T minus five hours until 2008 arrives. Happy New Year!
Just have a quick minute before I go to have a fabulous (I hope!) lasagna dinner with some old friends, an acquaintance from high school (she remembers me; me, not so much) and some other people I honestly don't know. Then, we'll be off to Tanglewood, where we'll be walking the 5K through the Festival of Lights. Probably the only way to experience the lights, I'm convinced.
Expect two late posts (really, I wanted to do these today, and it just didn't happen) about whether I accomplished the List for 2007 (as well as the new List for 2008) and, because I think it would be interesting, a review of the quotes I've included at the bottom of my emails. They probably match my mood on the blog; I can promise that they match the mood in my personal writing, but that's not for general consumption.
Completely unrelated: I've figured out how to completely wipe a hard drive (well, as much as you can wipe one without drilling holes through the motherboard and melting other parts of it). It's not the easiest, but it's done. Goodwill got the computer and I feel good that the mercury and lead in the computer didn't get put into the landfill.
And because I have no focus, there's seven-layer dip in front of me and it's almost time to go have lasagna, I'll bid adieu for now.
Happy New Year!
12.31.2007
12.30.2007
Too Good Not to Share
"We will be happy when we are happy and sad when we are sad, and we will find as many reasons as we can think of to milk every drop of joy out of every day of life because otherwise things really are a little depressing, and it's no fun being depressed. Trust me: I know. The alternative is much superior."
-Courtesy of my dear friend Melody Watson. Read more, including the rest of this blog post, here.
-Courtesy of my dear friend Melody Watson. Read more, including the rest of this blog post, here.
Giving
(February 5, 1999)
If we could look ahead, we would be comforted to know that we have worked for, and what we have given our hearts to, will reward us. We cannot give and give and not receive, especially if we have given willingly and cheerfully.
We have shared in many ways and many times when it seemed unimportant. We gave without thought that it would do anything but help - and these are the gifts that will not go unrewarded.
Giving is so often thought in terms of the things we give, but our greatest giving is of our time, and kindness, and even comfort for those who need it. We look on these gifts as unimportant - until we need them.
Then, the most wonderful gift is simple courage.
Peace.
Tawanka
If we could look ahead, we would be comforted to know that we have worked for, and what we have given our hearts to, will reward us. We cannot give and give and not receive, especially if we have given willingly and cheerfully.
We have shared in many ways and many times when it seemed unimportant. We gave without thought that it would do anything but help - and these are the gifts that will not go unrewarded.
Giving is so often thought in terms of the things we give, but our greatest giving is of our time, and kindness, and even comfort for those who need it. We look on these gifts as unimportant - until we need them.
Then, the most wonderful gift is simple courage.
Peace.
Tawanka
12.29.2007
Healing and Peace
(January 24, 1999)
Little things heal our hurts. Sounds, scents, a soft spoken word and music that may mean nothing to someone else, can reach into our souls and do a work that ordinary methods cannot reach. Simple remedies can heal the deepest hurts - a love that springs from inner wells, the sound of birds and the laughter of children at play.
Our job is to avoid the negative side - to think and speak only healing words. The choice is ours. Though we make many of them a day, we do it so unconsciously that we have not realized their effect - fretting about every little thing, letting the world steal our peace and lying down when we should be up and doing.
Choose to be well, find contentment and be a role model for those who watch. LISTEN for peace.
Peace,
Tawanka
Little things heal our hurts. Sounds, scents, a soft spoken word and music that may mean nothing to someone else, can reach into our souls and do a work that ordinary methods cannot reach. Simple remedies can heal the deepest hurts - a love that springs from inner wells, the sound of birds and the laughter of children at play.
Our job is to avoid the negative side - to think and speak only healing words. The choice is ours. Though we make many of them a day, we do it so unconsciously that we have not realized their effect - fretting about every little thing, letting the world steal our peace and lying down when we should be up and doing.
Choose to be well, find contentment and be a role model for those who watch. LISTEN for peace.
Peace,
Tawanka
Slow Saturday
Yes, it's been a slow Saturday. I've been cooking, reading and napping. Not much else, but at least there's Indian Potato Chicken Curry in the crock, apple coffee cake and brownies to be had in my house.
And, I've gotten into this present from Santa: Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life by Queen Noor. I've wanted it for years, so I'm glad Santa brought it to me. So far, so good. I'm already wishing I could have her sign it for me. Need to go update Goodreads . . .
Oh, and anyone got any good suggestions for the quote I'm going to put on my library wall above the desk? Needs to be something that I won't get sick of quickly. I'll post a photo after I get it in and hung.
And, I've gotten into this present from Santa: Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life by Queen Noor. I've wanted it for years, so I'm glad Santa brought it to me. So far, so good. I'm already wishing I could have her sign it for me. Need to go update Goodreads . . .
Oh, and anyone got any good suggestions for the quote I'm going to put on my library wall above the desk? Needs to be something that I won't get sick of quickly. I'll post a photo after I get it in and hung.
12.28.2007
12.24.2007
Tracking Santa . . .
Santa visited me early this year, but I realize he didn't visit everyone early this year. So, you can watch NORAD track Santa (I love that we spend government money on this; it's all about the kids) here. And, if you want a different language, the site is in at least five different ones.
If you have Google Earth (I don't, but plan on downloading it post-haste now), you can track Santa in 3D.
You can watch videos of Santa sightings here, courtesy of YouTube and Norad. (Some of the videos have over 500K views. I'm a fan of this one:
Oh, and you can talk to a NORAD Santa tracker in person. There's an 800 number. Alas, I couldn't get through to find out what the hubbub is about, but good luck if you try the number!
And, if you're interested, somehow Santa has time to blog about his adventures, here.
I can only imagine what my childhood would be like if I were very young in this day and age.
If you have Google Earth (I don't, but plan on downloading it post-haste now), you can track Santa in 3D.
You can watch videos of Santa sightings here, courtesy of YouTube and Norad. (Some of the videos have over 500K views. I'm a fan of this one:
Oh, and you can talk to a NORAD Santa tracker in person. There's an 800 number. Alas, I couldn't get through to find out what the hubbub is about, but good luck if you try the number!
And, if you're interested, somehow Santa has time to blog about his adventures, here.
I can only imagine what my childhood would be like if I were very young in this day and age.
12.16.2007
Food for thought
From the RevolutionHealth.com website:
"A healthy relationship must have the following characteristics:
- physical chemistry or affection
- real intimacy
- fun
- safety, trust and security with the other person
- mutual respect."
Of the many thoughts I have about this, the only one appropriate for this medium is this: Wow.
"A healthy relationship must have the following characteristics:
- physical chemistry or affection
- real intimacy
- fun
- safety, trust and security with the other person
- mutual respect."
Of the many thoughts I have about this, the only one appropriate for this medium is this: Wow.
12.13.2007
Good morning!
It's 4:30 a.m. EST.
I was up at 3:30 a.m. EST.
I've gotten less than five hours of sleep.
I'm perking real coffee as I type.
Hope your day is ending up better than mine is - already.
I was up at 3:30 a.m. EST.
I've gotten less than five hours of sleep.
I'm perking real coffee as I type.
Hope your day is ending up better than mine is - already.
12.01.2007
The Significance of December 1
From the AmFAR website: "For the past 19 years, the world has marked World AIDS Day—December 1—with events commemorating the 25 million people who have died of AIDS and with a recommitment to fighting the epidemic. Each year, the number of people affected by the pandemic increases, and the calls to action grow louder. The message this December 1 is clear: AIDS is not simply someone else’s problem. Under the theme of leadership, this year’s World AIDS Day will highlight the need for strong and committed leaders at all levels of society to join the fight against AIDS."
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