summer meets july
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“july is a blind date with summer.”
-hal borland
Jul3
Category Archives: Life
Jun29
begin again.
*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.
Jun13
forever.
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
Jun11
what remains.
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
Jun4
that moment – #1
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.”
- -author unknown
Jun2
crossing.
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
Jun1
that’s life in june.
floating back on top in argo park
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That’s life
(That’s life)
That’s what all the people say
You’re riding high in April, shot down in May
But I know I’m gonna change that tune
When I’m back on top, back on top in June
(That’s life)
That’s what all the people say
You’re riding high in April, shot down in May
But I know I’m gonna change that tune
When I’m back on top, back on top in June
-Frank Sinatra “That’s Life”
May29
start where you are.
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
May28
dirt and donuts.
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.”
May27
significant.
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
