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When critics say this is "one of the greatest books of our time" how can you not be excited for this read?    This is Frankl's memoir of life in Nazi death camps.  I know,  a morbid tale,  but Frankl manages to argue that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it and to find meaning in it.  I cannot put this book down.....

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When I'm in a funk...

When things are not quite right, or something is amiss in my life,  this is the book I turn to. It gets me back on "track" so to speak.  Two of My favourite quotes...

"You will never be able to escape from your heart so it's better to listen to what it has to say"

"Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.   And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of it's dreams because every second of the search is a seconds' encounter with God and with eternity"

How kool is that? And... case in point. Mr Coelho is one of the bestselling authors on this planet,  and he didnt write his first book until the age of forty. Hmmmmm

Everyone should read this book at some point in time. 

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My Romp This Evening...

I always  finish my day with a visit to the  ponies, with the dogs.  It's a habit that I started when we first moved here, and have managed to keep.  It's good going to bed knowing that the horses are safe, and all is well.  Plus it gives me a chance to get a few more "pets" in before the day is over.  Oh...  I almost forgot, today marks 8 weeks since the colt (Hamlet) was born.  It's amazing how much he has grown, and matured in 2 months time.  He has an injury to his leg right now, so he is not quite himself, but I'm keeping an eye on him.  He\s quite the trooper though.  He's pretty tough, and really really sensible.  I'm not worried about him at all.  I figure he has another 2 months here, before he goes to his other home.  I hate to think about that day... I'm sooooo going to miss him.  But not thinking about that just yet.  I still have the summer with him.

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Gratitude is most important

Today was such an amazing day. Did a horse show this morning with rock star "Wind Diva". She worked so well for me today.  And we had such a great time!  Then we got home and had a nice cold cervesa! 

Then, because the rule of thumb regarding hay is..... you will always do hay on the hottest days of summer, Erik and I put a wagon of hay up in the loft.

It was a long tough day but I wouldnt trade it for anything.  Good evening..... from Small Wonders :)

Oh Hemm...

 I'm going through a Hemingway phase just now.  Not sure why, as I've read him before.   Regardless, I am loving life right now, having the time to read.  I'm such a lucky girl..

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I know... I know...

I got sooo carried away this morning with the camera.... But I had so much fun... My inner " photographer" took over, and I found myself working for National Geographic, trying to get the best pic... Thank God for the digital camera.... I had sooo much fun doing this... Kind of forgot about "stuff" for a while, which is ALWAYS a good thing....

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Appropriate words...

Time to leave now,  get out of this room,  go somewhere, anywhere;  sharpen this feeling of happiness and freedom,  stretch your limbs,  fill your eyes,  be awake,  wider awake,  vividly awake in every sense and every pore.

Stefan Zweig

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My Girl Roo

So... the latest add to the fam, here is Roo.  Her registered name is Pretty Dun Juice and she is 4 years old.
 I've had her for a little over a week, and she has been nothing short of amazing.   I've ridden her about five times now, and have showed her once.  This mare is so classy it is crazy.  And talk about quiet.  I cannot believe she is only four.  She acts like she is twelve.  I have yet to see her spook.  And most importantly, she was so calm when I brought her into the show pen. I walked her right up to centre arena, and she just stood there, as she's suppose to!!  That was the highlight of my day.  I cannot believe the luck I've had with all my horses.  Every single one of them, has been nothing short of amazing.  And yes, I do miss Maya, but knowing that she will be outside, being a mamma every year, and doing nothing but eating and hanging out, is such a comfort to me.  This mare deserves the very best.
So... only two more treatments for me, and then radiation to begin shortly after that.  I am hoping that the worst of it will be over after the treatments, and I can concentrate on my ponies, and planning my trip to Spain in the fall.  I am loving life... such as it is, and continue to recognize how fortunate I am.

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