Thursday, November 15, 2012
Fences
Fences
Author: April Carroll
There is a lot for us to do
Like mending our fences
Before the cows go through.
Search your heart and search your soul
For fences to mend
Before you're too old.
Sometimes in life things happen to us
That tear down fences
And cause mistrust.
Forgiving and forgetting is hard to do
But we must mend our fences
Before the cows go through.
Like mending our fences
Before the cows go through.
Search your heart and search your soul
For fences to mend
Before you're too old.
Sometimes in life things happen to us
That tear down fences
And cause mistrust.
Forgiving and forgetting is hard to do
But we must mend our fences
Before the cows go through.
Do you ever think of fences?
We have so many sayings related to fences. "good fences make good neighbors", "mend your fences" , "sitting on the fence", "don't fence me in".................
Do you erect fences? Do those fences keep people out or hold you in?
Do you ever think of fences?
I do.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
a tranquil moment
In the hustle and bustle of a busy week, when you feel like a rock being pounded by the swirling waters of life,
like the tree, whose limbs have been gnarled and twisted by time, stripped nearly bare by the cold autumn winds.
that leads you to a moment of tranquility.
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like the tree, whose limbs have been gnarled and twisted by time, stripped nearly bare by the cold autumn winds.
When the sun is glaring down at you through those twisted limbs, like the expectations of those who surround you.
You follow an almost forgotten road
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
can I be heard please?
Most of the time I feel like a little cog in a big wheel.
Excuse me I say. Can you not hear me? I am trying to make a point and you aren't listening.
Well today I get to have my say.
Because I live in such a wonderful democratic nation, I get to
Was that loud enough? Because even though we may not agree, we all get the chance to make our choice.
See you tomorrow.
Excuse me I say. Can you not hear me? I am trying to make a point and you aren't listening.
Well today I get to have my say.
Because I live in such a wonderful democratic nation, I get to
VOTE
We don't have early voting in Kentucky, so I will brave the lines (thank goodness for my new knee) to make my choice.
I hope you will exercise your right to vote too.
Was that loud enough? Because even though we may not agree, we all get the chance to make our choice.
See you tomorrow.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Keeping It Simple
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more difficult. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move swiftly in the opposite direction.” –E.F. Schumacher
I was looking at my banner this morning and how it says I am living the simple vintage life. Am I really or am I allowing complexity and difficulty rule my life.
I wrote Wednesday about how I find it difficult to say no and that it is causing problems with my work at home situation. I was immediately tested on my resolve to say no and it worked. I was able to get more done, feel less exhausted, and cook dinner for four people.
Today, though I realized that I need to decide what is most important in my life and eliminate the things that really don't matter. There are too many things cluttering up my life that I don't need. I don't want a lot of bells and whistles in my days.
I need to let go of the things that I don't feel passionate about, because in the end those things will not serve me well. I really do like the simple life. I love rustic and worn, I love old, well loved antiques. I love the search for wonderful finds and sharing them in my Etsy shops and my new booth.
I want to spend more time enjoying life's simple pleasures. I love walking in the country and next spring after I get my other knee replaced, I intend to do a lot of that.
I intend to clean and organize my work space, because the clutter and the disorganization are anxiety producing and time wasting.
I need to focus on the supportive people in my life and lovingly let go of those who are not.
I need to believe in me, because I am unique, as each of us is. I don't need to change to meet the approval of others. They need to respect me for who I am or move on.
Yes, times are hard. I am self employed in a difficult economy, but keeping it simple and liking myself will see me through.
All photos are from ImSoVintage the shop
I was looking at my banner this morning and how it says I am living the simple vintage life. Am I really or am I allowing complexity and difficulty rule my life.
I wrote Wednesday about how I find it difficult to say no and that it is causing problems with my work at home situation. I was immediately tested on my resolve to say no and it worked. I was able to get more done, feel less exhausted, and cook dinner for four people.
Today, though I realized that I need to decide what is most important in my life and eliminate the things that really don't matter. There are too many things cluttering up my life that I don't need. I don't want a lot of bells and whistles in my days.
I need to let go of the things that I don't feel passionate about, because in the end those things will not serve me well. I really do like the simple life. I love rustic and worn, I love old, well loved antiques. I love the search for wonderful finds and sharing them in my Etsy shops and my new booth.
I want to spend more time enjoying life's simple pleasures. I love walking in the country and next spring after I get my other knee replaced, I intend to do a lot of that.
I intend to clean and organize my work space, because the clutter and the disorganization are anxiety producing and time wasting.
I need to focus on the supportive people in my life and lovingly let go of those who are not.
I need to believe in me, because I am unique, as each of us is. I don't need to change to meet the approval of others. They need to respect me for who I am or move on.
Yes, times are hard. I am self employed in a difficult economy, but keeping it simple and liking myself will see me through.
All photos are from ImSoVintage the shop
Thursday, October 11, 2012
up always up
I am a great believer that we should always move forward, but sometimes along the way we forget to enjoy the moment. We may never pass this way again.
So today I am reminding myself to enjoy each moment. While sewing for my new shop, washing the dishes, seeing a smile from my mom.......each moment is to be enjoyed.
Enjoy your moments and
So today I am reminding myself to enjoy each moment. While sewing for my new shop, washing the dishes, seeing a smile from my mom.......each moment is to be enjoyed.
Enjoy your moments and
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
No, I am.....
not drunk, although you might think so if you saw some of my before photos.
I take quite a few photos for my Etsy shop and I can't tell you how many of them come out like this. Is my head crooked? Is my balance off?
Thank goodness for photo editing sites. I loved the old Picnik, which closed down, but now I divide my time between Picmonkey and Ribbet. I like them both, but I guess I am a bit partial to Ribbet because it is basically the same as Picnik.
First I rotate.
Then crop
Then because I have a very old point and shoot camera, I have to sharpen. Maps are not the easiest thing to photograph with a point and shoot, but the editing definitely helps.
Finally I add a watermark.
Not perfect, but for maps this is quick and easy for me and I can get them listed quickly. For other things I often use some of the other tools.
Do you have a favorite site for editing and if so, what are some of your favorite tools to use?
I take quite a few photos for my Etsy shop and I can't tell you how many of them come out like this. Is my head crooked? Is my balance off?
Thank goodness for photo editing sites. I loved the old Picnik, which closed down, but now I divide my time between Picmonkey and Ribbet. I like them both, but I guess I am a bit partial to Ribbet because it is basically the same as Picnik.
First I rotate.
Then crop
Then because I have a very old point and shoot camera, I have to sharpen. Maps are not the easiest thing to photograph with a point and shoot, but the editing definitely helps.
Finally I add a watermark.
Not perfect, but for maps this is quick and easy for me and I can get them listed quickly. For other things I often use some of the other tools.
Do you have a favorite site for editing and if so, what are some of your favorite tools to use?
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