<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0"><channel><title>Thinking About the Days . . .</title><description></description><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (Christy Lanier Attwood)</managingEditor><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:22:43 -0600</pubDate><generator>Blogger http://www.blogger.com</generator><openSearch:totalResults xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/">9</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/">1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/">25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><link>http://christylanierattwood.blogspot.com/</link><language>en-us</language><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle/><itunes:owner><itunes:email>noreply@blogger.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><item><title>Christy's Mind Movie</title><link>http://christylanierattwood.blogspot.com/2010/01/christys-mind-movie.html</link><category>Christy's My Mind Movie positive affirmations fufill dreams the secret powerful thoughts</category><author>noreply@blogger.com (Christy Lanier Attwood)</author><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:24:00 -0600</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459071222499081669.post-6607193637923918591</guid><description>Positive affirmations have always been an important part of my life. My husband first discovered the Mind Movie videos and designed his own. When I felt the power eminating from his video, I decided to make my own. Taking just 4 minutes to listen to My Mind Movie in the morning and evening reminds me of the direction I want to take and how I will accomplish my desires by being intentional. To see</description></item><item><title>Rick Warren 'Purpose Driven Life" Author</title><link>http://christylanierattwood.blogspot.com/2010/01/rick-warren-purpose-driven-life-author.html</link><category>Christ</category><category>death</category><category>earth</category><category>eternity</category><category>goal of life</category><category>God</category><category>Heaven</category><category>lifestyle</category><category>ministry</category><category>purpose</category><category>Purpose Driven Life</category><category>Rick Warren</category><category>self-centeredness</category><category>wealth</category><author>noreply@blogger.com (Christy Lanier Attwood)</author><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:31:00 -0600</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459071222499081669.post-5202754688453310224</guid><description>Paul Bradshaw's interview with Rick Warren inspired me and left an impression in my heart. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.Rick Warren: "People ask me what is the purpose of life? And I respond: In a nutshell, life is preparation for eternity. We were not made to last forever, and God wants us to be with Him in Heaven. One day my heart is going to stop, and that will be the end of my body--</description></item><item><title>Mental Fences</title><link>http://christylanierattwood.blogspot.com/2010/01/mental-fences.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Christy Lanier Attwood)</author><pubDate>Tue, 5 Jan 2010 10:28:00 -0600</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459071222499081669.post-2443508719888266518</guid><description>This article inspired me to tear down mind fences and move forward with a more positive and clear mind.Fences in your Mind(Excerpt from Living a Five Star Life, by Betty Mahalik)"I've watched the movie Chicken Run at least a half-dozen times. Just beneath the surface of its simplistic look and story line lie a number of wonderful messages told through the eyes of a bunch of Claymation chickens </description><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" height="72" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPipzoC7OLnMuX5HpVZPLGfwaDvF2L7k2mlZhMei9LslEFL39IvW_cNJ6oAmon4IuwMheKUoYEfGYI6lY28YbVT6UpcwzUpQ9nnpjwBv4ttra9Mh76oADzLO01jMlYJhmu7VjQN2AMqJ0/s72-c/fences+copy.jpg" width="72"/></item><item><title>Christy's Taco Bean Soup</title><link>http://christylanierattwood.blogspot.com/2009/12/christys-taco-bean-soup.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Christy Lanier Attwood)</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:14:00 -0600</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459071222499081669.post-4596376897325507068</guid><description>Can't take credit for the great picture, but the soup looks nearly identical to mine!Christy’s Taco Soup2 lbs. lean ground beef (I prefer diced or shredded chicken)1 large onion, chopped1 10oz can Rotel diced tomatoes (if you don’t like it hot, leave this out)1 28oz can Fire Roasted diced tomatoes (you can use regular diced, but roasted is richer)1 11oz can corn, drained1 14oz can golden hominy, </description><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" height="72" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxz7QWGOcy8SVPVQamjM9u1TGGrcHbeKPk1e08xWGf7AreBXIG98XBYoT3JdY7St-BCvFPyQVi3BMx31Lsh2zk73DhIzcZO3KQUsndY-4-v9HjZEOgyx4i__-78V4nd-0870W9FUexfE/s72-c/Taco+Bean+Soup.jpg" width="72"/><thr:total xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0">0</thr:total></item><item><title>OREO BOMBS</title><link>http://christylanierattwood.blogspot.com/2009/11/oreo-bombs.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Christy Lanier Attwood)</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:48:00 -0600</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459071222499081669.post-6172906150955591770</guid><description>A friend, Kim, makes this recipe for special occasions, which to her means any occasion! I am so addicted to these scumptious little desserts.KIM'S OREO BOMBS1 Package Oreo Cookies regular stuffed1 Package cream cheese1 package chocolate Almond BarkBlend the Oreos to fine crumbs in blender or food processor. Try not to leave any large chunks. Add cream cheese to the crumbs and mix with hands </description><thr:total xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0">0</thr:total></item><item><title>40 Tips for a Better Life</title><link>http://christylanierattwood.blogspot.com/2009/09/40-tips-for-better-life.html</link><category>anti-depressant</category><category>happiness</category><author>noreply@blogger.com (Christy Lanier Attwood)</author><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:58:00 -0500</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459071222499081669.post-8438909602091145497</guid><description>        I hope you enjoy these positive tips.1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, My purpose is to __________ today.5. 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~~ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away ~~ 

One never knows the path life will take or the blessings to be found in the journey. This is a story of hope and the friendship made while standing near death’s edge.

Beverly, or B, as her friends call her, has always been a walking ad for fitness. She exercises regularly, </description><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" height="72" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9-sT3Dcr6Hv2iYBEnaz8iUMY6-QiohWHmqbltcBMNTvkTYoy6h9sR1QYOkqDzwNYrnGgB1rGx0I7-gUSwbqd569yPwpoHgDdAq7TckNXiJQ_1ZQPY8sW6D6NGaUD5Xkl9TV9VouDHBI/s72-c/b_and_d-1.jpg" width="72"/><thr:total xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0">0</thr:total></item><item><title>Baby Boomer Days . . .</title><link>http://christylanierattwood.blogspot.com/2009/01/baby-boomer.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Christy Lanier Attwood)</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:42:00 -0600</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459071222499081669.post-7922766733812630088</guid><description>In the crowded recess of my mind, I free fall through my past, skimming through life shaping events. Each generation has defining moments and a special label which identifies a certain period of time. The label which denotes my generation comes from being one of seventy-six million children born in America between 1946 and 1959. As a Baby Boomer and a child of the 60’s, I grew up while a myriad </description><thr:total xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0">7</thr:total></item></channel></rss>