Bronnie Ware Quotes

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Laughter is a very underrated tool for healing.

Life doesn’t owe you anything.  Neither does anyone else.  Only you owe yourself.

Bronnie Ware (born 1957) is an Australian author and songwriter.

Sweetest Comfort (Haiku Series #311)

Softness

First impressions count

Each smile creates another—

One more happy heart

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Playfulness

Lifting up others

Laughter’s contagious spirit—

Feeling heartfelt joy

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Tenderness

Sharing contentment

Cheerful heart opens one more—

Spirit’s gentleness

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Carmela Dutra Quotes

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Anyone can take an adventure even if it’s only in your own backyard.  Let your imagination be your adventure and see where it takes you.

Laughter is like a little miracle we all experience everyday.

Carmela Dutra is an American author.  She excels as both a writer and illustrator.

Embrace Each Moment (Haiku Series #270)

Renewal

Facing each mountain

Pausing, take time to refresh—

Energized to climb

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Replenish

Daily feast waiting

Feeding every cheerful heart—

Laughter’s nutrition

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Reclaim

Warmed with lasting joy

Cold feelings evaporate—

Welcoming sunrise

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Sammy Davis Jr. Quotes

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Savor the moments that are warm and special and giggly.

You always have two choices:  your commitment versus your fear.

Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990) was an American singer, dancer, and actor.

Energized for Another Day (Haiku Series #261)

Reaching for Comfort

Daily medicine

Ultimate stress reliever—

Laughter heals one’s soul

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Opening and Accepting

Turning from worry

Allow optimism in—

Joy mending one’s heart

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Waking to Peace

Perky morning song

Hope’s verses rejuvenate—

Shower of sunshine

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Jackson Browne Quotes

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Do the steps that you’ve been shown, by everyone you’ve ever known . . . until the dance becomes your very own.  (lyrics from “The Only Child”)

Let the disappointment pass, let the laughter fill your glass.  (lyrics from “For a Dancer”)

Jackson Browne (born 1948) is an American singer and songwriter.

Monday Memories: Life Looks Back

man in green jacket

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Dusty top of the kitchen fridge

No worries about cleaning

Unless . . .

Taller guests come to play bridge

 

Windshield wipers, broken and worn

Needing to be replaced

But never . . .

Attempt when rain becomes airborne

 

Congested and overmatched table

Keeping life healthy and in order

Looking like . . .

Walgreens, filled with pill labels

 

Remembering school days past

Time to take another test

Pausing . . .

Hoping the “ditto” smell will last

 

Self-driving cars, soon to be the craze

Sitting in one, with perplexed look

Pondering . . .

Will the back seat driver be unfazed?

 

Raiding the freezer for a midnight snack

Hunger disrupts blissful sleep

What’s this . . .

Cookie Dough ice cream has been hijacked

 

Installing a terrific app on her “hip” phone

Grandson helps his Grandma out

Meanwhile . . .

With his flip phone, Grandpa feels quite alone

 

Finding a parking spot is tonight’s mission

Free valet parking

Guaranteed . . .

When you drive a manual transmission

 

So many toilet paper choices and sizes

What ever happened to having just one?

Confusing . . .

Mega and Super Mega waiting in disguise

 

Enjoying a late night film on television

Fearful of falling asleep

Always prepared . . .

Setting an alarm, allows for night vision

 

Reading and proofreading, reading once more

Retired English teacher

Never satisfied . . .

Writing a “perfect” text with words to adore

 

If you have enjoyed this bit of fun

Wait for the next round

When . . .

Doughnuts and coffee for everyone

doughnut on white ceramic plate beside ceramic mug on brown wooden table

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Originally published March, 2020.

George Lopez Quotes

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Laughter survives . . . it has to survive.

No particular race is the enemy.  Ignorance is the enemy.

George Lopez (born 1961) is an American comedian and actor, who has starred in several situation comedies for television as well as doing stand-up comedy.

Encouraging Times (Haiku Series #174)

Daily Workout

Lighten up life’s load

With joy-filled exercises—

One laugh at a time

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Harmony’s Navigation

No ship divided

Can survive life’s story seas—

Seek calmer waters

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Journey’s Maturity

Learning from mistakes

Life’s positive stepping-stones—

Adventures in growth

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