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Saturday, January 16, 2010

speak up

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

This weekend is a three day weekend as Monday is Martin Luther King Day. Take time to speak up and make your voice heard. Make a list of what matters and tell those around you.
No silent treatment, just express yourself and get it off your mind and off your chest.
"just words" wall sticker found on etsy


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18 comments:

  1. DebraJanuary 16, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    I'm all for that- getting things out in the open. It's bad for your health to hold things in. What a sweet wall sticker. Have a wonderful weekend. Hmmm...fondue, I haven't made that in a while. Maybe next weekend.

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  2. Formerly known as FrauJanuary 16, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Me too! Tell it like it is kinda girl! Have a wonderful long weekend.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    What a lovely wall decal and food for thought

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  4. Ivy LaneJanuary 16, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    I especially love the quote ...

    Happy Weekend!

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  5. Pretty Neat DesignsJanuary 16, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Love both quotes. I agree its good to express yourself, but I have to remind myself to do it in a way that isn't too negative.

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  6. LauraJanuary 16, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Yes! That is an incredibly wise sentiment from Dr. King (and from you!).

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  7. Simply Mel {Reverie}January 16, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Absolutely the best! Being such a lover of WORDS and LOVE and HONESTY, I need this wall sticker!

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  8. KarenaJanuary 16, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    So true, Dr King was an amazing man. The words on the wall are beautiful also.

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  9. KatrinaJanuary 16, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Hello! I just found your blog and am looking forward to reading and learning more :) Excellent quote - need to me reminded of that often. Hope you having a nice weekend!

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  10. cotedetexasJanuary 17, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    i never heard that before.

    I just saw a picture of MLK and was struck by how young he truly was! what a waste to have died so young.

    J

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  11. cieldequimperJanuary 17, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Very nice post, I will try to make that list. I'm sure I'll be surprised at the outcome.
    Hope you are enjoying the long weekend, no such thing in Europe so it's back to work tomorrow!
    http://marinagrenadinescieldequimper.blogspot.com/

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  12. Summer is a VerbJanuary 18, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Enjoy your three day weekend with the family...XXOO

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  13. My Farmhouse KitchenJanuary 18, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    beautiful words....beautiful

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  14. KwanaJanuary 18, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    That is so true. We must be heard about the things that matter.

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  15. Dallas ShawJanuary 18, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    so adorable
    dallas
    http://dillydallas.blogspot.com

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  16. North of 25AJanuary 18, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    I have been listening to MLK's speeches all day - what an orater he was! Sadly, his words are eerily as true today as they were in the 1960's. Thanks, as always, for a thoughtful post.

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  17. Jami - XOimagineJanuary 18, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration. I needed to hear this now.

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  18. Brabourne FarmJanuary 20, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    We all seem to have so much time for idle chatter but so much less for those things that can make a difference. Also, a belated thank you for your lovely comments. I would love an illustration of BF - what do I need to do? Leigh

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