May 2013
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When a campaign is going really well →
fundraisergrrl:
I have absolutely done my own version of this. Possibly more than once.
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Finally Friday
I have been thinking about today all week.
I have been craving that last email sent, last donation entered and last check deposited. No, this weekend doesn’t bring travel or anything very exciting but I’m glad it is mine …all mine.
Here is a list of things I’m doing this weekend:
Finishing another great book.
Celebrating my Uncle’s birthday.
Doing laundry.
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When someone thinks we don't need to thank donors →
fundraisergrrl:
A coworker stumbled upon this tumblr last week and it has had me laughing since. This particular post is fantastic—seriously, Thank You is always necessary!
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“People who love to eat are the best people.”
– Julia Child
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The Weekend is Here!
There is something awesome about Fridays. It is the end of the week and the gateway to the wonderful weekend. This being my first weekend home in a while, I am looking forward to lots of little things this weekend:
Doing some spring cleaning around the house.
Pulling out my spring/summer duds and packing away the heavy sweaters.
Finishing a good book that I have been enjoying.
Catching up on...
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“For myself I am an optimist—it does not seem to be much use being anything...”
– Sir Winston Churchill
April 2013
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Words of Wisdom
My sister sent this to me this morning and said it made her think of me:
“distance is not for the fearful, it is for the bold. it is for those who are willing to spend a lot of time alone in exchange for the little time with the one they love. it is for those knowing a good thing when they see it, even if they don’t see it nearly enough.”
These words really spoke to me and as I...
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“Some people are nice…and if you talk to them properly, they can be even nicer.”
– Colm Tóibín
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“If you want something said ask a man. If you want something done ask a woman!”
– Margaret Thatcher
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March 2013
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Blog Post Karma
As soon as I post an image instructing Spring to hurry up, Chicago gets more snow. I guess I have learned my lesson …
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“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.”
– Booker T. Washington via Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation
tosprinklejoy asked: Great post friend! It's important to slow down every once in awhile. Thinking of you :)
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February 2013
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