Two more quotes...then I'll stop

I'm sorry to be stuck on a theme, but I've been reading so many good quotes lately that I cannot help myself. The following come from my friend, Lauren Kinney, who is celebrating the entrance of 2010 with some great thoughts:

Quote #1
John Burroughs said, "One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above all the little things."

Quote #2
Joey Adams said, "May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions."

So, I will end my interest in quotes for now and I'll start blogging all the good things that happen in 2010...look for new recipes, photos, semi-meaningless commentary on our lives, and other things that will hopefully bring some cheer.

Peace, prosperity, and, most importantly, good health to you this year. Please check out some of the sites I follow on my blog, because they are made by creative, insightful friends and strangers with wonderful things to share. And. please keep in touch via comments, letters, emails, phonecalls, etc., because the time spent with friends and with family is the most valuable time we have.

PEACE.

More Words

My friend, Michelle, created her own blog! She will soon find that it is fun, addictive, and a great way to forget about the world for awhile as you post deep and meaningful thoughts (or jokes, or recipes, or whatever). If you are reading this and haven't started a blog - DO IT!!! It is free and worth the time and effort...it has a bit of sanity to it in a world that is getting more insane. By the way, if you want to check out her blog, go to www.othefam.blogspot.com

So, Michelle has this great quote as her header. I hope she doesn't mind that I am stealing it for this blog (she can steal anything I have, if there is anything worth stealing). Here it is...

When you laugh be sure to laugh out loud, 'cause it will carry all your cares away. And when you see, see the beauty all around and in yourself, and it'll help you feel okay. And when you pray, pray for strength to help you carry on when the troubles come your way. And when you dream, dream big...as big as the ocean blue. 'Cause when you dream it just might come true.

I Love Words

Here is a quote that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE...this is why I have to make scrapbooks, make cards, paint weird things, and write in this blog. Visit www.stampington.com if you want to see creative expressions, unique crafts, and true artwork:

Sometimes the obligations of life along with pent-up frustrations or stress can crowd the spirit, leaving it weary and longing for an outlet.
The power of art, whether viewing or creating it, can offer peace to the spirit and refreshment to the soul.
– Amanda Belle Nolan
Managing Editor