Urban Athlete?

Congratulations!

You’ve completed the NYC 3.1 miles.

You are one urban athlete!

You just stepped your way through the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K in NYC.

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Day 1

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Lemon Fruit on Branch from http://www.pexels.com

Today,

I will think thoughts

that I am proud to share with others.*

 

*www.stressfree.org

Any Excuse to Drink!

I have read that there are health reasons…something about red wine is good for my heart.

Nice to know, but I would drink a glass of wine regardless.

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A Call to Action

I share this email from Dr. Sood with you as an act of service and love.

I hope his words are as helpful to you as they were to me when I first read this.

I like when he writes “Delay the urge to improve” in our relationships.

His email is a packed with wisdom and inspiration.

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City Scenes, Portland, Oregon

While walking around on a lovely spring day in Portland, Oregon…

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Walking through cherry blossoms.  Beautiful now.  Slippery when wet!

 

Outdoor Art

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Cloud Totem by Riis Burwell   (Outdoor sculpture/Google photo effect)

“My work seeks to explore the intangible in nature suggesting that what is unseen is just as important as what is seen!”  Riis Burwell

 

Sanctuary City

Heading for coffee and a respite in the sunshine I saw this sign on several front lawns.

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I’m No Quitter!

It’s Wednesday.

Many of the tasks on my Monday “to do list” have migrated to Wednesday’s list.

That’s how my week is going.

It’s good to have work.

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Democracy Dies in Darkness

“As long as a journalist tells the truth, in conscience and fairness, it is not his job to worry about consequences. The truth is never as dangerous as a lie in the long run. I truly believe the truth sets men free.” Ben Bradlee**,  The Washington Post

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Orion’s Gift

“They say ignorance is bliss. I can vouch for that. My life was humming along just fine until I received that letter. Afterwards, nothing was the same.

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The House of Small Cubes

Please take a few minutes to watch this twelve minute video.

It is delightful and engaging.

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Easy Listening…

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http://www.pexels.com

I love podcasts!

They keep me company when I am walking,cooking, and cleaning.

Here are some of my current favorites.

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