Category: Mama Dee
Mama Dee and more “Serenity Prayers”
Mama Dee shares another prayer from “Serenity Prayers” by June Cotner. Mama Dee shares a prayer of gratitude titled “Realization,” written in June Cotner’s “Serenity Prayers.” The prayer emphasizes the importance of perspective, especially in times of hardship and pain. When we feel hopeless and helpless, we must remember that there are others in the... Read More
Mama Dee – Make Someone’s Day
Make Someone’s Day Mama Dee reads another excerpt from the book No Ordinary Days: Little Exercises to Change Everything by M.H. Clark. In this passage, we find out exactly how to make someone’s day special. The author suggests we go to the grocery store or local florist and buy a bouquet of flowers that speaks... Read More
Mama Dee shares a quote about strength, fearlessness, and wisdom.
Mama Dee shares a quote about strength, fearlessness, and wisdom. “I am strong because I have been weak. I am fearless because I have been afraid. I am wise because I have been foolish.” Read More
Mama Dee There is No Such Thing as an Ordinary Day
There is No Such Thing as an Ordinary Day Mama Dee reads an excerpt from the book No Ordinary Days: Little Exercises to Change Everything by M.H. C.lark, which she bought while spending time in Orange Beach. This delightful book reminds us that every day is magical if we will just take the time to... Read More
Mama Dee shares quotes about the healing powers of seaside living from “Wild South.”
Mama Dee shares photos of turkeys from Fontaine Radcliff Howard’s book “Wild South.” As she enjoys the photos, Mama Dee offers wise words about patience, attitude and wisdom. The difference between knowledge and wisdom, she reads, is the difference between knowing what to say and knowing whether to say it. To judge character, Mama Dee... Read More
Mama Dee and the Wonderful Pelican
Mama Dee reads a humorous poem about the wonders of the pelican, shared from the book “Wild South.” Originally written by Dixon Lanier Merritt in 1910, “A Wonderful Bird is in the Pelican” outlines knowledge about the pelican’s eating habits in clever limerick. Mama Dee reads Dixon Lanier Merritt’s “A Wonderful Bird is the Pelican”... Read More
Mama Dee & Winnie the Pooh
Mama Dee shares quotes from “Wild South,” including one from Winnie the Pooh. Wedged between photos of dragonflies and armadillos, Mama Dee shares a quote from the widely favored bear Winnie the Pooh. Even in the absence of a faithful friend and encourager, Mama Dee and Pooh both encourage us all to remember our bravery,... Read More
Mama Dee talks happiness!
Mama Dee shares quotes about happiness from “Do One Thing Every Day That Makes You Happy.” In sharing quotes from the book “Do One Thing Every Day That Makes You Happy,” Mama Dee discusses the ways happiness comes to us unexpectedly–usually in the form of laughing at ourselves. It’s that kind of lighthearted attitude that... Read More
Mama Dee and “1,001 Ways to Slow Down”
Mama Dee reads quotes about rest and down time from Barbara Ann Kipler’s “1,001 Ways to Slow Down: A Little Book of Everyday Calm.” Mama Dee shares restful wisdom about the art of everyday calm. From a Spanish proverb to the noble art of leaving things undone, Mama Dee challenges each of us to take... Read More
Mama Dee and Ronald Reagan
Mama Dee shares a handful of the former president’s quotes documented in the book “Great Quotes from Great Leaders.” Mama Dee reads Ronald Reagan quotes from the book “Great Quotes from Great Leaders.” President Reagan served two terms in office, from 1981-1989. A well-known actor before his political career, Reagan gained traction and attention after... Read More