One Nice Thing

I'm working on a challenge
This challenge is mostly for myself,
but if you'd like to join in,
I think it would only be a win-win-win.

Wherever I am,

whatever I'm doing,

whoever I am interacting with,

I find something nice to say.

Every Single Day!

Great smile!

Love your dimples.

Pretty eyes!

What a beautiful dress.

Work out much?

You have great hair.

I love your shirt.

I find something

simple and honest and true

so that my compliment

is genuine and sincere.

I would venture to say that

the good it does

is evident and immediate

which, in turn,

makes my heart smile.

Let's see what kind of

positive difference

we can make ...

one nice thing

at a time.

The Good Work

I'm all about
doing the right thing,
for the cause not the applause.
I happened upon this little phrase today
and thought I would share.
It is the same message,
just delivered in a different form.

The size of the audience

does not matter.

Keep doing the good work.

I realize that this sort of thing

does not resonate the same

with everyone,

but it has always weighed heavy

on my soul.

Do the right thing.

Not the current thing.

Not the fancy thing.

Not the fashion thing.

Not the pc thing.

Do the right thing.

Do The Good Work.

Be Still

Be still
and hear the whispers
in the wind.

Be still

and see the beauty

in the sky.

Be still

and feel the warmth

of hope.

Be still

and find great comfort

in the quiet.

Be still

and seek guidance

in your ways.

Be still

and know the safety

of faith.

Be still

and know

that I am God.

The Daughter

Sometimes, I am just obediently listening and writing.
To whomever needs to read this ... I hope it helps.
Enjoy:


The Daughter
by Lyn Marinello

Please do not dismiss me
Don't treat me as second rate
Don't use me as the brunt of your jokes
As though I can't add to your debate
I am pummeled by your cruelty
Hardened and belittled
Saddened by insensitivity
Self-worth slowly, painfully whittled
My heart is crushed by insolence
My light dims with each harsh phrase
I am focused on silver linings
Though sometimes lost in a heavy haze
I don't know when it happened
That you assumed my worth was less
Though each action of yours hurts
I'll continue to be me, I guess
For your actions are yours alone
The weight of which you must bare
I've never asked for very much
Just that you might show you care
There once was joy and tenderness
Frivolity, laughter, delight
Not quite sure when every word I speak
Sparks a confrontation or a fight
Don't judge me by my quietude
I assure you it's not because I'm meek
Don't think that my passive nature
Is a sign that I am weak
I am a being just like you
Made of flesh and blood and bone
I am the daughter of the King

Who sits lofty on His throne

Yours

She's ba-ack!!!
Hey there folks.
It feels good to be back in the saddle again.
Writing makes my heart happy.

I hope that what I write

occasionally touches you.

That it might make you smile.

Or make you think.

Or pluck a heartstring.

Or push you toward a RAK.

Enjoy the day before you.

Count your every blessing.

In the midst of whatever crisis

you might be flailing,

know that you are not alone -

figuratively and literally.

My heart and hopes are with you.

Be well and be wonderful.

That choice is yours.

Sunday Special

I don't normally blog on Sunday.
There are a few reasons for this one.
First of all ... I forgot to let you kids know that I'll be off grid for a few days.

No blogs til later this week, so I figured I'd throw in a freebie!

Second, it's Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!

First, to Pop!

He had his issues, but always wanted to do the right thing.

He instilled the love of nature and being outdoors and working with our hands.

Off to Alfred.

Thanks for the music and the golf and for the entertainment of your tennis game.

Kudos to Alphonso.

The guy who finally treated Momma as she should be treated - like GOLD!

My love to Salvatore.

A father-in-law who just completely and unconditionally

enveloped me in all kinds of love and laughter.

To my Victor.

Thank you for bringing our children into this world

and for being such a wonderful tour guide, teacher, role model, and hero.

They are better people because of you.

To our Nicholas.

Enjoy this day, young man.

You now have the incredible opportunity

to shape and mold and build up and give flight to a tiny human.

Enjoy Every Second.

Thank you to all of mine, and to all the other men folk 

who are doing the best they can to be all they can.

Happy Father's Day!

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Share your needs.

Share your faith.

Share your anger.

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Share your angst.

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Share your obstacles.

Share your talents.

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Share your self.

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