Marc Chernoff

Breathe in the future, breathe out the past.

No matter where you are or what you’re going through, always believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Never expect, assume, or demand. Just do your best, control the elements you can control, and then let it be. Because once you have done what you can, if it is meant to be, it will happen, or it will show you the next step that needs to be taken.

Life CAN be simple again.

Just choose to focus on one thing at a time. You don’t have to do it all, and you don’t have to do it all right now. Breathe, be present, and do your best with what’s in front of you. What you put into life, life will often give you back many times over. 

Let others take you as you are, or not at all.

Speak and walk your truth even if your voice and legs shake. By being yourself you put something beautiful into the world that was not there before. So walk your path confidently and don’t expect anyone else to understand your journey, especially if they have not been exactly where you are going.

Sisters Quilt Show #2

 

This quilt was displayed at the Sisters Quilt Show. I am impressed with the pattern, and the careful use of color and vision for this quilt. One of my favorite renditions of the American Flag.

2026 Sisters Oregon Quilt Show

 

Last weekend I attended the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. The show is very large, and attracts a huge crowd of women.

This was my first time to see it, and wow, I really enjoyed it. I couldn't see all of the show, it was that large. I did take about 10 photos, I will be sharing.

This quilt was my favorite, absolutely stunning. The design was unusual, and the colors were dramatic and vivid.

Solitude and Camping

I just came home from camping. I needed quiet solitude for my trip. I ended up going to a campground. My decision seemed to be just right. Until...

Small planes flying low over the camp ground from 6 am to 11 am....

Dogs barking, and barking...

People on midnight walks, talking loud,

Teenagers!!! 

Men driving big trucks with bigger boats, in the middle of the night. Please, I could write an essay on Men, Trucks, Boats.

People yelling all the time.

Reservations, are the enemy,  who knows what you will end up with, 50 ft away.

Drunks.

Heavy traffic all the time.

OK,  there's the rant.

Now, I will decide on my spot by choosing a campground with no lake, therefore no loud boats, planes, and no swimming. the best days are Sunday evening to Thursday afternoon. All things considered.

I don't know how to deal with yelling, cursing, drunk, crazy old men. And their generators!!!

As Sen Kennedy says, "You can't fix stupid!"

And something funny to end with. An older couple came to use the campground. They were totally horrified to find no flush toilets. I overheard them...I think they should find a lush resort to meet their needs.

 

Peace

 

Where you ultimately end up greatly depends on your daily attitude and response.

It’s all about keeping the right thoughts top of mind so they’re readily available in the moments when we need them most.