Tag Archives: smiles

Giggle With The Goats

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

For those who could use a smile and/or more of the holiday spirit… http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/b4_EdJ-XkUA?rel=0 Russ

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Smiles

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

I was out watering my ferns and redwoods this afternoon when this came to me: Smiles They warm my heart and spirits And never go out of style Like the beaming ones that couples show As they walk together down … Continue reading →

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That Which Lies Within

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

I read somewhere recently that life isn’t about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself. While I like that saying a lot, and believe that is certainly true on some levels, I also believe that life is very much about finding … Continue reading →

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Don’t Smile!

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

My Beloved and I found that one of the hardest things about disciplining our young children was staying serous when scolding them—especially when every instinct in our bodies and minds wanted to smile or burst out laughing. For example, call … Continue reading →

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Bliss In A Great Big Bundle Of Brown Fur

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

I experienced sheer bliss again last night. As is often the case, I was with Duke, a six-year old Chocolate Lab and constant companion. It started out as a simple trip to the grocery store to buy my wife a … Continue reading →

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How a Daunting Gauntlet Became a Fun Zone

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Some years ago I was standing in a long, long line at a major theme park in southern California (yeah, the one with the ears). I was bored, hot, and tired. I stuck a hand in my pocket and noticed … Continue reading →

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A 5-Run Homer!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

I just experienced a a most unusual baseball game between the Giants and the Yankees. During it I got to see a 5-run homer, a batter run the bases backwards, players skipping in the outfield an doing somersaults in the … Continue reading →

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