energy and daring.

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We remember the life and lasting legacy of Robert F. Kennedy
and his commitment to a more just and peaceful world with his words:
“Each time a man stands up for an ideal… he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope,
and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring,
those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest wall of oppression and resistance.”
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November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
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stroll.

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on an almost summer stroll. 

 

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“for a strolling damsel a doubtful reputation bears.”

johann woflgang von goethe

that moment, #2

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that moment when you plan on catching a frog or fish

but then you run into a deer. 

 

 

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“i believe, every day, you should have at least one exquisite moment.”

-audrey hepburn

 

that moment – #1

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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 

 

 

waving.

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yeti and olive – one waves hello, one nods goodbye

 

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“nature is forever arriving and forever departing, forever approaching, forever vanishing;

but in their vanishings there seems to be ever the waving of a hand,

in all her partings a promise of meeting farther along the road.”

-richard le gallienne – english poet

 

crossing.

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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

 

that’s life in june.

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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
-Frank Sinatra “That’s Life”

remember.

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waking up to a red white and blue sky 

on this memorial day weekend

 remembering those brave souls who sacrificed everything

never to see a morning sky again.

 

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“unless we remember we cannot understand.”

-E. M. Forster 

s’endormir.

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(not me, but if i was a bearded male,

with a cup of espresso, a croissant, and a typewriter instead of a laptop,

this could have been me,

so – very similar to my situation with a few tweaks. )

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late last night (probably around 9 or so)

soon to fall asleep

at the comforting lake house of my friends

about to write and post my blog for the morning

a couple of friends

saw that i was still slightly awake

so why not sit down

 have great chat for a couple of hours

 when i finally closed my eyes while talking

we decided to call it a night

so just a few more minutes typing away

to tuck tomorrow’s post in for the night

and when i woke up it was morning and my fingers had fallen off of my laptop and my laptop had fallen on the floor and a fellow blogger reached out to ask if i was okay as there was no post so i quickly set up the post i had meant to finish the night before and balance was restored.

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“if you want to talk about someone falling asleep,

whether in their bed, in a car, at a desk, while reading a blog post about french grammar,

you would use s’endormir.”

-frenchtogether.com

start where you are.

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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