On Being Thankful

                                                                                            

Quote of the day:

“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”

― Epicurus

This quote is for all you Black Friday shoppers!

This week was Thanksgiving. I am extremely thankful for good health. I was sick during Thanksgiving and very much appreciate feeling better. We humans are funny beings. I have noticed that we really don't appreciate something until it is either taken away from us, or something brings it to our attention. Good health, for example. Most of us take it for granted. We get up each day, live our lives, and don't really think twice about it unless it somehow touches us in some way. Most people who are involved in breast cancer awareness campaigns, marathons etc, have either had breast cancer themselves, or have someone in their immediate family who have it. The same goes for pretty much any kind of fundraising that goes on for any kind of illness. How rare the person who gets involved simply because they want to. Since we are coming into the season of giving, it made me think of service for others, and how it makes you feel. Funny, but I think that most people don't realize how good giving service to others makes you feel.  I think about Mother Teresa, and how she dedicated her entire life to service of the poor and sick. She was not a rich lady, but you know that she was rich in character. Can someone be addicted to the good feelings that you get when you help others? I wonder.
What does that have to do with being Thankful? Well, hopefully, when we recognize what we have, then perhaps we can look around at others, and see what they need. Not because we are somehow involved, or are compelled to, but simply because we want to. Here’s to optimism.

Quote of the day:

“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”
― Herman Melville

I really like this quote. It rings true, especially to writers. To everyone who is writer, or aspires to be,

I urge you to find your own unique voice. Don't try to be or sound like everone else. How boring would that be?

Just a thought :-)

Presidential Election 2012 Assessment

Quote of the Day:

“Give the People what they want - and they'll get what they deserve.”
― The Kinks 

       This quote may sound depressing, but after watching the presidential electon last night, I have to

admit I was very disheartened. I awoke yesterday, with a hope of what could be, only to find that  same

hope being crushed by the re-election of President Barrack Obama. Don't get me wrong, I do not hate him.

I just dislike the choices he has made over the last 4 years he has been president. I worry about what will

happen to our country because of the choices he made, or those he failed to make.

     When I awoke this morning, I was sad. Sad for our country, and sad that so many were not able to see

through the "front" put up by the liberal press about the President and his policies. In frustrated

response, I posted this on my facebook this morning: 

Congratulations Liberal Media. Your completely biased, distorted, unethical reporting managed to re-elect a man who thinks he needs to apologize for America to other countries. A man who tells Americans to vote for him out of “revenge”. I am assuming he wants revenge against the other 53% of Americans that don’t rely on him for help. A man who lied to the American public about the Libya Benghazi Attacks stating that it was all about an anti-Islamic video that sparked a protest, when in reality, he knew in REAL time that it was a terrorist act that tortured and killed the Ambassador there. What was his first reaction? Why to fly to Las Vegas of course. His re-election was more important than world affairs. I hope the liberal media is happy with the way they pushed their agenda on the American public. Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it!

Too over the top?  I don't think so.  Perhaps tomorrow things will look better. Let's hope so!

A Writer's Journey

Welcome to my Blog site.

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step (Confucius).

I start my blog with this quote because the truth of it resonates within me.  This then, is my first step. I invite all who love writing, or reading what others write, to comment and share your thoughts and insights.