“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” St Francis of Assisi At a famous breakfast place in Healdsburg CA they have an equally famous display of Nutcracker soldiers. They are only on display in December. Plan accordingly.
Gravity isn’t just a good idea, it’s the law. Arizona Sunsets. Better than the northern lights and you don’t have to leave the balcony.
“It is easier to have a good attitude when one is well fed.” Unknown I posted a discussion last month about whether attitude is learnable or is inherited. See Here It probably a little of both but this pearl succinctly points out the connection between security and a good attitude.
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” Milton Berle The garland was made in Nepal from New Zealand wool. It is the first product made in Nepal I have ever seen and shows how the global economy is expanding even as the naysayers bemoan nationalism and globalism. Family Hanukkah Night 14. We are not date rigid. Also available in Christmas colors about $6.00. Shout out to Trader Joe’s buyers.
“The keys to happiness are high hopes and low expectations.” This maxim has been revised many times over the 20 years or so I have been writing this blog. I like this new version and I like the idea of thinking about what makes people happy. Other versions of the key to happiness The photo is of Jack Gold’s key collection. He was my father-in-law, he had strong opinions and lived a full life. Much of my happiness I owe to him since he was… Read More »The Keys to Happiness
“Nothing worth having is easy” Theodore Roosevelt Photo is from Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona. It is a slot canyon with beautiful sandstone formations that is well run by the Navaho. Tom, my broother, and I went on a toour there in December.
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford Photo is of an Israeli tank from a previous war.
“Even if you don’t like the messenger it doesn’t mean the message is wrong.” Jim Geraghty NR Photo is of a painting in the Silver Oak winery tasting room in Healdsburg, CA.
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” R.L. Stevenson Photo is of an ad postcard I received last month. Robert Willan has almost no presence on the internet and if you’re interested you will have to research it yourself.
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” William Arthur Ward The photo was taken in Chesapeake Bay in July of 2022 from aboard Adventure captained by Gene B. I think the boat is a reproduction of a 19th century Oyster Dragger. It is now used in the tourist business.