Marvelous Monday, 3/31

Success comes in cans, failure in cant’s.

The Smell of Victory

or was that sweat? no maybe rain? must? wheeeeew – What IS that smell?

Today, over 18,000 people assembled in downtown Austin for the Statesman 10k (10K is 6.214 miles, 08_cap10k_course-map_4c.pdf). The BFF and I registered as part of the Fun Run and Walk (the last bracket to be released from [...]

Success filled Sunday, 3/30

We improve ourselves by victories over ourself. There must be contests, and you must win.
Edward Gibbon (1737 – 1794)

Super Saturday, 3/29

A positive attitude may not solve all of your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 – 1944)

Easter Pics

It’s totally obvious by this photo that The Noodle has every right to wear her “I KNOW FASHION” shirt. This has to be the best Easter outfit ever, especially the Easter hat!
The Noodle and her Cheezy grin …

How yummy the eggs look!

Mmmmmm dinner! Check out the recipes for dinner.

Finally Friday, 3/28

We would worry less about what others think of us if we realized how seldom they do.
Ethel BarrettĀ 

one day … when I am all grown up … or … Mag is Mad Mag

I had always thought I was more city, than country – or desert – or rural. I always dreamt of being deliriously happy with my success in business, as a manager in slim fitting suits, polished nails, stellar heels, and impeccable hair. This has yet to happen. True, I have been [...]

Thankful it’s Thursday, 3/27

Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.
Timothy Bentley
Canadian Family Therapist

Lackluster Vocabulary

I did well in school. Well enough, in fact, that I had the ability to make some money off the students who did not do so well. I excelled in English and Mathematics, and especially enjoyed English Literature. Literature! Yet, as I listen to myself talk, or read things I have [...]

Wisdom for Wednesday, 3/26

What you get by achieving your goal is not as important as what you become by achieving your goal.