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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

POSITIVELY SUNDANCE

 by Mauverneen

I woke up this morning prepared to find some uplifting words of positivity for this Positively Tuesday. Then I saw the news that Robert Redford has passed away. I feel sad, and yet...

He left a wonderful legacy. His movies, that he either starred in or directed, like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, A River Runs Through It, gave us joy and entertainment. He helped found the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival. Sundance Resort that he developed is a gorgeous piece of earth that he cared about. Even though he sold it before he died he mad sure he had the "right people" as buyers who committed to responsible development and land preservation, assuring that over 1800 acres will be preserved through protective covenants. 

I've been to Sundance resort, I fell lucky to say. I've been fly fishing and I've had dinner on a mountain. 

So, Mr. Redford, rest in peace, and Thanks for the Memories.








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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

POSITIVELY FOR HISTORY BUFFS

 by Mauverneen

With a little editing, I can make my photos look the 'real' thing

First of all I apologize for not having a post last week. I completely forgot it was Tuesday! Having a holiday (Labor Day) on a Monday will do that. 

I had a fun and busy weekend. Did a wine walk with friends on Saturday and on Sunday I headed over to 'Military Days' in nearby Lockport. I try to go every year. The park is filled with encampments, vendors of military memorabilia, clothing, medals, books - you name it! And food. Lots and lots of food. And Entertainment. And mock battles, from the Civil War to WWII. All in all, an amazing living history lesson.

If you ever have something like this near you, I recommend checking it out. You might learn something and you might have fun. I certainly did!

Many different camps...
The participants spend the weekend in the encampments, living as they did back in that time.

Displays of the types of equipment that company/country used

Food Glorious Food

You can buy old uniforms

Mock battles - this one WWII

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Positively ...

by Mauverneen 

  "Be joyful / though you have considered all the facts." Wendell Berry

I came across this line the other day - I don't remember where - but it intrigued me and I immediately thought 'Yes! The perfect thought for today's world.' And a good line to remember when things begin to pile up. We all have those seasons of comfort, when life is smooth and everything is hunky-dory, as my mom used to say, and then we have those seasons of grief and pain, when NOTHING goes right and everything hurts. 

"Be joyful / though you have considered all the facts." It doesn't mean to ignore the facts, to pretend the bad things aren't there, it means to keep a brave face, to try to look beyond the current discomfort, to try to keep a positive outlook. Some days, I'll admit, it's harder than others but it helps to have someone in your corner whispering encouragement in your ear. "Be joyful / though you have considered all the facts." 

Wendell Berry is an American novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, cultural critic, and farmer and may just be my new hero. He is the author of several books, which are now all on my to-read list. In fact, I may have to stop at the library on my way to the dentist for my two root canals. I know something to read will get me through the aftermath of watching my bank account balance go down and that the pain in my jaw is for my eventual good, and thank goodness the weather has cooled off since I have to live on soup for a few days. 

Those are the facts. But see? I'm practicing the joyful part.

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