Shared by Carla ********************************* Author Unknown, The Best of Bits & Pieces Although Henri Matisse was nearly 28 years younger than Auguste Renoir, the two great artists were dear friends and frequent companions. When Renoir was confined to his home during the last decade of his life, Matisse visited him daily. Renoir, almost paralyzed by …
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Conquering the Stairs
Shared By Carla **************************** Have you ever let fear conquer you? Well today, you’re going to read about an amazing dog who helped me overcome mine. Caspian was a new addition to my household. He had shown up in the front yard of my 100 year old Virginia farmhouse one early morning. He was skin …
Is Happiness Around The Corner?
Shared By Carla ****************************************** For lots of people, happiness is just around the corner. They just need to get their degree, a particular job, a promotion, or a raise. Maybe they’re waiting to get married or have a child. Perhaps they will be happy when they retire. Alfred D’ Souza said, “For a long time …
Don’t Let Life Get In The Way Of Your Life
Shared By Carla ************************** The memories are so very clear. We had just put the final touches; the last giant cubes of marble and concrete were setting in. It didn’t matter that they were really big rocks and chunks of dirt and mud on the walls. What a magnificent structure! No Indians, no Cavalry, no …
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Monday Pick Me Up – The Best Dad
Shared By Carla ************************************************** Years ago I heard a story of a dad named Paul who gave his young son a small chalkboard to practice writing on. One evening his son called out from the bedroom, “Dad, how do you spell best?” Paul answered him. Moments later, the boy hollered, “How do you spell kid?” …