26th Golden Globe Awards Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical: Barbara Streisand
41st Academy Awards Best Actress: Barbara Streisand
“I enjoyed rewatching this film from an earlier time in my life. Not sure when I first saw it. A typical Barbara Streisand musical poking fun at herself. The skating vaudeville number was one of the best scenes. Pretty dated and seeing it again I realize times have changed, and not nearly fast enough for women. I enjoyed the film, but it would not be on my repeat list.”
“I appreciate I have learned to listen to my inner voice and take a rest day from my workouts when my soul needs another focus.” (Heather Houston 2-6-26)
“I am thankful for such a loving and kind husband!” ❤️(Heather Houston 2-6-26)
“I am grateful for having access to all the music of my life to enjoy and reminisce.” (Heather Houston 2-6-26)
“I am grateful the Arsenal ⚽ game tomorrow is not at 5AM!” (Heather Houston 2-6-26)
“I am blessed to recognize when I am tired and asking for what I need…’I’m tired and need to go to bed.'”(Heather Houston 2-6-26)
“I appreciate my partner urging me to join him in the park to soak up on some of the sunshine. It is amazing how a little sun can create a shift in your mood.” (Heather Houston 2-6-22)
“I am blessed to have employment during this time when the economy is struggling.” (Heather Houston 2-6-22)
“I am grateful that my family has included me in the “Family” group text. It keeps me connected to my extended family even when they are several states away.” (Heather Houston 2-6-22)
“I appreciate my dog always being excited to see…each and every time.” (Heather Houston 2-6-22)
“I am thankful for pizza. The easiest way to enjoy a meal with little to no effort.” (Heather Houston 2-6-22)
Driving to home eastbound on Northeast 8th Street & 124th Avenue Northeast, I spotted a beautiful bald eagle circling the King County Metro Base Pond area to the north of me. 3rd eagle sighting for today!🦅
Driving to home northbound I-405, I spotted a beautiful bald eagle circling the Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm to the west of me. 2nd eagle sighting for today!🦅
“I have made my world and it is a much better world than I ever saw outside.”
Louise Nevelson (American Sculptor known for her monumental, monochromatic, wooden wall pieces and outdoor sculptures; September 23rd, 1899 ~ April 17th, 1988)
“The Quaker tradition teaches that this Light is within each of us. The Quakers, or members of the Religious Society of Friends, are a perfect example of individuals who manage the delicate balance of living in the world but not belonging to it. This is because they refuse to segment their lives into the Sacred and the secular. Instead, Quakers believe that all of life’s daily experiences are spiritual in nature…”
“The essence of Quaker spirituality is the certainty that everything we do has religious significance. It is not cutting ourselves off from life but entering deeply and fully into it.”
George Gorman (U.S. Representative from Illinois; April 13th, 1873 ~ January 13th, 1935)
“Simplicity is the common thread that stitches together Quaker lives, home, and dress. Their weekly worship service, or Meeting, is a silent meditation. Rhythm, reverence, and reflection are their hallmarks. These touchstones can help us as well as we attempt to remake our personal world.”
“Think of the steady, reassuring rhythm of the natural world–the ebb and flow of the tides, the recurring cycle of the four seasons, the monthly phases of the moon, and the daily progression from day into night. Rhythm needs to be the cornerstone in our personal world as well.”
“Today be willing to reflect quietly on the role that rhythm plays in your daily life. Your heart will always tell you what’s working and what’s not. Restoring rhythm to the way you conduct your affairs can bring you contentment and a sense of well-being that will nurture and sustain you when the cares of the world can’t be left behind.”
“Today was all about shushing my demons and quieting my mind. My partner is the best at getting me to be present.”💓 (Heather Houston 2-6-22)
“I have found a rhythm in my day to day. Maintaining a regular bedtime is one area which has paid off huge dividends. Focusing on getting enough rest each night has dramatically improved my health and mental capacity.” (Heather Houston 2-6-26)
–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 40-41 of 501.
I challenge each of you on this blog series to post comments so we all can grow together.
Driving to work westbound, I spotted a beautiful bald eagle perched on the new railway wind gauge pole at the midspan point of the bridge…AGAIN. I think this bird is in the “FLOW” with me!🦅
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