random things and stuff for living a more "interesting?" life
Monday, August 30, 2010
SEND IN THE CLOWNS-- or not.....
So, I was driving to work the other morning. As I passed a garage sale going up 23rd East I thought I heard my name. I happened to glace to my left and I swear this clown waved at me. I had to turn around and go back and see if I was imagining "THINGS N' STUFF"- we know it wouldn't be the first time for that! Anyway, it turns out he wasn't calling my name (mainly because he didn't know my name). He had just yelled 'hey you in the jeep' to get my attention. It seems he had somehow heard about our big Halloween party and he wanted to make sure he was invited.I told him I couldn't invite him because I don't really hang out with clowns. But, decor... Hmmmm. I may not hang out with clowns but I could HANG a clown somewhere.... BWAAAHAAAHAAAAAA!!!!!
Do you know it is only 62 days until "All Hallows Eve"! Oh, so much to do, so little time.
-You might notice that the theme for my new reading list happens to be based on the Willie/Martin Handcart Companies. Why? Because I am the Trek Master for our Stake Trek next year. I will be looking for suggestions, but until then I will be reading as much history as I can...
-As Sisters in Zion by Debbie J. Christensen
Life is all about things and stuff...
my epitaph?
Still reading for inspiration.....
Some of the things I have learned so far... some from the book and some from experience.
Hers......
1. Be Michael.
2. Act the way I want to feel.
3. Do what ought to be done and do it now (now is the hard part!).
4. Lighten up!
Mine......
1. "It is what it is"
2. Pay it forward (goes with #3).
3. Karma is so real!! What goes around comes around.
4. Hand signals don't help.
More "stuff" I have learned from Gretchen ! !
Hugs are important when bonding with those you love. However, a quick 'hug, hug, kiss, kiss' is not usually enough time to make a real connection. Six seconds "is the minimum time necessary to promote the flow of oxygen and seretonin, the mood-boosting chemicals that promote bonding." Try it. Test it out. Six seconds is really not very long but you will be amazed at the change it can bring about in your life. Hug you kids... they will respond. Hug your spouse... they will respond also. Try it for a week without telling anyone what you are doing. See if you can tell the difference. Let me know how it works for you.
Could that thing be any creepier? No no I think not!
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