Tim…

I would like to introduce my very dear friend, Tim. I just found out this morning that Tim had a heart attack last night and they were not able to revive him. I am so sad and my heart hurts so much. The very thought of him not being around is quite devastating to me, but I know he would not want me to dwell in this sadness for very long. With that being said, I would like to share with anyone who reads this post a few of my fave memories of Tim and why I was so blessed that he was my friend.

* The mannequin he had outside the front entrance of his hair salon, T. J. Mars. He dressed her in one crazy outfit after another.

* He would get lemons for me from the Safety Harbor Farmer’s Market because I was always working on Thursdays and could not attend…he knew I had a phobe about running out of lemons.

* His constant reminders to me that I was older than him…we both turned fifty…but my birthday came first.

* Checking out my hair with that look like “it’s time for color and a cut”…if you knew him, you knew the look, right???

* His smile…simply THE BEST!!!!!!!!!

This pic of Tim is from my Peace One Day project last September. Our friendship grew from working next door to each other for the last three years, and I am so honored and grateful that I got to know him…his partner, John…and…his mother, Brenda.

So I say to all you out there, please try to stay in the moment…please stop obsessing about your destination or your goal and enjoy the journey…please be grateful that you woke up this morning…please be thankful that you have eyes in order to view the beauty that is all around you…please.

Brenda and John, this is for you…much love!

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is our village…

Photography-Terrie Dahl-Thomas

The Tiles of Life…

Mosaics…the art of creating images with an assemblage of small pieces of colored glass, stone or other materials…used to create a pattern or picture. This art is about four thousand years old, and with the use of vivid color, skill and artistry, it can create a message or picture that cannot be created any other way.

Mosaics…the tiles of life…another community project for the future Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, also known as, SHAMc.

Terrie and I were so thrilled to be invited to the Whimsy House to participate in creating three by five foot mosaic panels that will be used on the outside, as well as, the inside of the SHAMc. Neither of us had ever tried it before, but we wanted to be a part of this project. It was there that we learned about mosaics…AND…the SHAMc Collective. It’s a core group of artists working tirelessly to create these panels and perfecting their personal skills in mosaics–which is one of the many workshops they will be conducting when SHAMc opens its doors.

Anything and everything creative…that’s SHAMc!!!

Local artists, Todd and Kiaralinda, winners of a grant from the Pepsi Refresh Program, are working to see their dream come alive…a place to discover and develop all forms of the creative process, whether it be art, music, writing, spoken word, film. They’re making it happen with the support of the community and this core group…The SHAMc Collective…pictured here is Kiaralinda, Barbi, Heather, Laura, Terrie and Luanne. They are placing one “tile of life” at a time…telling you…us…the story of what art and music can do for a village.

Want to learn more about Safety Harbor Arts & Music Center??? Check out the website listed below.

http://www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com

Photography: Terrie Dahl-Thomas
irubdeadfish@Etsy.com

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is our village…

LIVING OUR LIVES ACTIVELY…

That’s what Lola stands for and that’s what Lola’s Laces is all about.

Being a runner, I was super excited when I found out about an athletic store that was to open in the village. First, I love supporting local business, as well as, my fellow villagers. BUT, I was so happy to hear about the concept and the story of how this establishment came to fruition.

Anita Martin has lived her whole life…actively. She was an athlete in high school and went on to play field hockey and tennis in college. After that, she spent fifteen years working in a women’s athletic store, gaining expertise on how to make it successful. Putting her plan into action, she formed her dream and opened Lola’s Laces.

So, here’s the story of how they landed in the village…Anita and her husband, Randy, spent three winters in this area before deciding to move here. They had so much fun during their visits, and they saw and experienced the friendliness and kindness of the peeps that live here. They’re also dog lovers and wanted to live in a place where–as I like to say–dogs rule. So they packed their things…scooped up the dogs…waved goodbye to Pennsylvania, and now they’re here ready to fit you with the right shoes and the right gear.

Anita’s focus is providing technical clothing for women…whatever size…whatever activity level. Asics, Brooks and Saucony are the brands of footwear, while Moving Comfort, Life is Good and Shock Absorber are the brands of clothing that she features. One on one service is always a great treat these days…AND…that kids, makes for a pleasant shopping experience.

“We’re here to service the casual walker to the elite runner,” explained Anita.

Whether you’re running, playing tennis, dancing to zumba or just walking your dog, Lola’s Laces has shoes and gear for you. Please stop by and welcome Anita and her two beautiful Pembroke Welsh Corgis to the village. She’s here to help you every step of the way.

Lola’s Laces…Living Our Lives Actively…
101 Main Street Suite B
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
727.444.0947
http://www.facebook.com/LolasLaces

Photograph: Terrie Dahl-Thomas
irubdeadfish@Etsy.com

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is our village…

It’s Collaboration Time…

What is blogging, anyway???

In the past, I seemed to think of it as a solo project. Just me in my office, standing in front of my computer and typing my thoughts to send out to the world. And yes, I do stand when I write…that way I can pace and play with my childish toys while I try to put words on the screen. My new fave–for the moment–is my Hole-y Cow Ball Launcher, but Daisy, my mechanical dog that walks and barks when I press buttons on the bone-shaped remote has a special place in my heart. Her barks are my little “shout out” that I’m on the right track.

I met Terrie about a year ago, when doing a guest blog for Safety Harbor Arts and Music Center and we became friends from that point on. I would call Terrie with ideas that I had to get her feedback…I got a bit obsessed, like the time I called her on New Year’s Eve when she and her husband, Chip, were getting ready to go to a party. I would ask her, “do you think I’m crazy?” She always replied, “you’re not crazy, and I like your concept.”

So, now it’s time for some collaboration…

From time to time, Terrie has photographed some of the images for this blog, and so I thought it would be great to have her join me as a co-creator. She shoots and I write…a great team…don’t ya think??? We’re doing this to give you a look into our little town and why we think it’s “purdy” neat.

I would like to welcome Terrie to the WordPress family, and I am looking forward to working as a team and the new experiences it will bring.

Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than the one where they sprang up.
~Oliver Wendell Holmes

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is our village…

A Recipe for Community…

The Soup Cook Off is getting more popular year after year.  This is the 3rd time that O’GOSH has hosted this event that benefits the Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Arts Center.  It was a simply spectacular day with unseasonably low temperatures, but there was enough bright Florida sunshine to ward off that “chilly to the bone” feeling. Great day for soup, RIGHT???

Being a member of O’GOSH, I–along with some my of fellow members–braved the cold to help with this event. We set out the soup entries and began to ladle tastings to all who attended.  At one point I looked around and had–what I call–a moment.  I guess what I’m trying to tell you is that I was so taken over by the absolute love and support my fellow villagers have for their community…their home…eachother…that I was inspired to create a little recipe for what, I believe, gives Safety Harbor its specialness.

Recipe for Community:

Ingredients-

* 4.92 square miles
* 16,884 villagers
* 1 Espiritu Santo Natural Mineral Spring
* 1 Tocobaga Indian Mound
* 1 Baranoff Oak Tree
* 72.65 average temperature
* 11 public parks
* Grapefruit…this is not optional…because that’s how we roll!

Instructions-

Start with 4.92 square miles of coastal heaven.  Mix in 16,884 peeps that are passionate about their community, and toss in relics like the Espiritu Santo Natural Mineral Spring, the Tocobaga Indian Mound in Philippe Park and the 300-500 year old Baranoff Oak.  Heat this to an average yearly temp of 72.65 degrees, and stir into this mixture 11…yes, that would be 11…beautiful public parks.  And, thanks to Odet Philippe–the villager responsible for bringing the grapefruit to Florida and a member of The Citrus Hall of Fame–for freshness, squeeze in some grapefruit juice and add slices to garnish. Aaahhh, enjoy the mixture.

Nutrition-

* 0 calories
* VERY HEART HEALTHY!!!

This pic is of the winners of the Golden Ladle Award…Mike Long and Ali Voepel with Safety Harbor City Commissioner, Nancy Besore.
Photo: Terrie Dahl Thomas
chip.ter@tampabay.rr.com

O’GOSH–ask us how to join??????
Check out my archives to find out about what O’GOSH is all about…July 2012.

Understanding your own village helps you understand the world.
-Tolstoy

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is my village…

Calling All Tree Huggers…Part Deux…The Elf Tree…

The post that I published back in July 2011 about the Baranoff Oak is today, by far, one of the most popular. With that being said, how about another quite interesting tree that has actually assisted in our community developement.

It’s known as the Elf Tree. It is a Live Oak that is over 200 years old, and it is located right by Safety Harbor Library. The story goes sorta like this…the oak grew on an Indian Ceremonial Shell Mound…the Shell was later removed and used as road base material for our local streets. Removing the Shell gave this tree its unique appearance creating this space between the tree and the earth. To me what this tree represents is kind of like a metaphor for life…parts stay grounded while other parts shoot for the stars. Aaahhh…Heaven and Earth…what a good balance.

My good friend, Terrie Dahl-Thomas took this photo, and she sent me an email about her photo shoot with this striking piece of nature. Terrie wrote, “It is such a cool tree. I enjoyed walking around it and really looking at it. If it could talk, the stories it could tell.”

If you live here in the village, why not go by and do as Terrie did…walk around it…really look at it…hug it, if you like. The Elf Tree is quite extraordinary, which gives us another great lesson–why would you be anything less than extraordinary. Less than that would be boring…DON’T BE BORING!!!!!!!!!

To my delight, Terrie Dahl-Thomas will be doing some of my pics, and I am very thankful for having a trained eye for some of my upcoming posts. You can contact her at the address listed below.

Terrie Dahl-Thomas
chip.ter@tampabay.rr.com

The Elf Tree…a lil bit of Heaven and a lil bit of Earth

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is my village…

Xxxxxxx’s…

You can’t give a hug without getting a hug.
–Anonymous

January 21st is National Hugging Day.   I’m giving all you out there a few days’ notice to start planning for this  “feel good”  day.  It was founded in 1986  to help peeps show more emotion in public, and the best way to celebrate is to offer a hug to anyone and everyone you want.

FYI…make sure that they would be accepting of a hug…no black eyes, please!

Studies show that human contact has many health benefits like helping build a good immune system, improving psychological and physical developement, decreases risk of heart disease…AND…lifts the spirits.  Hugging also helps to reduce blood pressure, and has become one of the most favorite types of social greetings.

This nonverbal communication exudes so many emotions.  Love and affection, friendship and greetings, comfort and consolation are just a few to mention.  Every age is age appropriate, and every gender, race and religion can participate. So many to hug and so many types of hugs.

I’m feeling a list coming on so away we go!!!

*  the happiness hug

*  the greeting someone you haven’t seen in a long time hug

*  the support hug

*  the moving from handshake to hug, hug

*  the sympathy hug

*  the “bro” hug

*  the tree hug

*  the group hug

Lots to embrace…don’t ya think?????????

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???  I hope not January 21st.  Go out and get some hugging goin’ on!!!  Reduce your blood pressure…restore your immune system…lift your spirits…just take the challenge, and give a hug for no reason at all.  I assure you, it will make your heart and soul smile.

This pic is some of the children’s choir of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church in Safety Harbor, and this is their group-choir hug. Looks like fun, doesn’t it???

Why not try it out and leave me a comment on your fave type of hug.

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is my village…

Pub Culture…The Heart of a Village…

Payday came and with it a beer.
–Rudyard Kipling

What is a pub??? It stands for public house…but it’s really so much more. It’s a place that celebrates community life…a place where locals meet and get to know each other…a place that welcomes all ages. It’s not a cafe or a club…it’s the pub…8th Avenue Pub, that is.

Creating a pub culture takes a family effort. Mike and Joan Kelly, pictured here, have established the true “pub atmosphere” with serving craft beers on tap and by bottle. Mixed drinks are also available…AND…lovin’ the new pizza oven. It’s a wood fired oven from Italy, and let me just say, the pizza is outstanding.

Drinks are consumed and friends are made…that’s pub culture…that’s Mike and Joan’s vision. They have lived in the village for over twenty-six years and they love it. Their children, Danny, Courtney and Sean all work for the pub to keep it running smoothly, whether it be working behind the bar, playing music or doing the books, it’s a true family affair…working hard to produce an atmosphere and also products that they are proud of.

They also added Tillie, Jenn, Flip and Jason…some key peeps in helping the pub to run efficiently and to make that delectable wood fired pizza that I mentioned earlier. I guess you could call them, Mike and Joan’s extended family.

“A sensitive community,” is what Mike calls Safety Harbor. He sees the camaraderie that can happen in a pub environment, and that’s why 8th Avenue Pub hosts many fund-raising events to assists with different charities and non-profit associations.

A pub culture…a warm culture…that’s 8th Avenue Pub. What a great place to meet and greet your fellow villagers. If you live near, why not walk on down and partake of some of that heart…of your community.

BTW…The garage concerts happen here, but that kids, truly deserves its own post. You’ll hear of that later this year.

8th Avenue Pub–experience the HEART of pub culture!!!
103 8th Avenue, North
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
727-799-1105
http://www.8thavepub.com

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is my village…

Happy Whatever…

The question goes like this…if you only had THREE months to live, what THREE resolutions would you make?

Well, first things first…I wouldn’t be asking you the question because, quite frankly, I really don’t care about what you would do. All I care about is what I would do. My first resolution is to mind my own business and not to buy into other people’s dramas. It is so easy to get roped into the lives of others…it’s like I don’t have a life of my own.

AHA!!! That’s my problem…I don’t have a life. I’m too stuck to let myself live, mostly out of fear. Call me a scaredy cat if you must, but I live with the fear of not being good enough…fear of rejection…being the last person pick for a dodge ball team…whatever.

Onto my second resolution…loosing the fear. I’m a human being and if I want to give fear a big kick in the ass, I will have to be ready to make lots and lots of mistakes, get rejected plenty of times and learn to deal with being the last peep picked for dodge ball.

Now…the biggie…I want to fall in love again. I’ve truly only been in love once in my life. How do I describe it??? I don’t think that I can, but I will try with just one sentence.

When you hug that person, you feel like you’re one…like you’re home. I miss him, but I must move forward with the hope of finding someone who will be okay with me making tons of mistakes, will not reject me and thinks it’s funny that I suck at dodge ball.  It’s kinda like that song by Grace Jones, “I’m not perfect but I’m perfect for you.”

So there are my THREE resolutions for my Happy Whatever. It’s none of my business, but if you would like to share your thoughts, there is a comment section at the bottom of this post.

Striving to be perfectly imperfect.

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is my village…

Dancing with the Stars…

That’s what Dave Pearson is all about…that’s his passion. I guess you can tell from this pic that Dave is a bit of an Astronomy buff, right???

His story goes like this. He fell in love with the sky as a child growing up in Northern Minnesota…he acquired his first telescope at the age of twelve…AND, that kids…marked the beginning of his journey with Astronomy. Today, he is a member of the St. Pete Astronomy Club, also known as SPAC–which has been providing educational programs for members and the public for almost fifty years. Their monthly star viewings are a big hit…AND…every Saturday they conduct…get this…THE MIRROR LAB!!! It’s a workshop that offers mirror making classes hosted by some dedicated peeps that are master mirror grinders and telescope makers…Sir Isaac Newton would be proud, don’t ya think???

AND…what of the village???

Dave moved here from Orlando about ten years ago and fell in love with Safety Harbor. Growing up in a small town made him understand and appreciate what that has to offer. He refers to it as, “small town America.”

I was fortunate to get up-close and personal with some stars, the moon and Jupiter from Dave’s new telescope. What can I say other than…FASINATING…and with Dave’s extraordinary knowledge and fervor of the cosmos, made everything zoom into focus…AND…the vastness of Astronomy drawn into a smaller scope.

Dave, along with SPAC, conduct regular star parties. Contact information is listed below, so why not give them a shout and start gazing to the heavens. As Dave says, “the sense of wonderment should never die, whether you’re eight or eighty.”

Dave Pearson…dancing with the stars and the planets…
davepearson1000@gmail.com
727-791-4241
SPAC
stpeteastronomyclub.org

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is my village…

REALLY??? Just Take a Hike…

Today is November 16th…today is Take a Hike Day.

You have two options or three options on how to celebrate this day. The first two can be highly beneficial for the human spirit…like telling someone who irritates you to take a hike…OR…taking a hike, and enjoying the harmony of nature. Both seem simple, don’t they???

REALLY??? I’m not so sure about that.

Most of us try to start our day with positive thoughts, but the people around us sometimes throw us some curve balls.

Enter stage left…option three…taking a hike and creating a direction towards awareness. Stopping the habitual forms of communication that create negativity in our minds is what we should do–but, most of the time–that doesn’t happen. Taking a hike for the purpose of letting go of what’s bothering us, letting go of stress, letting go of peeps that irritate us…just letting go is the best option.

The truth is…you cannot change other people…you can only change yourself. So true, right???

So, I say to all you out there, just take a hike and let go of your worries, stay present in the moment, be one with nature…lift your energy and be amazed by what you see…AND…what is drawn to you. By changing yourself, you will change all around you.

Go take a hike…and put your best footprint forward!!!

This pic is from Philippe Park…off the main pathway and behind the Indian Mound…there is nothing like trail running…I am so lucky to live here!

The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.
-Jacqueline Schiff

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is my village…

MOVEABLE EATS…

Her love for cooking came from her memories as a child…

Born and raised in the village, Heather gained her love for culinary arts at a young age. Her family often had their own cooking contests…and IF, SOMEONE had a great report card…well kids, you guessed it…they got to pick the restaurant for dinner that night.

Heather can take an ordinary dish…give it a twist…and voila…nothing other than amazing!!! I met her when she opened her first restaurant…Heather’s Place. It had a verve all its own. Catering done from the old Florida house…BUT…on the weekends, she opened her backyard to the public…fellow villagers…her community. Fire pits, picnic tables, small bands and villagers…loyal villagers that loved the dynamics of this backyard venue and what it represented. Before going to Heather’s Place, I really didn’t know many of my neighbors. She created this type of backyard gathering that included…well everyone…everyone that wanted to become a part of the Safety Harbor family.

Now, Heather is all grown up…and is part of Nantucket Bucket–the new restaurant here in the village. She has taken all of her knowledge gained from her training at the New Zealand Culinary Arts Program, her family cooking contest and running Heather’s Place to put together a wicked smart menu with that Northeastern feel, but still has some of that Floridian Southern charm.

Unique and customized is the focus of her craft.

Heather can style catering for all occasions…small or large…AND, GET THIS…Nantucket Bucket is offering FREE…Yes, FREE…rental space Mondays through Thursdays with the purchase of catering. Off site catering is also an option, so that’s always something to think about now, as the holidays are fast approaching.

Moveable eats…available by Heather at Nantucket Bucket. Still with a “bakyahd”…BUT…without those Nor’easters.

Heather Conrad
727-608-0978

Nantucket Bucket
519 2nd Street, South
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
727-487-5000
http://www.facebook.com/Nantucket-Bucket

Lunch…”suppaah”…”whateva”…Heather can create it!!!

This is Safety Harbor, FL and this is my village…

Join the Party @ CALM…

Today is National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day. Please, if you want to be pain-free, join the party. I’m talking about the nationwide movement that is…Community Acupuncture.

POCA…Peoples’ Organization of Community Acupuncture wants to make this oriental practice available to as many peeps–as many villagers–as possible.

Acupuncture is administered in a group setting, using points on the scalp, below the elbows and knees to treat the entire body. It’s used to treat a variety of ailments, corrects imbalances…AND…drumroll please, the big one…assists in controlling stress.

A sliding scale payment system makes it easier to afford regular treatments, which highly is recommended, for most health challenges. Strengthen your qi without straining your wallet…I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!

Calm Community Acupuncture, formally Safety Harbor Community Acupuncture, has been in the village for a little over a year. Owner, Kasie Carlson, has been helping villagers afford to feel better, and has experienced the need to make it more accessible, so she invited Jen to join the party at Calm…now more hours are available to get your zen on.

Accessibility and affordability are the words to remember, kids…new patient forms and booking appointments are available online, and with new clinic hours and that great sliding scale payment system, you’ll be dancing down Main Street on your road to self-care. If you are not fortunate enough to live in my village, check out http://www.pocacoop.com/ and find a place near you, and invite yourself to your local Community Acupuncture celebration.

Kasie and Jen inviting you to the party @Calm.

Calm Community Acupuncture
550 Main Street
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 744-4245
http://www.communityacupuncture.com
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9am-1pm & 3pm-7pm

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is my village…

Miss Linda…One Class Act!!!

Once upon a time, there was a three-year old girl who wanted nothing more than to dance her heart out.  She acquired her formal training at the Ballet Russe De Monte Carlo in New York City…there, she studied with many notables…then went on to study at Carnegie Hall with Vlademir Konstantinov, formally of the Kirov Ballet.  May I proudly introduce to you…Linda Featherstone.

Miss Linda– as she is called by all of her students, even the ones that have turned in their  ballet slippers for sneakers and strollers– has been actively promoting and teaching dance for over thirty years.  Her focus…the kids experiencing the joy of dance, and to continue the legacy of her teachers.  As Miss Linda explains, “I want to teach what I know because I’ve learned from the best, and that knowledge must continue.”

Ballet is her passion but there is so much more to dance than pirouettes and grande plies.  Miss Linda’s Dance Studio offers Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Belly Dancing, Zumba and Yoga.  If you are not into the dance thing…there’s always Acting and Improv classes, which sounds like total fun.  I’m going for Belly Dancing…I need to get some rhythm back into my life…plus I think I’ll be doing some great belly work by laughing at myself as I attempt this art form…I do love laughing at myself.

Please go by and visit Miss Linda’s Dance Studio…you’ll be amazed as you walk into a hallway full of history…of a three-year old year old girl who wanted nothing more than to dance her heart out.

“Dance is your pulse, your heartbeat, your breathing.  It’s the rhythm of your life.  It’s the expression in time and movement, in happiness, joy, sadness and envy.”  Jaques D’ambroise

Why not sashay down and check out a class!!!

Miss Linda’s Dance Studio
550 Main Street
Safety Harbor, Fl 34695
(727) 796-9653
http://www.misslindasdance.com

This is Safety Harbor, Florida and this is my village…

Naturally Brilliant…My Top Five…

One of my fave things, for me personally,  is to run…I LOVE IT!  It gets me outside…keeps me calm…keeps me grounded.  It clears my head and opens my eyes to the beauty of nature.  I am very fortunate to live in a community where our natural environment is important,  and I would like to share my five favorite sites from my village and featured in some of my posts in this blog…check out my archives.

SO, HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!

5.  The entrance of Safety Harbor Marina…”Landscaping and Life”…August 2011

4.  The Safety Harbor Common Ground Community Garden…”Life’s a Garden, Dig It”…October 2011

3.  The sunrise in Philippe Park…”Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!  Oh, What a Beautiful Day!”…June 2011

2.  The Baranoff Oak Tree…”Calling All Tree Huggers…The Baranoff Oak”…July 2011

1.  Philippe Park…”The Tree Canopy”…September 2011

I guess you know which one is the most important to me, right???  It’s the number one spot on the countdown…sometimes I am speechless when I enter into the natural brilliance of Mother Nature.  No human can create this much beauty.

If you live in my village and would like to share what you think is one of your fave sights, please comment on this post.  If you don’t live my village and would like to share a fave  site from your village, please comment on this post.

I look forward to hearing from you!!!

binvested@wordpress.com

This is Safety Harbor,  Florida and this is my village…

21st September Has Arrived…

It’s 21st September…Peace Day…may you all be blessed with peace on all levels. My project is complete, and I would like to thank all my fellow villagers that participated in my contribution to Peace One Day.   It gave me hope in humanity… that WE CAN swing the pendulum from violence to a more peaceful society.

Terrie Dahl-Thomas…thankyou for your help.
Thankyou to the birthday party that agreed to be in this photograph…You all ROCKED!!!!!! AND…with all that positive energy, how can we not have PEACE ONE DAY.

If you haven’t yet, please visit peaceoneday.org and find out about…The Global Truce 2012.

If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.
If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart.
-Lao Tzu

binvested in your community…binvested in your world…

On 21st September-The Countdown-Day1

Peace is always beautiful.
-Walt Whitman

Fellow villager, Nell, is 99 and a half years old. She…we all…deserve PEACE ONE DAY.

Check out peaceoneday.org and find out about…The Global Truce 2012

Tomorrow is PEACE DAY. What will YOU do to make PEACE on 21st September?????????

binvested in your community…binvested in your world…

On 21st September…The Countdown-Day 2

If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.
-Thich Nhat Hanh

Fredrick Hayes, with his sister and his neice, drumming for PEACE ONE DAY…

Check out peaceoneday.org and find out about…The Global Truce2012.

What will you do to make PEACE on 21st September?????????

binvested in your community…binvested in your world…

On 21st September…The Countdown-Day 3

What can you do to promote peace? Go home and love your family.
-Mother Theresa

The Thomas family uniting for PEACE ONE DAY…

Check out peaceoneday.org and find out about…The Global Truce 2012.

What will you do to make PEACE on 21st September?????????

binvested in your community…binvested in your world…

On 21st September…The Countdown-Day 4

When my heart is at peace, the world is at peace.
-Chinese Proverb

Dee supports PEACE ONE DAY…

Check out peaceoneday.org and find out about…The Global Truce 2012.

What will you do to make PEACE on 21st September?????????

binvested in your community…binvested in your world…