by Mandi | personal
Well hey there, Sweetie!
This is what my Granny would say every time that I called her. Every time she was so excited to hear my voice and always wanted to hear what I had going on. It didn’t matter what we talked about. It could be what I was cooking for dinner, what I thought about the “stories” (Young and the Restless), how my work was going, or how that boy was treating me. She always wanted to just talk. I was her sweetie, I was her “Shug” and she was my Granny.
A little over a week ago now, my family had to say goodbye to Granny. It was one of the hardest times in my life and I continue to think of her every day, but knowing that she is no longer suffering somehow brings me a sense of peace.
So, today this post is for her. Some of the sweet things she would say to me that I know I will carry on to future generations.
Thank you for the memories!
by Mandi | personal, quotes and toasts, sunny slide up
Our Orchard from The Film Artist on Vimeo.
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.”
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Pablo Neruda
by jenn_davis | personal
It seems almost irresponsible to post anything other than something directly related to what happened in Boston yesterday, doesn’t it? I set my scheduled post aside for one of respect and tribute, if you will.
I came across this article last night while watching CNN, 26 Moments That Restored Our Faith in Humanity, and was reminded of the beauty in ashes.
The idea that bravery and love can cross such boundaries as politics, religion, race and sexual orientation…..and do so without so much as second guessing oneself…..this represents the most basic (and beautiful) form of humanity.
Without getting too philosophical or religious, I would like to challenge you (our readers) to take time this week and seize an opportunity to display an act of unselfish kindness. I think if we manage to open our eyes we will see those in need all around us, wouldn’t you agree?
This life is so much more than price tags, labels, bank accounts and status symbols. In the blink of an eye it could all be gone and we could be left relying on the same unselfish kindness of others to get us through.
Feel free to share this icon through social media. Pay it forward.
xoxo,
