Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter.. don't mind... And those that mind... don't matter. Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss)

Sometimes it takes tiny steps to get to the top of the staircase, but if you keep moving forward and upward, you will get there. Marion Licchiello-Lenz --- New York

Wash your hands and say your prayers, cause germs and God are everywhere. (have no clue...took it from an email..LOL)

“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” ― Napoleon Hill

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” ― Helen Keller

“The true secret of giving advice is, after you have honestly given it, to be perfectly indifferent whether it is taken or not, and never persist in trying to set people right.” ― Henry Ward Beecher

"Take every birthday with a grain of salt. This works much better if the salt accompanies a Margarita." ~Maxine on Aging

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are only tiny matters compared to what lies within us."— Ralph Waldo Emerson

“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” ― Confucius

“There was a great Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher, who traveled extensively throughout the world for more than fifty years to spread his message. During one of his talks, at the end of his life, he asked the audience the question: 'Do you want to know my secret?' Everyone became very excited and in eager anticipation waited for what the master had to say. And he replied: 'This is my secret – I don't mind what happens.'” ― Unknown

“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” ― Zig Ziglar

“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh A note from (someone else)... My niece gets mad at me for "never" answering my phone. And okay, to be fair, I often don't have my phone with me. And even when I do, I'll often let it go to voicemail. Especially if I'm with someone else. Because if I'm with someone else, I want to be fully present with and for that person. My niece is never, ever, ever (I mean ever) without her cell phone (know anyone like that?). A shake or a beep and the little device is always, without fail, snapped into place, front and center. "Hey, we're in the middle of a conversation," I think. She gives a conciliatory nod to let me know she can totally multi-task. She's listening. Go ahead. But I've lost my train of thought. I have never actually had a conversation with her about this. When I’m with her (or anyone else, for that matter), I let my phone ring-I don't answer it. I don't even look at it. Because I want to honor my time with her. Well goody for me, right? Not so fast. This quote today has me thinking. Maybe I could do better. Maybe I should go easier on my techno-addicted loved ones. Maybe their ultra-availability via mobile phone is their way of giving others attention; of being there for them when they call. I'll have to chew on that a bit more. And maybe I'll give her a call to let her know I'm thinking about her... What do you think? Do you think technology is bringing us closer together these days or just creating more distance? With a hug and a smile,

“He, who every morning plans the transactions of the day, and follows that plan carries a thread that will guide him through a labyrinth of the most busy life.” ― Victor Hugo 11:35 am and I'm already exhausted from my schedule..... what an appropriate quote.

“Laughter... is like a hurricane: once it reaches a certain point, it becomes self-feeding, self-supporting. You laugh not because the jokes are funny but because your own condition is funny.” ― Stephen King

George Santyana...Those that forget the past are condemmed to repeat it! my favorite of all time.

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” ― Nelson Mandela

“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” ― Albert Einstein