journey it is!
Have a blessed weekend!
October 31, 2014
October 24, 2014
Get Action!
For
the past few weeks, I have been captivated by the PBS Roosevelt series. The quote below by particularly spurred my
interest because it seems like a recipe for success, and the Roosevelts
certainly embody many!
“Get action. Do things. Be sane. Don't fritter away your time; create, act, take a
place wherever you are and be somebody...”
Theodore
Roosevelt
Something to think about as we go into the weekend!
October 17, 2014
Inspirational Runner
I saw this video and was truly amazed. It once again shows how determination can move the highest mountain and prove that individuals can do anything if they set their minds to achieve their goal. I hope you enjoy the clip as much as I did!
October 10, 2014
A Dozen Pieces of Inspiration
Today, I happened upon this website and it resonated with me
so that I thought I’d share it with you all.
I hope you check it out; it’s so worth it!
Have a good weekend, everyone.
October 3, 2014
Amazing Artist
A friend showed me this video and I was truly amazed. I hope you are as inspired as I when watching
this clip.
Have a good weekend, everyone!
September 26, 2014
September
As you all may already know, I love the month of
September. The crispness of the air
revives my spirit somehow. So, this
week, I chose to share one of my poems with you. I hope you enjoy it and the weather!
September, 1918
By
Amy Lowell
This afternoon was the colour of water falling through
sunlight;
The trees glittered with the tumbling of leaves;
The sidewalks shone like alleys of dropped maple leaves,
And the houses ran along them laughing out of square, open
windows.
Under a tree in the park,
Two little boys, lying flat on their faces,
Were carefully gathering red berries
To put in a pasteboard box.
Some day there will be no war,
Then I shall take out this afternoon
And turn it in my fingers,
And remark the sweet taste of it upon my palate,
And note the crisp variety of its flights of leaves.
To-day I can only gather it
And put it into my lunch-box,
For I have time for nothing
But the endeavour to balance myself
Upon a broken world.
September 12, 2014
Anne of Green Gables
Here’s a quote from one of my favorite books, Anne of Green Gables. It certainly encapsulates a firm belief of
mine. There’s always scope for the
imagination, that’s for sure!
“Isn't
it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just
makes me feel glad to be alive—it's such an interesting world. It wouldn't be
half so interesting if we know all about everything, would it? There'd be no
scope for imagination then, would there? But am I talking too much? People are
always telling me I do. Would you rather I didn't talk? If you say so I'll
stop. I can stop when I make up my mind to it, although it's difficult.”
September 5, 2014
Summer's End
I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful summer day. The sun glimmering through the trees today reminds me about His promise to all of us.
August 29, 2014
Continuing Happiness
“Happiness
is not determined by what’s happening around you, but rather what’s happening
inside you. Most people depend on others to gain happiness, but the truth
is, it always comes from within.”
I’ve
seen this quote many times, but it never quite sunk it. My journey this summer proves this. There are many twists and turns in the road
called life, but the happiness in your soul alone truly uplifts and carries you
through the lowest valleys and celebrates the highest mountains. I hope you had as much as a wonderful summer
as I did.
Happy
Labor Day!
August 22, 2014
Autumn
As I traveled from New York this week, I noticed the changing of leaves. It’s coming upon my
favorite time of the year, and who better describes it than Emily Dickinson; in
her own words.
Have a great week!
Autumn
The morns are meeker than they were,
The nuts are getting brown;
The berry's cheek is plumper,
The rose is out of town.
The nuts are getting brown;
The berry's cheek is plumper,
The rose is out of town.
The maple wears a gayer scarf,
The field a scarlet gown.
Lest I should be old-fashioned,
I'll put a trinket on.
The field a scarlet gown.
Lest I should be old-fashioned,
I'll put a trinket on.
August 13, 2014
Vacation…Again
Hi! As you see, I’m
posting earlier in the week than I usually do because tomorrow I’m off to New York for another mini vacation. I wanted
to thank you all for following my blog.
It means more than you ever know!
August 8, 2014
A Something in a Summer’s Day
Here’s one of my favorite poems written by Emily Dickinson that represents the waning days of summer. I hope you enjoy this poem as much as I do.
Everyone have a good weekend!
A SOMETHING in a summer’s day,
As slow her flambeaux burn away,
Which solumnizes me.
A something in a summer’s noon,--
An azure depth, a wordless tune,
Transcending ecstasy,
And still within a summer’s night
A something so transporting bright,
I clap my hands to see;
Then veil my too inspecting face,
Lest such a subtle, shimmering grace
Flutter too far forme.
The wizard-fingers never rest,
The purple brook within the breast
Still chafes its narrow bed;
Still rears the East her amber flag,
Guides still the sun along the crag
His caravan of red,
Like flowers that heard the tale of dews,
But never deemed the dripping prize
Awaited their low brows;
Or bees, that thought the summer’s name
Some rumor of delirium
No summer could for them;
Or Artic creature, dimly stirred
By tropic hint, --some travelled bird
Imported to the wood;
Or wind’s bright signal to the ear,
Making that homely and severe,
Contented, known, before
The heaven unexpected came,
To lives that thought their worshipping
A too presumptuous psalm.
August 1, 2014
Beach
I just returned from the beach and had a wonderful time. Thanks to my friends, I had a beautiful week. I'll reiterate a philosophy of mine...that summer rocks!
July 25, 2014
Dreams
Today, I’m posting one of my favorite quotes by a Kennedy. Even though an assassin cut his
life short over forty years ago, Robert Kennedy's words are relevant even more so now. For me, at least, the quote encourages us to
follow our dreams, and change our ways to accomplish those dreams. Most importantly, though, it reminds us to live
with the hope there are better days ahead.
That’s the key to life’s happiness.
“There are those who look at things the way they are, and
ask why...I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?”
Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968); 64th US Attorney General
So ask why, and who knows?
Dream big and just maybe you’ll achieve the impossible!
Everyone have a great weekend!
July 18, 2014
Ye of Little Faith
As I perused the internet this morning, and this quote especially spoke to me. Circumstances
that happened to me this we prove this quote is true. If we only have a seed of faith, it will certainly
grow into a large, willowing tree. I
hope this uplifts you as much as it did me.
“He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell
you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will
move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Matthew 17:19
Have a marvelous weekend, everyone!
July 11, 2014
Commencement Speech
As you already may know, I love the Kennedys. Last night, I listened to “Just Who Will You
Be” by Maria Shriver and was truly inspired.
Today, I found that speech and wanted to share it with you. It’s pretty awesome! Hope you enjoy.
July 4, 2014
June 27, 2014
Going Out
Going out today, so I hope you’ll forgive the short post. Everyone have a fabulous weekend, and I’ll
catch up with you later!
June 20, 2014
All Things Are Possible
And having thus chosen our course, without guile,
and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without
fear, and with manly hearts.
--July 4, 1861 Message to Congress
--July 4, 1861 Message to Congress
I
saw this quote and it applied perfectly to my mood today. I’ve loved President Lincoln ever since I was
a little tike, and this quote only strengthens my admiration of him. To me, though, it transcends the man himself. This is a gentle reminder, to me, at least, that if we trust in Him, all things are possible!
Have
a good weekend, all!
June 13, 2014
Under the Weather
Let's say I’m under the weather today. I guess I’m human! So forgive me. I’ll make up for it next week!
June 6, 2014
Wonderful Week
Let me just say this was a wonderful week. I’m truly blessed with great family and
friends!
Love to all!
May 30, 2014
Abounding Inspiration
I just read an article online and thought it was so inspirational, I'd share with you. It's proof that miracles happen everyday, but it's the acknowledgement of them that brings a smile to our lips and a song to heart.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
http://cumberlink.com/news/local/communities/carlisle/carlisle-downtown-mile-attracts-inspirational-and-competitive-participants/article_0fc56a32-e799-11e3-ad79-001a4bcf887a.htm
May 23, 2014
Post-Graduation
What a week! I’m
still in awe of last Saturday’s events.
The day truly exceeded my wildest expectations and I’m on cloud
nine! Suffice it to say that May 17,2014 will live in my memory as long as I breathe. As I made my way across that stage in the
midst of a standing ovation, I felt the warmth of the love of those who have
passed before me and knew they were with me on this momentous day.
Thank you to all who made this day possible. For this, I am truly grateful!
May 16, 2014
Graduation
I AM GRADUATING TOMORROW!
I’m over the moon with excitement.
I want to thank everyone for your continuing support by reading my blog. It proves tomorrow is just a continuing step
on this amazing journey we call life!
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."
May 9, 2014
Holly
I read a very inspirational article and I would like to
share it with you. Today, I completed a
final, so I’m a little brain dead. As
always, I hope you enjoy this article and have a fabulous weekend!
May 2, 2014
A Poem for Hope
I saw this poem and
thought it was a good one to post for the week.
As always, but especially at this time of year, I want to thank you for your support. It is a time to reflect
and prepare myself for the final push of the semester, and as all of you know,
this is my last! Your readership means
the world to me, so thank you for investing your time and effort in this. It means so much! And now for the poem!
An Inspirational
Thought,
Motivational Thought Poem
for Hope
by Catherine
Pulsifer
As long as we have hope,
we have direction,
the energy to move, and
the map to move by.
We have a hundred
alternatives, a thousand paths and infinity of dreams.
Hopeful, we are halfway
to where we want to go; Hopeless, we are lost forever.
Hope is the anticipation
of an event or an occurrence.
Our own individual hopes
are our own desires,
or could be considered
our wish for the future.
Hope can give us a
feeling of optimism when we are feeling discouraged.
As Diogenes once
said, "Hope is the dream of a waking man."
Hope is one of the prime
differences between successful people and those who can only see failure.
Successful people have
hope because they can clearly see their goals.
People who only see
failure have no hope because they see no light,
they set no goals, and
they see nothing accomplished.
Successful people see
alternatives and are willing to try different ways.
People who only see
failure are unable to see another way and give up to easily.
With hope you are halfway
to where you want to go; by setting your goals, and taking the action to
achieve them,
you will see your hope
turn into your reality!
April 25, 2014
A Book
I thought I share this little poem written by Emily Dickinson entitled A Book. I thank all
of your support as I go into these last few of college. It really bolsters my morale!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
A Book
There is no Frigate like a Book
To take us Lands await
Nor any Coursers like a Page
Of prancing Poetry—
This Traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of Toll—
How frugal is the Chariot
That bears the Human Soul—
April 18, 2014
April 11, 2014
Birthday Wishes
I would like to thank everyone for making a truly spectacular day. Even though with a
cold, I know I am blessed and loved. I
have a feeling this year is going to be the greatest ever!
Have a great weekend!
April 4, 2014
Teddy
I just read the article and viewed this short film created
by parents who have two children; one has Cerebral Palsy and the other does
not. I was captivated, not only by the
siblings love for one another, by her ultimate acceptance of him, and it made me tear
up. I hope you as inspired as I am every
time I see this.
March 28, 2014
Josh Blue
Hi All,
Today, I'm posting a clip of one of my favorite comics, Josh Blue, who has CP also. If you haven't heard of him, there's a myriad of his videos on YouTube. I just chose a cleaner, rated-G clip, which is hard to accomplish, I might add :) At any rate, hope you enjoy!
March 21, 2014
Dreams
I came upon this poem by Langston Hughes and thought it relevant
to my current mindset. Coincidently, he
is also one of my favorite poets.
I hope you all enjoy this and have a fabulous weekend!
Dreams
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Langston Hughes
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