May you have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire.
May joy and peace surround you, contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you now, and bless you evermore. (Irish blessing)
Happy, belated, Hannukah and a Merry Christmas to all!!
You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails!
“If every single person who has liked you in your lifetime were to light up on a map, it would create the most glitteringly beautiful network you could imagine. Throw in the strangers you’ve been kind to, the people you’ve made laugh, or inspired, along the way, and that star-bright web of YOU, would be an impressive sight to behold. You’re so much more than you think you are. You have done so much more than you realize. You’re trailing a bright pathway that you don’t even know about. What a thing! What a thing indeed!” … Donna Ashworth
Wow … imagine that map you’d create!!
You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails!
You glow differently when your confidence is fueled by belief in yourself, instead of the validation of others.
You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails!
Croissants are $5.50 in the US vs 1 Euro in Paris so
… flying to Paris to eat croissants saves money!
You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails!
“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means it’s going to launch you into something great. So just focus and keep aiming.” … Paulo Coelho
You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails!
You may not always see the results of your kindness …
but every bit of positive energy you contribute to the world makes it a better place for all of us.
You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails!
I, literally, took this picture over 3 years ago, put it in my “positive quotes” file, and I just realized that maybe there was a reason!? I’m about to move, AGAIN, for the 6th time in 11 years, but I’m feeling really good about it and the “unexpected gains that are likely” (not that I wasn’t positive about the other moves, but this feels different for some weird reason … and, thankfully it’s right next door). Maybe I should play the lottery with those numbers?! LOL!!
You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails!
It doesn’t matter how old you are, buying snacks for a road trip should always look like an unsupervised 9-year-old was given $100!
You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails!
My friend, Leigh, made this delicious pasta for our book club gathering a while back and I’ve made it numerous times since. It’s a winner!
4 to 5 Italian sausages (casing removed)
2 large shallots … minced
several cloves of garlic … chopped
olive oil
1 stick of butter (yeah, it seems like alot, but you’re using a lb of pasta too)
2 cups fresh spinach (buy you could probably use frozen/squeezed dry)
1 cup (or more) fresh basil (more is better!)
1 lb Giglia pasta from TJ’s (or trumpets) … cooked
2 lemons
Make the pasta according to package directions (al dente)
Cook sausages in a large pan and set aside
Saute shallots and garlic in the oil from the sausage (same large pan)
Add a healthy portion of olive oil and butter and turn off the heat
Finely chop the spinach and basil and add to the shallots … saute
Add the sausage back into the pan and stir
Add the pasta and stir
Squeeze two large lemons (or to taste) and add to pasta over high heat stirring until everything is incorporated
Buon Appetito!
My sisters make a similar recipe, with arugula, from Epicurious that you do in the oven. Also delish!
You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails!
appreciate this moment. this moment!
stop and look around you. be thankful and grateful for all you have and where you are, because this time next year it could all be different (for better or worse).
You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails!