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ar·peg·gio

noun \är-ˈpe-jē-ˌō, -ˈpe-jō\ plural ar·peg·gios

Definition of ARPEGGIO

1: production of the tones of a chord in succession and not simultaneously

2: a chord played in arpeggio

Examples of ARPEGGIO

1. The guitarist warmed up with a few simple arpeggios.

Origin of ARPEGGIO

Italian, from arpeggiare to play on the harp, from arpa harp, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German harpha harp

First Known Use: circa 1724

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Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence

The break is over....thoughts / quote / poem for the day:  

Desiderata by Max Ehrmann:

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy.

---Max Ehrmann, 1927

quote-of-the-day ::: "People were created to be loved. Things were created to be used. The reason the world is in such chaos today, is because things are being loved, and people are being used." via Jeff Cope

"People were created to be loved. Things were created to be used. The reason the world is in such chaos today, is because things are being loved, and people are being used."

100 Acorns - Yoko Ono

love this - 100 days of conceptual instructions by Yoko Ono - http://100acorns.blogspot.com/

100 Acorns

It's been 44 years since my book of conceptual instructions, GRAPEFRUIT was first published in 1964.

On 15 June 1968, John Lennon & I planted two acorns for peace at Coventry Cathedral. It was the first of our many Peace 'Events'.

In the summer of 1996, I picked up from where I left off, and wrote 100 ACORNS.

Starting on the 40th anniversary of the Acorn Peace Event on 15 June 2008, I will publish here an 'Acorn' every day for 100 days.

After each day of sharing the instructions, you should feel free to question, discuss, and/or report what your mind tells you.

I'm just planting the seeds.

Have fun.
Love, yoko
June 2008

What's Next

from

Mona Grayson's Blog

Choosing love and making good memories. Questioning the mind.

Will you join me in this simple little activity using a pen?

by Mona on May 15, 2011

When’s the last time you sent someone a handwritten thank you note?
A real pen meets paper thank you note that maybe — just maybe — you even mailed via snail mail?
And when’s the last time you received a handwritten thank you note from someone?
With texts, emails, and phones…we all know that handwriting is losing popularity…
But does heartfelt gratitude have to leave with it?

One man’s attempt to turn his life around with gratitude…

I started reading a book today…
It’s a book that my dear friend Jaclyn got for me on my Kindle because she said, “It’s so Mona.”
She knows me pretty darn well, so I was really excited when I finally got to sit down and get into it.
It’s called 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life

quote-of-the-day :: Live as if you were already dead. (Zen admonition)

Live as if you were already dead.
                          (Zen admonition)

quote-of-the-day ::: there is no good or bad – just better. -markultra

there is no good or bad – just better. -markultra