Those that know me well, have heard me say; "Life is short, eat dessert first."

After returning to Southern Oregon from a typical "mini" trip to LA to visit my grand-baby this past week, I was in shock to see a huge Penske moving truck flipped over on it's side with the cab completely crushed.  The contents of the truck (furniture, etc.) were spilled over Interstate 5.  It appeared that no one could have survived the crash. 

Today's news of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson's death was truly shocking as well.  I started to think how short life really is.  A prevailing question entered my mind; "Have I made good use of my time and energies on this earth?"  I certainly hope so.  I know life is too short to live with regret.  

The moral of this story... it's important to forgive those who have wronged you.  And let go of the things you can't control.  Tell the people you care about that you love them.  Say you are sorry, and smile more.  Live every day as if it were your last, and make it count for something.  And eat dessert first!  I know if my mother were still alive, we would be enjoying some warm chocolate pudding right now, or maybe some magic cookie bars fresh out of the oven.  She really loved life and dessert.  Here's to you Mom :)     

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