In Memory of ..... a poem by Jan Philips (posted on a friend's wall a few days ago) Love it!

In memory of all the dead who gave their lives in any war.

In memory of those who survived but remain broken in body, mind, or soul.

In memory of a sermon on a mount that blessed the peacemakers and those who mourn.

In memory of the activists, artists, and original thinkers who were persecuted 

and imprisoned for the stands they took for peace and justice. 

In memory of all the teachers who said in a thousand different ways: 

Bring peace and light wherever you go.

In memory of the children who need us now to grow up and get along.

In memory of the earth, our forests, our seas, our mountains and rivers, 

our fellow creatures and all their habitats who count on us to do what's right. 

In memory of each of us, waking up slowly to the miracle of our lives.

 Jan Phillps

Confessions of a Smiley "Meme" Queen!

I'm somewhat obsessed by memes.  Some people collect rock, unicorns, etc.; I collect memes.  They've helped me through many of life's trials and inspired me to strive to live life to the fullest.  :D

Our basic family rules are so simple that even our new puppy can understand and demonstrate most of them. Be loving, be thankful, be happy, show compassion, and respect one another. Easy peasy, riright?

• These "rules" are more like common courtesy type things. We have a few more basic rules in our family (i.e. be truthful, be responsible, obey the law and have good manners comes to mind). But this is it folks. Is this too much to ask?

  
  
•  As parents, it's our job to help our kids learn all of these things. We have and want all the best for them .... we've tried to teach them the above for their future, for their own happiness, for their future bosses, their possible spouses, their possible children and for their and our world. So, young adults and kids out there, help us know that you are "getting" this. Please don't leave us hanging and wondering if all of our parenting was for not.

 

This meme makes me laugh. vvv  How true is this? Please tell me I'm not the only one. So, what I've learned thru the years in regards to this? - Be true to yourself, be kind, but tell it like it is. Speak your truth. So what if "SUDDENLY you are considered the mean one" ;D

 

This is baloney (of course) but fun.  My name is mifute.

3/25/13: 


3/15/13:

"The symbolism is this sculpture below is so profound...
Strong in the broken places....Gilded scars that highlight the tenacity and courage of a survivor....
Incredible!!" - Katie Maxwell-King

"When the Japanese mend broken objects, they aggrandize the damage by filling the cracks with gold. They believe that when something's suffered damage and has a history it becomes more beautiful. "

3/20/2013: 
3/14/2013

This is a Deep and Profound message ...
Let's focus on being Alive ... and cherish all the little things...
And all that we take for granted ... ♥

  :D

 

LOL!