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jan 2, 2015, good thoughts

This new day is too dear,
with its hopes and invitations,
to waste a moment on the yesterdays.
― Ralph Waldo Emerson, Collected Poems and Translations



jan 1, 2015 bike ride, 26 miles


so far, so good!

view my art blog here http://GalleryJuana.com.

Comments

Anonymous said…
:) perfect quote to start the day! Thank you for sharing it and the gorgeous picture! Happy and creative day to you :)
Tracy said…
Hi, Juana Oh, this is a lovely beginning to 2015! Hope you & yours had a wonderful holiday time. Very much enjoyed catching up with you here... I'm sorry to be so slow. Too much fun & feasting... LOL! Oh, and you'll never guess... I'm reviving the blog. Yes, and I was away sooo long... LOL! I'm claiming a woman's prerogative, and more...What can I say? ;o) Happy Days & Nappy New Year ((LOVE & HUGS))
Bella Cirovic said…
What a beautiful start you gave yourself! Thank you for sharing to {Fresh Start}.

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