ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MEN

photo by Lauren Manning

(Oscars, Oscars, Oscars - and - Leap.)

My head is spinning.  I had no idea so much math and history went into this Leap Year stuff.  It includes Julius Caesar, Greek astronomers, the Roman Republic, B.C. and A.C., the 'solar year,' Popes, a Gregorian calendar, and long division.  I'll finish with this tidbit of science:  Superman was born in a Leap Year, Feb. 29th.   Super men, are hard to come by.

Principle in the type:  "May you grow up to be righteous/May you grow up to be true/May you always know the truth/And see the lights surround you/May you always be courageous/Stand upright and be strong/. . . "      Bob Dylan     

OH THE HUMANITY OF IT

photo by Tyler

Had friends at the King's game last night.  Reminded me of this sweetie video from Hockeyland. 




                               

Principle in the type:  "There is so much more of happiness to be had when we can rejoice in another's successes and not just in our own."   Barbara B. Smith    

                                                                                         Have a great weekend, Peeps!

BERNARDINO

photo by Chuck Coker

Since the Dec. 2nd terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino California, their offices have received hundreds and hundreds of letters and cards ... banners, posters, and emails.    " 'I don't know of any other word to describe it other than amazing,' said Trudy Raymundo, director of the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, on Monday."  Commented fellow director Corwin Porter, "It's one of the bright spots that has kept our spirits up a lot through these times - the outpouring of concern and love and support."         news
           

Principle in the type:  "Service to others deepens and sweetens this life while we are preparing to live in a better world.  It is by serving that we learn how to serve.  When we are engaged in the service of our fellowmen, not only do our deeds assist them, but we put our own problems in a fresher perspective.  When we concern ourselves more with others, there is less time to be concerned with ourselves.     Spencer W. Kimball

CHARMED, I'M SURE

photo by Patrick Feller

Cooking a large batch of green beans for a church activity, a "woman said she found a severed snake head in a can."  At first she thought it was just a burnt bean, until looking closer she saw eyes.  (Snake eyes, one could say. Lol lol lol.)   Although queasy the next day, "she's not mad" and pointed out that a sense of humor always helps.      
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 Principle in the type:  "Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise."     Les Miserables

NOVEL IDEA

photo by Bruna Ferrara

Novelist Harper Lee has died.   Lee was the world renowned "To Kill a Mockingbird" author.  ~~Many a school child's (and adult's) good read!     "The world knows Harper Lee was a brilliant writer but what many don't know is that she was a extraordinary woman of great joyfulness, humility and kindness," said "Michael Morrison, head of HarperCollings U.S. general books . . . "   What better attributes to be known for?          news             

Principle in the type:  "Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle."     Charles Glassman

MIND OVER MATTER

photo by Ali graney

Every year I'm tempted to buy a Goats in Trees calendar.   I mean but really, right?!   It's da'best.    And so, their little goat minds tell them to go climb a tree.  Our little human minds have done worse!  ( ... and better.)



                                  

Principle in the type:  "All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts."      James Lane Allen        

OLDish

photo by Corey Balazowich

Essay writing at it's finest:

It is my birthday today, so I get to write whatever I want AND pick a favorite random quote (or two).  (Then again, I do make the rules here.  So this isn't so extraordinary.)
 
I was on a plane ride home yesterday.  I'm not a great flyer.  I don't enjoy it.  I'm a little bit nervous.  I like people, I don't like people.  I like to use a normal sized restroom.  I feel like I can't relax.  I believe in seat belts, but don't always want to wear them.

Life is like---yes, a box of chocolates, #1 you never know what you're going to get, and, #2 always spit out the bad stuff---but it is also like a plane ride.  Right down to the 'put your own oxygen mask on before helping someone else' bit.  Case in point:  Pay your own way, watch for warning lights, bring something to read (ever learning), enjoy the view(!),  it's not all about the destination but the journey too, and if you're tired, sleep.  There are highs, and there are lows.  You can fly, and you can land.

It's this simple.  When you're young you think about presents on your birthday, when you're middle ground you think 'Queen for the Day,' when old(ish), you pontificate about life.

Principle in the type:  "The dance steps require discipline, but the joy of the dance will be experienced only when we come to hear the music."      Wilford W. Andersen

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Principle (not exactly) in the type:  "Crown molding, wasted on the young."  Amy Poehler