For a Good Summer...

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Mend a quarrel


Search out an old friend


Dismiss suspicion


Show your trust


Write a letter


Share some treasure


Give a soft answer


Encourage youth


Manifest your loyalty


Gladden the heart of a child


Keep a promise


Find the time


Forego a grudge


Forgive an enemy


Open your heart


Apologize if you were wrong


Try to understand


Appreciate, be kind, be gentle


Think first of someone else


 Root out envy


Laugh a little more


Do a good job


Deserve confidence


Reach out


Fight prejudice


Express gratitude


Don't give up


Take pleasure in the beauty of nature


Give thanks to God for all good things!

Comments

ashlina {the decorista} said…
this has to be the best post i have ever seen. and i could not be happier to have read it right now. brightened my whole day!!!!!!
all my love to you.... Glory to God! :)
June 14, 2010 at 11:29 AM
A Perfect Gray said…
absolutely wonderful, terri! we all need these reminders...
June 14, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Cashon&Co said…
Girl, this was AWESOME. really, i can appreciate the time and thought that went into each one. just wonderful!!!!
June 14, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Anonymous said…
If I can do one suggestion a week, it might make for a whole wonderful year. Here's to remembering all of this advice.

Love,

Chris
June 14, 2010 at 1:07 PM
sharon santoni at my french country home said…
Therese, I love this post, such beautiful pictures and such words of wisdom. You have got my week off to a good start!
Sharon
June 14, 2010 at 1:25 PM
FrenchBlue said…
Amen! Beautiful inspiring post Teri! LOVE the images and what you say!!!
June 14, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Dumbwit Tellher said…
Hi Therese, did you know you are an angel? This post is something we all can benefit from. We all need those little reminders of being the good people we were made to be. This is such a beautiful tribute to what the human soul is capable of.

I am hoping graduation went very, very well? I've been thinking about you as we went through our celebrations. My eldest daughter was the last to fly home today. Trying not to think how much I am going to miss them all. I'm going to work on laughing a little more, & to write a letters. That and forgive a grudge as they are ugly. Hugs to you and all my wishes for a great week xxoo deb
June 14, 2010 at 2:28 PM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful, inspiring post! Beautifully written & beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing. xo
June 14, 2010 at 4:36 PM
Privet and Holly said…
Loved all of the words and accompanying images.
Now, to take each to heart and remember them, often! Fantastic photos, Teri ~ especially the ones of the kids jumping off the dock. That just says SUMMER, to me! xx Suzanne
June 14, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Marija said…
One of the best posts I've read in a long time. Thought provoking sentiments accompanied by perfect images.
June 14, 2010 at 5:56 PM
Unknown said…
The photos....the words....perfection!
June 14, 2010 at 7:47 PM
Anonymous said…
Seconded!
June 14, 2010 at 8:25 PM
Beach House Living said…
Dear Therese,
This post is amazing the words and photos help drive home the many messages we all can be better and can use reminders now and again.

You have shown me, there is kindness in the face of strangers of those we may not ever meet in person. It must be the cosmos that Suzanne of Privet and Holly posted about today. Your encouragement and advice to re carve out a path of creating is one that I am both grateful and thankful for. Destiny?
June 14, 2010 at 9:49 PM
lisaroy said…
Such a great post and all things to live by each day.
Funny, I just posted about spreading happiness and included your blog as one that brings me happiness when I visit - this is why. : )
June 14, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Will @ Bright.Bazaar said…
best post ever written. FACT. You have made my day with these simple words. Thank you xoxo
June 15, 2010 at 2:09 AM
helle said…
Wonderful post. Thank you!

Helle:))
June 15, 2010 at 4:50 AM
A Gift Wrapped Life said…
So beautiful Terri. Much love XO
June 15, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Rachel said…
Ok, but do I have to dismiss superstition? Heads-up pennies make my day, etc. ; )
June 15, 2010 at 8:44 AM
French-Kissed said…
Your post...a gift of advice from the heart and soul of blogger to treasure!

~jermaine~
June 15, 2010 at 9:52 AM
Mélanie A. said…
Merci for remind us these beautiful words
June 15, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Unknown said…
Amen sistah!
xoxo
June 15, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Kathysue said…
Beautiful written and the images tied it all together, I love when you speak with your heart. It never steers you wrong, Love ya Kathysue
June 15, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Miles Of Style said…
lovely inspiring post this is.

just stumbled upon your blog and i have to say i LOVE it. do come drop by mine too and maybe we can follow each other. =)

have a lovely day!

Persis
http://onestylemile.blogspot.com
June 16, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Burlap Luxe said…
Amen Therese,
Beautifully said/written...
But of course it was thought out and written with a beautiful heart,"YOURS"
xx
Dore
June 16, 2010 at 9:53 PM
red ticking said…
dear therese....
this is the best post... i will visit it often... God is so good and He certainly got it right when He made you... xoxo
June 17, 2010 at 9:01 AM
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