October 10, 2011
Steve Jobs on criticism
"By the way, what have you done that’s so great?
Do you create anything, or just criticize other's work
and belittle their motivations?”
-- Steve Jobs
Posted by elise on October 10, 2011 to Quotes | Permalink
August 21, 2011
St. Paul to Romans - For I am convinced
But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:37-39
Posted by elise on August 21, 2011 to Prayers, Quotes, Words of Inspiration | Permalink
March 2, 2011
Things I love about my friend Kalyn
Do you know Kalyn Denny of Kalyn's Kitchen? You should. Kalyn is one of my favorite people on the planet, and here are just a few reasons why:
- Kalyn is one of the kindest people you will ever meet
- Kalyn is a great organizer of people and events
- With discipline, exercise, and healthy eating, Kalyn lost a lot of weight and has kept it off
- When Kalyn feels down, she doesn't stay there too long, she bounces back
- Kalyn has a great smile
- Kalyn has over 30 nieces and nephews and she sends them each a card on their birthdays
- Kalyn loves kitchen gadgets
- She looks great in the color orange
- Kalyn is an evangelist for cilantro
- Kalyn has taught 30 years of grade school kids, including the children of people she taught when they were kids
- Kalyn is not afraid to be politically liberal in conservative Utah
- Kalyn loves her family and is not afraid to show it
- Kalyn is the author of an amazing food blog
- When you need to blow off steam, Kalyn will patiently listen
- Kalyn loves vegetables
- Kalyn is not afraid to learn something entirely new, even if it's difficult
- She doesn't give up easily
- Kalyn is not judgmental
- Kalyn takes feedback
- Kalyn is extraordinarily productive
- Kalyn has mastered her gas grill
- She has a spectacular garden with raised beds
- Kalyn cans her own tomatoes to eat all year round
- Kalyn loves African art
- She is a great travel companion
- Kalyn is generous with her time
- Kalyn is financially responsible
- Kalyn can keep a secret
- Kalyn is brave
- Kalyn rolls with the punches
- Kalyn always has your back
- Kalyn never stops learning and improving her skills
- Kalyn is an outstanding discussion moderator
- Kalyn always gives credit where credit is due, and even when it isn't
- Kalyn is diplomatic
- Kalyn keeps her chin up, even when she's down
Love you Kalyn!
Posted by elise on March 2, 2011 to Random | Permalink
January 3, 2011
Maya Angelou - You can only become accomplished at something you love
You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can't take their eyes off you.
Maya Angelou
Posted by elise on January 3, 2011 to Quotes | Permalink
Shopenhauer - Talent vs Genius
Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Shopenhauer
Posted by elise on January 3, 2011 to Quotes | Permalink
October 1, 2010
Cute jewelry from Lisa Leonard
I go to events. Conferences. People give me things. Like goodie bags, with all sorts of things in it. Sometimes the things are fun, sometimes they are useful, sometimes I'm thinking, "what were they thinking?" But in general I don't write about stuff people give me hoping that I'll write about it.
I do write about things that I personally buy and love. In this case I was given the above necklace at a party in New York this summer. It was so CUTE, I've hardly taken it off. It was so adorable I bought a similar necklace for my 8 year old goddaughter. The maker is Lisa Leonard Designs. And here is the necklace I bought for my goddaughter. With her name, engraved.
Apparently she hasn't taken it off yet either. ;-)
Thank you Lisa Leonard!
Posted by elise on October 1, 2010 to Shopping | Permalink
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July 12, 2010
Sense of Place
"A place is not a place until people have been born in it, have grown up in it, known it, died in it. ... Some are born in their place, some find it, some realize after long searching that the place they left is the one they have been searching for."
Wallace Stegner
Posted by elise on July 12, 2010 to Quotes | Permalink
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The Return of Doctor Who Apr 3, 2008
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Laurence Shames - Success and Failure Feb 15, 2008
Interview with Allee Willis of Bubbles and Cheesecake Jan 4, 2008
Hermann Goering - The People Can Always Be Brought to the Bidding of the Leaders Jan 2, 2008
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