What I’ve Learned About Life From Board Games

Reblogged from jay mcnair:

(to remind myself)

When I say “board games,” I should disclose up front that I'm not including Monopoly. Monopoly is a board game in the same way that a whale shark is a shark. And I think it has taught me no more about life than a whale shark has.

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"The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart." -Robert Green Ingersoll Today I read this post about winning and losing. What are your thoughts?

Fat Chin, Small Eyes, and a Giving Heart

It’s shocking how much society pressures us to be perfect. Have the perfect family, the perfect size 2 body, perfect skin, perfect nose, perfect job, perfect car. No wonder that, according to The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated … Continue reading 

Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

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My favorite picture of my favorite piece of jewelry! You can buy these Rose Rings on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B12Q2EO?ie=UTF8&seller=A38I37E1YSCW0I&sn=Cooley%20Concepts OR on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CooleyConcepts?ref=si_shop

Compassion International: Letter Writing in a Hurry!

Here is a quick letter to send to your sponsor child when in a rush. I bought some  subtraction/addition/multiplication math cards from target the other day. I wrote my child’s sponsor number on the bottom of each card to ensure that … Continue reading 

Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense

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Get ready, get set, future tense! This is my take on future tense…sitting at a crossroads, in this case a red light, preparing to start your journey. Share a link to YOUR weekly photo challenge below!

DIY Beaded Lanyard Necklace!

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I apologize for neglecting my blog so much! I am committing to posting every Monday and promise to stick to it!! Today is a DIY beaded lanyard! Some workplaces require you wear a lanyard with your ID badge or keys all … Continue reading 

What to buy your valentine?!

Handmade, vintage beads!

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Ok girls, use these links below to “hint” to you valentine what he should get you this year! Guys, here are some one of a kind gifts…and they are all under $25.00! Coco Chanel said, “A woman should be two … Continue reading 

Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination

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My interpretation of the Daily Post photo challenge of Illumination. Taken on a cloudy day with a Nikon D40, the sun just peaks up between the trees. I have been thinking about selling some prints of my pictures. I’m not … Continue reading 

Drum Roll Please…..

Crystal chandelier at the Greenbrier Resort

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…..I’m back! This new year brings a lot of changes. I have moved, graduated from high school, and am ready to refocus my attention on Cooley Concepts! Follow me to stay up to date on my twice-weekly posts. Every Monday … Continue reading