Sex, Drugs & Rock N’ Roll…

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

If you are an emotional eater and who among us are not? Then, like me, you’ve gone to the pantry, refrigerator and store shelves in search of something, anything, to fill that empty, self deprecating hole that yearns to be satisfied. You’ve searched for something sweet to take the bitter taste of life out of your mouth, gorged on empty calories as if it were going to save your life… AS IF!!!! Popped a pill or drank yourself stupid so you didn’t have to face what was really eating you. Wasted hard earned money cramming your closets and drawers with stuff and then turned to others to measure our self-worth and wonder why can’t I find a relationship that satisfies my every need?



Because we are Looking for love in all the wrong places............

Loving yourself more than food is a simple concept, one of my favorite quotes, but until we truly love our self; food, bad relationships, drugs and alcohol will only numb the fear that we are not worthy of all the wonderful things life has to offer. One must be perfect to be valuable. And if I’m not perfect then why would anyone love me?



I have some cracks in me… I’m not perfect. Neither are you… no one is. We are human. We are flawed… we are cracked.

I’m learning to love my cracks.



What a beautiful way of looking at being human. What a lovely way to accept our imperfections. And as we do we can truly begin to live a life of self love by forgiving ourselves for not being perfect.



You ARE beautiful… no WE are beautiful. Cracks and all.

Japanese Bowl By Peter Mayer

I’m like one of those Japanese bowls
That were made long ago
I have some cracks in me
They have been filled with gold
That’s what they used back then
When they had a bowl to mend
It did not hide the cracks
It made them shine instead
So now every old scar shows
From every time I broke
And anyone’s eyes can see
I’m not what I used to be
But in a collector’s mind
All of these jagged lines
Make me more beautiful
And worth a much higher price
I’m like one of those Japanese bowls
I was made long ago
I have some cracks you can see
See how they shine of gold...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOAzobTIGr8

Shine On SparkFriends

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Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

From our one month old grandson.... you can tell his mommy just can't keep her lips off of him He's reason #6 for me to keep Sparking!!!

He's all the sweets I'll ever need!!!!



Have a lovely life SparkFriends


The fragrance of the rose, remains on the hands that give it.

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Bon Appetit....

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Did you know that Julia Child


Freshness is essential, ditch the fast food and processed meals. Make whole foods your way of life. Remember... You are what you eat, so eat the best!!!



In my best Julia Child impersonation....
"I like to smell something cooking... it makes me feel at home. Cook and cook and keep on cooking, this is the way to live!"

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My New Year starts TODAY….

Friday, December 28, 2012

Why wait???



Tomorrow never comes, procrastination is a killer and every day I wait to begin exercising again is a lost day.



Why today??? Because today is our 32nd wedding anniversary and what better present could I possibly give us both than a healthy, happy wife who feels good and wants to spend another 32 years with her dear husband.



I’m not waiting for 2013.



Doesn’t mean there won’t be champagne and bacon wrapped scallops tonight… it’s all about portion control. What it does mean is I started exercising again TODAY to honor our commitment to each other with renewed fitness goals for 2013. Happy Anniversary Michael



1. Exercise more
2. Eat healthy
3. Stay committed
4. Be patient
5. Worry less
6. Pay cash
7. Continue to count my blessings



Happy New Year Spark Friends

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Light a Candle for Me...

Friday, December 14, 2012

I'll light a candle for YOU

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