We stand on the shoulders of giants.
Many thanks from us to all of the men and women who fulfill this role.
Hugs,
M&M
Category Archives: Spirituality
A Double-Down Anniversary
Hi Folks:
Today (June 8, 2020) is a very special day for us, for a couple of reasons. For one, 18 years ago today Marcia proposed. On one knee, at the edge of a creek along a walking trail in the woods. After weighing the pros and cons of the idea, giving each side appropriate merit and thinking of all of the possible outcomes (all of which took approximately 0.36 seconds), Mike of course said, “YES!” Not that much of a fool. We continue to say “YES!” to each other every day. 🙂
ALL LIFE MATTERS
ALL LIFE MATTERS
Simple as that.
Always has been… 💗
2020
Forbes.com: In Some Cities, Police Officers Joined Protesters Marching Against Brutality
2018
President Austin: Superhero
2016
This video of people hugging Dallas cops has been viewed 25 million times
2015
2014
Police officer and young demonstrator (Devonte Hart) share hug during Ferguson rally in Portland
Hug someone you love today. or a stranger. Or, preferably, both. Even virtually.
Hugs from Us too.
M&M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zRW-A5aDuU
#ALLLIFEMATTERS
Earth Day, 2020
Hi Folks: We wrote this as one of our first ‘He Says, She Says…” posts back in 2010. What we each wrote then is still relevant today. Here’s what we had to say then: Marcia’s View / Mike’s View
Be well, and wherever you are, remote hugs from US!!
M&M
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Following is our original post from 2010:
Hello, Dear Reader:
Well, today is Sunday, April 25, so this is the last official day of ‘Earth Week 2010‘. Of course, as the adage goes, we should all make every day Earth Day. We’ve had some fun this week, taking part in several of the various local activities. On Earth Day itself we stayed close to home but we were at the Earth Day Parade yesterday and at the local Sierra Club’s Earth Fest today. So, with that in mind we thought we’d make the topic of today’s ‘He Says, She Says‘ post about ‘Earth Day’.
Have a great week!
Hugs,
M&M
Follow these links to read what He Says/She Says: Marcia’s View / Mike’s View
For Auld Lang Syne
Hi Folks: This is a re-post of one from six years ago. Unfortunately Google+ no longer exists, but we’ve left the link as it’s the only one we have to the original reference. May 2020 bring you all that you intend!!
Hugs,
M&M
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Hi Folks:
Many have heard at least the beginnings of the song ‘For Auld Lang Syne’, but not as many are familiar with the words or their meaning. We came across this ‘wee translation’ from Dolidh Young on Google+ and wanted to share it with you. Her post is here: https://plus.google.com/+DolidhYoung/posts/HuugfJV5sYX Continue Reading →
The Reindeer Take Victoria… Again!!
Hi Folks:
Well, as the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” And while there are many reasons to celebrate the Holiday Season, the transition from shorter days to longer and all that accompanies that, the truth is that this can also be a stressful time of year for many people. People get caught up in the too-short days, the not-enough time, and the hustle and bustle that’s being pushed upon them from all sides. And when they get pushed around too much, sometimes something very sad happens… They lose their smile somewhere along the way. 😪
Continue Reading →Happy Holidays!!
Whether you celebrate Christmas or Festivus, Solstice or Saturnalia, the arrival of Sinterklaas or Grandfather Frost, Hanukkah, Mawlid Un Nabi, Yalda, Pancha Ganapati, Bodhi Day, Kwanzaa or something entirely personal, we send you love. Create an amazing 2020!!
Hugs,
M&M
Happy Father’s Day!!
To all of the fathers out there, to all of the dads, and to all of the mothers, uncles, aunts, Big Brothers, brothers, sisters, friends… and others who fulfill that role: Thank you.
Hugs,
M&M
The Five Love Languages
Hi Folks:
At one of our hugging sessions last summer, one person who stopped to speak with us asked if we were familiar with the five love languages. We weren’t, but we were thinking French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish … However, that’s not to what he was referring. Instead, he was referencing the book written by Gary Chapman, “The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts“.
In essence the five love languages are:
- Words of Affirmation
- Acts of Service
- Receiving Gifts
- Quality Time
- Physical Touch
Hugging ticks several of those boxes. 🙂 If you’re interested in learning more about what Gary has to offer, check out the link above!
Hugs,
M&M
Happy Holidays!!
Hi Folks:
Whether you celebrate Christmas or Festivus, Solstice or Saturnalia, the arrival of Sinterklaas or Grandfather Frost, Hanukkah, Mawlid Un Nabi, Kwanzaa or something entirely personal, we send you love. Create an amazing 2019!!
(Merry or Happy Christmas In Different Languages 🙂 )
