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Treasures

  • Treasures 2005_34

    The diversity of the phenomena of nature is so great, and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich, precisely in order that the human mind shall never be lacking in fresh nourishment. — Johannes Kepler Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, that make me feel happy or thankful or interested. Treasures are… Continue reading

  • Weekly Wrap-up 2005__33

    The weather was foggy a lot. Weird summer we're having. On Monday, there was an adorable toddler puppy in the bank when I went in to make some deposits. His human had brought him in – too young to stay out front! I think this puppy might grow up to be a Golden retriever but… Continue reading

  • Treasures 2005_33

    We do not remember days; we remember moments. — Cesare Pavese Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, that make me feel happy or thankful or interested. Treasures are memories encapsulated in just a few words. These are my Treasures for the past week. A "toddler" puppy (at the bank no less!). His human… Continue reading

  • Treasures 2005_32

    Every year of my life I grow more convinced that it is wisest and best to fix our attention on the beautiful and the good, and dwell as little as possible on the evil and the false. — Richard Cecil Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, that make me feel happy or thankful… Continue reading

  • Treasures 2005_31

    We humans think we are smart, but an orchid, for example, knows how to produce noble, symmetrical flowers, and a snail knows how to make a beautiful, well-proportioned shell. Compared with their knowledge, ours is not worth much at all. We should bow deeply before the orchid and the snail and join our palms reverently… Continue reading

  • Treasures 2005_30

    The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. — Helen Keller Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, that make me feel happy or thankful or interested. Treasures are memories encapsulated in just a few words. These are my… Continue reading

  • Treasures 2005_29

    Some memories are realities, and are better than anything that can ever happen to one again. — Willa Cather Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, that make me feel happy or thankful or interested. Treasures are memories encapsulated in just a few words. These are my Treasures for the past week. Toasted bagels… Continue reading

  • Treasures 2005_28

    Miracles remain miracles even though occurring again and again. — Abraham Maslow Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, that make me feel happy or thankful or interested. Treasures are memories encapsulated in just a few words. These are my Treasures for the past week. A new bird in the back garden – charcoal… Continue reading

  • Treasures 2005_27

    We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. — Thornton Wilder Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, that make me feel happy or thankful or interested. Treasures are memories encapsulated in just a few words. These are my Treasures for the past… Continue reading

  • Treasures 2005_26

    So much of human life and happiness is subjective that we should be fools not to take advantage of this subjectivity unashamedly and learn to cultivate the seeing eye and the perceptive soul for the beauties that lie around us, and be grateful for it. — Lin Yutang Treasures are positive things that strike my… Continue reading