Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Evening, Wisdom and Beauty



I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month. ~Harlan Miller



The Christmas season has come to mean the period when the public plays Santa Claus to the merchants. ~John Andrew Holmes



People can't concentrate properly on blowing other people to pieces if their minds are poisoned by thoughts suitable to the twenty-fifth of December. ~Ogden Nash



If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart



I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. ~G.K. Chesterton



He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ~Epictetus



Gratitude is the best attitude. ~Author Unknown
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17 comments:

  1. ♥ BrajaDecember 23, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Beautiful, Sylvia...as usual....and yes, I'll have one of those jars!

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  2. Elaine YimDecember 23, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    All the pictures are splendid. I really enjoy every one of the breathtaking views. Merry Christmas!

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  3. OmanDecember 23, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Fellowship, feasting, giving and receiving gifts are all the buzzwords in a Christmas setting. Make your Christmas a one to cherish for years!

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  4. kenjuDecember 23, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Glorious photos and good quotes! Merry Christmas.

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  5. magiceyeDecember 23, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    stunners!

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  6. Lee SpanglerDecember 23, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    I liked the Christmas thoughts and the humor. I hope you have the opportunmity to spend some of the next days with family.

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  7. GrayquillDecember 23, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Those unknown authors are pretty smart.
    I was hoping to see your christmas lights -
    Merry Christmas.
    What will our new year bring? I hope more good thoughts from Sylvia.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Just beautiful...that flower is just awesome :)

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  9. tobyDecember 24, 2009 at 2:12 AM

    Those are spectacular! And very relaxing :)

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  10. UnknownDecember 24, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    thanks for visiting me!!! I love your photos!! Merry christmas, I hope you'll have a wonderful time.

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  11. BlossomFlowerGirlDecember 24, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    BEautiful photos, they're a pleasure to look at.
    Wishing you a very merry Christmas and all the best for hte year ahead.
    Cheers.
    Melbourne Daily Photo

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  12. storytellerDecember 24, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Lovely morning views and wise words to contemplate as I head out to spend the day with family. Wishing you and yours a joyous Christmas!
    Hugs and blessings,
    Small Reflections

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  13. My name is RietDecember 24, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Such beautiful pictures. The rose is my favorite and so beautiful.
    I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas.
    Riet

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  14. chrome3dDecember 24, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Yikes, all that schmaltzy christmas spirit sprinkled all over the year from a stupid jar. The thought makes me just sick. Sorry!:-)

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  15. chrome3dDecember 24, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    I have a lot so I have a reason to rejoice. Have to admit so much.

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  16. JoDecember 25, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    Beautiful shots, Sylvia, thanks to all in your team for the lovely meme. Have a wonderful season of love, joy and peace with your family and friends.(((Hugs))) Jo

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  17. Kay DennisonDecember 25, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Fabulous photos!!!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours, Sylvia!

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