*life finds a way
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“no matter how hard the past is, you can always begin again.”
-buddha
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* the above photo was taken while exploring what was once the traverse city state hospital (1885-1989), and more recently has been restored and given new life as the traverse city village commons. most buildings are now teeming with life and commerce, while other buildings still await their second chance, ghost stories and all.
how beautiful to see
my nephew
looking happy and hopeful
with his lovely bride
joining two families together
seeing my sister in him
wishing she were here
to see her son so full of love.
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“forever is composed of nows.”
-emily dickinson
after many hours spent in the kinder playhouse
art, memories, stories, and a beautiful view of the world
are what still remain.
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“this was something sure to be crammed full of warm secrets,
like an antique clock built when peace filled the world.”
-haruki murakami
that moment when you rush in
because your are sure you have seen a king cobra
but realize it is only a weird stick.
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“sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage.
just 20 seconds of embarrassing bravery.”
kinder crosses over – under watchful hands.
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“the ancients knew that you needed guidance, patronage, and protection
as you move from one place or state to another, whenever you cross a bridge.
you had better know what you are doing when you leave one group or place to join another.”
-richard rohr
Pick Up Truck Swimming Pool
What it is: A pool made from a pickup truck bed
What You’ll Need: A pool liner
Estimated Cost to Make: $20
Paddling pools are great, but they often pop or get misshapen. If you happen to be the proud owner of a pickup truck, then consider investing in some pool liner. In no time at all, you could have a sturdy metal pool right there in your truck bed that can hold the whole family. Of course, you can’t let the kids get too crazy or they might get a bruise or two, but it’s a wonderful idea. There are even companies out there that sell liners, especially for trucks. It’s a great way to customize your Ford for the summer!
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“start where you are
use what you have
do what you can”
-arthur ashe
who knew? enjoy your holiday weekend.
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source:pickuppools.com
what an honor to receive a homemade chocolate cupcake donut pancake cake!
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“we only have so long to play in the dirt and ask questions of rivers.”
A bookshop owner in Southampton, England asked for help to move his library due to high rent and wanted to move the books to the new location. He was surprised by the presence of more than 250 young people, elderly and special needs people who were also involved. They formed a human chain where they took thousands of books and transferred them hand in hand from the old place to the new place at a distance of 500 feet. The job was done in just an hour.
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“make it simple but significant.”
-don draper (mad men)
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source credit: kalin velkov krasimirov
(enjoying a perfect day at a detroit tigers game – not a care in the world)
it was the perfect day
back in the day
nice sun, warm, no rain, not a cloud in the sky
perfect day to be outside that is
not the perfect day to be stuck inside waiting on people
we took a chance
both called in sick
went to see the detroit tigers play
under a brilliant sky
with just a wisp of a breeze
feet up, popcorn, cool beverages
doing the wave, singing the songs
figured what are the odds we’d get caught
slim to none using our baseball calculus
all was well
until a ball was hit
pretty close to where we were sitting
in our great seats
still not a care in the world
(ferris bueller, not us, but caught in a similar situation enjoying a perfect day at a cubs game)
until the tv camera was trained on us
and we wondered
what are the odds
that anyone who knew us would have seen us
how quickly the odds turned against us
when we went into our restaurant the next day
tan and quite relaxed
until our manager
asked us how we had enjoyed the game
mentioned that he had seen us on the little kitchen tv
so close to catching that wayward ball
(similar to our overworked manager watching the game where we were enjoying our day,
though he was working hard in a kitchen and watching it on a tiny tv, in between expediting orders)
while he had to work extra hard
and told us
that we would be spending today
another beautiful day
at home suspended from work for the day
and could return on the day after that
on another beautiful day
the perfect day we realized
we were lucky to still have a job.
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*”great determination can overcome most odds.”
-aesop
*(key word here is ‘most’ – note to self)
-beth
I didn't have my glasses on.... 