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Share Your World 12/28/19

What was the single best thing that happened in your life this past year?

I woke up three hundred and sixty five mornings in a row.

 The most challenging?

Getting out of bed three hundred and sixty five mornings in a row.

One thing you learned in 2019?

It is not a good idea to travel by car on the trans Canada highway in late October in a raging blizzard and freezing rain.  Well I knew that already, but a scary hour or so of getting caught in bad weather reinforced this for us.  We were heading west and the storm was heading east, so it all worked out in the end, after I helped W pry his clenched fists off the steering wheel.

Given all your experiences, insights, and lessons learned in 2019, what’s the best advice you could give yourself for 2020?

Stop spending so much time on Twitter, for the love of God.  It is making you crazy.

What’s the best meal/food you ate in 2019?

Anything I did not cook myself.  Except maybe for that one beef roast.  Neither of us could recall the last time I cooked one of those, so it was a rare and delicious treat.  Sorry, vegetarians.  Truly we don’t make a habit of it.

That Tim Horton’s iced cappuccino I treated myself to on the way home from Ontario was memorable.  I’m not supposed to consume that much sugar, probably in an entire day, never mind 10 minutes, or however long it took me to drain the cup.  It was worth every blissful slurp from the straw.  I wanted to lick the ice cubes.

What are three activities you plan to use in the coming year to relieve stress?

Blogging, crocheting, reading, Netflixing.  You may notice that each of these ‘activities’ involves sitting down.

Gratitude Question:

What brought you the most joy and are you going to do more of that?

Well joy is a little overrated.  I can settle quite happily for contentment.  We are SO lucky to have our kids and their families close by.  I treasure the time we spend together.

Lastly – Any resolutions you’d care to share?

Nope. I gave up on those.  There is no point in setting lofty goals for yourself and failing miserably. If there are positive changes, great! If not, oh well.

Here’s to 2020 and positive change everywhere in everyone’s world.

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When life gets fizzy, drink it straight up.

Just like Alice

Reflection on Glass of Kitchen looking much less messy when viewed in this manner.

Yay!  It’s One Liner Wednesday!

She generally gave herself very good advice, (though she very seldom followed it).

Lewis Carroll

(Did Lewis Carroll know me, or what?  I also give very good advice to other people.  They don’t even have to ask.  It’s a blessing and a curse to be so wise.)

Happy Wednesday!  What’s your line?

Six Word Fortune Cookies

Why six words?  I have no idea.

No chinese food was consumed to compile this list of six word fortunes, but I’m here to tell you there are some really lame free fortune cookie apps floating around out there.

So close your eyes and pick a number between one and twenty.  Good Luck.  The only thing I’m taking credit for here is the word count.

1.  Keep searching:  you will find it.

2.  Change your attitude to change reality.

3.  See what you want to see.

4.  Never bring sorrow into your home.

5.  You are stronger than your challenges.

6.  Always let your intuition guide you.

7.  Your generosity will be repaid soon.

8.  Do not swim with sharks today.

9.  You have many talents awaiting expression.

10.  Today will be better than yesterday.

11.  Don’t just give advice, take it.

12.  Nothing is free:  bill to follow.

13.  Being happy doesn’t mean being perfect.

14.  Look your fear in the eye.

15.  Happy news is on the way.

16.  Great thoughts come from your heart.

17.  Do nothing in life without passion.

18.  Every exit is a new entrance.

19.  Try listening to yourself more often.

20.  You choose what happens to you.

I sincerely hope this was a helpful and rewarding five minutes of your life that you will never get back.  I am especially fond of number eight and taking it to heart.  May good fortune smile upon you, even when it can’t be summed up in six words.

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“That’s the difference between me and the rest of the world! Happiness isn’t good enough for me! I demand euphoria!”
―     Bill Watterson    Weirdos from Another Planet

It’s impossible to be gloomy when you’re wearing red shoes.

Sage Advice

So now what am I supposed to do with all these pinecones??  Gawd.

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Are you one of those people cautiously avoiding counting your chickens before they’re hatched?  What if you’re not around to see it happen?

Don’t sit there with your champagne on ice – pop that cork!
What are you waiting for?

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Trying to mould someone to suit your own intentions will eventually wear you right out.

Don’t be so set in your ways that you’re just as obstinate and pig-headed as the other guy. Compromise can set you free.

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This is probably the best advice you will receive all day, so please pay close attention.

Don’t buy a coffee table that requires coasters or that you can’t put your feet on. If you do, you’re missing the whole point of coffee tables.

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Sometimes an ounce of common sense is worth a ton of expert advice.

The truth is within. Trust what you know to be true deep down in your heart. You are wise in the ways that matter.