and you?

have you ever thought about what qualities you might possess that can make the world a better place? i am grateful for the ones i have...
my smile and friendly manner reach out to people and make them feel good
my joy of spending time with children, helping them learn and building their self-esteem
my eye for seeing beauty in the world and capturing that in photos
my love of language and writing, allowing me to reach a wider group of people than only the ones i know
my strength of spirit, helping me to face any struggle
my curiosity, leading me to explore the world and spirituality

thank you God for giving me these gifts! it is my goal to put them to good use.

reduce! reuse! recylce!

i'm forever frustrated by the way so many people think nothing of polluting our environment. what a nice surprise it was to find my pharmacy now using plastic that can be easily recycled! i rest a little easier knowing that part of the waste i make won't end up in a landfill.

i think our world is a beautiful place. i'm happy to work to keep it that way.

momentum

sometimes it takes a change to get us moving. that is just what bill and i will be doing october 23rd! the apt is 3.5 miles from kristin-mike-winnie, 2 bedrooms, accessible, faces south (sunny), and has a fireplace. bill will have an hour or so commute, but he might take trains to avoid traffic. it's on a busy road full of stores and restaurants, not a small town that bill and i would like. besides the commute and the neighborhood, it's just what we need.

so, we're busy getting the house ready to sell and our stuff ready to move. being busy feels good. a 2 month time line gives us a good kick in the pants and we're on a roll! this is a positive change we've been wanting for a while. wish us luck!

making a difference

What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. -- Jane Goodall

i like this quote a lot and i let it guide the way i interact with people - friends or strangers. when i see a person, i want to make a positive difference in their life. a smile, a hug, a listening ear, a pep talk; these are all positive things i can offer. i know that people who give these things to me make my life better. the least i can do is return the favor.

this quote is important to keep in mind, too:
If you think you are too small to make a difference, you’ve never been in bed with a mosquito. -- Anonymous

when i take a photo, make a phone call, or post on this blog, i hope the difference i make is a positive one.