"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark." — Michelangelo

Today at the Deathstar, Lord Vader blinked. Nice to see that even the most cantankerous individuals can succumb to pressure. Rock on! :)

"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." — John D. Rockefeller

Moving forward with my business plans definitely shows me that my mojo is coming back. Look out world!! You ain't seen nothing yet!!! : D

Times of great change may appear fraught with difficulties and uncertainty, yet they are opportunities for rapid growth and development.

Happy to have completed the lawn fertilizer and crabgrass treatment before the rains. Ah, the joys of home ownership. ;)

"Home is where the heart is, And friendship is a guest. A book, a fire, a handclasp - a place where souls can rest." ~ Grandma's trivet :D

I want to know God's thoughts; the rest are details." — Albert Einstein

Hunting for canned pumpkin in the Greater Washington, DC area. Have failed at several Giants, Safeways, and Trader Joe's. Any suggestions?

"Dharma is not what you do, not what you should do, not even what you want to do, but what you were born to do." ~ Aadil Palkhivala, author

I like to think of myself more like Obi-Wan Kenobi rather than Luke Skywalker because then Lord Vader wouldn't be my father. ;)

Got my light saber charged up for a day at the Death Star! :)

"And in the end it's not the years in your life
that count. It's the life in your years." ~ Abraham Lincoln

Looking forward to an ever-improving day. Although some folks say that they are having a bad day, instead, I might have a few bad hours. :)

Enjoying the outdoors today while cleaning up massive amounts of fallen tree branches from our winter blizzards. Pines trees r so fragile!

Just finished a marvelous walk from Courthouse to Ballston n back above the Orange Line. What a great day to move about! Walk! Run! Jog! : D

"Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that?
We must have perseverance."
— Marie Curie

My mom turns 87 today! HBD!! Magnificent mind n charming personality. Don't know where I'd be without her - stuck in another dimension? ;)

Enjoying glorious DC weather 2day. Reminds me of temps on French Riviera. A few more degrees, bottle of red, n eyes closed. I'm there! :D

Have found FB & Twitter to be very useful in communicating w/ patients & clients but Lord Vader, current employer, blocked FB. iPhoneApp! ;)

Looking to hit the nuclear reactor core of the Death Star prior to my escape. Looking for the Force to continue to be strong with this one!

"When it is dark enough, you can see the stars." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ... truer words were never spoken. :)

How fortunate we r to have loved ones whom we can serve & whom we can count on when things get tough. Always remember to count ur blessings!

Now I know how Julius Caesar felt. Definitely should have headed the dictum, "Beware the Ides of March" today. Leaving the Deathstar soon.

"People can read my mind. Unfortunately, my mind is in braille..." ~ Dr. V. : D

Enjoying a rainy DC day of home improvement adventures, cooking for the upcoming week, organizing, and reserving a little time for play. :D

"Look before you leap." vs. "He who hesitates is lost." What's a guy or gal to believe?!?! :-D

"We can't think narrowly. We have to think
in the biggest possible way." ~ Alice Waters: American chef, author & slow food advocate :)

"We are all faced with a series of great opportunities
brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems."
— John W. Gardner (former HHS Sec.)

Sandra Bullock's Oscar speech was the most memorable and funniest that I can ever recall. A water cooler moment and nearly a gut-buster :D

Watching the Academy Awards with the knowledge that I am WAY behind in my movie watching this season. Can I stream these all on Netflix?! :)

Vote for Even If It Breaks Your Heart http://bit.ly/9hXEYQ on RV Exceptional music from my very distant cousin in Germany. Spin it! :)

Getting ready for heading out to another fun-filled afternoon of patients in Alexandria! Mid-day Beltway adventures are not so bad. :)

Decluttering and reorganizing my home office. Good news - as things disappear, more room for good to manifest itself. Purge, baby! Purge! :)

"Life is an adventure, dare it."
— Mother Teresa: Nobel Peace Prize winner

Contemplating the next steps in practice development. Daunting yet desirable demographics demand determined discrimination and divination :)

There's nothing quite like surprising someone special with a Half-Birthday celebration that includes a flowers, a card, and cake! :)