Blue Lollipop Road

January 22, 2018 In Inspiration, New York, People, Photos, Uncategorized

celebrate everyday: day 20

1.20.18

Today I celebrate women (and men) who continue to stand up against every form of hate and inequality:

(Photo credit to a friend participating in the march in NYC.)

Crowds at a standstill can be a pain, but in this case, I’d say too many people = totally awesome.

#StandUp #HopToIt #StepOutside

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January 20, 2018 In California, Links, Photos, Travel, Travel Tips and Tricks

celebrate everyday: day 19

Today I celebrate bubbles, and catching up right where you left off with old friends:

A favorite stop as a tradition with a friend I’ve had for years now, is Mumm Napa when I’m in the valley. The company is always the best part of anything of course, but throw in the afternoon sun sitting in a vineyard, add these bubbles with lots of laughs, and oh happy day, Friday!

Who are you spending time with?

#ExperiencesNotThings #Travel #LifeOutsideTheDroneZone

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January 19, 2018 In blue lollipops, California, Photos, Travel

celebrate everyday: day 18

Today I celebrate wine makers, wineries, and well…wine:

The history, stories, and love that are behind anything that’s farmed (including grapes), are pretty remarkable. Never take for granted anyone’s craft. There’s a whole lot that happens in the blood, sweat, and tears category before things become tasty and beautiful.

What are you toasting to?

#NapaLife #ExperiencesNotThings #LifeOutsideTheDroneZone

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January 17, 2018 In Freedom, North Carolina, Photos, Today Is The Day, Travel

celebrate everyday: day 17

There’s a WHOLE BIG world out there…

Today I celebrate airports:

I love being at the airport people watching, especially coming off a flight and walking to the exit or baggage claim with my fellow travelers and watching the greetings and reunions that happen. Such awesome happy moments to share in, even with complete strangers.

Are you missing someone? Buy yourself a plane ticket and go fly the friendly skies to see them. You’ll never regret it.

Today is the day, what are you waiting for?

#HopToIt #RespectTheClock #AdventureAwaits

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January 16, 2018 In Inspiration, Links, Photos, Travel, Uncategorized

celebrate everyday: day 16

Today I celebrate anticipation:

Empty suitcases typically mean adventure awaits. It doesn’t matter if your adventure is across the state or across the country, it just feels good to be excited about going somewhere old or new. Taking off to go hug someone you love is like the. Best. Thing.

Where are you going?

#ExperiencesNotThings #LiveSimpleDoMore #LifeOutsideTheDroneZone

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January 15, 2018 In grow, Photos, Uncategorized

celebrate everyday: day 15

Today I celebrate that we all have the right to choose not take sh*t from anyone who’s wrongly dishing it out.

This is part of a conversation I had today:

The amount of abuse I see is staggering. By bosses, spouses, friends, clients, neighbors- you name it. I hear about so many people continually being manipulated and manhandled, when they don’t deserve a bit of it.

Why are we saying please and thank you, to daily nut-punchings?

When we say yes to head, heart, or body pummeling from people who clearly don’t like themselves, it’s our own fault. Don’t we realize we promote what we tolerate? The sad humans who live on the level of treat others like garbage just because, don’t even know who’s in the path of their destruction they’re so unconscious. Run for the border! It ain’t ever gonna change, sweet pea. Let that toxicity be dust in your wind.

NO ONE SHOULD EVER GET TO PLAY KICK THE CAN WITH YOUR LIFE.

When did we decide that all the adult bullies on the playground, win? When did we decide that it was a better idea to stay in a completely unhealthy situation at work or home, than to stand up for ourselves and make a change? When did we forget about all the awesome stuff we’re made of, that we used to see so clearly?

People show you who they are pretty quickly. Next time someone is being a first class ass to you for no good reason, walk away my dear friends. You’re allowed to take control.

Oh the glorious CHOICES we have!

Today is the day. What are you waiting for?

#LifeUnstuck #StandUp #StartDriving

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January 14, 2018 In grow, Links, Live the life you want to live, Photos

celebrate everyday: day 14

Today I celebrate relaxing under a blanket in the sun with a pile of books and magazines in peace and quiet:

Go, go, go? No, no, no.

Less is more. When will we learn?

Here’s a trick on how to keep your sanity:

Take one day a week, whether a week day or week end and schedule nothing besides what you absolutely have to. (Work or school.) No errands, coffee dates, lunches out…nothing. Use the extra time to purge your closet that has the ski boots with 6 inches of dust on them because you haven’t been down a slope in years. Camping gear? You haven’t camped since Boy Scouts. Later, tent. Get all the things out of your house you don’t use or need, and then next time a winter Sunday rolls around, you won’t feel bad about sipping coffee in bed reading until 2PM because you’re less buried mentally and physically in all that crap.

Freedom. It’s a beautiful thing.

What are you holding on to that you know you really don’t need?

#LessStuffMoreFreedomHappyLife #LiveSimpleDoMore #TheYearOfLessCrap

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January 13, 2018 In Links, Uncategorized, Videos

celebrate everyday: day 13

Today I celebrate Anderson Cooper:

(Click here for video.)

…and Rex Huppke. Thank you for your powerful and positive words.

In end, you have ZERO strength, Mr. Trump. Zero. You will never truly win because you see nothing but yourself when you open your eyes. While you continue being a racist fool and absolute embarrassment, the rest of us will continue to to stand up and let love rule.

Who do you stand for?

#LetLoveRule #AlwaysLookingUp #StandUp

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January 12, 2018 In Funny signs, Links, North Carolina, Operation Charlotte, Photos, Travel Tips and Tricks

celebrate everyday: day 12

Today I celebrate businesses that have a sense of humor:

I took this at my favorite brewery. Wouldn’t it be great if everyone had this much fun at work?

When’s the last time you had a Friday cheers?

#AlwaysLookingUp #LessStuffMoreFunHappyLife #CraftBeer

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January 11, 2018 In De-lish, Food, North Carolina, Photos

celebrate everyday: day 11

Sometimes days are long. And stressful. And Expensive. And your car gets towed. And you’re tired. And the kids are screaming at you, along with your boss. (By the way, do you realize you don’t have to take that crap?)

Today I celebrate easy dinners:

(Don’t worry, moms…we had greens, too.)

Pizza is freaking delicious. And affordable. Especially from this place. (If you live in Charlotte.) And It’s easy. Yum. Next time you’re exhausted, call in an order for a pie and throw together this salad in 2 minutes or less when you get home. You’ll need:

1 bag arugula
Parmesan cheese
Pine nuts
1 lime
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper

Squeeze 1/2 to a full lime into small bowl with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and a few shakes of salt & pepper. Whisk together, pour over greens and toss with shaved parmesan and pine nuts. Add a glass of wine (not in the salad of course, but right along side it), and voila! Full and happy.

What are you eating?

#EasyEats #Feast #Dinner

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