by Mary M.

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Small Treats in Life

April 28, 2009 03:38 PM EDT

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"One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats."

-- Iris Murdoch

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Comments: 15

Jacquie M. Apr 28, 2009, 3:49pm EDT

very nice- i agree

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C C. Apr 28, 2009, 3:52pm EDT

so true

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Carrie C. Apr 28, 2009, 4:08pm EDT

And they don't even have to cost money.

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Kat W. Apr 28, 2009, 6:20pm EDT

Good one!

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Heidi S. Apr 29, 2009, 1:42am EDT

This is so true - thanks for reminding us!

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fancy c. Apr 29, 2009, 2:07am EDT

very nice

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Risa G. Apr 29, 2009, 10:04pm EDT

I totally agree!

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Janell R. Apr 30, 2009, 12:37am EDT

Yes, this is true and so easy to forget. Thanks!

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Ghostly Ghoul Apr 30, 2009, 11:00am EDT

I like it!

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Elaine B. Apr 30, 2009, 1:40pm EDT

Great quote!

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Linda T. May 7, 2009, 4:47am EDT

I try to give myself small rewards all the time
PN

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Sharon C. May 8, 2009, 12:15pm EDT

Stopping by from

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Fran S. May 10, 2009, 3:18pm EDT

absolutely!! I agree 100%

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Nancy S. May 11, 2009, 12:20am EDT

Great quote. Points nation.

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