random things and stuff for living a more "interesting?" life
Monday, August 13, 2012
SUMMER IS DRAWING TO A CLOSE!
The hot weather is continuing to cook us on a daily basis but July has come to an end. August is here and it is time to put away the patriotic decor and start thinking about Fall. Before summer goes into storage I thought I would share some of our 'things and stuff' that help us celebrate Independence Day and SUMMER!
Patriotic gumballs and a variety of stars and stripes mix with everyday items.
The paper straws are now red and white but the decor always works around the ever present jar of raw almonds.... a quick, healthy snack on the run!
What says summer more than watermelon! And remember.... "Love is All You Need!".
With lots of summer entertaining, the back yard gets into the spirit of the season also. Flags and party lights set the mood while the white sail awnings help keep the patio cool.
The time has come for summer to go away and to make room for the coming holidays of Fall... and you know how we are about those holidays! BWAAHAAHAAHAAHAA!
-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.
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