Remember When . . .

Life was simple?
We ate dinner together - at a table?
We enjoyed each other's company?
The news told us what was happening
and not what to think?
We were kind to strangers?
We took pride in our behavior?
Marriage was sacred?
Honesty was the norm?
Generosity did not hope for reciprocity?
Love dwelled in our very core?
Hope was not a tag line?
Laughter filled the air?
Conversation was common?

Ah,
I remember it well.

Speak or Shhhhhhh!

I am a very strong advocate
of opening your pie hole when the need arises.
Situations will never change
if someone doesn't speak their mind.

However . . .

I have also learned that:

Silence can never be misquoted.

I have used both tactics.
I have taken some flack for doing both.
I've been ousted and rejected.
I would absolutely do it all over again.
So, either factually speak your mind
or
Shhhhhhh!

But do something.
Even if it's nothing.

Dad

It is Father's Day tomorrow.
I had three dads and a father-in-law.
Each had positive qualities.
Each had flaws.
I'm a little jealous of those folks
who have/had those real close father/daughter relationships.
(Like my husband and my daughter.)
It's a beautiful thing to see and witness.
But I have to be thankful and grateful for what I did have.
I have learned to filter the bad
and maintain the good.
My children are terribly blessed.
They've only had one dad,
but he's been kind of extraordinary.
Whatever kind of dad you are -
biological, step, foster, in-law, big-brother, or even mom -
remember that you are shaping our future.
You have a big responsibility.
I am thanking you in advance
for doing an amazing job.
Go . . . do Dad things.

Happy Father's Day!

The Beginning . . .

Today
is the beginning
of anything
you want.

Limits

Read it.
Remember it.


The only limit you have
is you.

Light

We are all aware of
Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Well, today is:
Random Acts of Light Day!

Edith Wharton said it best:

There are two ways of spreading light:
to be the candle
or the mirror that reflects it.

Which will you choose today?
Shine on . . .

Loving Day

Can you believe it?
Today is National Loving Day!

Now,
call me crazy,
but I thought that
EVERY DAY
is Loving Day!

Get out there
and do some lovin'!