Tag Archives: Flowers

Fireworks Are Not Always Pretty

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Eric Winger

“The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway.” — Henry Boye A good pyrotechnics display is incredible on the Fourth of July. But fireworks in the home are never, ever a good thing, no matter … Continue reading →

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When Words Won’t Work

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Eric Winger

“A flower a day keeps the tears away.” — Tessa, my daughter When words won’t work, When all the talk has been tried, When an impasse can’t be passed, Send some flowers. Their language speaks when voices cannot. Yesterday’s gift … Continue reading →

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One Of The Nicest Things To Do

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Flowers… are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson If there’s a master list somewhere of nice things to do in the world, I’m sure this would be … Continue reading →

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Smile

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Today, give a stranger one of your smiles.  It might be the only sunshine he sees all day. ” — Quoted in P.S. I Love You, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Even if you’ve lost everything, you can still give something. … Continue reading →

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The Three Most Important Reasons To Give Your Wife Flowers

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Flowers… are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world. “ — Ralph Waldo Emerson Here are the three most important reasons to give your wife flowers. Just because she’s your wife and she … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To The Man With The Golden Voice?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Eric Winger

“A year from now you may wish you had started today.” — Karen Lamb Do you remember that feel-good story last year of the homeless man with the great radio voice? Here’s a video with an update. It took two … Continue reading →

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 174 – Flowers

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Eric Winger

Attended my daughters’ talent show on their final day of elementary school. For them, one flower has passed and the next is set to bloom.  Tonight, on the last day of school, my daughter Hayle cut a bunch of flowers … Continue reading →

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