Someone
once said, "There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from
all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with
people who make you laugh. Forget the bad and focus on the good. Love
the people who treat you right and pray for the ones who don't. Life is
too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life,
getting back up is living." Being alive is a
gift, being happy is by choice.....
As we come to the end of the summer and get ready to head back to Florida, us "beach people" have a gathering at Jack's house in town.
Last summer was the year of the hip for me. This summer others had health issues which were quite serious. We look forward a healthy season next year. We celebrated with some food and drink.
Isn't this just the truth... drama just has no place in our lives after a certain coming of age in our 50's and 60's. It's simply time to enjoy each day for what it is and find happiness therein. :-)
Such good advice if only we can let the drama go. What a lovely tradition to carry on...a meal with the lake people as summer winds down. Don't go too soon now...
What a delightful and apt quote. Joe and I choose happiness every day despite the fact others have rejected us. I am so glad you have had a better year. hugs♥Olive
It looks like the food was delicious. Hopefully everyone will be healthy next year. I completely agree with the words in the beginning of your post ~life is too short to be surrounded by that. I started weeding those folks out of my life several years ago and it's been one of the best things I've ever done. Thanks so much for coming by to visit my shop. I did a little sprucing up at both of my blogs, if you get a chance to stop by sometime. :)
Another summer gone. Looks like a fine celebration. May you have a healthy year ahead to enjoy the winter down south and the next summer up north. Enjoy these last hours of summer. Pamela
Words of wisdom to be sure and it must have been special to be celebrating with all your beach friends and looking forward to going back to your lives left behind. I loved the beautiful flowers on your last post!
Isn't this just the truth... drama just has no place in our lives after a certain coming of age in our 50's and 60's. It's simply time to enjoy each day for what it is and find happiness therein. :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful time in Florida this winter!! Prayers for your good health!!
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Today I chose to visit you...and chose to be happy too...hugs, Flavia
ReplyDeleteOh yes. Life's too short for too much drama and for friends who are overly negative. Here, here! And here's to a healthy year ahead.
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Claudia
I agree,life is just one!
ReplyDeleteNeed to surround yourself with good and honest people.
Kisses and greetings:)
Looking forward to seeing your "beachy" face back in Florida! Love your words of wisdom for the day.
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Donna
Such good advice if only we can let the drama go. What a lovely tradition to carry on...a meal with the lake people as summer winds down. Don't go too soon now...
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful and apt quote. Joe and I choose happiness every day despite the fact others have rejected us. I am so glad you have had a better year. hugs♥Olive
ReplyDeleteAmen, sister!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Good words to live by! Sounds like you had a nice get-together Carol, enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'll agree to that. I can now let it go in one ear and out the other. That's the benefit of "age!" I've got to talk hubby into FL winters!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the food was delicious. Hopefully everyone will be healthy next year.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with the words in the beginning of your post ~life is too short to be surrounded by that. I started weeding those folks out of my life several years ago and it's been one of the best things I've ever done. Thanks so much for coming by to visit my shop. I did a little sprucing up at both of my blogs, if you get a chance to stop by sometime. :)
Good Friends + Good Food = Good Times!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had it all.
See if you can get the recipe for that bruschetta with the pistachio nuts on it, will ya???? It looks delicious!
Hoping we get to see you down south in Feb.
Safe travels,
fondly,
Rett
Amen, sister is right!
ReplyDeleteAnother summer gone. Looks like a fine celebration. May you have a healthy year ahead to enjoy the winter down south and the next summer up north. Enjoy these last hours of summer. Pamela
ReplyDeleteWords of wisdom to be sure and it must have been special to be celebrating with all your beach friends and looking forward to going back to your lives left behind. I loved the beautiful flowers on your last post!
ReplyDeleteWell my mistake - you're off to the beach - now that makes much more sense! have a wonderful BEACH SEASON!
ReplyDeleteIt's the drama that makes us crazy. Great post!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is the best advice people can get. I think I am going to adopt it, WE need to laugh to live happily.
ReplyDeleteHave a good day
Riet
A beautiful post. I wish you health and happiness :)
ReplyDeleteWhat excellent words of wisdom they are too!
ReplyDeleteMaggie