Einstein 7: Bicycles

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.ย 
– Albert Einstein

In 2005, while trying to forget an ex-girlfriend, Jeff Goldblatt realized many struggled with lost hopes and dreams, disappointments and loves. He foundedย National Get Over It Dayย This annual opportunity each March 9 [Tuesday, this year] includesย a certificateย that states,

Under no coercion by anyone [except those who are tired of hearing me bitch and complain], I hereby declare that I will get over the following:

To keep riding our bicycles during stalls, the Purpose Fairy recommends peddling to a community that feels warmer, safer and more hope filled. ย Read more.

LifeHack.orgโ€™s โ€œFive Secrets to Keep Going When You Think You Canโ€™tโ€ include: Fake It Till You make It, because — eventually — the experience teaches something helpful.ย ย Read more.

Mary Oliver agreed when she said, โ€œSomeone I loved once gave me a box of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.โ€

To truly get over those kinds of presents, go garden shopping. Prepare to celebrateย National Plant A Flower Day,ย March 12 [Thursday this year].

Blessings & best wishes,

Sandra Gould Ford

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IMAGE: ยฉ Can Stock Photo / GeorgeJmclittle

In my attempt to Get Over Winter and plant flowers, I checked statistics and found my city, Pittsburgh PA averages nine days and almost five inches of snow in March. I investigated more and learned:

  • Falling snow is clear, not white.
  • 7,600 people joined the biggest known snowball battle on January 31, 2016 in Saskatoon, Canada.
  • Six-pointed stars, diamonds and rods are three of over 35 snowflake shapes

Here are Moreย Fascinating Snow Facts

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I adore Public Broadcastingโ€™s โ€œCrafts in Americaโ€ series. To start Womenโ€™s History Month, please scroll down page to enjoy the โ€œCombat Paper Dolls Projectโ€ video. [12:33] Click picture to view.

 

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Sandra Gould Ford is an author, educator and former steelworker who presents arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. She belongs to the Authorโ€™s Guild and Science Fiction Writers of America and is a former member of the American Society of Media Photographers. For more information, visit her web site: SandraGouldFord.com.

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