Wednesday, December 30, 2009


"There is always another appointment to be met, another bill to pay, another symptom presenting, another uneventful day to be notched on the wooden wall. We have sychronized our watches, studied our calendars, existed in minutes, and completely forgotten to step back and see what we've accomplished."


~ Jodi Picoult

My Sister's Keeper


Joanna and Mitch, thanks for the quote!
Image: Interpretation of Sunset
J. Paykel ( 2004)

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Infinite Potential


You were born with infinite potential.
Believe it. Embrace it.
Share it.

Photo:Cottage Christmas, 2007
Joanna, Alex, Mitchell, Shayne

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Leave a Trail


"Do not go where the path may lead,
go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Friday, December 18, 2009

I Believe



First heard this Brooks and Dunn song 4 years ago.... now, as then, it serves as a source of strength and inspiration.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

The Ukele, a Little Boy and The Hippy Song

Music is so amazing! The joy is apparent - even without knowing all the words!




Thanks for the post, Joanna!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Happiness


Happiness
When one's spiritual needs are met
by an untroubled inner life.
Happiness comes when your work and words
are of benefit to yourself and others.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Our Deepest Fear


Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

~ Marianne Williamson

Monday, November 23, 2009

She Kicks Like a Girl!!!



Kassy McCarthy isn't stopping at a state title -- she wants to be a Badger.
Moments after her Waunakee team put the finishing touches on the school's first WIAA championship since 2002, the senior kicker told reporters she intends to seek a tryout with the University of Wisconsin football team.
You go, girl!!!

What defines you?


If what you did yesterday defines you,
then you haven't done much today.

~ Dr. Lou Holtz

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Strength


There are two ways of exerting one's strength;
one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.

~ Booker T. Washington

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Make it GREAT


When you consistently make average
GREAT
your dreams will become a reality.

~ Suze Orman

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Today's Gonna Be a Good Day

This is an amazing YouTube video that demonstrates how 20,000 people can ride the same vibe and synchronize. Truly, AWESOME!!



Chicago and the Black Eyed Peas surprise Oprah as she kicks off her 24th season.