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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Be Happy!


Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.
- A. Lincoln


So...
Put a smile on your face.
Count your blessings.
Stop feeling sorry for yourself.
Do something nice for someone else.

I promise, you'll have a great weekend.



Linking my pink zinnias and glads to Pink Saturday at How Sweet The Sound.
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31 comments:

  1. LynnJuly 30, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Sounds good! Happy Weekend:@)

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  2. Happy@HomeJuly 30, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Great advice and so true.
    Beautiful flowers!! Are they from your garden?
    Hope your weekend is happy too.

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  3. A Kitchen WitchJuly 30, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    What a pretty arrangement! Have a blessed weekend. We're gonna Shrimp Boil tonight so I know ours is gonna be good ; )

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  4. AngelaJuly 30, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I believe that...happy day!!

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  5. UnknownJuly 30, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    one of my favorite quotes! Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy it all!

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  6. PondsideJuly 30, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Amen! It's easier to smile than frown, and just as easy to see the 'up' side of a day than the 'down' side.

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  7. DiannJuly 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Great advice and beautiful flowers!

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  8. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJuly 30, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Was Lincoln something or what. My zinna are blooming and I keep bring bouquets in to enjoy

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  9. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJuly 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I love that quote and it's so true! I also enjoyed reading your Beatrix Potter post. My boys had the Peter Rabbit mugs with the rimmed cereal bowls; gifts from their grandparents. I have since passed them on to their little guys. Happy weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  10. LottieJuly 30, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Beautiful flowers! My dad used to tell us Lincoln's quote on happiness all the time. Then he would say, "Life is what you make of it." So hope you have a wonderful weekend and great next week!

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  11. MelindaJuly 30, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Very good advice!
    We do make our own happiness.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Melinda

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  12. Heirlooms by Ashton HouseJuly 30, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    What a lovely bouquet and sentiment. I'm guessing the bouquet must be from your garden? Fresh flowers are such a wonderful way to brighten the home!

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  13. LVJuly 30, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    My philosophy exactly.

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  14. UnknownJuly 30, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Thank you so much for telling me about your paper doll collection! Oh my gosh did I ever enjoy scrolling down to see each collection. Simply wonderful! Thank you so much also for the many book reading possibilities. I've got quite a list now! Have a wonderful summer weekend! E

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  15. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)July 30, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Good advice - beautiful flowers!

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  16. ClaireJuly 30, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Well said Gayle and you know how much I love those flowers......

    Claire X

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  17. Carol AnnJuly 30, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful flowers! You have pretty zinnias, too! I love your little sunflowers, I may have to try those next year! Thanks for the nice comment on my blog and telling me about your flowers too! I live in the midwest also. carol ann

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  18. RobinJuly 30, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Well put....

    Have a pinkishly beautiful weekend

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  19. Lisa Sall - Sall's Country LifeJuly 30, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    that bouquet would put a smile on my face! Happy Saturday!

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  20. camp and cottage livingJuly 30, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Good advice to live by.
    Have a good weekend!

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  21. BirdieJuly 30, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    There seems to be a theme with blogs right now and this is it.

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  22. Mom of 12July 31, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Being happy or being sad...you are still in the same situation. Might as well go with it.
    Sandy
    www.twelvemakesadozen.blogspot.com

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  23. NanJuly 31, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    beautiful flowers and thanks for the comment over on Retired in Alaska.

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  24. MaggieJuly 31, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Lovely flowers and sound advice!
    Bon dimanche
    Maggie

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  25. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJuly 31, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    What a beautiful bouquet! I never get to pick flowers because my cats end up eating them - so I just leave the outside to enjoy.

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  26. RebeccaJuly 31, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I think we can all learn from that!!!!

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  27. KarenJuly 31, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    That is a great quote Mr. Lincoln was a very wise man. Thanks so much for visiting, have a great week.

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  28. sharonssunlitmemoriesJuly 31, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    I always love the flowers you post Gayle - they are so bright and cheerful and brighten up my day. I needed a bit of a pick-me-up this weekend so this was well timed. Thanks also for always leaving such nice comments on my blog - Sharon.

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  29. baukjeJuly 31, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    You are right, thanks...

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  30. Suburban GirlJuly 31, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I like the sunflowers. THey are so happy.

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  31. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJuly 31, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    So true! LOVE the zinnias!

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies