Archive for December, 2007

Love is Simple

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007

Love is spending the day with my husband at home. We start by reading the paper over a hot cup of coffee sweetened with condensed milk. Then we do the sudoku puzzle together. He finds a project around the house to complete, such as stripping the paint off of the door and refinishing it. The [...]

Best Bed in the House

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

The new cat bed. Available at a retailer near you. Coconut and Coffee Bean love sleeping on the empty backpack. There are soft blankets on the couch and the bed, but these two prefer something that better matches their fashion sense, color and size.

Prayer by Elie Wiesel

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Originally from One Generation After
I no longer ask you either happiness or paradise: all I ask of You is to listen and let me be aware of Your listening.
I no longer ask You to resolve my questions, only to receive them and make them part of You.
I no longer ask You for either rest or [...]

Small Gestures Make A Difference

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Smile: Smiling shows that you welcome the other person and are ready to communicate.
Show Consideration: Ask yourself, “How will what I say or do affect the other person? You don’t want to spread unhappiness accidentally or unnecessariyl.
Give Praise: Sincere praise gratifies others and shows that you are comfortable with yourself.
Admit You Are Wrong: At [...]