| FIND YOUR JOY! NOVEMBER 6, 2009 |
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"I've got a peaceful easy feeling..."
Thanks to a reader who has become an e-friend, I'll be at the Don Henley concert Monday night in Chicago. How cool is that. Writing my weekly newspaper column and now this Friday letter brings me more joy than I ever could have imagined. When we put ourselves out there, it is amazing what we can get in return. These may be my lowest paying gigs, but the most rewarding. "I do it for the love," I always say. The surprise gifts of gum, Harley rides, and music are the incredible icing on my big fat joyful cake.
Thank you.
Words to ponder:
Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
~John Keywood
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For Giggles... |
| Dong Dong Diki Diki Dong - Golden Earrings
(not to be confused with Golden Earring of "Radar Love" fame) |
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Words to Live By... |
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Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by things you did NOT do than by the things you did.
~Mark Twain |
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Ireland Trip |
As of today, twelve readers have booked. Join us!
A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.
~Irish proverb |
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Lyrics to love... |
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Love grows where my Rosemary goes
and nobody knows
like me
I challenge you to view and not tap your toes. Or a finger. Or sway in your chair. Or bob your head even just a tiny bit. (I just saw your shoulder twitch> Go ahead. Enjoy.) |
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Quote Junkie |
What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul.
~Yiddish proverb |
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this week's picks... |
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Flick pick: Anything that makes you LAUGH hard
Book pick: Ditto
(sometime a good cry is good for the soul too. go with it.)
"I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose." ~Woody Allen
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Give peace a chance |
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When people are laughing, they're generally not killing each other.
~Alan Alda |
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Word Nerd |
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Smithereens (noun)
Pronunciation: [smi-dh�r-'eenz]
Definition: A multitude of bits and pieces.
Usage: Today's word is used almost exclusively in the idiomatic phrase "to smithereens" as in to smash to smithereens. It seems to be a plural noun, since the singular is all but never used. However, D. H. Lawrence proved it still performs creatively when he wrote, "The sun went bang, with smithereens of birds bursting in all directions," in 'Mornings in Mexico.'
-Dr. Language, YourDictionary.com
Smithereens is fun to say. Sprinkle it into your conversation all week long.
And of course, you are thinking The Smithereens, rock band from the 80s:
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HappyHappyJoyJoy Birthday Wishes to: |
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Jennie Pollock
Jesse Kuntz
Colin Lane
Scott Laue
Liz Dickinson
Delores Hall
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I am THANKFUL for email. I am THANKFUL for YouTube. I am THANKFUL for you.
joyfully,
xx kelly
"Do all things with love." |
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Parting Shot:
Precious and few are the moments we two can share...
The outfits, the hair, the earnestness; what's not to love. And it's in "stereo."
"Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though
Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway"
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| JOY! |
The award-winning When Life Stinks, It's Time to Wash the Gym Clothes is timeless,
humorous, and on sale. Ten bucks. Offer expires 11/10/09.
PRE-ORDER your copy of Kelly's new book, 365 Days of Joy.
Tickets are selling! JOY:A Luncheon
Thursday, Dec 3 @ Noon
Briggs Mansion, E. State St., Rockford IL
Gorgeous setting, festive feast, fun & frivolity featuring the Joy Fairy
Bring a friend and share the JOY!
$25 Space is limited
PO BOX 2324
LOVES PARK IL 61131
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