Valentine's Day - The Funny Side      "Who makes most dates on Valentines Day? The delivery guy." - Unknown  Please remember that Valentine’s Day is a polite reminder that Christmas decorations must go down! - Unknown   "Who makes most dates on Valentines Day? The delivery guy." Unknown "It would be great if Vanlentine's Day came with a fast-forward button." - Unknown   "Valentine's Day is when a lot of people are reminded what a poor shot Cupid ...

Valentine's Day -- The Down Side     The Other Side of Valentine's Day / City on a Hill Press While Valentine’s Day generally conjures up images of happy couples and romantic proposals, for some the holiday represents something else entirely — the beginning of a predicted increased suicide rate on the Central Coast. “The myth is that Christmas is the most high risk time for people to become suicidal, but actually it’s springtime,” said Diane Bric...

Griffin told SI that he hopes to inspire others with his success in professional sports.  “If I keep doing what I’m doing, it’s going to create a better future for someone else,” he said. “It just goes on and on. … Maybe I can help this kid who can help another kid who can help a thousand kids later.”

 Spoonful of Positive: Humor (we all need it)  "A day without laughter is a day wasted." -- Charlie Chaplin "Humor is man's greatest blessing." -- Mark Twain   'Humor can be one of the best survival tools." -- Allen Klein  "From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere." -- Dr. Seuss   "You can't really be strong until you see the funny side to things." -- Ken Kesey  "The ability to find humor in the ups and downs of life can...

Spoonful of Positive: Joy  “If we can just let go and trust that things will work out they way they're supposed to, without trying to control the outcome, then we can begin to enjoy the moment more fully. The joy of the freedom it brings becomes more pleasurable than the experience itself.”  -- Goldie Hawn“Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.”  -- Marianne Williamson “Happiness is part of who ...

Spoonful of Positive: What Positive Role Does Regret Play in Our Lives?    "Regrets, I've had a few ... but then again, too few to mention." -- "My Way" song written by Paul Anka "Regrets? I look at life as a roller coaster, ups and downs, anticipation, excitement,fear. Eventually the ride ends. If I hold onto regrets, I will miss why I was here ... " -- Marjorie Farrington   "I have no regrets in my life. I think that everything happens to you f...

Saying Goodbye Until We Meet Again to an Online Friend.  There's been a lot of negative news where Face Book is concerned. This post is my personal opionion based on my personal experience... I belonged to a social network before Face Book was even online. It was for people 40 years old and older. I made some awesome friends, that social network went offline before Face Book. I was able to reconnect with so many of my online friends again on Face...

Spoonful of Positive: Hope  "Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future." -- Robert H. Schuller "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." -- Albert Einstein "Hope is a waking dream." -- Aristotle "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." -- Helen Keller "Hope fills the holes of my frustration in my heart." -- Emanuel C...

Spoonful of Positive:   “Music always sounds better on Friday.“Lou Brutus “It’s Friday… any plan of being a productive member of society is officially thrown out the window.“Unknown   “Oh! It’s Friday again. Share the love that was missing during the week, In a worthy moment of peace and bliss.“S. O’ Sade “I know every day is a gift but where are the receipts for Mondays? I want to return it for another Friday.“Unknown   "Happy Friday! Here’s to ...

Spoonful of Positive -- Pets are the Gift that Keep on Giving!  “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” –Anatole France “Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” –George Eliot   “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” –Martin Buber “I call my horses ‘divine mirrors’—they reflect back the emotions you put in. If you put in love and respect and kindnes...