A fun, point form post of lesser known psychological facts about human behaviour. Reference links are provided for further reading. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives 2015
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Before 2020 leaves let’s do some Christmas
In one form or another, I’ve been doing this blogging thing for almost a decade. Wow, where did the time go, but more importantly, where are the million followers I was hoping to amass? Just kidding. Over the years, despite many changes in my life and starting my own business, I’ve kept this blog going. …
The beauty of city snow (Toronto)
You’ll never walk alone (featuring Brittany Howard)
This year many companies have used the idea of being alone for Christmas as their central advert theme. But for me, Johnnie Walker blew everyone out of the water by featuring Brittany Howard’s mesmerizing performance. Enjoy. “You’ll Never Walk Alone” (originally from “Carousel” musical) When you walk through a storm Hold your head …
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Toronto
Walking the woods
Your inspiration is as unique as you
The thing about inspiration is that it is so transient. It is completely dependent on the who, what, where, and how the recipient is, at that moment. – Amanda Ricks 2020
The last photo
I’m always inspired by my friend, Su Leslie’s contributions to various blog challenges. So, hopefully from here and going forward I’m going to offer a contribution too. Be warned, mine won’t be as gorgeous as Su’s though. I was trying to be artistic with some petals and leaves from some aging flowers. Sometimes, aging and …
Eyes shut, breathe, feel the quiet
Fading beautifully
To me, fading and even wilted flowers have a beauty all their own. Am I somehow trying to find the unique beauty that still exists in ageing? I wonder? Perhaps. I do have a strong dislike of my own ageing. This is a Friday Flowers post.
Laughs in flowers
The earth laughs in flowers. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Time for a cuppa (Virtual Tea Party November 2020)
Here we are once again, and it’s time for a cuppa at the Virtual Tea Party hosted by Su Leslie over at Zimmerbitch. Wow, where does the time go? This month I’m going for quick and easy, which admittedly is what I do most days. Even after running my business from home for approximately five …