Tucked away in our subconscious is an idyllic vision. We see ourselves on a long trip that spans the continent. We are traveling by train. Out the windows we drink in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at a crossing, of cattle gazing on a distant hillside, of smoke pouring from a power plant, of row upon row of corn and wheat, of flat lands and valleys, of mountains and rolling hillsides, of city skylines and village halls.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Regret and Fear are Twin Thieves
Many of us have read The Station by Robert J. Hastings at some point in our lives. I have read it numerous times over the years. It never gets old or dated. It is always a fresh message. It always bears repeating. It is unadulterated truth. Read it. Think about it. Pass it on.
Tucked away in our subconscious is an idyllic vision. We see ourselves on a long trip that spans the continent. We are traveling by train. Out the windows we drink in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at a crossing, of cattle gazing on a distant hillside, of smoke pouring from a power plant, of row upon row of corn and wheat, of flat lands and valleys, of mountains and rolling hillsides, of city skylines and village halls.
Tucked away in our subconscious is an idyllic vision. We see ourselves on a long trip that spans the continent. We are traveling by train. Out the windows we drink in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at a crossing, of cattle gazing on a distant hillside, of smoke pouring from a power plant, of row upon row of corn and wheat, of flat lands and valleys, of mountains and rolling hillsides, of city skylines and village halls.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
9 Lies We Tell
Let's face it. Everyone Lies. We may not think of it as a lie, but we do it, even without thinking. Why do we do it? Mostly to protect ourselves or to spare someone's feelings. How many of these are you guilty of telling?
How are you? Fine, thank you....and you?
Truth: I'm terrible and I'll thank you NOT to ask me that again. I don't care how you are, please just leave me alone.
How is your business? Great - having a good year.
Truth: You just HAD to ask. Did you want to rub it in my face that you are doing so well? It has been our worst year on record and we are hoping to keep the doors open at least another year.
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How are you? Fine, thank you....and you?
Truth: I'm terrible and I'll thank you NOT to ask me that again. I don't care how you are, please just leave me alone.
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How is your business? Great - having a good year.
Truth: You just HAD to ask. Did you want to rub it in my face that you are doing so well? It has been our worst year on record and we are hoping to keep the doors open at least another year.
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Thursday, September 11, 2014
Saying Goodbye To Our Dog, Our Friend
Willow. Six years ago this baby girl was tied to a fence with a coat hanger waiting for the "dog disposer" to pick her up. Who could imagine the rejection this gentle creature must have felt? It was obvious she had been abused.
It was Easter four years ago. Rochelle was visiting us when she got the call from her hubby who was working in the Arctic North. "Now, please don't be angry with me but I got us another dog." I watched Rochelle's mouth tighten and the air was tense. She had three dogs and a cat and certainly did not need another one. They argued about it for a few minutes. When she got off the phone, it was clear she lost the battle.
It was Easter four years ago. Rochelle was visiting us when she got the call from her hubby who was working in the Arctic North. "Now, please don't be angry with me but I got us another dog." I watched Rochelle's mouth tighten and the air was tense. She had three dogs and a cat and certainly did not need another one. They argued about it for a few minutes. When she got off the phone, it was clear she lost the battle.
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Great way for a Husky to cool off
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