My Grama's Soul

REGINA BRETT'S 45 LIFE LESSONS AND 5 TO GROW ON ~~~ Life isn't fair, but it's still good. When in doubt, just take the next small step. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't take yourself so seriously.  No one else does. Pay off your credit cards every month. You don't have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree. Cry with someone.  It's more healing than crying alone. It's OK to get angry with God.  He can take it. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present. It's OK to let your children see you cry. Don't compare your life to others'.  You have no idea what their story is about. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it. Everything can change in the blink of an eye.  But don't worry; God never blinks. Life is too short for long pity parties.  Get bus...

I offer you my hand in friendship Given freely~no strings attached Please do not  refuse this small gesture For it is all I have to give You see, I'm on a different journey now Left sadness, sorrow and loss behind My path ahead is straight and narrow My time is now ~ not yesterday ~ not tomorrow I offer you my hand in friendship For it is all I have to give Jo   2011 I wrote the above sometime ago. Have had it in a journal saved for a future time.  Purchased the beautiful hand in a little shop in Ojai. It spoke to me and I think it speaks volumes with my writing.  Hopefully you enjoy it. Gentle hugs, Jo

Is this not the cleverest???? Received this little WRITTEN NOTE in the mail today....from my dearest friend. We will be traveling with this couple in the fall..they have been  our cruise mates on many an outing. THIS particular friend is extremely talented and clever....she always thinks a little outside the box....which OF COURSE I love.....and I also love it that she took the time to actually WRITE A NOTE....instead of texting or sending me an e-mail....Ah...maybe the OLD TIMES ARE STILL IN EXISTENCE FOR QUITE A FEW OF US.  HOORAY FOR THAT!!!!! Have a smiley day, Jo