Spirit

Thank Goodness It’s Feed Your Good Dog Friday!

May 28, 2010 by Rose Caplan

In Memory of Sylvia Caplan (1935 – 2010), who watched over, loved and protected her family and friends during her lifetime and continues to do so as the following poem suggests:

I give you this one thought to keep –
I am with you still – I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning’s hush
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone –
I am with you still – in each new dawn.

Resource: A Native American Prayer adapted from original poem by Mary Frye.

And, remember…Feed Your Good Dog, so your good dog always wins!
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TGIFYGDF…Thanks Goodness It’s Feed Your Good Dog Friday!

February 26, 2010 by Rose Caplan

Good work done by Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline – A Strong Front Against Childhood Hunger.

Taste of Atlanta’s Silent Auction proceeds benefitted Share our Strength’s Operation Frontline program:

Share our Strength is a national organization dedicated to ensuring that no child in America grows up hungry. Share our Strength’s Operation Frontline program is nationally sponsored by the ConAgra Foods Foundation and is celebrating 15 years of groundbreaking nutrition education. This cooking-based program provides a strong foundation in nutrition, cooking, and household budgeting through specialized courses for adults, kids, and teens. Professional chefs and nutritionists volunteer their time and expertise to lead hands-on courses that teach adults, teens and children how to get the most nutrition out of a limited budget. Operation Frontline has reached more than 51,500 families across the country since 1993.

Volunteer to teach others how to eat healthfully and how to make good nutrition decisions … get involved with Share Our Strength.

Other Sources: Vicki Steine and Georgia Spice Company.

And, remember…Feed Your Good Dog, so your good dog always wins!
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Monday Motivational Quote

February 8, 2010 by Rose Caplan

A VISUAL THAT MAY HELP YOU GET THROUGH TRANSITIONAL PERIODS IN YOUR LIFE.

Caution: Hard Hat Required
Author: Chelsealya Payne
Payne & Glory

Whenever you go into an area where construction is taking place, there are signs posted all around that warn “Caution: Hard Hat Required”. This, of course is a safety measure because you are in an unstable environment that is still being built. With construction, whether it is to refurbish an existing building, or to build one up from its foundation, there is the chance that you will encounter elements that could potentially cause harm. The sole purpose of the hard hat is to simply protect from serious injury.

Many, if not all of us, are under construction. If you have made up in your mind that in 2010 you are going to make some changes in your life, you are under construction. If you are leaving an unhealthy relationship or situation, you my friend are under construction. If you are working on lining up your finances with your vision, you certainly are under construction.

In the midst of our ‘construction’, there’s the very real chance that those around us may get hit with some falling “debris” – Caution: Hard Hat Required. The challenges of having to renovate the old and bring in new thoughts, ideas, people, visions and aspirations – Caution: Hard Hat Required. The uncertainty of starting from ground zero and building on a new “firm foundation” may be a bit daunting – Caution: Hard Hat Required. During this building process, let your “hard hat” be that of a sincere apology to those that may have been bit with the abrasiveness of your “falling debris”. Let your “hard hat” be a forgiving heart (starting first with forgiving yourself, then others). Let your “hard hat” be the elimination of excuses and procrastination and move forward with God’s wrecking ball that will destroy all doubt and past disappointments. Lastly, let your “hard hat” be one of love an compassion – after all, we all are in some stage of construction.
Although we are a work in progress, the finished product is soon to be completed, and the new sign will soon read “Grand Opening”!

And, remember…Feed Your Good Dog, so your good dog always wins!
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Wednesday Wide Smile

February 3, 2010 by Rose Caplan

Mother Nature treats us to her best daily…her good work is definitely evident on Rosalie and Larry’s farm in Virginia, as you can see here. Sure to make you smile this Wednesday!

Sunset at Rosalie and Larry's Farm Baby Quail on Rosalie and Larry's Farm

And, remember…Feed Your Good Dog, so your good dog always wins!

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Monday Motivational Quote

February 1, 2010 by Rose Caplan

“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~ Carl Jung

Source: Center for Creative Growth

And, remember…Feed Your Good Dog, so your good dog always wins!
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Wednesday Wide Smile

January 27, 2010 by Rose Caplan

Young volunteers boost Haiti’s earthquake response
Source: Plan International January 25, 2010

Young students who have lost their homes, friends and loved ones in the earthquake are helping Plan Haiti staff get much-needed aid to 20,000 people across the ravaged Croix-des-Bouquets district.

Plan International has a three star rating from Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is one of the leading Charity watchdog and assessment organizations.

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