Taking advantage of an afternoon off work...backroads country bike ride
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Snapshots of Summer: Week 13
Taking advantage of an afternoon off work...backroads country bike ride
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Wisdom for Wednesdays
Blessed Be the Ordinary!
Resist the inclination to be down on yourself because you think you don't measure up to some other worldly or unrealistic ideal. If ordinary family life was good enough for the Son of God to spend most of his earthly life in, it's good enough for you.
— from Catholic Update Guide to Marriage
Resist the inclination to be down on yourself because you think you don't measure up to some other worldly or unrealistic ideal. If ordinary family life was good enough for the Son of God to spend most of his earthly life in, it's good enough for you.
— from Catholic Update Guide to Marriage
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Ten Years
With the ten-year anniversary of the 9/11 tragedies just a few days ago (Has it really been ten years??), I find myself:
Praying…for the victims and their families; for our beautiful America; and for protection from the evils that threaten, both spiritual and physical.
Remembering…that all loss is tragic, even the smallest, un-televised ones around us; how fragile and uncertain this life can be yet what a gift.
Watching…the beautiful commentaries and memorials on TV, sobered during the moments of silence at the times the towers were hit.
Proud and Thankful…for this incredible country, and all who serve faithfully in military, police, and fire departments. I was so impacted by the Vice President’s comment that never before have we asked this much of our military…yet they have rose to the task time and time again, deployment after deployment…keeping others from being be drafted.
And Sharing...a facebook status from my aunt on the day that sums things up quite well: "The events that have unfolded in the last ten years..And the events that may unfold in the next ten...One nation under GOD..Fight for Him here..PRAY.. God Bless America!!!"
Praying…for the victims and their families; for our beautiful America; and for protection from the evils that threaten, both spiritual and physical.
Remembering…that all loss is tragic, even the smallest, un-televised ones around us; how fragile and uncertain this life can be yet what a gift.
Watching…the beautiful commentaries and memorials on TV, sobered during the moments of silence at the times the towers were hit.
Proud and Thankful…for this incredible country, and all who serve faithfully in military, police, and fire departments. I was so impacted by the Vice President’s comment that never before have we asked this much of our military…yet they have rose to the task time and time again, deployment after deployment…keeping others from being be drafted.
And Sharing...a facebook status from my aunt on the day that sums things up quite well: "The events that have unfolded in the last ten years..And the events that may unfold in the next ten...One nation under GOD..Fight for Him here..PRAY.. God Bless America!!!"
Friday, September 9, 2011
Snapshots of Summer: Week 12
Homemade salsa simmering on the stove-- made with garden veggies from my bestie's mom and using the unbeatable special recipe from another girlfriend's mom...I love my friends' mommas!!Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Wisdom for Wednesdays
"Be humble, be simple, and bring joy to others."
-Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat
-Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
The Little Red Book of Wisdom: A Book Review
The Overall: The Little Red Book of Wisdom, written by businessman Mark DeMoss, discusses a host of wise thoughts to remember and to practice on life’s journey. Handbook-sized (so cute!) and just under 200 pages, the book is divided into wisdom for the professional world and wisdom for one’s personal life. I was immediately interested when I saw this book because I love personal growth that gleans from the wisdom of others. (I learn plenty from trial and error…so it’s nice sometimes to learn from others before I make the mistake!) Mr. DeMoss is sincere and purposeful in his pursuit of Solomon’s virtue and encourages the reader to be the same. The pearls of advice vary from practical items such as hand-writing letters and using technology wisely to perspectives such as remembering God owns it all or that life is brief.
The Nitty Gritty: Many, many wise thoughts in each chapter—and such a variety! The author was great with sharing his own experiences, but at times I felt he came across as aloof instead of relatable.
Favorite Quotes: Instead of quotes this time, I’ll share my favorite chapter topics:
Technology Isn’t Everything/Learning to Use it Wisely
Buy Some Stamps/Reclaiming the Lost Art of Letter Writing
The Wisdom of Firsts/The First Hour, the First Day, the First Dime
A Turtle on a Fence Post/Appreciating How You Got Where You Are
What Sticks Out: I’m dragging my feet with this, but since a book review is about my honest opinion of the book, I’m going to admit I wasn’t a huge fan of the book. The Little Red Book and I just weren’t an inseparable pair. It’s hard to put my finger on it. It had great thoughts, an enthusiastic author, and was well-organized, but the voice of the book didn’t speak to my heart. It was direct, instructional, and practical—I have no doubt that many people could learn and grow from putting into practice the chapters of the book. It simply wasn’t my personal favorite style.
[I received this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers via Booksneeze at no charge. These are my honest and original comments about the book.]
The Nitty Gritty: Many, many wise thoughts in each chapter—and such a variety! The author was great with sharing his own experiences, but at times I felt he came across as aloof instead of relatable.
Favorite Quotes: Instead of quotes this time, I’ll share my favorite chapter topics:
Technology Isn’t Everything/Learning to Use it Wisely
Buy Some Stamps/Reclaiming the Lost Art of Letter Writing
The Wisdom of Firsts/The First Hour, the First Day, the First Dime
A Turtle on a Fence Post/Appreciating How You Got Where You Are
What Sticks Out: I’m dragging my feet with this, but since a book review is about my honest opinion of the book, I’m going to admit I wasn’t a huge fan of the book. The Little Red Book and I just weren’t an inseparable pair. It’s hard to put my finger on it. It had great thoughts, an enthusiastic author, and was well-organized, but the voice of the book didn’t speak to my heart. It was direct, instructional, and practical—I have no doubt that many people could learn and grow from putting into practice the chapters of the book. It simply wasn’t my personal favorite style.
[I received this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers via Booksneeze at no charge. These are my honest and original comments about the book.]
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