Tag Archives: 3 Day Quote Challenge

3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 2.

Posted on September 18, 2015 by vanbytheriver

I picked a quote from the brilliant Jim Henson, in honor of the return of  The Muppet Show next week. That show holds a special place in my heart. There was no joy in the house that particular Christmas in … Continue reading →

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3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 1.

Posted on September 17, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Memento mori—remember death! These are important words. If we kept in mind that we will soon inevitably die, our lives would be completely different. If a person knows that he will die in a half hour, he certainly will not … Continue reading →

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3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 2

Posted on August 10, 2015 by vanbytheriver

From a man who knew so well how to transfer his pain into laughter, and we all derived the benefit. Charlie Chaplin. 1889-1977 This is Day 2 of the Quote Challenge. Thanks again to Amy Rose and Erika Kind.

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3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 1

Posted on August 9, 2015 by vanbytheriver

I was again nominated to take up the 3 day quote challenge by two favorite bloggers. Amy Rose of Petals Unfolding  Bridge Of Smiles. Erika Kind  3 Day 3 Quote Challenge. I am always happy to participate in this one. … Continue reading →

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3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 2

Posted on August 3, 2015 by vanbytheriver

“Lucy…You got some splainin’ to do ”   Ricky Ricardo. A classic line from “I Love Lucy”. It has applied way too often to my own life, and for that, I am so thankful. Thanks to Judy at Edwina’s Episodes … Continue reading →

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3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 1

Posted on August 2, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Thanks to Judy at Edwina’s Episodes, who recently nominated me for the 3 Day Quote Challenge. Episode 439: 3 Day Quote Challenge. One of my favorites involves only 6 words, and the power of Hemingway to convey a heartfelt message. … Continue reading →

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3 Day Quote Challenge…The End

Posted on June 20, 2015 by vanbytheriver

From my favorite Beatles album, Abbey Road, these 32 seconds of inspiration from Lennon and McCartney. And just for fun, from my namesake, Mr. Van by the River, Chris Farley. http://www.boreme.com/posting.php?id=15851 Special thanks to Judy at Edwina’s Episodes for the … Continue reading →

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3 Day Quote Challenge Day 2

Posted on June 20, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Thanks again to Judy at Edwina’s Episodes for the interesting challenge. Episode 368: 3 Day Quote Challenge: Day 3.  Apologies for listing her as Edwina yesterday, I just realized that she uses her middle name for her blog, her first name … Continue reading →

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3 Day Quote Challenge Day 1

Posted on June 19, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Thanks so much to the lovely and talented Edwina for the nomination. I recently discovered Edwina’s very creative and interesting blog. Episode 368: 3 Day Quote Challenge: Day 3.  For the first day, I’ve chosen a segment of a song from … Continue reading →

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