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Another fine outdoor day is in the books. Today we felt like we were both walking forward as well as back in time. Grassy paths reminded us of the Kerry Way, rocky steep paths reminded us of trekking in Nepal, and ocean sized views reminded us of home.Happy Earth Day! We are celebrating by spending the entire day out under the open sky, breathing fresh air, and giving thanks for this planet and place we call home. #explorenlearn #ExploreNLA large day on two coastal trails in Conception Bay North. This is on the Shoreline Heritage Trail to Mad Rocks in Bay Roberts. I give this trail 5 stars and 2 thumbs up. Ocean views, heritage, and great hiking wrapped up in a lovely day out package. #HikeNL #ExploreNLAfter our two hikes in the Conception Bay North, we enjoyed the sunset at Salmon Cove Sands. Much refreshment came today from two kinds of saltwater-sweat and the sea (no tears for sure). #HikeNL #ExploreNLThere is a light at the end of the tunnel...errr hike. Heading out for a few days of r and r, no h and r. Hike and rest. In that order. Stay tuned #HikeNL #ExploreNLWhen the weather gives you a grey day for your hike, embrace it because you’ll see things in a new foggy light. #HikeNL #ExploreNLTA’s Facebook Page
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Visual Soliloquy #245 The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution…
The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution.–Bertrand Russell
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Visual Soliloquy #244 Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging…
Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.-Joseph Campbell
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A Time in Twillingate
Twillingate is a great choice for a long weekend get-a-way. Trading the city for an idyllic island is an invitation for all kinds of adventure. Leaving after work on Friday, the 4.5 hour drive zoomed by and we were welcomed … Continue reading
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Visual Soliloquy #243 Nothing will work unless you do…
Nothing will work unless you do. – Maya Angelou
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Visual Soliloquy #242 Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it…
Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it. ~Marian Anderson
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Visual Soliloquy #241 Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose…
Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose. ~ Tom Krouse
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Going Down the River
We spent much of the previous week running down some of Ontario’s rivers near the Madawaska Kanu Centre. Whitewater is so humbling in that it has such force that you need to work with it, rather than against it, to … Continue reading
Visual Soliloquy #240 It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them…
It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Visual Soliloquy #239 Success depends above all, upon people. Build relationships, teams, partnerships…
Success depends above all, upon people. Build relationships, teams, partnerships – and motivate people to contribute. Cultivate leadership, creativity, excellence. Listen; seek new ideas and advice. ~ Ruth Scott
Visual Soliloquy #238 You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity…
You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him or her to learn by creating curiosity, he/she will continue the learning process as long as he/she lives. ~Clay P. Bedford
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Visual Soliloquy #237 We should come home from adventures, and perils, and discoveries every day with new experiences and character…
We should come home from adventures, and perils, and discoveries every day with new experiences and character. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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Visual Soliloquy #236 To live without risk for me would be tantamount to death…
To live without risk for me would be tantamount to death. –Jacqueline Cochran
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Visual Soliloquy #235 A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business…
A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. -Henry Ford
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Visual Soliloquy #234 There are two kinds of stones, as everyone knows, one of which rolls…
There are two kinds of stones, as everyone knows, one of which rolls. –Amelia Earhart
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Visual Soliloquy #233 In soloing – as in other activities – it is far easier to start something than it is to finish it…
In soloing – as in other activities – it is far easier to start something than it is to finish it. –Amelia Earhart
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Visual Soliloquy #232 Adventure is worthwhile in itself…
Adventure is worthwhile in itself. –Amelia Earhart
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Visual Soliloquy #231 For me, climbing is a form of exploration that inspires me to confront my own inner nature within nature…
For me, climbing is a form of exploration that inspires me to confront my own inner nature within nature. It’s a means of experiencing a state of consciousness where there are no distractions or expectations. –Lynn Hill
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Visual Soliloquy #230 Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all…
Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all. –Ernest Shackleton
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Visual Soliloquy #229 Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes…
Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait. The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas.–Henry … Continue reading
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Visual Soliloquy #228 Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact…
Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact. – William James
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Visual Soliloquy #227 Live every act fully, as if it were your last…
Live every act fully, as if it were your last. – Buddha
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Visual Soliloquy #226 Achievement brings its own anticlimax…
Achievement brings its own anticlimax. – Maya Angelou
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Of Crows, Cats and Cows
It’s funny when life “turns a phrase” on you. Riding a big yellow school bus the other day up the shore, Natelle turned to me and said, “So what was with the baby cow?” “Cow?” I replied. “Yes,” she said, … Continue reading
Visual Soliloquy #225 Great things are not something accidental, but must certainly be willed…
Great things are not something accidental, but must certainly be willed. – Vincent van Gogh
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Visual Soliloquy #224 When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves…
When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.” – William Arthur Ward
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Visual Soliloquy #223 You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short term failures…
You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short term failures. – Charles C. Noble
3rd Kilimanjaro Summit Anniversary
Three years ago today, I stood atop Kilimanjaro with an amazing group of women! Fond memories abound. Happy Anniversary to the WOKies (Women of Kilimanjaro)
Visual Soliloquy #222 Never look back unless you are planning to go that way…
Never look back unless you are planning to go that way. – Henry David Thoreau
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Visual Soliloquy #221 Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing.” – Albert Schweitzer
” Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing. – Albert Schweitzer
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Visual Soliloquy #220 We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give…
We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. – Winston Churchill
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Visual Soliloquy #219 It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final…
It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final. – Roger Babson
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Visual Soliloquy #218 It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else…
It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else. – Erma Bombeck
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Visual Soliloquy #217 Do more than believe: practice…
Do more than believe: practice. – William Arthur Ward
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