The Weekly Bleat
Life can be challenging sometimes, but I’m always grateful for each year on this earth. Since I’m celebrating a birthday tomorrow, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite quotes about attitude, youth, joy, and the sweetness of life.
Black and white photo: Florence, Italy–circa 1993–college semester abroad; Color photo: Florence, Italy–circa 2016–visiting Tuscany with Farmguy.
“Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best. Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. Live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you!”
~Christian D. Larson
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.”
~Philosopher Confucius
“Never underestimate the power of frosting.”
~Storefront window at Bubblecake in Roanoke, VA
“Youth has no age.”
~Pablo Picasso
Categories: The Weekly Bleat
Have a wonderful Birthday!!! x
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Thank you so much, Cheryl. That’s very kind! 😊
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I know you are 29 right??? xo
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😘😘 xo
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lol xx
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Wishing you the best of birthdays…enjoy your special day! 🙂
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Thank you for the lovely birthday wish, Marisa! 😊
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Your most welcome! 🙂
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😊
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Happy birthday, wondrous lady! Xxx
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You are too sweet, Raphaela! Thank you. 😊💗 xoxo
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Happy birthday for tomorrow Tonya!!!
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Thanks a bunch. Ritu!! 😊🌻
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Wishinhg you a Happy Birthday and marvelous new year of your adventure!
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I so appreciate your generous birthday wishes, Gina! Many thanks! 😊🎉
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❤
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love the quote about frosting. Hey!!! who’s that young girl in the B&W photo. does she have a single twin?
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Thanks, Jim. I loved that quote, too. I could eat frosting for breakfast! 😉 As always, you’re a hoot! 😀
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Happy birthday!!!!!!
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Thank you! 😊
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Happy Birthday! Italy looks good on you. As do the scarf and the glasses and the scenery, and well, you and Italy are quite pretty. I do not recommend wearing the cupcakes 😉
Have a fabulous day! ❤
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That’s such a nice thing to say!! And uplifting too. 😊🌻 Haha! Maybe I’ll just wear the frosting…after I roll in it (it’s so wonderful).😉
Thank you very much, Joey! xo
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Enjoy your special day and many happy returns 🎂
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Thanks so much for the warm birthday wishes, Osyth! 🎈
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Oh…that smile. Just as beautiful today. Have a very Happy Birthday. Hope some of that frosting came your way !!! 🌻 🌹 🌷
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A heartfelt thank you, Van. Yes, I plan to have a cupcake or two today. 😊💛
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Happy Happy Birthday Tonya! I love all your quotes, they are certainly good words to live by. xoxo
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Thank you, Kathryn. 😊🌻 xoxo
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Wonderful post!
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Many thanks!
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You are welcome!
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Have an amazing birthday, Tonya!!! 🎂🍰🎈
BTW…I couldn’t tell the difference between the college photo and the one taken 23 years later. You sure you’re not messing with us?😊
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Thank you very much, George. What a nice comment! You made my day! 😊🎉🌻
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Penblwydd Hapus i chwi. Have a Wonderful day.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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Thank you so much!! 😊
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Happy Birthday Tonya 🙂 I swear you look as gorgeous and even more right now!
P.S. Enjoy your birthday cake with a yummy chocolate buttercream frosting 🙂
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Wow! Thank you for your most generous and kind comment, Prajakta. You’re such a sweetie!! I’m so looking forward to my birthday cupcake. And, a chocolate & buttercream combination sounds like the perfect choice! 😊💗🎉
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Blessings on your birthday sent your way! Have a terrific celebration!! 🌻🌺🌹🎂🍾
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How lovely! Thank you very much, Garfield. 😊💛🎉
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Remember youth has no age! Have a fabulous birthday x
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Thank you! 😊🎉 xo
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Happy birthday Tonya!!! wishing you many more youthful years and happiness 🙂 ❤ Have a funfilled day! enjoy!
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Many thanks for the beautiful birthday wishes! 😊🌻
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My pleasure 🙂
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Being a farm girl, this seems appropriate for your birthday.
https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_L8OFDplnQ7o%2FTNlazqRO-TI%2FAAAAAAAADbo%2F1R4Av_XPP5s%2Fs1600%2FP1020771.jpg&f=1
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How thoughtful and kind! I love it! Thank you so much. 😊🌻
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Happy birthday!!!
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Thank you, Cherity. 😊
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Happy Birthday Tanya! Those cupcakes look so yummy. 🙂
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Thanks very much, Deborah. They were delicious! 😊
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Happy birthday, dear Tonya! You are a giving, caring and amazing (young) woman!! ❤ xo
The quote will go in my journal, word for word, like a new "mantra!" Thank you. 🙂
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You are very kind and generous, Robin. Thank you so much. 😊🌻 xoxo
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Happy Birthday!
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Thank you! 😊
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Hope you had a great birthday and the next year will be as positive and fun as you make it!
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That’s so kind! Thank you. 😊
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Fun to find your blog– what an interesting life you’ve chosen! Hope your birthday’s the happiest! Here’s to a warm and wonderful year ahead…
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Thank you so much for visiting, Rhonda. I appreciate the lovely birthday wishes! 😊🌻
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Happy belated birthday, Tanya. It seems your birthday is on the 8th of September, in that case, we share our birthdays… 😀 ❤
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How lovely! Thank you, Maniparna and a Happy Belated Birthday to you as well. 😊🎉
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Welcome and thank you… 😀
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