Thursday's Thought for the Day....

Happy Thanksgiving - and safe travels to all!

Wednesday's Wisdom...

Found this on Pinterest. Passing it on today, as some of the suggestions may be especially useful when gathering with family and friends this holiday season.

Tip for a Tuesday....

"One of the reasons real life is difficult is that we don't ask for assistance-from family, friends, co-workers, strangers. We feel uncomfortable, as if asking for help is confirmation that we're completely inept or spongers.

Stop the rather self-centered assumption that a little help is too much to ask for. Because we become a burden only when we're overwhelmed by our own hubris and have to rely on others to bear our load as well as their own."

Simple Abundance

November 19

Sarah Ban Breathnach

Most especially at this time of year - do not try to do it all - all by yourself.

Ask for - then accept - help!!

Allow others the gift of being of service.

Monday Morning Musings....

(Photos via @RoyalFamily on Twitter)

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are celebrating their platinum wedding anniversary today.

Seventy years of marriage!

“He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years,” Elizabeth said in a speech to mark the couple's 50th wedding anniversary in 1997.

Those who know them well, say that Prince Philip's ability to make the Queen laugh has also been an important component of their enduring marriage.

My Englishman just noted to me that after all our years together, 

he still makes me laugh.

I'll take that as a hopeful sign that we may reach a similar milestone!

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

Wednesday's Wisdom....

ROUTINE

"routine - a sequence of actions regularly followed" - as defined in the dictionary.


Creating and maintaining routines was instilled in me in the home I grew up in, and then was reinforced during my years spent in Catholic School. 


Following certain patterns each morning and evening brings structure, a sense of control, and peace to my days.

Too many decisions - even those as simple as "what am I going to wear today" can twist me in knots.

I still lay my clothes out the night before (after checking in with my Alexa about the weather report.) This practice began when I was five, continued all through my early years in school, into college and beyond. 

Laundry is done on Monday and Friday, the mail is sorted and dealt with when it arrives, I tidy the kitchen every night, put out the trash and replace the used dish towels with fresh ones.

Am I flexible? Sure.
But for the most part, many of my daily activities are on "automatic pilot" which then frees my mind and eases my stress.

Tip for a Tuesday....

How to STOP business text messages: 

 I love the benefits of "texting" and instantly keeping in touch with family and friends.  My list of contacts is short, so anytime my train whistle alert go off, I will check to see if someone needs me.  Lately, I've found it a bit disconcerting to find the alert go off a couple of times a day from Home Depot or Michaels, simply alerting me to their latest sales.

While I know that I did in fact sign up for this, I don't think I realized how often they would contact me.  So I decided to take some action.

Googling "how to stop ______ text messages" will bring you to a nice little box, instructing you to "text" a specific number, then type the word "STOP" in the message.

  Presto, change-o! You are off the list!!

Friday Fotos....

Oh is it ever!!!

Which is why it would seem cruel to chase away this little bird seed thief, so I will let him be.

Hang on to your hats everyone, stay warm and have a great weekend!

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

"We make a living by what we get,    

But we make a life by what we give."

~ Winston Churchill

    

Wednesday's Wisdom....

Someone recently shared some advice which had been passed on to them:

"If you want a quiet mind,

you need to live a quiet life."

Something to consider, especially in a time when we are bombarded with so much information and noise.  

Far easier to do at this stage of my life, more difficult for those with little ones about.

But perhaps worth pursuing.

I've also learned that when I "clear the clutter," literally - in my surroundings - 

I "clear my mind."

Tip for a Tuesday....

VOTE!!!!!!!!!

Friday Fotos....

Autumn beauty.....

Vibrant reds on the blueberry bushes and blooming miniature roses in November. 

Mother Nature at her best.

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful weekend!

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

"It's painful to lose anyone we love, 

but how we hold on to their memory shows us what's truly important: 

how kind they were, how they made us laugh, 

how they held our hand."

Miranda Hart