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THE DASH poem — written by Linda Ellis one afternoon in 1996, has been enjoyed by millions over the years and is one of the most widely read poems in the world today. The Dash is responsible for changing attitudes and subsequently, thousands of lives around the world. The concept of the dash (that little line in between your dates of birth and death which represents all the days you’ll live on earth), the words and the meaning behind the poem leaves the reader thinking differently about life and what’s important.
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I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on her tombstone From the beginning to the end He noted that first came the date of her birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth. And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth. For it matters not how much we own; The cars, the house, the cash, What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left, That can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough To consider what’s true and real And always try to understand The way other people feel. And be less quick to anger, And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, And more often wear a smile Remembering that this special dash Might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy is being read With your life’s actions to rehash Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent your dash? - Linda Ellis http://www.lindaellis.net/

Monday, June 3, 2013

Monthly Goals - June

Jess @ I Heart Recess hosts a Monthly Goals Linky party.

It's kind of like Farley's 'Currently', with goals in the categories of Personal, Family, Health, Blogging, School & a Mystery one each month.

What a great way to set goals & participate in the blogging community.


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Sunday, June 2, 2013

Unconscious Mutterings #62

Week 540
1. Progress :: Movement
2. Wife :: Husband
3. Denim :: Jeans
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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Currently June

I can't actually remember how I came across Currently from Oh' Boy 4th Grade, but there was obviously a reason I found it.

What is Currently? - From the Author
'Well I thought it would make for a refreshing, fun, and thought provoking THINK WRITE SHARE linky party. So here is what you do... Write down what you are currently listening, loving, thinking, wanting, needing & stalking.'

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

From one extreme to the next

SO after posting everyday for the month of April, I've failed to continue my success into May.

Today is the start of the May IComLeavWe. I need to at least make an effort for the next 10 days & comment on as many blogs as possible.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The Simple Woman's Daybook #1

For Today
Outside my window it's cold & wet.
I am thinking so much, I feel like I'm in a nightclub, inches away from the speakers. It's so loud.
I am thankful I have a roof over my head & the ability to keep warm
In the kitchen the dishes need cleaning
I am wearing my pyjamas
I am creating a blog post
I am going nowhere, fast
I am wondering if life will get any better
I am reading & rereading this post
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Monday, May 13, 2013

Meet Me on Monday #26

It's time for another addition of Meet Me On Monday.

Welcome to Monday Quiz About Me
Here are FOUR QUESTIONS that everyone can answer and then you have the option to add a fifth question of your own for those who are visiting your blog to answer in the comment section, along with commenting on the four standard questions you answered!


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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Unconscious Mutterings #60

Week 537
1. 537 :: Start work
2. Horizon :: Sunrise
3. Episode :: Tv Show
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