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Author Archives: Carol H. Rives
A New Year’s Wish For You ~
Let’s all work together, to make this year a more smile-producing year for one another! Are you in?
Posted in Hoidays, Uncategorized
Tagged 2013, blessings, Carol H. Rives, friendship, Happy New Year, love, smile
21 Comments
When Mother Nature Speaks ~
When Mother Nature speaks… … sometimes it’s with a gentle whisper that says, “Realize the love that surrounds you!” original photo credit: D. Rives
Posted in Beauty, Blogging, Environment, Nature, Photography, Uncategorized
Tagged Autumn, Carol H. Rives, leave, love, Mother Earth, Mother Nature, nature, whispers
2 Comments
Equal Importance ~
It was a peaceful day, a quiet day in the college dorm; a rarity, I’m sure. As I stood there in Oldest’s dorm room, looking out her window, I was so pleased to see that she had a lovely view … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Education, Fitness, Nature, Relaxation, Running, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged academics, Carol H. Rives, college, dorm room, endurance, high school, individual, Oldest daughter, pace, path, peaceful path, running, tranquility
12 Comments
Simply, Thank You ~
For all of those that go into harm’s way, in order to keep us safe… thank you ~
Posted in Gratitude, Uncategorized
Tagged American flag, Carol H. Rives, sacrifice, thanks, Veteran's Day (observed)
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An Unspoken Promise ~
Ralph Waldo Emerson stated: ”It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” ~~~ and that’s definitely how it began… It’s amazing how quickly it all fell together, literally. The best … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Friendship, Gratitude, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged best-friend, bicycling, Carol H. Rives, Dairy Queen, friends, gratitude, humor, teenagers, writing
10 Comments
It’s That Time of The Year ~
Whether you are a parent, student, teacher, or a friend to one of the aforementioned, you can feel it; there’s a certain amped up electrical charge coursing throught the air. This feeling might even take you back to your younger … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Friendship, Parenting, Religion, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged accomplishments, Carol H. Rives, education, faith, friendship, graduation, high school, hurried pace, last hurdle, parenting, parents and teachers, seniors, students, teaching
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Here Comes the Sun… Little Blogger ~ Here Comes the Sun
Spring is definitely present in the South. We have experienced the sun, rain, wind, heat, and along with the heat…. my favorite ~ the beginning of the humidity! Now all kidding aside, the humidity here in the South is NOT … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Beauty, Blogging, Mom, Nature, Parenting, Reading, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged blogging, Carol H. Rives, favorite bloggers, favorites, flowers, gardening, Mom, nature, outdoors, parenting, Sunshine Award, writing
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St. Patrick’s Day Is Near ~ Will You Need A Pint-Glass or A Plate?
Last year for St. Patrick’s Day, all that I wanted to do was go to a local pub and enjoy an authentic Irish Coffee, and that I did. While sitting at the bar with HUBS, who was trying one of … Continue reading
