Monday Mosaic

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In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.

Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.  And, there on
television, she said it was ‘exciting.’

Regarding body changes, she said there were many,occurring every day…like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.

The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such an honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
“I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

“I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas lights.

“I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.

“I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as ‘making a life.’

“I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.

“I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

“I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.  (I REALLY like that one)

“I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

“I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Mary at Monday Mosaic will be hosting again her weekly party, be sure and stop and say hi!

Thanks always for stopping by — I really appreciate all of you!

TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥

October 5, 2009 at 1:43 am | Mosaic | 16 comments

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16 Responses to “Monday Mosaic”

1. Riet says:

   October 5, 2009 at 5:11 am

   What a wonderful post.
   Have  a nice day
2. Cindy says:

   October 5, 2009 at 6:27 am

   OH I love it!   So inspiring, thanks for sharing Claudia your pics are always breathtaking !  Cindy
3. Karen Cox says:

   October 5, 2009 at 7:03 am

   Hi Claudia,
   I love Maya Angelou has the gift of wisdom in every word.  Your mosaic is beautiful, fall is my favorite time of year.  I love how the gigantic sunflowers seem to escort the pumpkin season in.
   Karen
4. Zuzu says:

   October 5, 2009 at 8:41 am

   Beautiful post – thank you so much. I wish to share some of Maya’s words with a friend that is going through a difficult time right now. Thank you for sharing!
   Zuzu
5. mary says:

   October 5, 2009 at 8:41 am

   Oh Claudia, what beautiful images and words to go with them!  Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work at Mosaic Monday.
6. suzie says:

   October 5, 2009 at 9:04 am

   As always a beautiful post both images and words to feast on, love your work!
7. Puna says:

   October 5, 2009 at 9:05 am

   Very pretty Claudia!
8. Tracy says:

   October 5, 2009 at 4:09 pm

   Hello Claudia,

   What a beautiful mosaic.  I especially love the sunflowers!

   Thank you for sharing them with us.

   ~ Tracy
9. Kathleen says:

   October 5, 2009 at 4:34 pm

   Beautiful mosaic!  I love Fall…
10. Julie says:

    October 5, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    Thank you for your encouraging and kind comments about  my new blog.     I hope I keep up.     I love your advice for daily living and I’m not sure which one to post on my fridge first!   You made me laugh several times.   Thank you,  we always need that.  I’ll pop in again soon.
     
11. Sue says:

    October 6, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    Hi Claudia, Your mosaic is simple gorgeous!!   Love the pumpkins w/ the mountains in the background. And those wheelbarrows all lined up…. too cute.  And those inspirational thoughts- makes one think…
    Sue
12. Claudie says:

    October 6, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    And you my dear make me feel good.
    I love Maya Angelou… I bought her cookbook, even though I don’t cook lol
    Love ya
    Love Claudie
    xoxo
    P.S. So never been to Utah. The plan seems to be the “girls” meeting in Fla. in March… so far. I will keep you posted.
    xo
13. Carol says:

    October 7, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    So pretty!
14. Phyllis says:

    October 7, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    wow you have outdone yourself on the mosaic, it is just so amazing, I just wish I could do that..I just must give it a try…Thanks for sharing..Come visit
15. JarieLyn says:

    October 13, 2009 at 12:49 am

    I just adore Maya Angelou.  She is full of wisdom and she has such a warm and generous heart.  Great post and I really like your mosaic, especially the photos of the wheel barrels.
16. Susan says:

    October 13, 2009 at 12:18 pm

    I loved the quotes and yout beautiful fall mosaic!

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