away for the weekend: thankful thursday -

Thursday, January 12, 2017

thankful thursday -

"When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty
my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup"
Sam Lefkowitz

But this can be easy to forget in this harried, hurried, hectic world
- I get caught up in my daily hurdles and frustrations
- and as I enter a busy time of year in my little corner of academia
- with a frenzy of deadlines looming

this is me


hanging on - tenacious like little Nutkins

and while I generally think of myself as a cup half-full sort of gal
I often need to slow it down - reminding myself to just be thankful for that cup
- and I am -

I'm joining Michelle for Thankful Thursday

- So yeah, does anyone happen to know who Sam Lefkowitz is?

Thanks for dropping in!

15 comments:

  1. Fabulous, squirrels move too fast for me!

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    1. this one was determinedly trying to figure out how to get down to the bird feeder without falling

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  2. I've not heard of Sam Lefkowitz, but I do love that quote!
    I love little Nutkins too. What a sweet little guy.
    I hope that as you enter your busy time of year, that you will notice the little things that make your cup half full.
    Happy day to you, Karen!
    xo.

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  3. this little guy is finding himself in quite the quandary!!! my glass is half full and my glass is very beautiful!!!

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  4. I like to think I'm a glass half full sort of girl too. Love the squirrel.

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  5. Sam K...sounds familiar but it may be because of this quote! We are retired and still seem to be on the run all the time! I need to be outside cutting some roses...right NOW! lol Enjoy your afternoon! Hugs, Diane

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  6. Hello Karen,
    Nice words with a lovely shot of this squirrel.
    Great how you've photograph.

    Kind regards,
    Marco

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  7. No idea who Sam is but I appreciate his thought here.
    Hang in there like the cute wee squirrel & you'll figure your way through!
    Best wishes!

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  8. That is just the best quote. Thankful to have a cup!! I appreciate you linking up today and I hope you have a great weekend!

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  9. Hello, I love the quote and the cute squirrel. I am thankful for my cup and coffee too. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  10. Great quote and great reminder of being thankful we have a cup....The squirrel photo is so funny I just couldn't help but laugh...I do seem to often catch myself in much the same spot......Remember to breathe and do a few special things for yourself during this busy time....

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  11. The little guy has perfect balance. I am a half cup full gal. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  12. I don't know who Sam Lefkowitz is, either, and this seems to be the only thing he's known for saying. (I googled him - what can I say, I'm a nerd with an inquiring mind.) I'm surprised the quote hasn't been re-attributed to someone more famous, like Mark Twain or maybe Oprah. :-) I love your little Nutkins!

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  13. I am a glass half-full kind of gal. I have the cup and a little wine :)

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