Lightening the Load

Since yesterday was so very intense . . . I thought I might lighten things up just a tad.

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy and the political storm that blows through every day, it is way too easy to get weighted down by the devastation of lives and country. Maybe we instead should focus on the fact that truly so few folks were lost to a storm that spanned 1600 miles and that no matter the divide that is being wrought in this nation, we come together to help our neighbors no matter the circumstances. It's who we are . . . Americans! And, please don't jump on me about the 'so few folks lost' statement. There is not one life that is not special, unique, and tremendously precious. Even one life lost is far too saddening, but with the magnitude of Sandy . . . the loss could have been much, much higher.

So . . . today . . . a few tidbits to live by:

Laugh when you can.
Apologize when you should.
Let go of what you cannot change.
Kiss slowly.
Play hard.
Forgive quickly.
Take chances.
Give everything.
Have no regrets.

Life is too short to be anything but happy!

My heart breaks for my northern friends and family. Much love to you all. Be safe and be well.