Cliche yes…but stop to smell the roses!

“Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know.” Ernest Hemingway, The Garden of Eden

Determination…

“No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” Samuel Beckett

Oregon Eagle near Linnton, Oregon

peaceful backwater…

A quiet spot on a back channel of the Lewis R. in Washington state.

life’s swirl…

‘What you discover about life’s shell game is that it’s hardest to follow the pea when you’re the pea.’ Robert Brault…Enjoying a lovely backyard rose, is escaping the shell game.

memories & smiles…

‘A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks.’  Charles Gordy

locked out…

An acquaintance died this week. A private, lonely man with few friends, no known family. He shared wisdom, but couldn’t live the words. He shared kindness, but didn’t love himself. He exited this place by harsh means.  No key to his heart, mind nor the lock into his home. His life seemed to reflect this image of his front door. RIP John

Avoid the dark clouds…

“Learning to distance yourself from all the negativity is one of the greatest lessons to achieve inner peace.” Roy Bennett

Avoid the little ‘dark clouds’ incessantly pouring down negativity. It is infectious and destructive.