My Way

by Frank Sinatra

"And now, the end is near;

And so I face the final curtain.

My friend, Ill say it clear,

Ill state my case, of which Im certain.

Ive lived a life thats full.

Ive traveled each and evry highway;

And more, much more than this,

I did it my way.

Regrets, Ive had a few;

But then again, too few to mention.

I did what I had to do

And saw it through without exemption.

I planned each charted course;

Each careful step along the byway,

But more, much more than this,

I did it my way.

Yes, there were times, Im sure you knew

When I bit off more than I could chew.

But through it all, when there was doubt,

I ate it up and spit it out.

I faced it all and I stood tall;

And did it my way.

Ive loved, Ive laughed and cried.

Ive had my fill; my share of losing.

And now, as tears subside,

I find it all so amusing.

To think I did all that;

And may I say - not in a shy way,

No, oh no not me,

I did it my way.

For what is a man, what has he got?

If not himself, then he has naught.

To say the things he truly feels;

And not the words of one who kneels.

The record shows I took the blows -

And did it my way!"

Well, my life is not exactly coming to an end just yet, but as 2008 comes to a close it brings with it a spirit of reflection as well as the promise of a blank slate for the upcoming year--another year I can create and design thru my power of choice.

While seeking knowledge to empower better choices, ultimately "doing it my own way" will lead to a life without regrets.

I encourage everyone to pay more attention to "doing things YOUR way."

Your Friend in KY, Laura

Classic Car Grill

While out and about in Bowling Green, KY, we spotted this SHARP looking classic car. We just had to stop for a closer look.

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Interpreting the Road Signs of Life

CAUTION!

DANGER AHEAD

SLOW DOWN

WRONG WAY

STEEP ROAD AHEAD





These road signs communicate and warn us of upcoming obstacles or dangers.



Does "Life" provide us with "road signs" as well??



Napolean Hill offers a Valuable Warning:

(author of "Think and Grow Rich, interviewed and studied hundreds of successful persons in history)

"Failure is a trickster. . .

it takes great delight in tripping one when success is almost within reach."

Hill re-enforces this concept by explaining opportunity may come in a different form or from a different direction than expected. "It [opportunity] often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat. . .that is why so many fail to recognize opportunity."



So if my efforts are in harmony with my specific purpose and conducted with integrity. . .

when an obstacle enters my path,

I should take it as a road-marker,

<"Success 2 miles Ahead" >

and stay-the-course.

What "road signs" do YOU see ahead??

Your Friend in KY encouraging everyone to be a critical thinker and remember to nourish thier mind with a good book.

I believe in Your Success,

Laura in KY

"That's What Friends Are For"

FRIENDSHIP

A simple, yet powerful word.

A active role.

A reciprocal arrangement between individuals.

A wonderful gift to GIVE.

A life changing gift to RECEIVE.

A choice.

This song has always touched my heart, and beautifully describes the

beauty and magic of friendship. . .

I have loved this song since the time when I used to listen to Dionne on vinyl.

I hope the music carries your mind back to wonderful memories.

Your Friend in KY,

Laura

Memorial Day Retreat in Hurleyville,NY

Memorial Day weekend, Donna England and I drove from Kentucky to Hurleyville, NY. Hurleyville is located in the Catskill Mountains, and shows no reflection of the hustle and bustle on New York City an hours drive away.

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We met friends Pat Crosby and Lynn Rothfuss at the NY Healing Center Retreat--it was a great time to build new relationships, strengthen current relationship, relax and refresh our mind & spirit. This location induced and supported our spirit of "retreat" with lush greenery and delicious food.

We enjoyed sharing stories and feelings, drinking our morning coffee under the shady trees, dining outside in the sun, roasting marshmallows in an early evening bonfire, quiet communes with nature or in boisterous conversation together.

Ultimately we encouraged and empowered one another to become stronger leaders in our own lives and actively create our futures. The choice lies with each of us, but encouragement from friends can bolster our efforts.

The drive was long, but well worth the adventure!

I am grateful to all of my dear friends who made this weekend journey so enjoyable, and a special thanx to Donna England for being my partner on the road for I could not have made the long drive without her :) A BIG THANK YOU!!!

Your Friend in KY,
Laura

Coffee Cups. . . & Life

COFFEE CUPS.... & LIFE!

A group of alumni, highly established in their careers,got together to visit their old university professor.Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.
Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchenand returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment ofcups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking,some expensive, some exquisite.

He told the group to help themselves to the coffee.When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand,the professor said: "If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you towant only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress.

Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee.In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups… and then you began eyeing each other's cups.

Now consider this:
Life is the coffee. The jobs, money, and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life,and the type of cup we have does not define, nor changethe Quality of the Life we live.
Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided us. God brews the coffee, not the cups. So... enjoy your coffee!"

The happiest people don't have the best of everything.They just make the best of everything.

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Leave the rest to God.

YOU are the miracle, my friend,

and your lifeeither shines a light - or casts a shadow.
Shine a BIG light! and...
don’t worry about the “cups.” :-)

>>author unknown, shared by a friend, WORTH repeating.

Your Friend in KY,

Laura

Let me Introduce you to Ean & Eli

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Ean, 10 years old, and Eli, 23 months, are my nephews.

In my opinion the GREATEST nephews EVER!! and pretty darn cute too.

As I am sure you can see, these two always give me a reason to smile.

They are a big part of the reason I am in Kentucky--being a regualr part of their lives is important to me. I never want to be a strange, far-off relative that they only see once a year at holidays.


At HOME in KY,
Laura