Archive for May, 2007

Olympic Gold Medallist

Wilma Rudolph 1940-1994, Olympic Gold Medallist said this: “My mother taught me very early to believe I could achieve any accomplishment I wanted to. The first was to walk without braces.” I post new stories, tips and quotes here every day, so bookmark my home page, and come back tomorrow for another kick to get you off […]

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What Every Woman Should Know

Facts on Figures: There are 3 billion women who don’t look like supermodels. Marilyn Monroe wore a size 14. If Barbie was a real woman, she’d have to walk on all fours due to her proportions. The average woman weighs 144 lb. and wears between a 12-14. One out of every four college aged women has an eating disorder. The models in the magazines […]

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Graduation

Today’s her big day! Lots of food, fun, family and dreams.. Today’s Life on Purpose Quotes: “A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that “individuality” is the key to success.”—Robert Orben “Just about a month from now I’m set adrift, with a diploma for a […]

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Up All Night

Well last night I spent under the stars with my daughter and many of her classmates. It was senior night and guess who was one of the chaperones. Now I like my sleep and not just a little but what a blessing I put aside a few hours of sleep to be there last night. Today’s Life on […]

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Searching for…

Last night as I was searching for quotes for the talk I am giving today at my graduating daughters Mother-Daughter-Tea I came across this quote: “Your schooling may be over, but remember that your education still continues.”—Author Unknown I love to learn yet sometimes when I get caught up in the day to day demands I forget […]

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Two Things

“The two things I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most difficult part of any endeavor is taking the first step, making the first decision.”—Robyn Davidson I post new stories, tips and quotes here every day, so bookmark my home page, and come […]

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Walking

“Why let people drive you crazy when it’s within walking distance?” “I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.”—Noel Coward It’s Monday I thought I might start it out with a little bit of humor. I post new stories, tips and quotes here every day, so bookmark my home page, and […]

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Something Better

“Our Heavenly Father never takes anything from His children unless He means to give them something better.”—George Muller I post new stories, tips and quotes here every day, so bookmark my home page, and come back tomorrow for another kick to get you off your rear and doing what you came to this planet to do. […]

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Stuff in My Teeth

The older I get the more things change some for the better some definitely not. One of the most annoying is my receding gum lines which serve to capture unsightly pieces of lettuce or whatever else I may have been munching on. I am always thankful for friends who care enough to hand me a […]

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Grab a Camera

Well I just got back from attending my daughters Senior banquet. We watched their Senior video. It had pictures from the time they were babies, from elementary, middle and of course high school. As I enjoyed all the pictures from the different stages of their lives thus far; I was thankful for all the pictures that were […]

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