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September 13, 2007

Positively Jazzed about Oranges and Sunshine, Lemons and Rain

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 5:18 am

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About Lemons and Rain

I’m on my way to Southern California — oranges and sunshine — hard not be positively jazzed about that. It could be lemons and rain. Then I’d be . . . positively jazzed about that too.

They say, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Huh? There’s a whole lot to like about lemons just the way they are.

Lemons are bright as sunlight. They’re supporting actors of the food line. They add that fine touch that makes the menu come alive. Like a positive person, a lemon makes things better. No need to wish we didn’t have them. Lemons could well be the most positive fruit on the planet.

Let’s talk about silver linings . . . Who needs find a silver lining when it’s raining pennies from heaven? Rain makes a colorful sky and a garden palette that could get any artist drooling. Rain isn’t sadness. It’s the way we think about it that gets us all in a funk.

I’m positively jazzed about positive thinking day. Thank you Kirsten for positively thinking of it. Every positive thought I have makes me positive that we can make things happen in a positive way. Why not?

Celebrate and help us raise money to cure spinal cord injury!

Can you see things positively and build on that?

Are you positive?

Are you positively, positive?

Are you positively, positive like a hot fudge sundae with whipped cream and a cherry with a naked lady sitting on top?

C’mon, you don’t need a plane. We can all make sunshine.

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9 Comments to “Positively Jazzed about Oranges and Sunshine, Lemons and Rain”

  1. September 13th, 2007 at 6:25 am
    Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said

    Hi Liz,
    I am positive this will be a fabulous day! Getting lots of people to be consistently positive is powerful! One day I dream that we will all be positive all day everyday! :)

    Thanks for helping to make this a great day! Your support warms my heart. :)

    Enjoy your oranges and sunshine… or lemons and rain… or apples and clouds! ;)

  2. September 13th, 2007 at 7:26 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Kirsten!
    Congratulations on your fabulous accomplishment!!
    Liz

  3. September 13th, 2007 at 10:57 am
    Let's Get Personal about Being Positive said

    [...] So it’s time for a new game plan. I love making people laugh, but I also know that the best laughs are from positive ideas. [...]

  4. September 13th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
    LaurenMarie - Creative Curio said

    Where in So Cal are you going?? I live there (or, rather, here)! We’re having some nice weather right now. No rain :) and the heat wave is over (it’s a good thing you didn’t visit last week!).

  5. September 13th, 2007 at 6:56 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Lauren!
    I’m in San Diego (La MeSA) at this very moment. :)

  6. September 13th, 2007 at 10:53 pm
    LaurenMarie - Creative Curio said

    San Diego is nice. I’m about 2 hours north of there. I’ll be down at the MCRD (Marine Corps Recruiting Depot) watching my brother-in-law’s Marine boot camp graduation next week! I hope you enjoy your stay!

  7. September 14th, 2007 at 12:05 am
    ME Strauss said

    Thank you. I’m geting work done and getting to see friends. Can’t complain about that.

  8. September 17th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
    SunnySchlenger said

    Liz — how wonderful to discover your site! I’m a big believer in positive writing and our ability to make a difference through that. Thank you for doing what you do, and doing it so well!

  9. September 17th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Sunny!
    Welcome!
    I’m always glad to meet someone who believes in making a difference. :)

    I hope you’ll stay around for a while. You’re not a stranger anymore. :)

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