Monday, May 26, 2008

Be Kind to youself today

Make popcorn and watch a favorite movie again

Daily Random Act of Kindness

Offer to switch a shift with a colleague when they need time off

Inspirational Quote of the Day

Kind words are the music of the world.

F. W. Faber

Stupid Joke of the Day - Two Muffins

So there's these 2 muffins in an oven.

They're both sitting, just chilling and getting baked.

And one of them yells "God Damn, it's hot in here!"

And the other muffin replies "Holy Crap, a talking muffin!"

This joke was submitted by: Sanjay Patel

Memorial Day Tribute


Our Flag ©2002 Roger W Hancock (www.PoetPatriot.com)

Our country's flag,
a banner heralds,
equality learned,
equality seeks.
Represents created rights,
out of oppression came foresight.
Our nation's flag may not be liked,
but has respect through out the world.
Power exists when premise just,
victory came when right entrust.
The colors evoke the pride in us.
Patriotism; red, white and blue.
Right prevails when self, denied,
then rights for all are fortified.

Web site: © 2002 David Merchant Poem: © 2001 Roger W Hancock Updated 23 May 2002

Stupid Quote of the Day

"Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life." - Brooke Shields, during an interview to become spokesperson for a federal anti-smoking campaign.

Random Acts of Kindness

Since my daughter has been sick on and off this month, I have been a little slow about updating. However, it did give me an idea for a new random act of kindness. Try doing something nice for a sick friend, like dropping off dinner or taking the kids for the night so that she can get some rest.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Set Some Goals

We all get stuck in ruts and routines. Help yourself out of one by setting a small goal to make a small change to your life this week. Some suggestions: Clean out the junk drawer, eat breakfast everyday (it's healthy), walk 10 minutes before work

Inspirational Quote of the Day

Don't bunt. Aim out of the ballpark.
David Ogilvy

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Smile of the Day!



Don't Forget that you can share your smile by emailing your photos to Brightoncrafts@aol.com.

Daily Inspirational Quote

You're happiest while you're making the greatest contribution.
Robert F. Kennedy

Recycle your old stuff

Everyone I know has old things that they are not using just taking up space in closets, drawers, basements, and garages. Clean up your life and help someone else out. You can either pack it up and donate it to charity or freecycle it. www.freecycle.org is a community email group that is dedicated to recycling rather than trashing items. You post and people pick it up; everything from clothing (especially baby and kid's) to electronics to old magazines. It is a wonderful way of cleaning up your clutter, simplifying your life, and helping someone else in the process. I just freecycled almost all of my infant clothes. Letting go of things can be very liberating, not to mention that it freed up my daughter's closet for her new clothes.

Pay a compliment

Give someone a compliment. It's a simple way to make your life more positive and help out other people. Try to compliment at least 5 people each day. Even total strangers appreciate receiving compliments. Next time you are out and about tell someone that you love their hair, shirt, cute baby, whatever it is. You're sure to get a smile.

Catch some zzzs

Try to get your 8 hours of sleep at least once a week by cutting back on TV, internet, housework, homework, or whatever else you are doing that keeps you up at night. Experts say that getting 8-10 hours of sleep helps control weight, keep your mind fresh, and improve your overall health. When you are well rested you are able to get more done and take life in stride.

Take a Bath

While it may not be totally environmentally friendly, you shoul treat yourself to a nice, long bath. One of the best things that you can do to impact the people around you is to be a better you. When you are relaxed and rested, then you will be able to handle stressful situations better, be more positive, and generally be nicer to those around you. Taking a little time out of your day to treat yourself to a bath can give you time to relax, reflect, and recharge.