I really liked this quote...so much nicer than living to fight another day don't you think?
It got me thinking about conflict and contest and how much of it there is in our language (if not our lives). We battle the traffic, we hope the best man wins, we'll 'die in a ditch' over something, or we won't, we fight an uphill battle, we run into barriers, we surrender to the inevitable, we revel in a contest of wits, we can have a clash of cultures (or colours!). We lose control, or joust for it. We use our arsenal of skills. We struggle with the housework...
It's exhausting...let's just smile today instead :)
I'm smiling, because I now have my 200th follower, thanks to Michelle at Paper Tree Design. Go and check out the beautiful things she creates if you haven't already. Thank you Michelle. I'm gobsmacked. Is it crazy to get ridiculously excited by that? Awesome you lot are, absolutely awesome!
Plus!! Get this! My friend Mary in Canada sent me a real, live letter...mail that isn't a bill! With fridge magnets...I loooooove fridge magnets. Double awesome...thank you Mary!
I agree, it's much easier to smile and be content than be angry about things - that takes too much energy!!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to get actual mail - you lucky girl! Aren't bloggies wonderful? Have a great weekend Kerry!
True words my friend, so true. And a real live letter - aren't you lucky! Great start to the weekend for you! K xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic post, put a smile on my face!
ReplyDeletex Felicity
It's all about attitude isn't it? It's amazing how much choice we actually do have..Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Kerry. I never realized all of the negative, violent words we use in our language. But there is one word I want to borrow from you~gobsmacked!!! Love it! ;-D
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely surprise you received. I love getting snail mail! And I love sending it. Oh, heck...I even love my emails!!
Have a fabulous weekend!
xoxo
Jane
Congrats on your 200th follower! I've been watching the count go up all week so well done you! And thanks for the mention. I'm actually enjoying the letter writing again! Hopefully by the time I get back to Ontario, sun will be back out so I can lay out back writing. Have a great weekend! xxx
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about the way we use such negative language. I am going to try very hard to think before I speak.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend and best wishes always,
Natasha.
Congratulations on your 200 followers Kerry! You are on lucky lady! Fancy getting a real letter and a gift as well! Those magnets are too cute! xx
ReplyDeleteThose magnets are cute! The look like little magnet people.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the 200th follower - definitely something that will keep you smiling. I love your inukshuk fridge magnets - did you know that inukshuks point the way to the right path (seems appropriate on a fridge - haha).
ReplyDeleteI now say vase, rhymes with cars. i love it.
ReplyDeletethanks for commenting.
xo
Emily from The Brass Petal
Thank you Karry
ReplyDeleteI must have some how missed the last post when you featured me, I am HONORED! It was Chania at Razmataz who told me today that I was!! :)
Thank you for caring that much for the art of weeds and salt & pepper shakers :)
I am a follower of yours and I will see you soon.
xx
Dore
In this age of email, isn't it lovely to get a real letter? I have a friend in Antalya who regularly writes me letters and it's wonderful to receive them. Somehow, sitting down with a coffee and reading a proper letter at leisure gives so much more pleasure than clicking on to an email.
ReplyDeleteDear Kerry, All very philosophical for a Friday morning!! Congratulations on your 200th. Follower! Have a very happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh well done, 200 followers! I am not at all surprised you have a lovely, friendly, fascinating place to visit. Stick with the smile and I will be over again soon xx
ReplyDeletereal mail that's not a bill?? what the heck is that??!
ReplyDeletecongrats on your 200th - that's totally brill!
jx
Congrats sweetie on 200 followers!!! Yuppiieee well done, I am so happy for you! What a fantastic post and I wish you a great weekend:)
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Congratulations on 200 followers! That's great and I know it is just the beginning for you Kerry; your writing is fresh and witty and your images are inspiring. Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!! I got my BEAUTIFUL CUTE FUNKY BAG yesterday and I took it out for a spin last night. Love it. MWAH!
ReplyDeleteYou always make me smile dear friend:) How wonderful to receive a non-bill letter in the post, I am sure that made you smile:) Enjoy your gorgeous magnets and congratulations on your first 200 followers, I have absolutely no doubt there will be many multiples of 200 in your future. Happy weekend lovely lady ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteLetters are great aren't they. Clicking on the inbox is nothing like walking out to the letterbox, putting your hand in and hoping that you don't pull out a huntsman!
ReplyDeleteWhat cute magnets! Congratulations on the 200th follower of your wonderful blog - always love reading your posts - have a lovely Saturday evening xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 200!! I'm not surprised at all. You are truly awesome :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend and I love that quote!
xo
Woohoo! Congrats on the heaps of followers you have!
ReplyDeleteI love that your Canadian pal sent you a letter with Inukshuk magnets - very Canadian image.
Have a great weekend!
Thank you Kerry
ReplyDeletefor you visit today! :)
I hope you had a great laugh, and your laptop/notebook survived the laugh and coffee!
I hope you left with a chuckle in your heart and a smile on your face!
It was about time I made someone laugh!
xx
Dore
Hi Kerry, wow a real letter... they are a dying art!!! The cute little magnets are an added bonus! Nice thoughts for change!
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