Monthly Archives: January 2012

Mumblings and Ramblings

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Marla Rose

I have a small pocket-card, developed by GiveMore, that I am making a conscious decision to read at least once a day. The idea I am going to develop into a habit is:   Pause before you begin.   Clip … Continue reading →

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High Horses and Other Cowboy Philosophy

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Marla Rose

“Someone needs/got knocked off their high horse.” “Pull yourself up by the bootstraps.” “Success is getting back on the horse one more time than you fall off.” “Cowboy up.” “My heroes have always been cowboys.” “True Grit.” Have you heard … Continue reading →

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Physically Pffffftt.

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Marla Rose

I love the feeling after a walk or work-out.  The I-can-conquer-anything feeling.  It puts a spring in my step.  So why, too often, do I phizzle?  Or why do I not “Just Do It” as Nike would say? Too busy?  … Continue reading →

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Finding my Passion

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Marla Rose

There is a lot of talk, discussion and writing about finding one’s passion.  Here is my loose summation of my research.  Once a person finds their passion, they are set for life!  It will define their career, lead to wealth, raise … Continue reading →

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House Cleaning is Like Dieting

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Marla Rose

If you let up for a minute “the problem” will grow and grow until “the problem” seems too overwhelming to tackle.  We are having our house insulated from the tips to the toes (attic to crawlspace).  The nice, insulation-contractor man said they … Continue reading →

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I got to thinking…

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Marla Rose

…about my life.  Oh my!  😉  I will be 45 in June.  So, If I live to be 88 or 90, I’m at the top of that hypothetical hill.  I have definitely faced some steep climbs.  I have trudged where … Continue reading →

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