Profiles in Courage

With all of the horrible wildfires burning in Northern California right now, two lines of dialogue come to mind from the movie "Ladder 49" (about firefighters). I'd like to share them with you.

"People are always asking me how is it that firefighters run into a burning building when everyone else is running out. Courage is the answer. "

Indeed. These men and women are amazing. Please join me in saying a prayer for their safety and a thank you for all they do--and risk--each day when they go to work. I hope all the fires are contained soon with no loss of life or homes.

A Busy Weekend

On Saturday...bought a wedding gift for our cousins, A & T, who are getting married next month. Then had a great anniversary dinner at Red Lobster. Sunday...went to see "Kung Fu Panda" with my mom, C, and then went to P & D's for Father's Day dinner and visit. Whew! Did I get it all? (And in between all these events...did lots of laundry!) I'm exhausted and it's the START of the week. And did I mention it's still blazing hot weather out?

Hmmm...

Let's see, today my fortune cookie said "You have a keen sense of humor and bring out the best in others." Sometimes that's true, but sometimes I just have a strange sense of humor and still manage not to drive my friends away." (Also, have I mentioned the weather's hot AGAIN? Which explains my new self "picture"--I'm trying to stay hydrated).

I do agree that this week I have had to keep my sense of humor intact and I'm also looking forward to this Saturday, since it's my wedding anniversary. 5 years! Pretty cool.

A Gift

“Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come”

-Chinese Proverb

I saw this quote and thought it fitting since I'm getting back in touch with some dear friends. I will have lunch with M this Sat and catch up with her. It's been a few years...but I still feel connected. So it's not just proximity space that keeps friendships going, but if you are truly linked with someone it doesn't matter how much time goes by in between visits.