Benefits of s l o w

In general I like it fast.

I move fast and never stop. A lot can be accomplished in a day if you set goals, keep a list, and stay on pace!

However, when I jog, I  s l o w  it way down.

This happens not necessarily by my choice, I just can't go fast now, and never have had that capability.

I think it is the universe's way of making me "slow down and smell the roses".

Benefits of  s l o w  are endless!
*You hear and see the chickadees, cardinals, ducks.
*See and hear the river rippling as you pass over the bridge.
*Salute all the flags a flying, patriotic and decorative. 
*Plan out your day, week, life!
*Watch the black cat sitting in its front window, basking in the sun.
*Enjoy the usually irritating squirrels chasing each other up trees in the barber shop pole twirly pattern.
*Find an occasional piece of change and maybe even a dollar!
*Check out yards and gardens, in all seasons.
*Have just a little time all to yourself to do nothing but whatever your brain chooses.

So,  s l o w  down and enjoy. Look around and appreciate!

I am a Putnamaniac because I appreciate the benefits of   s l o w, especially in this beautiful place!

Focus on a good car!

I love my car!

She is such a faithful little 2006 focus, boasting just over 110,000 miles!

She is not a drama queen, just fuel her up, and provide her with scheduled oil changes, and she keeps on purring. I've never even had brakes put into her!

This is the 4th in a succession of Fords that I have had (mustang, escort, escape, and now focus).

I am pretty sure that my next choice will be of the Ford variety, too. How can I miss? I have had such superior luck, and very good service at Putnam Ford! I will be there for my 7am appointment tomorrow morning!

What is your brand?? Are you as happy with your vehicle choices and history?? If not, head on over to Putnam Ford if you are in CT, MA, or RI, otherwise find a Ford near you!

I am a Putnamaniac that loves her little faithful Ford Focus!

What the heck is Putnamania to me?

Putnamania is simply something I started to get into the good habit of focusing on positivity each and every day.

Sounds simple, but if you look and listen around, you will see that a lot of folks like to focus on the negatives.

Let's face it. Life has negatives, things are not always perfect, and bad things happen to good people.
I am not burying my head in the sand to these things, however, I know that they are a part of life.

I also know that there are many fine moments in life, and so many simple things to appreciate, too, if you just pay attention and enjoy them.

Whether it be something I see, something I hear, somewhere I go, something I do, I will focus in on it an appreciate the good in it.

I hope that you have your own method, place, routine, or whatever you do that is Putnamania to you!

I am a Putnamaniac that makes it a habit to focus on positivity every day!

Past, Present, Future. Try to live for and with all three tenses!

People can get sidetracked with life by focusing on anything but the here and now....torturing themselves for a bad decision, glorifying a time past, daydreaming of how some possible future event might change their lives into a magical fairy tale...

There are tons of songs written about past days.

Check out:

Cher's Turn Back Time


Huey Lewis Back in Time

There are also songs that preach living only for today:

Nickelback If Today was Your Last Day

Tim McGraw Live Like you Were Dying

As well as songs about staying positive for the future:

Annie's Tomorrow

John Lennon's Imagine (a cool Reggae version)

Life at its best is moderation in all things.

There is a fine line in recalling past occasions to enjoy fondly and to learn lessons from, to live for today, but also to plan wisely for a good future.

Work at finding this tranquil place at the crossroads of your own Past, Present and Future! I will meet you there!

I am a Putnamaniac because the crossroads of my past, present and future are here!

Life leads you!

Life leads us all, and we certainly have a lot of say in what we choose to do, but I think some things just work out for a reason.

Life led me to Putnamania.

I couldn't be more happy about this outcome.

Everywhere I go, I run into a bright and smiling face of someone that I have come to love, admire, enjoy!

There are scenic views everywhere.

Home sweet home!

Like lyrics from the old Chicago song sing:

All roads lead to you
Wherever I go
Everytime I told you I was just passing through
What my heart didn’t know, was all roads lead to you

I am a Putnamaniac because life's road led me here!

New beginnings

There was this empty house down the road from me.

It was for sale for quite a while.

During the late summer someone bought it!

It is so invigorating to drive past and see life in that house again  - once again someone's home.

Thanksgiving day, there were cars everywhere...I could almost smell the turkey cooking.

On the nights leading up to Christmas, the front window boasted a sparkling tree, with multicolored lights!

New Year's Eve had the driveway filled to the brim.

Such a simple thing like a house full of life and fun make me so very happy!

Find your home and love every minute!

I am a Putnamaniac because I found my home here, and I am so happy when others find theirs as well!
PS - If you would like to find your home here in Northeast CT, I can recommend a great realtor! Won't you come and be my neighbor??

Resolutions

Every New Year people make outrageous resolutions!

Like:
I will lose 50 lbs by the end of the month.
I will pay off my house by June (even though I have 6 mortgages on it now).
I will learn to play the violin.
I will split an atom.
I will adopt a family of elephants and bring them to live with me (even though I live in a one bedroom apt in New York City).
I will be a better person. (What does that mean??? Be specific, like I will smile at one gloomy looking gus every day).

Well, maybe they aren't all that outrageous, but they might as well be, since most don't stick with them for more than a few days.

I like do-able goals and resolutions.

Years ago a friend of mine resolved to read 12 books a year (1 book a month average). Now that sounds not only something he could achieve, but something that will bring him great joy!

Good luck with your resolutions! Make them do-able and enjoyable ones! You will feel great when you carry through with that promise to yourself!

I am a Putnamaniac because I like to set reasonable resolutions and goals, all year long, and follow through with them!