Monthly Archives: February 2017

Maya Amazes

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” Maya Angelou Seeing this wonderful classic quote emblazoned on a chalk board at one of my favorite local hangouts prompted me to share more words of wisdom … Continue reading

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Our “Yes!”

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar “It’s not whether you get knocked down. It’s whether you get up again.” Vince Lombardi Determination — “a fixed purpose or intention” … Continue reading

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Something Wonderful

“I never saw a moor; I never saw the sea; Yet I know how heather looks, And what a wave must be. I never spoke with God, Nor visited in heaven; Yet certain am I of the spot As if … Continue reading

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“Abolish Fear”*

“Most men fail because they quit too soon. They lose faith when the signs are against them. They do not have the courage to hold on, to keep fighting in spite of that which seems insurmountable. If more of us … Continue reading

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Thank You!

Today, February 23rd, is a personal day of thanksgiving for me. I have so much to be grateful for: my wonderful family and friends, my work as a writer, which I cherish, and all of my creative fellow scribes, who … Continue reading

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Wise Words

In honor of George Washington’s birthday, also my wonderful husband David’s birthday, here are some words of wisdom from our Founding Father to ponder: “It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.” “It is better to be … Continue reading

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“Extraordinary Perseverance”

“With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.” Thomas E. Buxton OK, I just wrote a really great post and it disappeared on me. I meant to copy it and it just vanished into cyberspace. Now I could … Continue reading

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Any Time

“Anyone can do anything at any time.” Grammy Award Winner I don’t know anything about the young man who said this as in his Grammy acceptance speech — who he was, what songs he’s written, or how he rose up … Continue reading

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Something Wonderful

In honor of our recent Valentine’s Day, here are some lovely verses from the Song of Solomon, 2:1-13: I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. 2  As the lily among the thorns, so is my … Continue reading

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Fascinatingly Forward

“If you believe it will work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you believe it won’t, you’ll see obstacles.” Wayne Dyer A story: A man making a business presentation was feeling incredibly nervous. He paced outside the door of the boardroom … Continue reading

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