Good Luck, America!

The opening ceremony was beautiful when it aired last night from Sochi, Russia.  I hope to see the American flag flying high and often over the next 16 days.  Wishing our athletes much health and success in their personal endeavors.  Good luck, America!  We are so proud of you!

I Have A Dream

It doesn't matter how big or how small your dreams are, you only have to wake up and realize them, then work towards them.  Time keeps ticking away.  Have courage.  Believe in your abilities.  You can do it!   

Curves In the Mirror

I didn't write this but absolutely love it.  No matter what size you may be, love your curves.

A while back, at the entrance of a gym, there was a picture of a very thin and beautiful woman. The caption was "This summer, do you want to be a mermaid or a whale?" 

A woman (of clothing size unknown) answered the following way:

Dear People, 

Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, seals, curious humans), they are sexually active and raise their children with great tenderness.  They entertain like crazy with dolphins and eat lots of prawns. They swim all day and travel to fantastic places like Patagonia, the Barents Sea or the coral reefs of Polynesia.  They sing incredibly well and sometimes even are on cds. They are impressive and dearly loved animals, which everyone defend and admires.

Mermaids do not exist.

But if they existed, they would line up to see a psychologist because of a problem of split personality: woman or fish?  They would have no sex life and could not bear children.  Yes, they would be lovely, but lonely and sad.  And, who wants a girl that smells like fish by his side?

Without a doubt, I'd rather be a whale.  At a time when the media tells us that only thin is beautiful, I prefer to eat ice cream with my kids, to have dinner with my husband, to eat and drink and have fun with my friends.

We women, we gain weight because we accumulate so much wisdom and knowledge that there isn't enough space in our heads, and it spreads all over our bodies.  We are not fat, we are greatly cultivated.  Every time I see my curves in the mirror, I tell myself: "How amazing am I ?!"

It's Official...(Sort of)

This is for all of those who are in the path of the latest and current snow storm(s).  I've been talking to friends and family in Kansas who were pretty much shut in yesterday.  There were school and office closings all over town.  I'm happy that everyone stayed home and stayed safe.  The only bad thing about the picture above is that the dog looks to have digging in the "sand" - which would mean he lives on a beach somewhere!  My sincerest apologies.

Advice From a 1949 Manual

Wow!  They actually put this in a manual?  It was a different era for sure.  But I have to admit that it makes sense.  Most of us now put ourselves together and rush out the door to an awaiting job or errands, etc.  However, I have noticed that there are women today who don't care much about how they look when they walk out the front door.  I was always taught the opposite - to care about my appearance and to dress for the occasion.  Maybe a trip to Walmart doesn't warrant putting on formal attire, but it shouldn't be made wearing pajamas and slippers and greasy hair - or worse (I've seen the e-mails). 

We could all learn something by taking this advice to heart.  Take care to look nice and keep your home clean - you never know who might stop by to visit!

Not Normal

Normal is the setting on a hairdryer.  Who wants to be normal?  I don't want to live in box.  I want things to be interesting and challenging and fun.  Surprise me!  Life is too short to be too serious.  Let's hold hands and skip down the street and laugh about it.  People may stare or gawk but who cares?  Let them.  They're the ones sitting on the sideline bleachers missing out on the simple joys that every day life can bring.  It doesn't matter if it's Monday or Friday, get out there and enjoy your life today.  We can't go backward and our forward gets shorter every day. 

Out With the Old

Can you believe the month of January is already gone?  

The older I get, the faster the days go.

Being the shortest month of the year, February will go even faster!

No matter where you live, get out and enjoy it!