Today is Tuesday, August 11th, 2009; Karen's Korner #1632
I call myself the writer and editor of Karen's Korner. I like all kinds of writings and ideas; things people might share.
I especially like it when a reader writes something and then shares it with me.
This is the case for today's Karen's Korner. Mary Tesdahl, retired school teacher from the Clarion-Goldfield Schools, has two children who both live in Colorado, each has one of Mary and Al's grandchildren. Here is a thought shared by Mary:
"Our grandson, Tanner, loves the sirens and horn noises of emergency vehicles. He doesn't understand the whole concept, but knows that a 'tire tuck', is something to be excited about. His voice, his delivery, and his expectant expression are filled to overflowing with his excitement.
"Do we allow ourselves permission as adults to experience that kind of excitement from everyday activities or have
we allowed our daily life to lose its zest?
"Just as others cannot make us angry or sad or happy, - we do that to ourselves - we need to continue to search for and appreciate those simple things in life that can make every day of our lives a 'fire truck' kind of day."
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