Youtube some of your favorite commercials.
Put your sunroof down and find a song that makes you smile (I'm hoping the video shows up; if not, it's one of my car radio while "Rhythm of My Soul" plays).
Say "that's right, bitches." About anything.
Musings on life - music, photographs, food/recipes/diners/coffeeshops, and books/poems/articles I enjoy. If you like The Avett Brothers, black and white photos, local cafes, non-fiction, dogs, and the feeling you get when you return to your hometown, read and contribute.
No need to take it out on Phil Collins.
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"Kiss my grits" often works. Or, per my mother... BOO YA!
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ReplyDeleteBet he is nice background music for all night microfilming though.
I like them both Caroline, especially when used together. Isabella has a good one too "Dog gone it. Ouch"
Words my teacher friends lived by were, "Just smile and nod." We used this phrase on a daily basis when it came to demanding administrators, irritating co-workers (you know you have some), and unreasonable parents.
ReplyDeleteLife is too short to live in stress about things that do not really matter in the big picture.
Mom, I hope I grow up to be as patient and level-headed as you. I vow to start my "smiling and nodding" this morning while working at the library. Come on, "public," bring it on.
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