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    The high road

    June 30, 2019 / 0 Comments

    “Calmly and respectfully remove yourself from negative situations. By refusing to engage in the battle, you are not only diffusing emotion and taking the high road, but you are honoring yourself by not allowing negativity to inform your self-worth.” ~Dr. Karen Luis Cindy La Ferle _____________ Please visit the home page for more content and social media sharing options.  

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    Cat’s in the bag

    May 10, 2022

    Inner peace

    June 11, 2022

    How to save the world

    May 22, 2022
  • Dale Carnegie,  Frank Lloyd Wright's Carl Schultz house,  Photo stories

    Companionship

    June 29, 2019 / 0 Comments

    “Winning friends begins with being a friend.”  ~Dale Carnegie Jack and Izzie / Cindy La Ferle _____________ Please visit the home page for more content and social media sharing options.  

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    Father’s Day

    June 19, 2022
  • Inspirational quotes,  Photo stories

    Questioning our assumptions

    June 28, 2019 / 0 Comments

    “You will never know exactly what another person is going through, or what their whole story is. Your assumptions about someone else’s life are in direct relation to your limited perspective.” ~Marc & Angel Hack Life Herb garden at Cranbrook House / Cindy La Ferle _____________ Please visit the home page for more content and social media sharing options.  

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    Finding clarity

    January 6, 2022

    Star power

    January 10, 2022

    Truth-seeking

    September 10, 2022
  • Garden tour,  Inspirational quotes,  Photo stories,  Wayne Dyer

    Contemplation

    June 27, 2019 / 0 Comments

    “Give yourself the gift of five minutes of contemplation. Go outside and turn your attention to the many miracles around you. This five-minute-a-day regimen of appreciation and gratitude will help you to focus your life in awe.” ~Wayne Dyer Morning moment / Cindy La Ferle _____________ Please visit the home page for more content and social media sharing options.  

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    Spring blooms

    April 8, 2023

    Inspired gardening

    May 31, 2022

    Positive gardening

    May 13, 2022
  • Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Musuem,  Photo stories

    Essential or optional?

    June 26, 2019 / 0 Comments

    “The only people who deserve a special place in your life are the ones who never make you feel like you’re an option in theirs.”  ~Shannon L. Adler Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass collection at Greenfield Village / Cindy La Ferle ______________ For social media sharing buttons and more content, please visit the home page. 

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    Herd mentality

    March 15, 2023

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    January 4, 2023

    It’s time for a break

    October 14, 2022
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"Life Lines" features inspirational quotes paired with my photos, plus links to my published lifestyle columns and essays. New posts are added daily, so please visit often or subscribe for email updates. ~Cindy La Ferle

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