November | 2015 | Uniquely Yours Craft Journal

Plans coming together

18 Nov 2015 Comments Off on Plans coming together

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Roadmap Tags: choose, puzzle, Shark Tank

Dear Fellow Journalers,

There once was a Television show called “The A Team” in which one of the character’s favorite lines was ” I love it when a plan comes together!”

However, in real life, plans have a way of going astray. Plans are put together piece by piece. Loose a piece on the way (see link) and your plan takes another road! If you are a control freak and you think you can plan every second of your life you are mistaken. Plans involve other people, circumstances, and a lot of the time – money. “Mr. Wonderful” (Kevin O’Leary from the TV show Shark Tank is often quoted saying how much he loves money).

You need a goal and you need to be flexible. You have skills and talents and resources. You can take the Road Map of Life and choose your direction, wind speed and destination. Your Life Plan(s) will come together.

‘Til next time,

~Sallie

Achievement

13 Nov 2015 Comments Off on Achievement

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Seeds of thought Tags: goals

“There is no achievement without goals.”

Robert McKaid

American Tears

11 Nov 2015 2 Comments

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Paper Daydreams Tags: America, American Tears, Veteran

Dear Fellow Journalers,

Last year my husband and I were invited to the Annual Veterans Day Program at one of our local elementary schools. During the program, the choir sang this song. I had never heard of it before but it is so moving and inspirational that I had to share it with you:

American Tears by Teresa Jennings

Sometimes I think about America. About her struggles through the years.

I think of people who did what they had to do with the strength to act their fears.

Sometimes I think about America. About her future and her past.

I know I’m blessed to be living in Liberty. In a land where freedom will last.

For the heroes. For the patriots. For the soldiers For all the pioneers.

I will always be an American, and I’ll always cry American tears.

Sometimes I think about America, about her people’s legacy. I wonder if they knew that what they had to do would be known throughout history.

Sometimes I think about America. About her pain along the way. I know it had to be for our democracy. For the world we live in today.

For the heroes. For the patriots. For the soldiers. For all the pioneers.

I will always be an American, and I’ll always cry American tears.

Marine Corps Birthday

10 Nov 2015 Comments Off on Marine Corps Birthday

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Perspectives Tags: birthday, Marine Corps, Perspectives

Dear Fellow Journalers,

Today my husband celebrates the 240th Birthday of the U S Marine Corps.

The U S Marine Corps celebrates its 240th Birthday today. Throughout history, Marines have faced tough times and challenges from 1775 when they were founded to today. Marines have always excelled. They train hard and their training is always respected. “Send in the Marines” is not a catchy phrase.

Today, Marines from all generations gather in groups large and small to celebrate the birthday of the Corps and to reflect on the legacy and warrior ethos that they share.

The Birthday Ball is rich in tradition. The ceremony involves the reading of the first Commandant’s message, the birthday message from the current Commandant, a guest speaker and a cake cutting ceremony. The first piece of cake is given to the guest of honor. The second piece is given to the oldest Marine present. Upon receiving the second piece of cake, the oldest Marine passes the cake to the youngest Marine present signifying the passing of experience and knowledge to the young of the Corps.

Happy Birthday Marines!

~Sallie (proud wife of a retired Marine)

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