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Today, we had a clown come to the property!

Yes!

A big, colorful, happy guy all dressed up in wild clothes to entertain us.

Just “clowning” around with Boswick, made me realize the importance of humor in life.

To laugh a little … or even a lot!

Why take most anything in life so seriously?

Clowns are not just for little kids.

The colors, laughter, smiles, enthusiasm and magic can be experienced by anyone.

From the “disappearing salt shaker” trick to “juggling with colorful scarves” we enjoyed the few hours of his performance to the fullest!

Sometimes as we grow older, the beauty of “make believe” is lost.

As Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

Being around a clown sure can lift ones spirits and make a person feel good inside.

At the end of the day he made me a “doggie hugging a flower”balloon . . . how cute is that?

Have you ever seen that movie with Robin Williams “Patch Adams’ . . . a medical doctor who was convinced of the powerful connection between environment, laughter and wellness?

He holds the belief that the health of an individual cannot be separated from the health of the family, community, humor and the world.

Maybe it’s true a little laughter, smiles and being around positive fun energy really does keep our spirits alive.

I’ll leave you with one last quote which comes to mind by Mark Twain:

“Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritations and resentments slip away and a sunny spirit takes their place.”

Boswick the Clown - www.boswick.net, (415) 665-1909, he has a 5-Star DVD for sale too!

Watch Boswick the Clown!

Last night my best friend and me we’re blessed to see Alicia Keys LIVE in concert!

Taking us to this concert was a birthday gift to Jacquelyn (who happens to be the co-author of “You Can Be Sexy at Any Size!” and another Taurus!) during a time I felt her spirits needed to be lifted in a HUGE way!

The night was uplifting, enchanting and invigorating!

To put it simply: This woman is pure beauty.

Watching Alicia on stage unveil the story of her life and the story of life itself was spiritually fulfilling. Her music, her positive words . . . the energy of Alicia Keys was and IS out of this world.

She defines a sexy goddess. So confident, powerful, enchanting, beautiful on the inside and out.When she sang her last song on stage, “No One” we we’re in heaven.

Experiencing the raw, honest emotions and music of Alicia was beyond inspiring.

Did you know the word “Inspiration” translates to mean “in spirit”?

It was clear being inspired by Alicia was being moved by a woman who has surrendered to her higher self allowing her to truly be IN SPIRIT.

For her to be in spirit, she is able to give back to the world in the highest form.

Thank you to a beautiful woman of our time.

Visit http://www.AliciainAfrica.com and get her “As I Am” CD which you can find in any music store or Amazon.com.

by Reena Daruwalla, guest writer for Nancy Hayssen.com

I got this idea from Nancy’s earlier post, and I thought I would tell everyone a bit about myself in the same way:

Your favorite thing? Music
Your dream last night? Famous, handsome cricketer fell in love with me
Your dream/goal? To be happy and healthy, always
Your mother? Powerful influence in my life
Your father? Most positive influence in my life
Where do you want to be in 6 years? To be better at whatever I do and continue to be happy.
Where were you last night? In bed early after an enjoyable but tiring picnic with my husband, my girls and other friends.
One of your wish list items? to meet Paul McCartney (I would have said R D Burman if he wasn’t dead)
Where you grew up? Ahmedabad, Baroda, Pune
The last thing you did? Brushed my teeth and had my morning coffee
What are you wearing? Still in my nightie
Your life? Predictably Unpredictable
Your mood? Mostly good, crabby if the girls (aged 4 and one and a half) are acting up
Missing someone? Not right now
Your car? Takes me from point A to B, is small so parks easily
Favorite Store? LootMart (Indian Bargain Store)
Love someone? God Yes! So much it makes my heart squeeze.
Your favorite color? Red.
When is the last time you laughed? Last night when my younger daughter was trying to get around me by making faces
Last time you cried? Few days ago reading a book
You’re feeling? Hot so I’ll just switch on the fan
On your mind? Song on the radio (fav Al Stewart ballad)
Last meal included? Veggies and chapatti
You sometimes find it hard to be? In the presence of Stupidity
Something you have a collection of? Music. Cannot bear to get rid even or my old cassettes!
A smell that cheers you up? Rain after a long dry spell. Heavenly Wet Earth Smell!
A smell that can ruin your mood? Burning. That means I will have to cook something again!
Which section you head for first in a bookstore? The Children’s section these days.
Something you’re craving? Tandoori chicken (very strange at this time of the morning)
Favorite place to go for a quiet moment? For a walk or to the gym with my i pod
Something that amazes you? How amazingly varied people are
You have never… been to Iceland. I want to travel the world!
Your fear? Losing someone important
Like someone? Most people unless they give me a reason to dislike them.