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COMPANIONS ON THE ROAD Naniloa Smith and Mary Koehler First Quarter 2008 Vol. 11 Reflections from the Road “Keep yourself happy”….wonderful words from the Nov/Dec issue activity of Companions on the Road. I enjoyed the singing, games, walks and visits that came with the holidays. It was lovely to rest and relax. It is so easy to wait for someone else or something outside of ourselves to make us happy. Caring for ourselves is so important….whether a walk, a nap, a bit of painting, or enjoying the task at hand. The day is up to us…..sadness or gratitude, hatred or love, irritation or gentle care…..sometimes it just takes a fun activity to change the day. Mary Koehler Something To Do Face Fun Using your face muscles, move. Begin to move and see what comes to do. You could: Blow Kisses Say the vowels and add exaggerated sound. Make horse sounds with your lips. Add your fingertips and hands to make more faces. See what happens when you do these things. Laugh Smile Whistle Sing, "Come on Get Happy" Say. I love you. I'm cool. Wonderful. Naniloa Smith Naniloa Smith has an MS in education. She has spent over 30 years in the classroom and believes that “we’re all children and need to play”. She loves life and moving ahead with new ideas and projects. Naniloa lives in Moline, Illinois. Mary Koehler has a BS in education. She has raised 7 children with her husband Kurt. She loves doing art projects and exploring new activities. Mary resides in Hillsboro, Oregon Thank You |
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