New Year's Resolutions

Does this chart look familiar?  D-I-E-T - does that word mean anything to anyone as they start the New Year? 

Yes, I have been there and done that, year after year after year.  This year however, I am taking a new approach.  I will turn the big 5-0 this year.  To celebrate that milestone, I plan to focus on my health - both physical and mental this coming year.  I plan to be healthier in my 50's than I've been in my 30's or 40's.  I have changed a lot of things in past couple of years but this year in particular, I am going to fully accomplish the goals I set for myself.

What are your resolutions and plans for 2014?  Are you ready to join me in accomplishing them?  Come on - together we can do it!   

The Circle by Dave Eggers - A Book Club Reminder

Currently, the book club via this blog is reading The Circle by Dave Eggers.  I wanted to remind you that we'll have a discussion about this novel next Monday, January 6th.

It's not too late to grab a copy and get started!  It's an interesting read - at this point, I am really sucked into it and have maybe 150 pages to go.  Please join us next week for a brief overview (no spoilers) and a hopeful discussion.

Thanks and have a great day! 

New Book Club Starting - Join Us!

For anyone living in Highlands County - Sebring, Avon Park or Lake Placid, we are starting a book club for the new year.  There is an informational meeting:

• When:  Thursday, January 2nd
• Where:  Beef O'Brady's (Highway 27, Sebring) in the back room
• Time:  6:00 PM

If you love to read and discuss what you've read, this is a great opportunity for you.  Please join us!

If you can't make it to the meeting but would like more information, please leave a comment to this post and I will get back with you. 

Hope to see you there! Happy reading!

The Pieces of Our Lives

It's easier said than done, I know.  But I'm willing to give it a shot!  

There have been so many times in my life where I felt that I've been hung out to dry.  I always get through the situation, but hardly ever as I imagined I would.  Someone else drives the bus.  I may not understand it at the time but come to later appreciate the experience and the outcome.  God has a way of getting our attention, of changing our direction, and leading us where he wants us to go.  I am both grateful and thankful that he hasn't given up on me.  Things truly do happen for a reason. 

The Day After

Twas the day after Christmas

And all through the place,

You can actually move around

With all the reclaimed space.

The presents were unwrapped

Torn open with glee,

The contents exploding

For all the world to see.

A scrumptious dinner was prepared

Cooking at it's best.,

And now comes the day

That parents can rest.

All those decorations

Have a few days respite,

Before retuning to their boxes

Making the home clean and bright. 

A new year is upon us

Coming fast and swift

Each day is a blessing

And yes, quite a gift.

You're blessed beyond measure

As this year comes to an end,

Supported and loved

By many a family and friend.

Enjoy the time remaining

That 2013 will bring.

For 2014 is upon us,

A New Year we will ring.

Celebrating the Birth of our King

Merry Christmas!

I Believe

It's Christmas Eve!  May you have a wonderful day in preparation for the celebration.