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Comment on Are you Pinterest(ed)? by Diane

Diane — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:13:30 +0000

I look at Pinterest on my phone quite a bit but I haven’t signed up/logged on. I find it captivating. And the pictures are divine. It’s seems quite intuitive since I like most everything I see.

Comment on Finding humor in everyday occasions by Diane

Diane — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:33:07 +0000

Dennis is so cool. Road trip to see Wale anyone?

Comment on Live fully and don’t retreat by karenwatson

karenwatson — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:01:44 +0000

Great words of encouragement, Simple Manhattan! I’m embraking on a journey that is not fully mapped out – it is both scary and exciting. I’m encouraged by your experience!

Comment on Live fully and don’t retreat by Diane

Diane — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:45:53 +0000

I am glad that you are jumping off the cliff!

Comment on Live fully and don’t retreat by simplemanhattan2010

simplemanhattan2010 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:34:41 +0000

Great post Karen! Wanting to “do what I love” is what led me to leaving the field of law and pursuing a career in real estate, despite the dismal market. In the end, you cannot let external factors detract you from pursuing something you really want to do.

Comment on Silence is golden by Diane

Diane — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:40:51 +0000

And then there were none…..I’m am sure with Elliott gone, the silence is deafening. I remember the cataclysmic shift of bringing a baby into our world and I imagine that letting them go is an equally powerful transition in our lives. It makes me sad that you are sad since you have always been one of the most positive people I know.
I also like to remember this quote from a painting of a bowl of cherries in the Ballard catalog. “We tend to seek happiness when happiness is actually a choice.”

Comment on Silence is golden by mschristiner

mschristiner — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:50:10 +0000

I usually put on a feel good classic movie and that usually puts a smile on my face.

Comment on Learn to admire without the need to acquire by Diane

Diane — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:31:03 +0000

That was Dan by the way…

Comment on Learn to admire without the need to acquire by Diane

Diane — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:30:33 +0000

Diane says that we can begin the donations from the garage and all the crap I have accumulated! I am a little packrat – easy to stash away in a big garage. Sadly Jake has received this gene from me. Oh well! We are debating the acquisition of the dumpster or can we remove the debris in several trips??!

Comment on Learn to admire without the need to acquire by Diane

Diane — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:35:26 +0000

That’s hitting the nail on the head. It’s so easy to fall victim to wanting more, even when we have more than enough. We have to be conscious of “conspicuous consumption.” Our economy is built on it.
I have a reason-ability test lately. Is there a guy in China who is laughing or wondering why anyone would need this product? It especially comes to mind when I think of decor, in particular, Hobby Lobby–do I really need another cute pumpkin to set around my house for fall? Not likely.
Or you could adopt this scheme I read about once. A couple decided that for any durable good they purchased, they had to donate TWO items they already owned. It wasn’t too hard the first year but they REALLY had to start thinking about what they were willing to give up the second year of the project.
I’m not ready for that yet!