A Brain and Body Workout

January 18, 2012

Hi-tech locals, innovative equipment, technologically advanced machines, all can get us there and/or inspire us to be more physically fit. Or can they? Sometimes the missing piece to the puzzle of physical fitness is mind fitness as well. In a recent article, Smart Move: The Workout for Thinking People by Anthony Stoechert (U.S. 1, 12/7/11 [...]

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Simple Statement of the Day

January 4, 2012

With the coming of the new year often comes many resolutions. But sometimes it is the simplest ones that keep us in tact, on track, and connected to all. One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this — To rise above the little things. ~ John Burroughs You have done what [...]

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Simple Statement of the Day

December 21, 2011

During this holiday season it isn’t just one quote or musing that can be inspirational, remind us of times past, or put us in a positive frame of mind that will last long into the new year. There are many things that can act as holiday reminders to us all that ’tis the season’ should [...]

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Simple Statement of the Day – The Spirit of the Holidays

November 30, 2011

As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same. ~ Donald E. Westlake

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A Month to Give Thanks…

November 16, 2011

It should not only be a month or a day that people are thankful. But a constant. It should be a button that we could all press 100 times a day in recognition of what we have and how much more we are capable of giving. Unfortunately, the global society deems otherwise in everyday life. [...]

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Simple Statements on this Day of Remembrance

November 11, 2011

On this, Veteran’s Day, 11/11/11, we must remember that the earth is only kept in its goodness by those who are willing to fight for it and its people. Honor, courage, dignity, and humanity all co-exist only with some of the ultimate sacrifices that men and women all over the world are willing to give. [...]

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Simple Statement of the Day

November 9, 2011

When the trees their summer splendor change to raiment red and gold, when the summer moon turns mellow, and the nights are getting cold; when the squirrels hide their acorns, and the woodchucks disappear; then we know that it is autumn, loveliest season of the year. ~ Carol L. Riser

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Simple Statement of the Day

November 4, 2011

It is difficult to realize how great a part of all that is cheerful and delightful in the recollections of our own life is associated with trees. ~ Wilson Flagg

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Simple Statement of the Day

November 2, 2011

Lots of people talk to animals. Not very many listen, though. That’s the problem. ~ Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh

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Simple Statement of the Day

October 31, 2011

NOVEMBER: The month of being thankful and giving to others will not only help to heal wounding nations but also ourselves and everything around us. Grace isn’t a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It’s a way to live. ~ Jackie Windspear

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