“Watch the sunrise at least once a year, put a lot of marshmallows in your hot chocolate, lie on your back and look at the stars, never buy a coffee table you can't put your feet on, never pass up a chance to jump on a trampoline, don't overlook life's small joys while searching for the big ones.”
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Don't cha love that quote? I really love the message - don't miss life. Don't buy things you can't use. LIVE! I don't always do this, but I do try to do this.
The following is a video about a man I have loved for years. His name is Andrea Bocelli - he was born blind. He was a lawyer -turned opera singer. Have you heard of him? Sometimes I take a ten minute break and close my eyes or lay down and listen to his music. It gives me a natural high.
Here is a story about him - it'll make you feel - guaranteed.
Now let me show you what Madsnapper introduced me too:
Yes, this is me Disco - ca n you believe what she did to me?
LOVE, DISCO
THE LAUGH
THE LIFT:
67 comments:
What a fabulous quote. I love Bocelli as well. He seems like such a humble man despite his enormous talent. Love the pumpkin cartoon!
xoxoxoxo
Lovin' the first quote! And yes, my coffee table has toe prints on it:@)
I cannot believe I am here this early. YES, I love the quote by Brown. It says volumes. Methinks you are into 3's: TT & T, along with (LLL)Live, Love and Laugh.
Yeah Disco, you B Yelling my man!
I have never heard of Bocelli, but I can respect his abilities and drive. I wish I could hear. I have several times in my life found comfort in just putting on head phones and listening.
The laugh is great, I got a big smile out of "Surprise Me"
Love from North Carolina for a few more days.....
I'll never get on a trampoline....did once in gym class and nearly broke my neck...some serious damage done on my tendons. But the rest ...yes, I'll do 'em.
Haven't listened to Bocelli in a while. Thanks for the reminder. He is a special man.
I do love that quote!!
I don't have a coffee table anymore but when I did there were footprints on it.
The music on the video was nice, but it was in a foreign language for me. :)
Have a great Tuesday!
madsnapper is crazy...
Love today's lifts! They will keep me laughing all day. Your quote is a keeper and I am going to save it to my special quotes folder! Happy Tuesday!
That's an amazing quote. And Bocelli is a genius.
WoW, the man was born blind , and still lawer turned opera singer.. so inspiring...
I listen to music and close eye too to relieve stress..
the seed pic and the message is very inspirational..
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Loved the video. That was a strong and wise mom indeed. What a treasure she had.
Poor Disco, but you know he plays along with everything you do. Bless his heart.
Have a fabulous day honey. Big hugs from sunny California. ☺
I am so sorry Disco, I had no idea she would PiZap you. but she did a good job and you look...ummmm...ummmm..adorable? LOL
i love Andrea Bocelli and played his CD over and over on my drive to Savannah, with my dads ashes in the truck. even though i did not understand most of the words his music spoke to me and always does. i did not know this story about him
That first quote is a great thing to think about every day.
Bocelli is an inspiration.
I absolutely agree about not buying a coffee table you can't put your feet on. Now marshmallows, not so much. Too gooey for me.
But to each his or her own. :)
Andrea Bocelli is a beautiful person. And he sings like an angel. My youngest son and I are big fans.
Disco, look at it this way. Now you have a clever disguise! Now you can sneak around the house and steal treats, and no one will know it's you!!
Great quote - needing to remember to look at the small joys right now.
xo
I love, love, love that quote. And Disco is handsome no matter what!
I like the parting quote- it speaks to me today. Hope you have a wonderful week Sandie!
Big hug Tuesday.
Oh I listen to him. A beautiful singer. I also get to watch when he comes on Specials.
His voice is soothing.
Would you believe... I got on a trampoline last Saturday? I surprised myself. I didn't do the jumping, because I didn't want to take my shoes off, but I let the kids bounce my fat butt all around!
I love Bocelli!
Look out Disco, momma's on the loose and she's got enough know how to be dangerous!
I love Bocelli! I have a duet with him and Sara Brightman, The Prayer. and A never knew his story...now I do. Oh my gosh, the Mad one has turned Diso int an insolent Frenchman!
I've always loved Andre Bocelli! He has a new Cd out at the moment. I think it's called Portofino. Poor Disco. What have they done to him! I absolutely love that first quotation. Wonderful!
I didn't know that story about Bocelli. Thank goodness she didn't abort or we wouldn't have his wonderful music or his nice personality. Disco is a real hoot!!!
Hello Dear Sandie...
Loved this post. I love Andrea's fabulous music, too.
Imagine the world's loss if he had been aborted.
May his mother have a special place in heaven.
Take care and have a wonderful rest of the day! Susan
I had never heard Bocelli or his story, incrdible.
Love that quote too and that picture is hilarious
Very inspiring quote. I never understood the no feet on the coffee table rule. It drives me batty when people walk in and immediately take their shoes off. Yes, I like a clean home, but I want my home to feel lived in too, and my guests to feel comfortable when visiting!
I don't know how you keep up with all of your bloggers here, Sandie!!
That's a great quote and I agree 100%. Bocelli gives me goose bumps. Amazing voice. Beautiful.
I'm trying to live my life like this quote!!! You know I love Andrea Bocelli...I did not know he was a lawyer turned opera singer!
hugs,
Linda
Sandie- I have always love Bocelli and I love Josh Groban, too. They make my heart sing.
Great post and love the laugh about the knife and the pumpkin- xo Diana
Love that quote! I don't buy any furniture you can't put your feet on.
A good quote always teaches us to live life to the fullest not just exist.
Merle.........
The seed one is a good reminder.
I like the words of H. Jackson Brown, Jr.!!! I love Andrea Bocelli. Oh no, you caught her virus, have fun. I love the pumpkin joke.
Debby
love that quote. if only more of us thought that way.
Yes I have heard of Bocelli
The quote says it all
That was such a sweet story of Andrea Bocelli; I had heard of him, but never heard him sing. Can you imagine being his children being sung to sleep? Too cute with the pumpkin at the barbershop :)
My niece has a friend who was pregnant with a baby that got diagnosed with Trisomy 18 and had nil chances of survival. She chose to carry him to term. He lived for about 30 minutes, was born this past 10/10. Truly an inspiration when parents choose life like this instead of abortion.
betty
Although I still enjoy listening to Andrea Bocelli, I was a mad, crazy fan about 15 years ago. I listened to him going to and from work 5 days a week and anytime I could on the weekend. It was my opera phase and I learned to appreciate this type of music. My husband even surprised me with a Christmas gift of great seat tickets to a concert Andrea was giving in Philly. It was marvelous.
Right now I have no favorites, but enjoy all kinds of music. I will, though, put one of my Andrea Bocelli CDs on during a dinner party. It helps distract attention away from my food.
I tried so hard to keep our coffee table clean but John just won't. Now I wonder why that meant so much to me.
Dear Sandie, I always love coming here it is always inspiring. I like the story of the seed.
Blessings dear. Catherine xo
p.s. How are you feeling?
I love the quote and adore Bocelli. I have watched him perform on GPBS for years.
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Fall! Oh....and hugs.:)
Hello Chatty! Oh...Andrea....You know how much I love him!! What a great idea to listen for just a few minutes at a time. I just might start doing that! And hey, we have some really cold weather here....the low is supposed to be 32 tonight! Yikes, that is freezin' cold! LOL....so, I think it's time to listen to Andrea's Christmas CD! :)
So much inspiration on one page. xo
That last quote is so true, well all of them are. It's always an uplifting experience coming to your blog and seeing your quotes and pictures. Thank you.
I totally agree about the coffee table. And I admit that I've never added marshmallows to hot chocolate...I could be the only person who has never done that...but that's the way it is!
Perhaps I should try it next winter!
I purposely never pass a trampoline, just for that reason. I'd be flat out climbing upon on to it, let alone bouncing in the air and then having to jump off again...I could always bounce of it, but that would hurt too much, I reckon! See...now you know why I never pass trampolines! ;)
Great quote...love it....and I love Bocelli, too.
Love the pumpkin in the barber chair! lol
Bocelli is AMAZING!! Such an inspiration... and such a voice! Great quote, Sandie. blessings ~ tanna
I agree about the coffee table, got to be able to be comfortable in your own home. I don't believe in having a house that doesn't look lived in.
hi Sandie! Great to be back and see your post. Oh, I fell in love with Bocelli when he did that awesome duet with Celine Dion back around 1999's. He is amazing.
Yes, CS Lewis! I knew he was your favorite. I admire him so, also. I also recall you loving the movie "Shadowland". Oh I bawled and bawled in that movie! It came about about 2-3 yrs after my David had died. It was so strong and full of unconditional love.
I'm feeling better and each time I have a bad cold (that's is what it is)(I got a flu shot in September) it gives me a chance to sit back and regroup and set my priorities and such. That's why I put that quote on my post, that and I don't have any pics I a post yet.
Take care my sweet! ♥
Oh Sandie! I love Bocelli! He has always moved my soul and heart-now I know why-
Much Love,
Jemma
Disco?! Is that really you in there?
Sandy, your "little seed" picture and ditty reminded me of my MIL. She wouldn't eat mushrooms because she knew "where they came from."
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I love his music too... although I didn't know he was a lawyer as well. Remember Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) such a goofball, but he is an electrical engineer and has another advanced degree (can't remember off the top of my head what it is though)... and I agree about using things. I only buy collectibles that I will use in my home, otherwise they don't come home with me. If I like them enough to buy them, I have to like them enough to use them, even if it means I might break one occasionally... I'm your newest GFC follower and RSS subscriber.
I love Bocelli but I never knew he was blind. See, I always learn something here :)
Hi Sandie,
I enjoy reading today's tale.
Oh! I love Andrea Bocelli, the blind Italian Tenor Opera Singer.
He is an amazing person.
I also love to see the picture of Disco in his new outfit.
Thank you, Sandie for sharing your loving ways with us!
It is always great to have something good to smile about.
God bless you, Sandie, family, and beloved ones.
I invite you to read my last post.
Warm Hugs,
Starry.
It is always nice to be able to come here and see such a delightful blog.
Yes, I love that quote too, Sandie. Hard to live by but a good goal to have.
I can't say that I love Bocelli's music as much as you do but... I can *appreciate* it. What a gift he has & just goes to show what God can do with anyone, despite any obstacles!!
God bless~ Andrea
XOXOXO
Mmmm.... marshmallows in hot chocolate. I love it. :)
xo Catherine
Love the message in that quote! Enjoy your day dear friend, I'll take my hot chocolate with lots of marshmallows too:) HUGS!
A great quote, except please do watch the sun rise every day, if you can. It is both beautiful and reassuring.
Samson Says: Oh, Disco, thanks for the warning, I will never let the Madsnapper come close to me!
Oh Chatty dear, hope you are doing fine. Thanks for everything you said in your reply. I am feeling a TON better but still have a cough and need to blow the snozz.
I love that pumpkin joke!!!!
I love Mr. Brown's work. When my kids were young teenagers I gave all 4 of them copies of his book "Life's Little Instruction Book.
and if you read my blog today I hope you understood that the
"new guy" I let move in was Andy the beagle, not a real guy!
Marshmallows in hot chocolate just seem like fall.
I love your blog! I'm sorry I've been running way behind!! We're back in NC and keeping busy! I will catch up soon!
love ya,
Marie
Love this quote of yours..
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