Monthly Archives: April 2012

Making A New Ending and Taking Another Look at Our Beginning

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” –Maria Robinson I saw the above quote from an email from The Wendling Group. In one respect I agree with the … Continue reading

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The Eyes of a Child

I was just reflecting that many people say they feel old when they become a grandparent, but I’m feeling young again. This will be the fifth time that I’ll get to experience and explore life through the eyes of a … Continue reading

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Courage

I just read an amazing and heart-warming story of four people–two men and two women; mostly strangers–they had to quickly trust each other at a critical and terrifying moment to save the life of someone they didn’t know. They took … Continue reading

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Seeing Rightly With Our Heart

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; What is essential is invisible to the eye.” –Antoine de Saint Exupery I believe there is much truth and wisdom in those words. I saw the above quote at … Continue reading

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What A Great Idea!

I am often touched when I see “Welcome Home” video’s of mlitary servicepeople coming home from long deployments. I’ve just discovered a blog/site that is devoted to sharing such joyous moments with the world: WelcomeHomeBlog.com. What a great idea! To … Continue reading

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My First Grandchild Was Born Yeserday

My first grandchild was born yesterday. Everyone is doing fine. I spent most of the day at the hospital yesterday to let an exhausted new mommy and daddy sleep and to spend as much time as possible holding and beholding … Continue reading

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Speaking of Daring Adventures…

Our eldest son and his wife are expecting their first child. I believe that having a baby is one of the greatest and most daring adventures of all. Their son’s due date is TODAY. It will be my wife’s and … Continue reading

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Life is Either a Daring Adventure…

I just saw a Nike internet commercial that included several quotes about living life to the fullest. Here are three of them: Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. –Helen Keller Action expresses priority. –Ganhdi You only … Continue reading

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What Do You Get When You Combine Metal Balls, String, and Wood?

What do you get when you combine metal balls, string and wood? Something truly remarkably amazing! http://us.mg5.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=eib4or5ftccol

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Amazing Doggie Dancer

The URl below is to a video displaying a dog doing a very impressive 3-minute dance routine–on its HIND legs. WOW! The dog is a much better dancer than me–though I admit that isn’t saying much (if you’ve ever seen … Continue reading

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