I know someone recently who had an animal who was very ill .They was told by the doctor they may have to put them down. While worrying and trying to figure out what to do the animal passed away at home on their own.   So of course the person will see the darkness in the situation the animal who they loved very much died but then the bright side is they died at home among family.   I know another person who was estranged from his father but when his father became terminally ill he spent much time with him and he was the only person holding his hand at the end of his life. So there is the bright from the dark.   I know people who are never grateful for what they have and always are looking for the rainbow at the end of the pot of gold. But we can find so much to be grateful for in our lives.   So I guess what I am saying….. There always is something to give thanks for in our lives . If we do this everyday we will put so much light into the universe that it will brighten any dark sky!!!     Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. Then the worms eat you. Be grateful it happens in that order. David Gerrold

Sometimes you feel like giving up….throwing in the towel….starting all over …getting a new life. I watch people go through the same challenges every week and think to myself why do we do it???? We all complain about it…we say thank God it is Friday and wake up and it is Monday or another holiday. Today I read something that said, for the person who feels life is not worth living and kills themselves all they needed was to give it one more week. I thought how true that is ….. Life has its ups and downs and you may feel like giving up but just give it that one more day or one more week and all will look different!!!! You cry and you scream and you stomp your feet and you shout. You say, ‘You know what? I’m giving up, I don’t care.’ And then you go to bed and you wake up and it’s a brand new day, and you pick yourself back up again. Nicole Scherzinger

Just when you think you are too old to learn there you go learning something new! I had a friend the other day tell another friend that they handled a situation at work better than they did a few years back. I was watching the news and they were talking about brain power and said while you are in you mid sixties that your mind is slower but you have more knowledge and can read people better. I thought to myself well DUH of course you know more you have lived longer!! I work with seniors and they are always telling me their stories and insights on life and they usually are right on the mark. The key is to always keep your mind open to learning and do not dwell in the past live in the present and just when you thought “ you cannot teach an old dog new tricks” you might be very wrong!!! Just remember, once you’re over the hill you begin to pick up speed. Arthur Schopenhauer

Yes this has been a long winter in most parts of the US. It seemed every other day it was snowing or ice was building up or it was in a deep freeze. Many people were boarded up in their houses for days. We missed work and school and social activities. I would say any person I have spoken with has expressed they cannot wait until spring. Some people are even counting down the days until……SPRING… I know spring is coming….I have great hope it will be here soon….I think this spring will be the best ever and the most appreciated as it has been well earned by all of us!!!!! No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. Hal Borland