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Love the Moment



Love the moment,
embracing it fully,
prevent if from leaving
unused or unchallenged,

by breathing in life,
breathing out strife.



Love the moment
and those that pass
through it, sharing
the gifts of self and life,

by giving what is uniquely you,
discarding any negative view.



Love the moment,
letting it rise in crescendo,
affirming your beliefs
as your heart tells you,

by reflecting graces  bestowed,
nourishing seeds sowed.





Love the moment,
preparing for the next,
facing ultimate conditions
with the resulting decisions,

by expecting the best,
accepting  the test.


Love each moment given to you...





..for each is a fleeting gift it seems,
the product of hopes and daydreams...




M-C-A2K






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Those who have had life threatening conditions
and who pray daily to thwart their return
may read more into the words...
when day dreams create a positive reality.

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  • Hinemoa silver member
    November 21
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    Dear M-C, what a beautiful inspirational poem you have written, it would inspire many into believing in themselves and realize how life is a gift to be lived every day.
    I love it and I know someone else who does, she reads it every day.
    Beautiful M-C and good luck in the voting.

    Hine


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      November 22
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      Thank you, dear.

      It does give me a watm feeling
      to know the words are read fondly.

      M-C


  • drifting cloud silver member
    November 21
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    Very wise words, done with poetic talent. I liked:
    'by breathing in life,
    breathing out strife'.

    Most of the time we are preoccupied with thoughts about the past and future, hardly ever present.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      November 21
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      When one needs to stay calm
      the breathing is a great reminder
      to savor the moment!

      And so easily the moments slip away
      if we don't give them a smmile
      and use them well!


  • angelica silver member
    November 19
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    Just came back to re read your beautiful poem, will IM you tonight Sydney time.



    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      November 20
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      Awe, methinks you were in need of a boost
      that you re-traveled this road.

      Sending wishes and prayers that the ills
      will diminish and the smiles will increase!

      M-C


  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    November 13

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    excellent

    Great positive thoughts here sis
    Best of luck in the contest
    Congrats on the previous Gold Trophy
    I have up a few new ones drop by when ya can
    Hugs
    Your sis
    Susan~~~


  • pixiestix gold member
    November 13

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    A golden affirmation! Congratulations!!! I appreciated the message the first time I read it and am more than happy to have it reaffirmed by reading it again.

    Wonderful work here A2K.

  • angelica silver member
    November 13
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    Very positive thoughts from a lovely Lady

    Oh M-C I needed to read this tonight, am still battling with my health, plus some post op downers which Doctor tells me is normal, but not to extent of going under so, I shall keep reading your words you have written here and pick myself up and live and love every moment of the rest of my life with as much happiness I can get. Positive from this day forward. No more downers or illness, I promise YOU that I am going to be ok from now on and if I don't, give me a slap to remind me.
    Love Joan
    The sweetest will rise again to walk the halls of AP sprinkling Angel dust once more, just as I have sprinkled it over myself.
    I love your poem and the words you've written, they have touched my heart and the healing is beginning.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      November 13

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      There it is---sparkling in the air
      as it gently touches all on the scene!

      Along with the angel dust,
      pull out a magnifying glass
      and look for all the little
      joys of happiness you can find!
      Magnified larger, perhaps they
      will obliterate the not-so-happy
      stuff!!!!

      Oh, and of course, pleasant memories,
      as the parade of ducks so close
      that they may be right outside
      your window, rather than in
      another country!!

      We need to surround ourselves
      with all the happy thoughts
      and images we can summon,
      to block out all the elements
      that are so unwelcome!!!!

      Picturing the angel dust---I think
      it should come in a very large container
      like Johnson's Baby Powder!!!

      Take care, dear one!

      Love and hugs...and some hot lemon/cinnamon tea to you!

      M-C


      • angelica silver member
        November 13
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        Thank you Sweet Lady, Ha ha I love the Johnson's Baby powder image I have in my mind.
        Love you Sweet Lady.

        • Aesthete2000 gold member
          November 13
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          It just seems so convenient--
          so innocently sitting on the
          bathroom vanity...next to a
          big, fluffy iridescent powder puff!


  • Maureen silver member
    November 12

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    They say reality is what we make real with our thoughts (they could have added or substituted the words..day dreams). Lovely poem! The power of positive thinking nicely related in rhythmic rhyme!

    Best of Luck in this contest!



    ♥ Maureen

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      November 13
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      Thanl you, Maureen!

      Yes, our imaginations can be
      our very best friends.
      It's rather like editing,
      to fouus on the pleasant
      and to red line out what
      we want to eliminate.
      Oh, to have a backspace bar
      on life to re-write a
      diagosis or event!!!

      Love and hugs,

      M-C


  • poeticweaver gold member
    November 8

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    Excellent write my wonderful friend, this really speaks to me, and how we need to take what we have now, and enjoy it, the moment.. I love this, and thank you so much for sharing here your beautiful art within your heart. Thanks for penning the truth, it does the body good!

    Peace, Timothy

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      November 9
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      Timothy, I always associate
      a warm and loving big heart
      with you, from the words
      you write to the personality
      you reveal.

      Nice to see you here!

      M-C


  • hugh wyles silver member
    November 6

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    Dear M-C,



    Congratulations on winning the Gold Trophy with this superlative poem in drifting cloud's recent contest and thankyou for entering it in this, our Huguenauties' 50th.

    Seize every opportunity
    that comes and hold it fast
    for, who can tell? It well might be,
    for you, the very last.

    Your lines are full of pertinent advice and I am thrilled to be able to enjoy your complementary artwork as some kind soul removed the bete noir of anonymity from this contest.
    Thankyou for your kind messages during my recent battle with 'flu which I deeply appreciated. I am feeling right on top of things today.
    Best of luck in the voting. Applause, hugs and lots of love, XXX Hugh (R.)


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      November 6
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      Good to hear you are feeling better.
      I know many were wishing you well.

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts!!

      Continuing to send you good wishes
      for very good health,

      M-C


  • catz Moderators member
    November 5

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    A very meaningful message within these lines. Beautifully presented, strongly inspiring.

    I wish you good luck in the contest

    Dee

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      November 6
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      The flight of time, so elusive---
      I wanted to capture the importance
      of each moment given to us.

      Thank you, Dee,

      M-C


  • MargaretG
    November 3

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    Good ideas

    Dear M-C, this is the kind of dream we must nurture, to see the best around us and enjoy life as much as we can today. There are tests and challenges enough in life, how foolish it is to magnify them by too much thought.
    I enjoyed reading, there is nice rhythm and the rhyming couplet rounds off each stanza. Your heart motif is one of my favourites. All the best to you, thanks for joining the contest!

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      November 3
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      Such a grand gift of wisdom
      you impart with your thought
      "... how foolish it is to magnify
      them by too much thought..."
      in reference to challenges
      and tests. Right---zoom in
      on the happy moments and
      size down to miniscule what
      is not!!

      Thank you, Margaret, for the
      careful read. I, too, am partial
      to the heart graphic---seemed
      appropriate for the theme!

      Take care,

      M-C


  • masterblaster gold member
    November 2

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    Hi, this is a very beautiful way to think and those who have been in times of serious illness will know exactly what it means, written simply but with very deep meaning, a lovely write, all the best in the contest, Di

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      November 2
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      Thank you, Di.

      Getting to the heart of the matter
      takes all forms of affirmation,
      daydreaming, visualizing, imagining!

      M-C

  • Aesthete2000 gold member
    November 2
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    Love to all who dream by day or night
    to create a happy tomorrow.

    Hmmmmm...for those who live in the night
    that musing cannot truly be called
    day dreaming for it takes place
    at night---wide-awake night
    dreaming. Will have to
    work on that term!


  • Aesthete2000 gold member
    November 2
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  • drifting cloud silver member
    October 24
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    This has a real nice poetic feel to it. 'Love the moment' - that's what it's really about, the power of the now. I will come back in to see the pictures, but the poem has power on it's own. Thank you for entering 'The Power of Affirmations' contest.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 26
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      Bonita, I am honored to have my piece
      selected for the gold, for the entries
      were all so imspirational!

      Thank you, so much, for your efforts
      in setting up and judging the contest.

      M-C

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 25
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      The frst lines kept
      swirling in my head
      as I crawled out of
      bed that day--actually
      nite, as I am a nite owl!

      When I got to the computer
      and saw your contest, my
      concept seemed to fit.
      Just one of those days
      when one has to say
      what is on the mind!!
      Being thankful, not
      wasteful of each minute.

      Great theme, Bonita!

      M-C


  • PorcelainHope
    October 20

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    "Love the moment,
    embracing it fully,
    prevent if from leaving
    unused or unchallenged," - loved the opener!


    The best that I've read from you so far.
    Rhymes and a perfect melody. Brilliant.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 21
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      had to fight to retain those lines
      for they arrived when I was not at
      the keyboard!

      Wow! Thank you for your assessment!!

      M-C


  • davidb7869 silver member
    October 19

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    Aaaaah..how did I "miss" this one? Perhaps it was cause I wasn't on here in some days...there have been many moments for me...as featured in my series of poems....hope to have another one Thursday that I will explain soon...I cherish them all...still remember the last 3 women I met thinking back..exactly what I did leading up to..well..you know...:-D

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 19
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      I had just looked in yesterday
      to see if their was a post-game
      episode!! I missed a few days, also,
      computer wiped clean by an auto update,
      Dell techs blaming Microsoft.

      I anticipate your continued tale
      describing more "moments."

      M-C


  • Summer52
    October 18

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    Hi Mumsy

    Hope you are well.
    Best wishes from across the miles.
    More and to you and everyone there.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 18
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      Saw on the weather channel that another
      bad storm guy was headed in your direction.
      I pray it passes you by. Stay safe, dear Summer!

      Mumsy


  • Pattiboo silver member
    October 13

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    When I hear people say they are just 'Killing time' I want to say 'Don't you realize how precious it is? Maybe it's just my age but the older I get the more I realize just how quickly it passes and how easily it is squandered. My husband had cancer and his time nearly ended
    now every day I try to count my blessings, but we humans are fickle creatures and it is easy to slip back into old habits and ways and take it all for granted.

    A beautiful thought provoking read

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 13
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      "Stretch it, use it, share it"---
      I so agree--that "Killing time"
      such a bad expression!!!

      The most intangible, as time,
      love---the most precious.

      Counting blessings reminds us
      how wealthy we are if we truly
      look around and spot all those
      blessings!!

      Thank you for sharing thoughts, Patti.

      M-C

  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    October 12
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    excellent~

    I sat and read as well...........
    Enjoyed the visual imagery here sis
    I think it will come to us being ready or not........
    I always say a lil prayer before I go to sleep
    Thanking him for the day and enjoying loved one
    Protect and watch over them and me............and ask if I rise tomorrow
    Will he be there with me......holding my hand as always?
    Been sick but bouncing back................
    I just posted a new one too.......hope you drop by
    Hugs
    Your sis
    Susan~~~~

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 13
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      You might guess that I had thought of you
      as the words made their way from head
      and heart to page, hoping you were, indeed,
      "bouncing back."

      Thank you for sharing your unique perspective.
      On my way to read your new words.

      Love and hugs,

      M-C


  • UncleDunk gold member
    October 12

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    Strange how this poem made me visualize myself standing on a bridge, looking only upstream at what is coming towards me, and not at what's already gone under the bridge. And yet, in the poem, no water, no bridge! I can't explain the vision, I can just say that the poem was inspiring. Thank you for that.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 13
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      Oh, Unc, what a remarkable sharing!!

      Your affinity toward nature
      as well as your active imagination
      apparently partnered to inspire
      the scene to appear in you mind!!

      Thinking in visuals lets our imagination see our
      positive spirit relected in our own manner.
      Those of us who read your words daily will find
      even more meaning to the scene you envisioned.

      Thank you so much for including the readers in
      your thoughts...

      M -C


  • Olivias Violin
    October 12
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    Great!!

  • DeeCrepit gold member
    October 12

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    Infectious Thoughts !

    I sat, enjoying the visuals, your words, at my age having known several life-threatenning events, accident, illness, stroke--letting it come in its own time, or not. Yours...
    yet also mine.


    Love the Moment!
    And all within it
    knowing it meant
    no waste of wit,

    but incandescent,
    it will surely fit
    our acknowledgement
    as you transmit

    such a magnificent
    view of summit:
    the scope and extent
    of your benefit!

    It takes something beyond explaining to jog my muse to action like this!

    I cannot hope to explain it, but with thanks, am left to consider its possible meanings on spiritual levels....like yours, beyond its words. Suffice to say, it is a privilege, because poems like that are rare. Personally I take no credit, passing it to you.
    Thank you.

    Terry


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 13
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      Ah, Terry, what a joy to read words by you
      once more, to reflect the "incandescent" glow.
      My hope would be that your words continue to flow
      to let your overcoming of circumstances give you your due.

      I appreciate you sharing!

      M-C


  • Jayde1
    October 12

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    Awesome!!!!!!

    yet again you write
    a deep & meaningful piece....

    by breathing in life,
    breathing out strife.

    loved this line...as well as ......

    Love the moment
    letting it rise in crescendo
    affirming your beliefs
    as your heart tells you,


    as always an inspiration i find your words....

    positive and great stuff


    Jayde



    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 12
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      Hey, lyricist/musician,
      so good to hear from you!

      Yes, a bit of wishful thinking
      about holding on to the moment,
      making the best of each!

      And I, too, rather liked the lines
      that you selected!

      I do have a penchant for the positive!

      Hope all is well for you and the country
      has treated you to a grand welcome!!
      If you were in my state you would
      have experienced freezing overnite
      temps already!

      Take care!!

      M-C

  • Summer52
    October 12
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    The power of affirmation... the power of love... the power of faith.
    Very inspirational write, Mumsy.

    Good luck.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 12
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      Summer!!!

      And you know you are an inspiration yourself, right---
      your fatih giving you strength!

      Love and hugs,

      Mumsy

  • A floatingleaf silver member
    October 12

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    Very inspirational, love it...great heart designs...

    a short story...my 6 yr old grandson, on saturday, picked up a heart shapped pillow I have, and said, this is not like what's inside of us...I laughed and said, no, that's my... I love you pillow...later found him sleeping on it...he and mom spent the weekend with me...

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 12
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      Awe---isn't it a joy to see how a sweet symbol
      like that attracts a sweet little boy? Precious story!!

      Hmmmmm...maybe Pinky could find a heart pillow---
      but then I have just gotten to the beginning---!!!

      I was out of energy so I used the original heart graphic
      I made in February---based off the same drawing as the
      one I had made for you!!

      Thanks for sharing the story!


  • joyfuljossie
    October 12

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    oi!
    A once again you do did;
    another beautiful write from a beautiful you.
    If only the world knew the true power of thought...
    it would surely be a different place indeed.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 12
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      Ah, thank you, Jossie!

      You just keep thinking
      those shining thoughts--
      double!!

      Love and hugs, dear Jossie!

      Aes

  • pixiestix gold member
    October 12
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    So important to remember yet so easy to forget to do. I especially liked "expect the best and accept the test". I always think that each weathered storm prepares us somehow for the next one. Not always the easiest thing to keep in mind while the winds are still howling.

    Very nicely done Aes and what I truly love best about this type of piece is that it usually will find someone who really needs to read it and make a difference.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 12
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      And here is the "rest" of the story.

      Staying up to catch all the Sunday morning into
      afternoon talking heads, I snoozed late into the nite.
      But caught "Brothers and Sisters" on ABC. Oh, tear
      jerker. Kitty, Callista Flockhart, had been diagnosed
      with lymphoma, and between specialists' appointments
      it had spread, forcing her to choose between two treatment
      options, one a trial in Boston. the other a more conventional
      chemo in CA, their home. torn between family memebers
      arguing for each side of the treatment, she takes about-to-
      be sister-in-law wedding dress shopping, dousing the protests
      of, "the wedding should wait," with a counter of "Tomorrow
      we may all be hit by a bus."

      Ah, the denial, keeping up a pretense, and then accepting
      the finality looming.

      Ah, getting involved in fictional characters---but good it is not
      a real life friend. But as the news came on (continued brrr 28 low)
      the words started froming in my head. "Be still," I said to no avail!
      You know those moments!

      The rest of the world might think me crazy, but I know you would
      understand!!

      Thank you, dear pix,

      Aes

      • pixiestix gold member
        October 12
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        I lost track of the show. Not expecting that twist.

        Finding friends and family are dealing with a myraid health trials gives more focus to appreciating moments.

        I've been known to yell at the TV...at fictional characters among other things. LOL No, I don't think I can legitimately call anyone crazy.

        • Aesthete2000 gold member
          October 13
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          I am more into yelling at the characters who play themselves,
          as Bill Bennet on CNN Sunday, so haughty-- and clips of one
          whose name rhymes with "hush" being even haughtier.


          • pixiestix gold member
            October 13
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            I can envision you waving your pen or brush in outrage at the utterings of such folk. lol


  • Pisces rainbow gold member
    October 12

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    this is exactly it

    every moment is new

    and when we are present we are able to embrace it

    love the moment

    love your profound  write

    dressed in your stunning art

    God bless you my friend...

     

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 12
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      Thank you, Kathy!

      Kind words coming from you---
      you who write in such an
      inspirational manner!!!!!

      Blessings back to you
      for your contined inspiration!

      M-C


  • Rick Weston silver member
    October 12

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    this is a sentiment often expressed, but not often with such deft lines and in such encompassing fashion.

    very well done and nicely delivered.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 12
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      Oh, thank you for the very nice words!!
      I'm still playing with the graphics and the layoutT

      Thank you for stopping by!

      M-C


  • Yemassee gold member
    October 12

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    Well I'm sure they'll read more into these words, those who have suffered from illness or escaped close calls. But we are all terminal and it's not hard once we hit 50 to understand that it's passing quickly and grabbing each moment and making it count becomes paramount.

    Not only that, but nothing beats a clear mind, when there are no real worries to occupy your thoughts. Illness, serious bills, the wellness of family and friends...I've learned to try to live as simply as I can to limit those unsettling worries.

    Bla, bla, bla. I bub too much.


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 12
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      Ah, Yem, you never bub too much.

      One of the joys of life, bubbin' with Yem.
      Seriously!!!!

      • Yemassee gold member
        October 12
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        "Bubbin' With Yem" I hope I remember that. That'll be Ima's new list! I already have "Supper With Ima"

        I like bubbin' Which is odd because I don't actually talk a lot, hardly at all. But put a little message box in front of me and I just see all the possibilities.

        I'm out of here, hope you are feeling better!


        • Aesthete2000 gold member
          October 12
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          Take care!

          Slowly better, thank you!!

          I will remind you---of the name!!!


  • Denerica
    October 12

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    Onto the next moment I tell myself...this is inspirational, beautiful beyond words and images once again dear friend...such an affirmation of Faith. Excellent. Blessings.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 12
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      Denise--so nice to see you!
      Just barely got this up, still
      playing with the layout
      and the graphics.

      Thank you so much for the kind words.
      I appreciate both you and the words!

      M-C

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