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  • The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things. - Henry Ward Beecher
  • Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather a skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, throughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW! What a ride!" - Hunter S. Thompson
  • Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. - Mark Twain
  • The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said. - Peter F. Drucker
  • Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. - Albert Einstein
  • Be silly. Be honest. Be kind. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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04 March 2009

Slice of Life: 3/4

Today's edition is a funny. In a roll your eyes kind of way. Yay :)

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When Caden bounded into the car after school he was bursting, so excited to share that he had won, he won! I had no idea what he was talking about; it could have been anything from mini-sticks at recess to an eraser for a spelling test. It turns out that there was a draw at the Book Fair that has been going on at the school for the last few days. Caden won the grand prize!

Caden has been begging, in the way only an 8-year-old-youngest-of-four-children can for Pokemon books. Isn’t Pokemon over yet? Clearly not. I was so proud of myself. I stood firm and gave him no money for books. I gave his big brother, the reader, money to buy books for him.

Today Caden won free books. The condition made by the organizers was that he split the $50 prize and give $25 to his class and he in turn could purchase $25. He was so excited to tell me he got not one but TWO Pokemon books, and a poster!

His eyes were so bright and guileless: thrilled to have gotten he books he wanted.

No doubt I’m going to have to get him some “real” books to offset what he just purchased for himself. But, he’s reading. How bad can it be?


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21 February 2009

Ordinary Sparkling Moments

I visit a number of brilliant and creative blogs during the course of my week. I enjoy the inspiration and ideas found. There are so many incredibly talented photographers, crafters, wordsmiths here on the world wide web! It is both intimidating and exhilarating.

I see one book recommended regularly on the blogs and websites I enjoy most: "Ordinary Sparkling Moments" by Christine Mason Miller.

I don't know why I've hesitated ordering it. But now it is here in the house!

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I knew when I read the card that arrived with the book that I had made a good choice.

Be bold in the dreams you dream for yourself.

Wow. For those of you who know me well, you know I've been struggling to find a dream. All of my dreams - growing up dreams - have been realized. I was not bold in my dreams. My dreams included simple things like having a sense of belonging, having a family, an endless supply of books, but nothing too specific - more of a feeling and a sense of what I wanted.

It is now time for me to be bold and dream a big dream. Something specific.

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Where I Buy Fun Supplies

  • A Cherry On Top
    I can't "toot" loud enough to let you know how fantastic this online resource is: tons of product, great prices, FAST shipping - a week quicker than any other US online retailer. Love them, love them, love them. If you have to pay duty and taxes I'd rather pay it quick than have to wait for the privilege!
  • Forever Scrapbooks
    Located a few kms away in Burlington. Great when I need something quick, I can usually find it here.
  • Pages In Time (Michigan)
    A bit of a hike, but well worth the trip if you happen to be in Michigan.
  • Pick of the Patch (Port Coquitlam, BC)
    Fantastic monthly kit, look forward to opening it each month. It always includes something I can't find locally.
  • Scrapbooks By Design (Toronto)
    Fabulous place, but the website does take f.o.r.e.v.e.r. to load.
  • The Crafty Scrapper (Texas)
    Oh my, a feast for the eyes, your fingers get itchy just walking in the front door, so much stuff to behold. Located in Waxahatchie, Texas it's a bit far, good thing they have a website and decent shipping!

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