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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"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

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

Just Be the BEST You!

"Trying to be someone

you aren't,

is a waste of the person

you are."

unknown author

Enough said. Your Friend in KY, Laura

Believe in Yourself

Under the inspiration and encouragement of some dear friends, I allowed them to video tape me this past weekend.

Now keep in mind that I am not "yearning to be on the big screen." I have never had any desire to be on TV or in the movies, I have never been tempted to try out for a part on "Real World" or "American Idol." It's just not me! Until just a few years ago, I was camera shy. I'd rather be taking the picture than in it. But I came to the appreciation that its only right that if I take pictures of others, I allow pictures to be taken of me.

So here I am, taking another fantastic LEAP out of my comfort zone.

Bravely seizing the opportunity to grow.

As I watched the replay, the little voice started in my mind. . . commenting on how I look, how I sound, the words I used. . . .This was not the voice of a "best-friend," rather a critic.

I have worked to improve my thoughts of self-worth and self-love this year; Learned that it's okay to put my needs and wants first sometimes; learned to find a more healthy balance between helping others and taking care of myself.

So where did these critical thoughts come from???

My journey has taught me that I can be my OWN best-friend and worst-enemy.

My reality begins with MY perception.

So to all those who have had similar thoughts,

let's treat ourselves with the same loving support we give our dear friends.

May each of US see the "Lion of Potential" that lies within each of us.

Getting Better & Better Everyday in Everyway.

Your Friend in KY, Laura

Being a Friend. . .

"Always try to help

a Friend in Need."

Friendship is a dynamic and reciprocol arrangement between like-minded persons.

I am grateful for the abundance of friendships I now enjoy, and the many more I've yet to meet :)

Your Friend in KY,

Laura

Learning to FLY!!!!

" We can lift ourselves out of ignorance,

we can find ourselves as creatures

of excellence and intelligence, and skill.

We can be Free!!

We can learn to FLY!!"

What will you LEARN today?

What makes YOU fly?

How can I help YOU reach your dreams??

My sincerest thanx to all of those who create the "wind beneath MY wings,"

THANK YOU!!

Your Friend in KY, Laura

--Jonathan Livingston Seagull, by Richard Bach

Greetings from the Farm in KY

Spring has arrived, green is returning, and babies are being born--the Farm is becoming more active.

In this month of April, My friends, Pat Crosby from NY and Lynn Rothfuss from NJ, honored me with a visit. During their stay, I showed them Farm-Life next door at my mother and step-father's farm. Goats are becoming a growing part of KY farms as farmers look for alternatives to growing tobacco as part of the "tobacco buy-out" program.

Farming is ALOT of work-- a job without paid-holidays or sick-days.
It was nice to visit briefly, but definitely NOT the job for me :)





**slideshow compliments of Pat Crosby**

Your Friend in KY, Laura