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- Shelly
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- Dabbler in acrylics, mixed media, mica, fiber arts, and beeswax. In addition to mixed media art, I love music, food, travel, the outdoors, magazines and dark chocolate.
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You can always get more money.
You cannot get more time.
Spend wisely.
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You cannot get more time.
Spend wisely.
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Follow your heart. But use your head.
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"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things."
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3 comments:
Amen!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Great poem Shelly ... long time since we stayed in touch. Hope all is well with you.
Love & best wishes,
Diana
This is a powerful reminder.
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