Monthly Archives: June 2013

Friday Fast One – Floral Edition

Posted on June 14, 2013 by TommiaW
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Thursday Thought – the Little Things

Posted on June 13, 2013 by TommiaW

“The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ~ Matthew 6:21 “A man travels the world … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – ‘Joy’ Edition

Posted on June 12, 2013 by TommiaW

Three ‘joy’ful reads to enjoy. Joy of Cooking -Who didn’t make it through home ec without referencing this book? Still have the same copy, complete with creative  bookmarks, measuring cup stains and other things indicating the most frequently used recipes. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tunes Day – Maurice Sendak w/Melody Edition

Posted on June 11, 2013 by TommiaW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG2bVFZqPb8 Yesterday’s Google Doodle was in celebration of Maurice Sendak’s 85th birthday. I loved “Chicken Soup with Rice.” Simon Rueger has a great melody to go with it. The joy of Sendak and imagination… What impression has the wordsmith behind … Continue reading →

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“Normal” is a Myth

Posted on June 10, 2013 by TommiaW

A day late, not quite the dollar short, this was inspired by the Daily Post Prompt, Is being “normal” — whatever that means to you — a good thing, or a bad thing? Neither? “Normal is a myth.” Those were the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Snapshot – Fountain, too Edition

Posted on June 9, 2013 by TommiaW

Fountain’s Foundation Regardless of the centerpiece’s design or nay, The purpose remains the same: Of the flow of ideas, upward, out The cascading of ideas continue to spout Making a splash with every drop The rippling effects hard to stop- … Continue reading →

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Saturday Snapshots – “Full Circle” Edition

Posted on June 8, 2013 by TommiaW

Artwork at the Dallas Convention Center DART Station:

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Friday Fast One – Imagination Edition

Posted on June 7, 2013 by TommiaW

It pays to lose a library card. I don’t get into the city often, especially on a weeknight. But receiving the final notice that I had until Friday to collect my requested item (The Complete Shakespeare Sonnets) before it was … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – The Joyful Edition

Posted on June 6, 2013 by TommiaW

“Joy is not the absence of suffering. It is the presence of God.” ~ Robert Schuller “The beating heart of the universe is holy joy.” ~ Martin Buber “The gloom of the world is but a shadow; behind it, yet within our … Continue reading →

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Wondering What?

Posted on June 5, 2013 by TommiaW

Today’s Daily Prompt asks, Tell us about a thing you’ll never write about.  Well, remembering my lesson from the last Daily Prompt that asked about evasive actions, I’ve decided….not to tell. (smile) Would you dare share what you’d never write … Continue reading →

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