Monday, April 30, 2018

Rules to live by


Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio .

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short – enjoy it.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye, but don't worry, God never blinks.

16.. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19.. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative of dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have, not what you need

42. The best is yet to come...
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
I checked this on Snopes and it is correctly attributed to Regina Brett. Nothing more needs to be said. It will be interpreted by each of us using our own lens.

What's New?

We are constantly adding to our basket inventory. The baskets are taking on so many different shapes and sizes and the basket centers are becoming more and more unusual too! Here are a few of the newest ones. We used wood, an earring and a drawer pull, each found at a flea market. These pine needle baskets are available for purchase on our Facebook page @Cruisincreations12.






Upcoming Events

We're looking forward to re-connecting with our loyal customers and fellow crafters!

Cruisin' Creations is returning to Niska-Day on May 19. This is a fun community event with parades, games, rides, and exhibitors. It will be held at Craig Elementary School, Balltown Rd, Schenectady, NY. The craft tent will be open from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. You can pick up some pine needle baskets and ornaments as well as Santa's gourmet seasoned pretzels.

We will also be at the East Greenbush Farmers Market on Wednesdays from June 13 - Oct 3. The farmers market is open from 4-7 pm and is located at 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY. 

Until Next Time...

Diane

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