On A Limb with Claudia

I’m not one for vacations. 
Honestly, I can’t remember the last one I took. 
But my kindness for this week is for myself.  I’m going to take a break from the blog for a couple of days.  
No drama. No problems. Just a break.
I’ve missed so much of your lives in the last year. I need to [...]

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“We cannot all do great things,
but we can do small things with great love.”
–Mother Theresa of Calcutta 

The coming years are going to require greatness from each of us. I plan to focus on all the tiny acts I can do with great love.  How about you!?
Happy Monday!

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Our holiday was quiet, warm and fun. Truly perfect. How was your holiday? I hope you had a delicious time.
What are you wishing for this new year?
One of my wishes is the continuation of our on-going community activity - Unconscious Mutterings (created by Luna Nina). Please do play by leaving your answers to these word [...]

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Previous Chapters
“I’m sorry,” Jacob said. “I’m not sure what you’re saying.”
“Mr. Ashforth states that you attacked him in his office. He states…,” the Denver Police Detective read from a piece of paper. “He states that you threatened his children and wife. He claims that you were out of control, wild eyed, and so violent that [...]

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Today, more than any day of the year, it’s worth taking a look happiness.
Decades of happiness research are clear. Happiness is created when we:
1. Know what we want
2. Believe we can achieve it
3. And are able to do the work to make it happen.
So why aren’t people happier??
I’ve posted videos from Dr. Dan Gilbert before. [...]

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Whether you celebrate Chanuka, Kwanza, Christmas, Ramadan, the Solstice or the simply joy of the day,
may you and yours be showered with blessings in the year ahead.

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I had to share this with you.  We’ve all heard of the Taliban’s acid attacks on girls going to school in Afghanistan. Check out these girls. They’ve already been attacked AND they continue to go to school.

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Some times, telling the truth is the kindest thing you can do. It’s hard when the truth is unpleasant. However, it’s possible that a person needs the kindness of that truth.
And some times, it’s best to keep your mouth shut. Smile, nod, and go about your business.
The ’say or not to say’ dilemma comes to [...]

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“And above all things, never think that you’re not good enough yourself.
A man should never think that.
My belief is that in life people will take you at your own reckoning”
–Isaac Asimov 

Happy Monday!

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I have two Rose bushes sitting under the light on my desk. Outside the weather is frigid, but under the light? The miniature rose, called Cupcake, has new leaves and the larger mystery rose bush is showing a few new leaf buds. Rescued from the trash can at a local nursery, they continue to revive [...]

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