Wednesday, August 28, 2024

CURRENCY

Time is the only
currency you spend 
without ever knowing 
your balance. 
Spend it wisely.






Tuesday, August 27, 2024

CREATE YOUR STORY

Your time on Earth is limited. 
Don’t try to “Age Gracefully”

Age with mischief, audacity,
and a good story to tell!



Monday, August 26, 2024

THIS ONE IS SO GOOD

LOSE CONTROL
By Teddy Swims
Something's got a hold of me latelyNo, I don't know myself anymoreFeels like the walls are all closin' inAnd the devil's knockin' at my door, whoa
Out of my mind, how many timesDid I tell you I'm no good at bein' alone?Yeah, it's takin' a toll on me, tryin' my best to keepFrom tearin' the skin off my bones, don't you know
I lose controlWhen you're not next to me (when you're not here with me)I'm fallin' apart right in front of you, can't you see?I lose controlWhen you're not next to me, mm-hmYeah, you're breakin' my heart, babyYou make a mess of me
ProblematicProblem is I want your body like a fiend, like a bad habitBad habits hard to break when I'm with youYeah, I know, I could do it on my ownBut I want that real full moon black magic and it takes twoProblematicProblem is when I'm with you, I'm an addictAnd I need some relief, my skin in your teethCan't see the forest through the treesGot me down on my knees, darlin' please, oh
I lose controlWhen you're not next to me (when you're not here with me)I'm fallin' apart right in front of you, can't you see?I lose controlWhen you're not next to me, mm-hmYeah, you're breakin' my heart, babyYou make a mess of me, yeah
I lose controlWhen you're not here with me, mmI'm fallin' apart right in front of you, can't you see?I lose controlWhen you're not here with me, mm-hmYeah, you're breakin' my heart, babyYou make a mess of me.

Saturday, August 24, 2024

WAKING UP IN PARADISE







Seven years ago today! I need more of this in my life!
Maui ♥️

Friday, August 23, 2024

SORRY…NOT SORRY

18 Weekends Until CHRISTMAS!

Fa LaLaLaLaLaLaLa!!!
🫶🏻

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

KNOW WHERE TO GET OFF

Someone once said 
“If you get on the wrong train, be sure to get off at the first stop. 
The longer you stay on, the more expensive the return trip is 
going to cost you”. 

They weren’t talking about 
train travel. 

Sunday, August 18, 2024

PALMS


Thanks M.O., great shot from Fountain Hills, AZ

REMEMBER THIS ONE THING

When you feel lost…
Do what you love…
You’ll always find yourself again!
♥️

CHOOSE WELL

Happiness is a mindset, a conscious choice we make every day. It isn’t about having a perfect life, but about finding joy in the little things, cultivating gratitude, and focusing on the positives, even in challenging times. While circumstances can influence our mood, true happiness comes from within—it’s an attitude that allows us to see the beauty in imperfections and to appreciate what we have rather than what we lack. By choosing to embrace a mindset of happiness, we empower ourselves to live more fulfilling lives, regardless of the ups and downs that come our way. Happiness is not something to chase; it’s something to create from the inside out.

GRANDCHILDREN

The best medicine in the world is a kiss from your grandchild. There’s a special kind of magic in that tiny gesture, a healing power that no pill or remedy could ever match. When their little lips press against your cheek or forehead, it’s as if all the worries of the world melt away, replaced by pure, unconditional love. 

It’s a reminder that life’s most precious moments are often the simplest—a warm embrace, a shared laugh, and the sweet innocence of your grandchild’s love. In that brief, tender moment, you realize that these are the memories that will stay with you forever, filling your heart with a joy that can’t be measured, and a love that will outlast a lifetime.

Saturday, August 17, 2024

I NEED THIS ROAD TRIP

Did you know that "the Highway to Heaven" Interstate Route 80 (I-80) is one of the major interstate highways in the United States, traversing the country from east to west. The part of Interstate 80 known as "the highway to heaven" is located in Wyoming, between the cities of Laramie and Cheyenne. This stretch of highway passes through the "Summit", a mountain pass in the Laramie Mountains, which is the highest point on I-80 at an altitude of approximately 8,640 feet (2,634 meters) above sea level. This section of highway is notable for its stunning scenery and for being challenging during the winter due to severe weather conditions. Important Features and Details:
 1. **Extension and Route**: - I-80 extends for approximately 2,900 miles (4,667 km). - Starts in San Francisco, California, and ends in Teaneck, New Jersey, near New York City. 
2. **States Crossed**: - I-80 passes through 11 states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
 3. **Historical Importance**: - It largely follows the historic route of the Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental highway in the United States. - Also follows the path of historic trails such as the Oregon Trail and the Mormon Trail. 
4. **Use and Traffic**: I-80 is vital to the United States economy and mobility, facilitating fast and efficient transportation across a large portion of the country.



MAGIC IS HERE


Oh the fun I could have here!

HAPPENING


I have faith in the process!

ON HOLD

I have a lot planned for today, so I was up early. There is a super cool car show in town this weekend, we had plans to go this morning with a friend. There is a Bridal Shower early this afternoon in Henderson and then a band I want to hear is playing this evening. Full day. 
But…
I’m in bed, in my dark room, because I have yet another migraine headache. I had one yesterday and two others earlier this month. 
I feel fine, then my vision is off. So I take meds, because I know what’s coming. When my vision finally clears; all the vivid neon colors and black zig zag lines are gone, then the pain starts. 
I’m so grateful for over the counter meds that help so much, but the pain still comes. My brain, the bones in my face, my teeth, my neck, they all ache. 
Listening to my bike roar out of my driveway without me made me sad. But I’ll put everything on hold as I hang out in the dark for a while. 

Friday, August 16, 2024

CREATE IT FOR YOURSELF

Simply following the path that others set for you (family and the outside world) and not following your true passion  you become someone you don’t recognize as your self. The true you dies.
By stepping into what makes you happy, your passions, you regain you and your life becomes full and happy. 
Take the steps to become who you want to be, create the fork in your road. Become 100% the person you want to be! 




Wednesday, August 14, 2024

LIVE LIKE YOU ARE DYEING

Tim McGraw sings:
He said"I was in my early fortiesWith a lot of life before meWhen a moment came that stopped me on a dimeI spent most of the next daysLooking at the x-raysAnd talkin' 'bout the optionsAnd talkin' 'bout sweet time"I asked him"When it sank inThat this might really be the real endHow's it hit youWhen you get that kind of news?Man, what'd you do?"
And he said"I went skydivingI went Rocky Mountain climbingI went 2.7 seconds on a bull named FumanchuAnd I loved deeperAnd I spoke sweeterAnd I gave forgiveness I'd been denying"And he said"Someday I hope you get the chanceTo live like you were dying"
He said"I was finally the husbandThat most of the time I wasn'tAnd I became a friend a friend would like to haveAnd all of a sudden going fishin'Wasn't such an impositionAnd I went three times that year I lost my dadWell I, I finally read the Good Book, and ITook a good, long, hard lookAt what I'd do if I could do it all againAnd then
I went skydivingI went Rocky Mountain climbingI went 2.7 seconds on a bull named FumanchuAnd I loved deeperAnd I spoke sweeterAnd I gave forgiveness I'd been denying"And he said"Someday I hope you get the chanceTo live like you were dyingLike tomorrow was a giftAnd you've got eternityTo think aboutWhat you'd do with itWhat could you do with itWhat did I do with it?What would I do with it?
SkydivingI went Rocky mountain climbingI went 2.7 seconds on a bull named FumanchuMan, I loved deeperAnd I spoke sweeterAnd I watched an eagle as it was flying"And he said"Someday I hope you get the chanceTo live like you were dyingTo live like you were dyingTo live like you were dyingTo live like you were dyingTo live like you were dying"Woo

But Alua Arthur tells us just how to do that.
This is really a great
 Ted Talk

Why thinking about death helps you live a better life (Alua Arthur | TED2023)

https://www.ted.com/talks/alua_arthur_why_thinking_about_death_helps_you_live_a_better_life?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

♥️

  

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

CAR SHOW AT THE PARK










Thanks to Jimmy!




BE YOUR OWN HERO

Once you become
a certain age,
it is your responsibility 
to unlearn behaviors that
hinder your growth as a person. 
Nobody is coming to save you.
Get Up!
Be your own hero!