Monthly Archives: August 2025

Possibility Thinking

  “No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see the possibilities — they’re always there.” — Norman Vincent Peale (1898 – 1993) American Protestant clergyman and best-selling author From his book “Positive … Continue reading

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Welcome Home

      This morning, I opened my bedroom curtains and startled two first-year fawns just outside. They then nibbled some grass beside my pear tree. They still have their spots. So adorable.           Though I … Continue reading

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Forgiveness: and Other Life Seasonings

The latest title in my Life Seasonings series is now available in paperback and digital formats! “Forgiveness: and Other Life Seasonings” is a perfect little guide to living a better, fuller life. You’ll find it full of quips, quotations, and … Continue reading

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Sparkling Friends

“It’s not that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but it’s your best friends who are your diamonds.” Gina Barreca (1957 – ) American humorist I am most grateful to have enjoyed decades of life surrounded by precious, sparkling gems!!!

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Character Rising

  “What you have outside you counts less than what you have inside you.” — B. C. Forbes (Bertie Charles Forbes) (1880 – 1954) Scottish-born American journalist & author Founder of Forbes magazine

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Coffee Time

  “Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat.” — Alexander Levine (1955 – ) Russian-born British composer

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Timely Value

“If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them, and half as much money.” — Abigail Van Buren (pseudonym for Pauline Esther Phillips) (1918 – 2013) American advice columnist & radio show host

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Changing Times

  “There is nothing permanent except change.” — Heraclitus (c. 6th century BC – c. 5th century BC) Persian (Ancient Greek) philosopher from Ephesus

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National Prosecco Day

  Celebrate National Prosecco Day with a Harry’s Bar Bellini with the delightful Italian sparkling wine.         Naturally, we can’t all be in Venice, Italy, and pop into the famed establishment where the classic beverage was first … Continue reading

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Succeed

  “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.” — Albert Schweitzer (1875 – 1965) German French polymath, philosopher, physician & Nobel laureate

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Colorful

  “Our nation is a rainbow—red, yellow, brown, black, and white—and we’re all precious in God’s sight.” — Jesse Jackson (1941 – ) American civil rights activist, politician, & Baptist minister

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Think Democracy

    “The spirit of democracy cannot be imposed from without. It has to come from within.” — Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian lawyer & political ethicist

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Always Hope

  “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882 – 1945) 32nd U.S. President

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Eric Grant Trio

Caught the Eric Grant trio last night at Cactus Jack’s in Gilford, NH. Talented and fun, as always. You can find their schedule… for both the entire rocking band, the trio, and Eric Grant’s solo gigs at www.EricGrantBand.com. Worthy!

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Grow Happiness

  “The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet.” — James Oppenheim (1882 – 1932) American poet & novelist     This is one of my favorite quotes, so it’s no surprise that … Continue reading

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Ice Cream

  “Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.”  — Don Kardong (1948 – ) American runner & author

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Try & Try Again

“I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” — Michael Jordan (1963 – ) American businessman & NBA superstar

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Egotism Away

    “Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity.” — Frank William Leahy (1908 – 1973) American college football player & coach  

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Believe!

  “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney (1901 – 1966) American pioneer of the animation industry, filmmaker, voice actor    

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Happiness Arrives!

  My next edition in the “Life Seasonings” book series was released today! “Happiness: and Other Life Seasonings” is my latest little go-to guide with encouraging tidbits, quotes, and color photos… in paperback and digital formats! Woo-hoo! We all can … Continue reading

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