Blue Monday, the third Monday of the month of January, is considered by some to be, statistically speaking, the most depressing day of the year. It's cold and grey out, the holidays are long gone, the next official break seems, much like spring, to be approximately a million years away. Perhaps, like me, you feel in need of a little inspiration. So here are four quotes to … [Read more...]
A World of Octobers…
“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”, L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables … [Read more...]
On Being Ambitious…
Photo of Erik Fidel from The Fab Four, as Ringo Starr. "Of course I'm ambitious. What's wrong with that? Otherwise, you sleep all day." ~ Ringo Starr … [Read more...]
Learning How to Enjoy the Journey…
Starting the new school year off with a quote from one of my fav Canadian authors, Charles de Lint. And my kids will be off tomorrow, with a hop, and a skip and smile. Excited, as always, to start a new year. Whatever path they take, whatever adventure they are off to next, it's always with a jump and twirl and a giggle, these two. Miss 10 has grown bunches since I … [Read more...]
True Courage… Cowardly Lion Style
"There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid." ~ L. Frank Baum … [Read more...]
The world is indeed full of peril and in it there are many dark places…
The world is indeed full of peril and in it there are many dark places. But still there is much that is fair. And though in all lands, love is now mingled with grief, it still grows, perhaps, the greater. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring … [Read more...]
Let Those Good Thoughts SHINE
"A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts it will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” Roald Dahl, The Twits … [Read more...]
Mork from Ork had it right…
"Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen." ~ Mark Twain … [Read more...]
Don’t just wait for your ship to sail in…
Anything Can Happen Child, Anything Can Be
The nine year old has discovered the joys of Shel Silverstein. Listening to her read poem after poem out loud is a treat. This is one of her favourites, and when I hear her read it my heart soars with hopes and dreams for her bright future. … [Read more...]
On Belief and Self-Perception…
"We are what we believe we are." ~ C. S. Lewis (and my daughter happens to believe that she's a fairy) … [Read more...]
What lies ahead… {Monday Inspiration}
No do-overs, this is life…
"No dress rehearsal, this in our life." - Tragically Hip, Ahead by a Century … [Read more...]
If I can do just this one thing, I’ve won… #ParentingGoals
"I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves." - Anna Quindlen … [Read more...]
On Counting Crows… Bird Superstitions & Nursery Rhymes
I rather like this old rhyme for counting crows or magpies.... The superstitious believe that when you see one crow it's a bad omen, but two is a sign of upcoming joy, etc. I've never really bought into it, but I like the poem. What are some of your favourite old nursery rhymes? … [Read more...]