Quotations
Moving forward in today's economy
"There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still." ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt . . . This seems particularly appropriate today. Like so many people in America (and the world) right now, I've been grappling with how to go forward given our deteriorating economy... Read article...
Brains in your head, Feet in your shoes
"You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." ~ Dr. Seuss . . . Ah, the wisdom of Dr. Seuss! Whenever I start sinking into "victim mode", it's good to remember this quote... Read article...
The number of times I fail?
"I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed; and the number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I can fail and keep on trying." ~ Tom Hopkins ___ When the time came to write this blog post, I kept putting it off. The problem... Read article...
What was frowned upon as unladylike
"What was once frowned down upon as unladylike, trivial, and shocking, is now done openly and with the approval of the beholders. Perhaps nothing illustrates this so much as the riding of the bicycle." ~ Dr. Gracie Ritchie . . . Thank goodness times have changed, and we can now... Read article...
Polyphasic sleep = More hours in your day
"Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." ~ Benjamin Franklin . . . Time goes by so fast (another year nearly at an end?), and there's so little of it (especially compared to my to-do list)! Life has a limited number of hours, and we choose how we use them... Read article...
I wanna hang a map of the world
I wanna hang a map of the world in my house. Then I'm gonna put pins into all the locations that I've traveled to. But first, I'm gonna have to... One of the difficult things about running a travel company is deciding where in the world to go next. (Yes, I admit as problems go, this isn't a bad one ... Read article...
The notion that we must be regular
"We must overcome the notion that we must be regular... It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre." ~ Uta Hagen . . . I love this one! When you look at it this way, "regular" is the LAST thing you'd want to be! When you think of people who stand out... Read article...
There's no cure like travel
"And there's no cure like travel to help you unravel the worries of living today. When the poor brain is cracking, there's nothing like packing a suitcase and sailing away." ~ Cole Porter . . . You're slaving away in a stressful job, with a daily to-do list that you might be able to finish in 5 months... Read article...
Lucille Ball: One thing I learned the hard way
"One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself." ~ Lucille Ball . . . When I think of Lucy, I have to smile. The first image that comes to mind is the chocolate factory! ... Read article...
Action is a great restorer
"Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Perhaps the action you take will be successful... But any action is better than no action at all." ~ Norman Vincent Peale ___ OK, I guess that means... Read article...
