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Life is a one-go-around. Make the most of it.

Reblogger Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside

sunshine cartoonAlways enjoyed Larry O'Sullivan's writings since he joined AR. He has a positive inclination and finds a way to look for the best at all times. He brings a sense of calm and reflection to me when I read his posts! In addition, he takes great pictures!
Have a happy day - Lynn

PS  Never even knew about his challenge until this post!

Original content by Larry O'Sullivan

Life is a one-go-around. Make the most of it.

As one who makes a daily decision to be happy (happy v. sad IS an individual daily choice), I have no need for medication to help me get through. I have no time to mope or be depressed.

My father lived by the ideals "Life is a wonderful ride: nowhere does it say it has to be fair" and "if I find challenges, then I find a way or make a way".

He was without much formal education. My birth certificate shows him as "soldier" having been a tradesman butcher and a capable farrier. I knew him as a hard working (sugar cane) farmer, bushman, reader, mentor, leader, orator and "one who loved his fellow man".

Dad lost a leg at 59 ("No worries, mate"): I lost two at 58. (I leave my refrain to your imagination).

Like his, my life is a total adventure. In periods of plenty or in tougher times, I neither rest nor think of giving up. I indulge no concert of "retirement".

I am far from being "put out to pasture", nor am I "past my use by date". I have plans.

The best is yet to come.


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Bud & Beth McKinney
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What a positive thing to read upon entering a new week!

Nov 20, 2011 04:55 AM
Pam Hills
Innovative Artistry - Kendall, FL
ASP/IAHSP- Stager Miami, FL, Creative Minds Innovatively At Work

Dear Lynn - What an inspirational post!  Hugs & have a wonderful weekend & Holiday!

Nov 20, 2011 05:26 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Bud and Beth -

Yes, Larry always has a good perspective to share.
I recommend subscribing to his blog.
Enjoyed your comment on Cindy Jones' post.

Have a happy day -
Lynn

Nov 20, 2011 05:46 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Pam,
Thanks for stopping by - Yes, Larry usually has an inspiration hidden or openly expressed in all his posts!
Have a happy day -
Lynn

Nov 20, 2011 05:50 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Great reblog Lynn and I adore Larry! He's smart, caring and has a positive attitude we can all learn from - just like you!

Nov 20, 2011 06:21 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Great re-blog Lynn and Larry has a tremendous spirit of keeping living each day to the fullest. I love that attitude and thanks so very much to you for finding this one...

Nov 20, 2011 06:48 AM
Laurie Clark CRB Angel Realty LLC Your Monument Realtor 719-502-6572
CRB-CCSS-ASD-HBS-RSD-Denver Short Sale Agents - Monument, CO
Angel Realty, LLC

Thanks for sharing this excellent article. We  really are too blessed to let life's challenges get us down. This is a great viewpoint to have. Thanks for the reminder.

Nov 20, 2011 12:06 PM
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc - Gulf Breeze, FL
Buyers Agent 800-309-3414 Pace and Gulf Breeze,Fl.

Very inspirational love this good post, as you said Larry does do a great job.

Dec 13, 2011 02:16 PM