“Feeling better has become more important to us than finding God.” ~Larry Crabb (1944-), psychologist & author I read this quote and said, “Huh.” Out loud. And then, as I am wont to do, I read the words again and thought, “Is it true? For me?” This quote smacked me across the face and brought me to my knees. I …
In Others’ Words: Vacation
“Laughter is an instant vacation.” ~Milton Berle (1908 – 2002), comedian I wanted a fun quote about vacations for today’s post … and then I found this quote by comedian Milton Berle. I fell in love with it because it combined the topic of vacations with my favorite sound: laughter. A win-win. I’m enjoying just a couple of days …
In Others’ Words: What do you see?
The only ugliness is that of the heart, seen through the face. And though beauty be obvious, the only loveliness is invisible.~ Herman Melville (1819-1891), American novelist This is one of those quotes that I need to read s-l-o-w-l-y. I knew I liked it the first time I read it … but wait … did I understand it? Let me …
In Others’ Words: Peace
My precious friend, Edie Melson, provides today’s quote — as in, these are her words — as well giving us a glimpse into her perspective on life and embracing the journey. Edie Melson is a freelance writer and editor with years of experience in the publishing industry. She’s a prolific writer, and has a popular writing blog, The Write Conversation. …
In Others’ Words: Weather
(1868-1930), American cartoonist We have a saying here in Colorado: If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. It will change. (Note: This statement is always said with a certain amount of pride.) Weather … when all else fails in a conversation, you can always fall back on, “Nice weather we’re having, eh?” Or “It’s sooooo hot. ” Or …
In Others’ Words: Kindness
“The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.” ~Benjamin Disraeli (1804 – 1881), British Prime Minister One of the greatest blessings in my life? The people in my life who believe in me. Sometimes I am my own worst enemy, tripping myself up with doubt, slowing …
In Others’ Words: Anticipation
“Never forget that anticipation is an important part of life. Work’s important, family’s important, but without excitement, you have nothing. You’re cheating yourself if you refuse to enjoy what’s coming.” ~Nicholas Sparks, Three Weeks with My Brother Tomorrow all the anticipation comes to an end. On Tuesday, May 1, my debut novel Wish You Were Here hits the shelves …
In Others’ Words: Dreaming and Doing
“It may be that those who do most, dream most.” ~Stephen Butler Leacock, (1869-1944), Canadian author Life’s been a bit crazy lately, what with novel #1 launching May 1 and novel #2 due to my editor on May 1. Did anyone else notice that those two things happen on the same day? Sometimes when a friend asked me how I …
In Others’ Words: You
“The better part of happiness is to wish to be what you are.” ~Desiderius Erasmus (1466? – 1536) , Catholic priest I gotta be honest with you: I wasted a lot of time thinking the only way I could be really, truly happy was if I was somebody else. Someone more like you, maybe. I spent a lot of time …
In Others’ Words: Gifts
“A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect.” ~Jonathan Lockwood Huie, author For the past 11 months, daily episodes of vertigo knocked my life off-kilter. Pardon the play on words. I’ve learned to throw humor at something that made me wonder if putting my mascara on is going to cause the world to rock-n-roll. The first episode …