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December 2020
December Thought of the Month
"Stay positive and happy. Work hard and don't give up hope. Be open to criticism and keep learning. Surround yourself with happy, warm and genuine people."
~ Tena Desae
When so much in our realities weighs on our spirits, we must seek ways to lighten the load. Do something every day that makes you happy. Focus on finding and nurturing every bright side you can. Be safe out there!
[Thought and image design by Elaine C. Oldham]
November 2020
November Thought of the Month
"Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don't let anyone limit your dreams."
~ Donovan Bailey
Each of us has a destiny but sometimes we need inspiration to walk the path set for us.
[Thought and image design by Elaine C. Oldham]
October 2020
October Thought of the Month
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
~ Zig Ziglar
Even a small accomplishment is a step closer to your goal.
[Thought and image design by Elaine C. Oldham]
September 2020
September Thought of the Month
"Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive."
~ Leah LaBelle
August 2020
August Thought of the Month
"When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us."
~ Helen Keller
The world is in for very difficult times, so seek and hold on to all the joy and happiness you can until we pass through the tunnel to the light at the end.
[Thought and image design by Elaine C. Oldham]
July 2020
July Thought of the Month
"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work."
~ Colin Powell
[Image design by Elaine C. Oldham]
June 2020
June Thought of the Month
"Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned."
~ Peter Marshall
[Image design by Elaine C. Oldham]
May 2020
May Thought of the Month
"Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don't let anyone limit your dreams."
~ Donovan Bailey
[Image design by Elaine C. Oldham]
Unexpected Lesson of Spring
One of the first signs of spring in my neighborhood is when you hear motorcycles revving up and speeding down the street. But it’s not really spring until the flowers return. Like crocuses, the cyclists sometime beat the season to the punch. I love watching the flowers in my yard return every season and the wonderful scent of my neighbor’s lilacs when the wind is just right.
This year spring gave me unexpected inspiration.
Soapbox Moment
Yesterday was an election day, did you vote? I went to my polling place Monday on my lunch break because I had a doctor's appointment the next morning – I love early voting!
It's an odd-numbered year, so most issues and offices will be local. These elections don't get the kind of TV News attention that a Presidential election gets. In fact, my first clue was when yard signs started popping up like mushrooms in my neighborhood.
