<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442</id><updated>2012-03-16T03:39:23.195-07:00</updated><title type='text'>MORE BLESSED THAN STRESSED</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>27</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-8339823696939785270</id><published>2011-08-29T20:16:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-29T20:58:04.889-07:00</updated><title type='text'>New Path!!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ItXkhJNTMeQ/TlxWx_3tdyI/AAAAAAAAADM/idjihhrcrxg/s1600/2010-2011%2Bpics%2B018.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646483449774438178" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ItXkhJNTMeQ/TlxWx_3tdyI/AAAAAAAAADM/idjihhrcrxg/s320/2010-2011%2Bpics%2B018.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Hey Everyone!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Where did all those months go? Some new ideas in the works...More Blessed Than Stressed has a team of creative people at the Buzz Plant helping guide us on an exciting new journey! &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;The More Blessed Than Stressed iPhone &amp;amp; Droid apps are now available and they feature:&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Quote of the Day, Video of the Week, Notebook,&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;and "Give Back Shopping Directory". &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Our new website will be ready to launch soon and will feature organizations that are helping make a difference, plus much more, including "Kaye's Blog" with updates and happenings. So much to share in the coming months and we hope you will check it out and share the info with others!! &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;So far, the feedback about the More Blessed Than Stressed app has been very positive. Friends have been posting on Facebook when they especially like a particular Quote of the Day. We really appreciate hearing from you, so keep letting us know your thoughts!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Also, getting a great response on our video clips, filmed and edited by Wes Pryor/Reel Cool Films. You can visit our YouTube channel to see some of our featured videos and subscribe to our channel at: kpryor123&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Hope you will visit us often!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Stay Tuned...&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Blessings, Kaye &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-8339823696939785270?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/8339823696939785270/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=8339823696939785270' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/8339823696939785270'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/8339823696939785270'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-path.html' title='New Path!!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ItXkhJNTMeQ/TlxWx_3tdyI/AAAAAAAAADM/idjihhrcrxg/s72-c/2010-2011%2Bpics%2B018.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-6973722987358755900</id><published>2010-09-11T14:56:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-09-11T15:16:23.144-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Transformation!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TIv7UvuEXdI/AAAAAAAAAC0/ErRncr5mZ_M/s1600/Dad%27s+B-day+2010+024.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515778502470950354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TIv7UvuEXdI/AAAAAAAAAC0/ErRncr5mZ_M/s320/Dad%27s+B-day+2010+024.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 11th is a historical day of remembrance in our country and a time to relfect on how we can transform our thought energy to promote healing in our own lives and throughout the world.  Every individual has their own view based on personal choice, their environment and their life experiences.  We all have to find our own balance in the face of harsh realities and exposure to negativity, but a willingness to look at all possibilities for growth and change has the power to transform lives everywhere. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To me, butterflies are symbolic of the beauty of life and a free spirited approach that is just one way to acknowledge how many good things do exist.  I found a quote that is worth repeating:  "This is my choice.  I put my attention where I want my life to be."  (Barbara Leger)  It makes sense to focus on what is working for me and continue towards the goals that bring happiness.  I don't keep my "head in the sand" and pretend everything in the world is great.  I make a specific choice to be grateful for what I have and then stay focused on seeing the good that is around me.  From where I stand, life has many more possibilities to make a difference and help inspire others.  I read about many people that inspire me, because they are living a positive life and proving that great things can be done.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wishing much inspiration to all and a belief that your dreams can become your reality!!!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-6973722987358755900?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/6973722987358755900/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=6973722987358755900' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/6973722987358755900'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/6973722987358755900'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2010/09/transformation.html' title='Transformation!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TIv7UvuEXdI/AAAAAAAAAC0/ErRncr5mZ_M/s72-c/Dad%27s+B-day+2010+024.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-6258505259876037309</id><published>2010-07-04T13:46:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-07T14:36:50.512-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Believe in Something!!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TDDzmJ_LA5I/AAAAAAAAACk/9GOrmeGxJjI/s1600/Money+and+Bates+video+030.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490155782606095250" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TDDzmJ_LA5I/AAAAAAAAACk/9GOrmeGxJjI/s320/Money+and+Bates+video+030.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; "When you want to believe in something, you also have to believe in everything that's necessary for believing in it." Ugo Betti (1892-1953)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This quote is by an Italian dramatist &amp;amp; poet who was also a judge by profession. He was a major figure in Italian theater of the 20th century. He produced three volumes of poetry, three collections of short stories and 26 plays. Most of his work questions guilt, justice and redemption as central concerns.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I was taking a walk near my parents home in KY when I came upon the above petunia growing out of a crack in the road. How on earth did it find it's way there? Maybe a bird or the wind carried some seed and dropped it. I certainly don't think anyone plants petunias that way or even could if they tried. Such an interesting sight and it appeared to be a sign that just about anything is possible! It really made me stop and think. The quote by Ugo Betti also stuck in my mind and I wanted to share both of these things to see what comes to mind for anyone else.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Words of wisdom would probably say to believe in yourself and your goals even if you don't see results right away. You still have to believe and keep your focus as you keep working. Whatever you dream is and whatever you want to achieve is out there and it's possible, if you believe it can be true for you!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inviting your thoughts, comments or stories that might relate to this.&lt;br /&gt;Keep cool this summer and keep on keepin' on!&lt;br /&gt;Blessings, Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-6258505259876037309?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/6258505259876037309/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=6258505259876037309' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/6258505259876037309'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/6258505259876037309'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2010/07/when-you-want-to-believe-in-something.html' title='Believe in Something!!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TDDzmJ_LA5I/AAAAAAAAACk/9GOrmeGxJjI/s72-c/Money+and+Bates+video+030.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-5197116853078895436</id><published>2010-06-26T13:09:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-06-26T13:25:10.303-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Porch Sitters Union Member!!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TCZesbC4qII/AAAAAAAAACc/ha-h7MmOXYQ/s1600/Aly+B-day+016.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487177313264642178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TCZesbC4qII/AAAAAAAAACc/ha-h7MmOXYQ/s320/Aly+B-day+016.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; Great time to enjoy porches, sip coffee/tea in the morning, lemonade in the afternoon and enjoy just about anything that works for you any particular time of day!  There is actually an established Porch Sitters Union and I would say that being a member of that is certainly a sign that you are "more blessed than stressed."  A porch is one of the most relaxing places to be!   I have included a link to an open letter from the founder of the official Porch Sitters Union.  It's absolutely free to join and it's all about being casual and no worries.  So check it out and have some fun knowing you are connecting with porch sitters everywhere!!  Enjoy...Kaye&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.moreblessedthanstressed.com/"&gt;www.moreblessedthanstressed.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://www.oriongrassroots.org/announcements/item/an_open_letter_to_porch_sitters/&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-5197116853078895436?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/5197116853078895436/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=5197116853078895436' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/5197116853078895436'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/5197116853078895436'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2010/06/porch-sitters-union-member.html' title='Porch Sitters Union Member!!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TCZesbC4qII/AAAAAAAAACc/ha-h7MmOXYQ/s72-c/Aly+B-day+016.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-4969827989450422313</id><published>2010-06-25T18:34:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-06-26T08:20:21.690-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How Are You Blessed Right Now?</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TCVZh9Cw5aI/AAAAAAAAACM/u_LHgZDrNLo/s1600/Aly+B-day+015.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486890160877528482" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TCVZh9Cw5aI/AAAAAAAAACM/u_LHgZDrNLo/s320/Aly+B-day+015.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; Relationships are a huge blessing in my life!&lt;br /&gt;My husband, Wesley and our "dog-child" Sabian, along with all my family and friends are always providing the loving energy that really keeps me going. I am so grateful to have such caring people that I can rely on and I enjoy spending many happy moments together in a circle that continues to grow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I invite you to share your comments and let me know how you feel blessed in your life right now!! It's very inspiring to hear stories and experiences that touch other lives. Please respond in the comment section of this blog post.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thanks for sharing your comments,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Kaye&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CEO-More Blessed Than Stressed&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.moreblessedthanstressed.com/"&gt;http://www.moreblessedthanstressed.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-4969827989450422313?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/4969827989450422313/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=4969827989450422313' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/4969827989450422313'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/4969827989450422313'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2010/06/what-is-making-you-feel-blessed-right.html' title='How Are You Blessed Right Now?'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TCVZh9Cw5aI/AAAAAAAAACM/u_LHgZDrNLo/s72-c/Aly+B-day+015.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-7089000503857839809</id><published>2010-06-19T20:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-06-19T20:12:40.806-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Summertime!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TB2FsMI-jaI/AAAAAAAAACE/1O0s3bvtGY0/s1600/Jeff+%26+Trish+plus+005.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484686915426749858" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TB2FsMI-jaI/AAAAAAAAACE/1O0s3bvtGY0/s320/Jeff+%26+Trish+plus+005.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; Happy Summer!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The heat is rockin' and it's officially summer, so&lt;br /&gt;everyone try to stay cool out there!  I am&lt;br /&gt;sharing a photo from a recent trip to Cheekwood&lt;br /&gt;in Nashville as I walked along the bamboo path.&lt;br /&gt;That will help you feel "more blessed" for sure.&lt;br /&gt;Hope you find your own quiet and relaxing&lt;br /&gt;moments to enjoy and take some mini vacations&lt;br /&gt;this summer.  Please visit our website and take&lt;br /&gt;a look at some great products with good vibes!!&lt;br /&gt;Check it out at &lt;a href="http://www.moreblessedthanstressed.net/"&gt;www.moreblessedthanstressed.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Always love to hear from you.&lt;br /&gt;Blessings, Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-7089000503857839809?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/7089000503857839809/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=7089000503857839809' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/7089000503857839809'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/7089000503857839809'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2010/06/summertime.html' title='Summertime!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/TB2FsMI-jaI/AAAAAAAAACE/1O0s3bvtGY0/s72-c/Jeff+%26+Trish+plus+005.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-5489446854124011923</id><published>2010-05-18T21:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-05-18T21:13:38.195-07:00</updated><title type='text'>ONE HAPPY DOG!!!!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/S_NjtxtutvI/AAAAAAAAAB8/BhFE7mS88aY/s1600/HPIM4282.JPG"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472827610275690226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/S_NjtxtutvI/AAAAAAAAAB8/BhFE7mS88aY/s320/HPIM4282.JPG" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; Hey Everyone,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You gotta love this "one happy dog!"  Sabian is the inspiration for the "More Blessed Than Stressed" coffee blend that seems to be a favorite with serious coffee drinkers out there!  What can I say... "dogs rule."  Anyway, if you or anyone you know enjoys a great cup of coffee...you might want to check out this 100% Organic, 100% Fair Trade custom blend that is roasted locally in Nashville, TN at Bongo Java for us.  You can only get it at: &lt;a href="http://www.moreblessedthanstressed.net/"&gt;www.moreblessedthanstressed.net&lt;/a&gt; which is our online shop!  We also have a unique, custom decaf blend called, "Don't Bite Me".  I drink both blends and really love the taste.  Look at this happy face and just know that is how&lt;br /&gt;you will feel when you are sitting back and relaxing with a cup of "One Happy Dog" coffee!!!!&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy it my friends...Blessings, Kaye&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-5489446854124011923?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/5489446854124011923/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=5489446854124011923' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/5489446854124011923'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/5489446854124011923'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2010/05/one-happy-dog.html' title='ONE HAPPY DOG!!!!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/S_NjtxtutvI/AAAAAAAAAB8/BhFE7mS88aY/s72-c/HPIM4282.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-8691221949567187113</id><published>2010-02-06T15:46:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-06T15:58:03.121-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><content type='html'>&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/S24ABNSt_dI/AAAAAAAAAB0/3Bhvccyb-9w/s1600-h/Christmas+FL+09+083.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435281821030809042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/S24ABNSt_dI/AAAAAAAAAB0/3Bhvccyb-9w/s320/Christmas+FL+09+083.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;I should get back to my blog more often!!!  Wes and I enjoyed sunny Florida for what I call "beach therapy."  Hope everyone is having a great year so far.  &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Would love to hear comments and any creative projects you are working on this year!  Always like those creative vibes.  Let me know what you're doing and what's going on in your life that makes you feel "more blessed than stressed."&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;In the meantime, have fun, safe travels and please share our website with others. &lt;a href="http://www.moreblessedthanstressed.com/"&gt;www.moreblessedthanstressed.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Many Thanks!  Kaye&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-8691221949567187113?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/8691221949567187113/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=8691221949567187113' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/8691221949567187113'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/8691221949567187113'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-should-get-back-to-my-blog-more-often.html' title=''/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/S24ABNSt_dI/AAAAAAAAAB0/3Bhvccyb-9w/s72-c/Christmas+FL+09+083.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-3366985348294201621</id><published>2009-08-20T20:35:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-20T21:02:08.152-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/So4bZ549DJI/AAAAAAAAABs/KbsqoMtkA9A/s1600-h/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372261537349962898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/So4bZ549DJI/AAAAAAAAABs/KbsqoMtkA9A/s320/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;How did the past few months fly by? Hope everyone has been enjoying the summer. I did some traveling in May with Wesley on a trip to Chicago to help with a Music Therapy project. Also, performed with the TMJ Band at three different symphony gigs. May was a busy travel month!  June and July simply flew by and August is doing the same!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Between all the work, travel and life in general, plus social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. and keeping up with websites...what's a blogger to do?? Well...I'm trying to get back into&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;it and will  add a few words now and then.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;If anyone would like to contribute a comment or thoughts to inspire and just share a few good vibes with others, please visit: &lt;a href="http://www.moreblessedthanstressed.com/"&gt;http://www.moreblessedthanstressed.com/&lt;/a&gt; and share your own insight on anything you are thinking about in life. We all have unique viewpoints and experiences in life, so that helps others see things from a different perspective.  As owner of "MBTS", I reserve the right to edit for length and content, but invite readers to share their thoughts.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;I recently discovered an uplifting website that is worth a visit: &lt;a href="http://www.charityfocus.org/"&gt;http://www.charityfocus.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;There is lots of great information about what is going on in the world that is good and is working to help others. Very amazing and worth a look.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Thanks for visiting and let us hear from you!!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;All is well,&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Kaye&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-3366985348294201621?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/3366985348294201621/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=3366985348294201621' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/3366985348294201621'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/3366985348294201621'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-did-past-few-months-fly-by-hope.html' title=''/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/So4bZ549DJI/AAAAAAAAABs/KbsqoMtkA9A/s72-c/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-9103425369495157422</id><published>2009-04-14T17:47:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-04-14T18:05:36.881-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/SeUuw36myXI/AAAAAAAAABc/inkFqSawy7c/s1600-h/Cheekwood+%26+MBTS+Soap+021.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324713551613839730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/SeUuw36myXI/AAAAAAAAABc/inkFqSawy7c/s320/Cheekwood+%26+MBTS+Soap+021.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#663366;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Natural Goat Milk Soap &amp;amp; Lotion Gift Sets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;More Blessed Than Stressed is very excited to announce the addition of "Natural Goat Milk Soap and Lotion Gift Sets" to our product line. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These high quality products are custom handmade to order by Allison Malher-Gjerde.&lt;br /&gt;Her attention to details includes blending pure oils, vegetable based glycerin and goat milk to create natural products using skin nourishing ingredients.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As an artisan and entrepreneur, Allison offers  unique fragrance blends such as "Oatmeal, Milk &amp;amp; Honey", "Lavender Vanilla", "Cherry Almond Vanilla", and "Green Tea &amp;amp; Cucumber". &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For a limited time, MBTS is also offering a "Cedar Wood &amp;amp; Cloves" gift soap with orders of any two soap and lotion gift sets.  This wonderful, warm frgarance has a masculine scent that is sure to make great gifts for men.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We are so happy to share such high quality products that will help contribute to the feeling of&lt;br /&gt;"More Blessed Than Stressed."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To order these and other products visit:&lt;br /&gt;www.moreblessedthanstressed.net&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-9103425369495157422?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/9103425369495157422/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=9103425369495157422' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/9103425369495157422'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/9103425369495157422'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2009/04/natural-goat-milk-soap-lotion-gift-sets.html' title=''/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/SeUuw36myXI/AAAAAAAAABc/inkFqSawy7c/s72-c/Cheekwood+%26+MBTS+Soap+021.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-8892310532424657603</id><published>2009-02-08T11:56:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-08T11:59:22.302-08:00</updated><title type='text'>MBTS Good Vibes!!</title><content type='html'>Many thanks to all those that send me their comments about how they are inspired by&lt;br /&gt;the phrase, "More Blessed Than Stressed."  With permission, I  am sharing the latest response&lt;br /&gt;I received from one of our newest customers!!  I always enjoy hearing your comments, so please continue to keep in touch and share the good vibes!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thanks again,&lt;br /&gt;Kaye&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#330099;"&gt;Recent Note:&lt;br /&gt;Hi Kaye, I just wanted to let you know, I love my t-shirt. Can't wait to order the pink one. Thanks so much for your site and blog. I also enjoy the text message. When I get stressed out with the day at hand I think about being "more blessed than stressed". I am a caregiver for my 98 year old grandmother and 75 year old father. It can get very stressful at times. Thank you again.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#330099;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#330099;"&gt;Cindy Erwin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-8892310532424657603?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/8892310532424657603/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=8892310532424657603' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/8892310532424657603'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/8892310532424657603'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2009/02/mbts-good-vibes.html' title='MBTS Good Vibes!!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-8005256604241497002</id><published>2009-02-06T18:11:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-06T18:20:29.254-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Congrats to Linda Swift!!!</title><content type='html'>Congratulations to my mother, Linda Swift and her continued writing success!!&lt;br /&gt;Thanks to many people that viewed a recent post and took the time to vote for her&lt;br /&gt;book that is published by The Wild Rose Press, a well established ebook publisher.&lt;br /&gt;Below is a portion of her response to everyone and I wanted to post it here.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From Linda Swift:&lt;br /&gt;I'm writing to let you know that "LET NOTHING YOU DISMAY" was voted Favorite Book of the Month and is now featured on the web page if you'd care to take a look at &lt;a href="http://findagreatromance.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;http://findagreatromance.blogspot.com&lt;/a&gt;   It had 87 votes (47%).  Wow! I am overwhelmed at all the support.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My heartfelt thanks to all of you who voted. It is gratifying to know that a simple story about ordinary people, set in a small town I call home, can be recognized. It is a story that is suitable for your grandmother or your daughter to read and the storm of the century in the book reflects the true blizzard that has the Kentucky town paralyzed right now!  And no, I'm not psychic.  This kind of weather has happened there before!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition, please take a moment to visit Linda Swift's website and find our more about her&lt;br /&gt;upcoming book releases.  She has three more coming out this year and if you like to&lt;br /&gt;enjoy a good book, then check out her site and her various links!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.lindaswift.net/"&gt;www.lindaswift.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thanks again for all your support!&lt;br /&gt;Blessings, Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-8005256604241497002?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/8005256604241497002/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=8005256604241497002' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/8005256604241497002'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/8005256604241497002'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2009/02/congrats-to-linda-swift.html' title='Congrats to Linda Swift!!!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-2464168950770507575</id><published>2009-02-06T18:04:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-06T18:06:27.129-08:00</updated><title type='text'>My first online interview!</title><content type='html'>Inviting everyone to visit the link below for my first online interview that is featured on Danille Thorne's blog, The Balanced Writer. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://thebalancedwriter.blogspot.com/"&gt;http://thebalancedwriter.blogspot.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While you're visiting her blog there is much more to see and enjoy! Danielle Thorne is a very successful historic and romantic author and you will also enjoy checking out her website:&lt;a href="http://www.daniellethorne.jimdo.com/"&gt;www.daniellethorne.jimdo.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many thanks and have fun!&lt;br /&gt;Blessings,  Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-2464168950770507575?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/2464168950770507575/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=2464168950770507575' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/2464168950770507575'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/2464168950770507575'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-first-online-interview.html' title='My first online interview!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-6412758667198457905</id><published>2008-12-28T12:59:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-28T13:21:31.488-08:00</updated><title type='text'>New Year, New YOU!!</title><content type='html'>The sun is shining today and makes me feel energized and ready to take action.  How do we hear the inner voice that inspires us to really take active steps in the direction of our dreams?  For me, I get a visual scene in my mind of how I want to see myself or something that's around me.  It appears in my head and I respond by making it a reality.  Imagination, invention...whatever it is, it creates a path for me to follow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sometimes, I'm on auto pilot gonig through life and sometimes I sit and contemplate what to do next.  Most of my actions are directed by intuitive thoughts and I try to pay attention to that inner voice.  There seems to be a guidance system within me.  If I ignore that "tap on the shoulder" I feel I am likely to miss an opportunity intended for me in order to make progress.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Maybe, that's where regrets come into play.  The road not taken, the unfulfilled dream.  So many "what if" moments can put a face of bitterness on an older person.  Yet, some older people look much younger than their actual years.  I think those people are usually doing what they love to do with their time.  They make right choices for themselves and follow their heart's desires.  They have less stress and their life is an example to show others what it can be like to allow ourselves to live the truth of who we are.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I feel that part of my purpose in life is to inspire others to live their dreams.  I see a need for people to give themselves permission to do what they love to do.  So many dreams are squashed by disapproval, lack of finances or other circumstances, but a true calling always makes its way to the surface.  I want to help clear the way for those callings that are waiting in the wings to appear.  I hear the frustration and the deisre in peoples' voices wanting to break free of what is holding them back. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This constant need to express what is unique about each person is a yearning that  knows what wants to come out and be part of their reality.  My wish for the new year is that people everywhere will find it in themselves to take action and move forward toward their "deepest call."  Make 2009 the year that opens the door to new beginnings, right choices and freedom&lt;br /&gt;to take chances!  This is YOUR year!!!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Blessings and Much Success,&lt;br /&gt;Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-6412758667198457905?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/6412758667198457905/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=6412758667198457905' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/6412758667198457905'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/6412758667198457905'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/12/new-year-new-you.html' title='New Year, New YOU!!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-1027821769046636340</id><published>2008-12-03T18:33:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-03T18:44:38.265-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Helping Children's Miracle Network!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/STdB2zn4TpI/AAAAAAAAAA0/03Kf0DB9wL8/s1600-h/Children%27s+Network+tee+shirt+001.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275757898314043026" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/STdB2zn4TpI/AAAAAAAAAA0/03Kf0DB9wL8/s320/Children%27s+Network+tee+shirt+001.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;One of the main reasons for starting the company "More Blessed Than Stressed" was to inspire others and to give back to those in need. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Earlier this year, "MBTS" was fortunate to take part in a custom design tee-shirt project for a CEFCO fundraising event in Austin, TX that helped raise money for "The Children's Miracle Network."  &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition, the "MBTS" merchandise site was given a limited selection of the custom tee-shirts and will donate 100% of those sales to &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;"The Children's Miracle Network."&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since the event was so successful,  "MBTS" is seeking other fundraising opportunities to partner with organizations and provide custom shirts or quantities of our own unique products that will help raise money to support the goals of organizations and their fundraising efforts.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When purchasing gifts, it's nice for them to be unique in serving the purpose of inspiration, plus additional support for great fundraising events.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I attend meetings and actively seek organizations for "MBTS" to help with  fundraising events.  In these tough economic times, it's even more important to find ways that can make your dollars go twice as far during special holidays and all through the year!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many thanks for continued support and good vibes!!  Share the love.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Kaye Pryor&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;CEO&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;www.moreblessedthanstressed.com&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-1027821769046636340?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/1027821769046636340/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=1027821769046636340' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/1027821769046636340'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/1027821769046636340'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/12/helping-childrens-miracle-network.html' title='Helping Children&apos;s Miracle Network!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/STdB2zn4TpI/AAAAAAAAAA0/03Kf0DB9wL8/s72-c/Children%27s+Network+tee+shirt+001.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-6549541801384537652</id><published>2008-11-24T20:34:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-03T18:55:34.720-08:00</updated><title type='text'>MBTS Newest Product!!!!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/STdGmOnwtWI/AAAAAAAAABE/a7_HM9GBxy0/s1600-h/HPIM4328.JPG"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275763111061665122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/STdGmOnwtWI/AAAAAAAAABE/a7_HM9GBxy0/s320/HPIM4328.JPG" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Welcome to the latest edition of "MBTS" products!! We are proud to introduce our own&lt;br /&gt;blends of coffee that are custom roasted in our home town of Nashville, TN.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Everyone is very positive about the rich, smooth taste of our original blend,&lt;br /&gt;"One Happy Dog" and equally excited about the special decaf blend called,&lt;br /&gt;"Don't Bite Me." Both blends are 100% Organic, 100% Fair Trade and are&lt;br /&gt;custom roasted to order, so they are shipped fresh to our customers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bongo Java Roasting Co. has been on the forefront of the Fair Trade coffee&lt;br /&gt;movement and is a founding member of the only cooperative of small coffee roasters.&lt;br /&gt;Cooperative Coffees is made up of 24 micro-roaters who join together to buy coffee directly&lt;br /&gt;from small farmer groups around the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bongo Java's original cafe opened in 1993 and is Nashville's oldest, most honored and&lt;br /&gt;most famous coffeehouse. They opened their roasting company in 1996, plus another&lt;br /&gt;cafe called "Fido." In 2000, a third cafe was opened in East Nashville and now includes&lt;br /&gt;the expanded Bongo Java Roasting Co.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Right now we are offering holiday discounts on all coffee orders placed by December 12, 2008.&lt;br /&gt;To see the products and order, please visit us at: &lt;a href="http://www.moreblessedthanstressed.net/"&gt;http://www.moreblessedthanstressed.net/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Happy Holidays!&lt;br /&gt;Kaye Pryor&lt;br /&gt;"MBTS" Founder &amp;amp; CEO&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-6549541801384537652?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/6549541801384537652/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' 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url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/STdGmOnwtWI/AAAAAAAAABE/a7_HM9GBxy0/s72-c/HPIM4328.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-1765114247202468097</id><published>2008-09-19T19:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-19T19:29:22.172-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Cowboy Poetry shared by Woody Woodruff</title><content type='html'>The following poem was contributed by Woody Woodruff&lt;br /&gt;Poet Cowboy of the year in 2005&lt;br /&gt;Many thanks for sharing!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pondering&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Today I sat a Pondering&lt;br /&gt;On different things and such&lt;br /&gt;Some things that didn't matter&lt;br /&gt;And some that mattered much&lt;br /&gt;I pondered on the weather&lt;br /&gt;Pondered on the rain and snow&lt;br /&gt;Pondered how as we age&lt;br /&gt;Our ears still steadily grow&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I pondered on the chicken&lt;br /&gt;Pondered why he crossed the road&lt;br /&gt;I pondered on some little frogs&lt;br /&gt;Do you really get warts from Toads&lt;br /&gt;I pondered why we have so many words&lt;br /&gt;Words that mean the same&lt;br /&gt;Yet they're spelled with different letters&lt;br /&gt;It nearly drives me insane&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I pondered on those we spell alike&lt;br /&gt;While their meaning just ain't so&lt;br /&gt;It's enough to make one wonder&lt;br /&gt;If it was thought up by Curly,Larry or Moe&lt;br /&gt;I pondered on the Thermos&lt;br /&gt;On how it knows hot from cold&lt;br /&gt;I pondered on that darn mirror&lt;br /&gt;And why it makes me look so old&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I pondered on how we are born&lt;br /&gt;Only to die in later years&lt;br /&gt;Pondered with my face now wet&lt;br /&gt;That ponder filled my eyes with tears&lt;br /&gt;I pondered how life does change&lt;br /&gt;And not always for the best&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pondered how when our Maker placed us here&lt;br /&gt;He gave us Life as a test&lt;br /&gt;I pondered on the speed of time&lt;br /&gt;How it travels very fast&lt;br /&gt;I pondered the fact we never know&lt;br /&gt;Which day will be our last&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My pondering brought more pondering&lt;br /&gt;And left me far less stressed&lt;br /&gt;My pondering finally reminded me&lt;br /&gt;Just how much we're truly Blessed&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Woody Woodruff&lt;br /&gt;Sept 10&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-1765114247202468097?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/1765114247202468097/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=1765114247202468097' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/1765114247202468097'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/1765114247202468097'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/09/cowboy-poetry-shared-by-woody-woodruff.html' title='Cowboy Poetry shared by Woody Woodruff'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-1170289887818649612</id><published>2008-07-23T14:53:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-07-23T14:53:59.963-07:00</updated><title type='text'>"Middle Tenn Now" Articles</title><content type='html'>If you live in Nashville, TN and are out and about you might want to pick up "Middle Tenn Now." It's a very informative, high quality bi-weekly paper that has widespread circulation in the area. I regularly contribute a short article under the "More Blessed Than Stressed" heading and try to provide uplifting insight on various general topics of universal interest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition, I encourage everyone to share their own experiences that might offer a little insight or inspiration for others by visiting my website: &lt;a href="http://www.moreblessedthanstressed.com/"&gt;http://www.moreblessedthanstressed.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Take care, Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-1170289887818649612?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/1170289887818649612/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=1170289887818649612' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/1170289887818649612'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/1170289887818649612'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/07/middle-tenn-now-articles.html' title='&quot;Middle Tenn Now&quot; Articles'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-2634225973174932204</id><published>2008-03-16T12:40:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-03-16T13:02:50.191-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Spring is here!!!</title><content type='html'>The long winter's nap is over and I'm ready for Spring!  I can see the Bradford Pear tree&lt;br /&gt;buds opening on the tree in our yard, along with various flowers coming up, plus the grass&lt;br /&gt;is already growing and it will soon be time for yardwork.  Wesley's allergy started last week,&lt;br /&gt;so I know that Spring is coming into bloom!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I get excited this time of year when the weather starts warming up and I can sit on the&lt;br /&gt;screened-in porch again... relaxing, reading and drinking a cup of coffee.  It only takes a&lt;br /&gt;few little things to enjoy the comforts of home and life in general.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lately, I've been reading the much talked about book called "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle.&lt;br /&gt;It has opened my eyes to look beyond that voice in the head that does all the non-stop&lt;br /&gt;talking.  There is an observer behind that voice that shuts down what the ego wants to&lt;br /&gt;complain about.  I think he might be on to something and I am trying this out in my own&lt;br /&gt;life.  It's an interesting approach to living a more blessed than stressed life!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Everyone has to find their own way in the world and so many people seem to be searching&lt;br /&gt;for their purpose and real peace of mind.  I don't claim to have answers, but like everyone&lt;br /&gt;else I keep doing what I can to live a good life.  Going beyond label identities for myself and&lt;br /&gt;for others takes recognition and observation.  That in itself is the moment of reality that&lt;br /&gt;breaks through all the old thought patterns.  I need more practice, but I think it might&lt;br /&gt;help make life more stress free overall.  Whatever works for anyone is their answer...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"Happy Spring!"&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-2634225973174932204?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/2634225973174932204/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=2634225973174932204' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/2634225973174932204'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/2634225973174932204'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/03/spring-is-here.html' title='Spring is here!!!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-8441908827199543795</id><published>2008-03-05T19:17:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-03-05T19:24:15.432-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Sabian's All Good</title><content type='html'>Talk about feeling more blessed... I have to admit I was a little bit stressed&lt;br /&gt;this morning when we took Sabian to get his teeth cleaned and have bladder&lt;br /&gt;stones removed.  The procedure was a success and he is back home resting&lt;br /&gt;comfortably tonight.  All is well in the Pryor's house and we are SO grateful&lt;br /&gt;for the good results and thankful to have such talented, experienced and&lt;br /&gt;dedicated doctors taking care of our "dog-child." &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also appreciate our family and friends support in sending us good&lt;br /&gt;wishes and thoughts for Sabian's health.  It's so comforting to have others&lt;br /&gt;cheering things along at times like this!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many thanks to all,&lt;br /&gt;Kaye, Wes &amp;amp; Sabian&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-8441908827199543795?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/8441908827199543795/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=8441908827199543795' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/8441908827199543795'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/8441908827199543795'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/03/sabians-all-good.html' title='Sabian&apos;s All Good'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-8552201123778917525</id><published>2008-03-02T07:50:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-03-02T08:07:30.063-08:00</updated><title type='text'>March Madness!!!</title><content type='html'>Wow!  It's already the first of March!!  Where did February go?  It's a warm, sunny day in&lt;br /&gt;Nashville, which is great since I am staying home to take care of our dog Sabian, while&lt;br /&gt;Wesley is on a cruise ship to the Bahamas for Jeff Bates promotion!  I would love to be&lt;br /&gt;there with Wes, but our "dog child" rules, so I'm staying here to keep Sabian on his routine and before his teeth cleaning surgery, plus bladder stone removal next Wed.  He will also need lots of TLC during recovery time at home.  As an older dog on medication, he needs a little extra care.&lt;br /&gt;If you have dog or cat children at home, you know how special they are in your family life and&lt;br /&gt;certainly understand their importance!  :)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Anyway, please think some healing thoughts for Sabian...we really appreciate the positive&lt;br /&gt;vibes for him.  I have talked to Wes a few times on our cell phones and it feels like I'm&lt;br /&gt;on the cruise with him.  He is filming some great footage of Jeff Bates and fans that will&lt;br /&gt;be edited later for future promotion of Jeff signing with a new record label.  It's going to&lt;br /&gt;be great stuff!!!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also, several Jeff Bates fans have been gracious enough to wear their "MBTS" tee shirts&lt;br /&gt;as they got on board the cruise and you just can't ask for better promotion!!!  Wesley&lt;br /&gt;got all of them together around the pool and filmed the whole group!  I will post that footage&lt;br /&gt;on MySpace in the near future.  I'm so excited and grateful that these wonderful people&lt;br /&gt;are embracing "MBTS" in such an enthusiastic way!!  Thank you so much to all of them.&lt;br /&gt;Wes said they were handing out bookmarks and business cards to complete strangers on&lt;br /&gt;the cruise.  People were asking where to get the shirts, so it is really amazing how the&lt;br /&gt;response is so positive. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let's just keep it going and share the love!&lt;br /&gt;Many thanks,&lt;br /&gt;Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-8552201123778917525?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/8552201123778917525/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=8552201123778917525' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/8552201123778917525'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/8552201123778917525'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/03/march-madness.html' title='March Madness!!!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-2553179126420351477</id><published>2008-02-18T19:06:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-18T20:27:14.053-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Starstruck</title><content type='html'>In a recent article, by Kathianne Lewis, I was inspired by her words about individual light.&lt;br /&gt;Kathianne wrote, "When the spiritual lights are found within we'll be far less starstruck&lt;br /&gt;by others and more willing to value the light we give to the world."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our culture is filled with celebrity sightings, reality TV and "Dancing With the Stars," plus&lt;br /&gt;highly paid sports figures and over-publicized criminals that are repeatedly given attention by the news media. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A majority of what makes up news reporting and feature stories contains "fear based" content&lt;br /&gt;that tells us how to avoid some potential diaster or "gloom and doom" in our lives.  In reality, as&lt;br /&gt;a society, we are in much better shape in many areas than most would have us believe. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's true there is always room for improvement, but that space filled with just a few statistics can allow us to become convinced that the sky is falling around us!  We think we need help and we look at others to compare how we measure up when in fact, we already possess talents and gifts that others might find helpful or even inspirational.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I wonder how much progress as individuals and as a society we can make if we consider&lt;br /&gt;the idea of sharing our unique selves with the world.  Unafraid of rejection and willing to spread our creative wings, each of us has the ability to move toward our highest potential.  Taking action one step at a time pushes fear to the side and energizes the determination to succeed.  In spite of hesitation, there is something bigger inside that says "go for it" and that's when the journey of a lifetime begins. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of my songwriter friends loves to sing "This little light of mine...I'm gonna let it shine."&lt;br /&gt;What a perfect song to support the idea of being a unique individual in the world.  I believe&lt;br /&gt;all of us are here for the purpose of sharing the light of our soul with the world. We are given&lt;br /&gt;the gift of life and it's our discovery and illumination of the self that says we are grateful enough to use our gift to give back and brighten our surroundings.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wherever you are... let it shine!!!!&lt;br /&gt;All is well, Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-2553179126420351477?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/2553179126420351477/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=2553179126420351477' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/2553179126420351477'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/2553179126420351477'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/02/starstruck.html' title='Starstruck'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-7363496194780796767</id><published>2008-02-15T19:43:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-15T19:51:40.152-08:00</updated><title type='text'>To Be or Not To Be...Healthy!</title><content type='html'>It's winter cold and flu season for sure.  You've had the crazy stuff or you know someone that&lt;br /&gt;has it.  I've taken antibiotics and I'm still trying to get rid of the cough.  My husband, Wesley,&lt;br /&gt;has had the flu all week, but is starting to get better and I know so many other people that&lt;br /&gt;are "fighting the good fight."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's so miserable to struggle with illness and you just want to feel better.  It really makes me&lt;br /&gt;appreciate good health and having the energy to enjoy the day.  That feeling of health and&lt;br /&gt;energy is something to feel more blessed than stressed about.  Sometimes it's easy to forget&lt;br /&gt;what a great thing it is just to "feel good."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I hope others are making it through this season and thinking positive thoughts to feel good.&lt;br /&gt;I'm taking the weekend to rest and recover and look forward to feeling healthy and strong.  I wish the same for everyone trying to get back on their feet and just feel like themselves again!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hang in there,&lt;br /&gt;Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-7363496194780796767?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/7363496194780796767/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=7363496194780796767' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/7363496194780796767'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/7363496194780796767'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/02/to-be-or-not-to-behealthy.html' title='To Be or Not To Be...Healthy!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-5516120074523389643</id><published>2008-01-30T19:50:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-30T20:05:05.746-08:00</updated><title type='text'>To Be or Not To Be...Happy!</title><content type='html'>Today, I saw three different news programs report on a study of happiness among different&lt;br /&gt;age groups.  People in their 20's &amp;amp; 30's and 60's &amp;amp; 70's are reportedly happier than those&lt;br /&gt;in the mid life age, especially those in the 40 age range.  According to their survey, the&lt;br /&gt;40's is that period when reality about goals and life sets in and people start to get depressed&lt;br /&gt;when they haven't met their own expectations in life.  The pressure to "be happy" is just&lt;br /&gt;too much.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That survey and results might ring true with a lot of people.  It's very possible to be somewhat&lt;br /&gt;disappointed and regret that certain goals were not reached.  As people get through that period,&lt;br /&gt;the survey notes that individuals learn to accept what they can't change and let go of what no&lt;br /&gt;longer works in their lives.  That release is an open door to try something new and move forward.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The "MBTS" Project is really about living one's reality instead of hiding behind rose-colored&lt;br /&gt;glasses.  I don't skip around going "do-te-do" and thinking everything is great.  The point is&lt;br /&gt;to acknowledge that life can be tough, but look it straght in the eye and make a choice to&lt;br /&gt;make things better.  It's an attitude of gratitude for what IS working in your life.  In this way,&lt;br /&gt;it's easier to face challenges and keep moving!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yes, life does include stress, but the blessings are greater by far!&lt;br /&gt;Now that's a reality check...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All is well, Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-5516120074523389643?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/5516120074523389643/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=5516120074523389643' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/5516120074523389643'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/5516120074523389643'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/01/to-be-or-not-to-behappy.html' title='To Be or Not To Be...Happy!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-2204890497917240686</id><published>2008-01-29T18:54:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-29T19:06:59.825-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Good Vibes!!</title><content type='html'>It's a crazy world out there and we seem to face negative news in the media on&lt;br /&gt;a daily basis.  There needs to be a balance and I would really like to provide a&lt;br /&gt;space for people to visit and get a dose of "good vibes" when they need it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I want this blog space to be an interactive location where people can give a smile&lt;br /&gt;to others and also get a smile for themselves.  I invite everyone who visits to&lt;br /&gt;make their own contribution about something they experienced or observed or&lt;br /&gt;maybe heard about that falls into the category of  kindness, helpfulness, or a general&lt;br /&gt;"feel good" moment to share with others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's simple, easy and quick to add your "good vibes" and maybe share a smile with&lt;br /&gt;someone else...&lt;br /&gt;Return to the "MBTS" website and click on "Submit your MBTS Story."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thanks for taking the time to particpate and I look forward to giving others a chance&lt;br /&gt;to share some "good vibes" we could all use!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thanks,&lt;br /&gt;Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-2204890497917240686?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/2204890497917240686/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=2204890497917240686' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/2204890497917240686'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/2204890497917240686'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/01/good-vibes.html' title='Good Vibes!!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-3176978356199012894</id><published>2008-01-23T19:28:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-23T19:38:58.497-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Meeting of the Minds!!</title><content type='html'>Can't believe how much momentum is building to spread the word about&lt;br /&gt;"MBTS."  The marketing team is coming up with new ideas and their are&lt;br /&gt;fun things in the works.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also, I got an email this week from a friend in New York that I hadn't heard&lt;br /&gt;from in a long time.  I just happened to mention that I am working on a new&lt;br /&gt;project and included the link to our "MBTS" website.  I got a great response&lt;br /&gt;about the concept, plus an order for a tee shirt and coffee mug!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I really like when people "get it" and relate so well to the vision that we have&lt;br /&gt;to support individuals in their ability to make choices that empower their lives.&lt;br /&gt;That is fabulous!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All is well,&lt;br /&gt;Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-3176978356199012894?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/3176978356199012894/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=3176978356199012894' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/3176978356199012894'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/3176978356199012894'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/01/meeting-of-minds.html' title='Meeting of the Minds!!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777828017839808442.post-4738467795154685114</id><published>2008-01-16T18:18:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-16T18:51:57.969-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Welcome!</title><content type='html'>Hi and welcome to the "MBTS" blog!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I think 2008 is going to be a fun year! We are pleased to announce that "MBTS" is now&lt;br /&gt;working with a marketing team in Nashville to move our company to the next level.&lt;br /&gt;New products are in the works and creative marketing ideas are in motion to help spread the word about us.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition, the "MBTS" website is being updated and expanded to include stories from&lt;br /&gt;our customers. We will be encouraging people to share their "MBTS" moments with us&lt;br /&gt;to help inspire others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I will continue to add comments and updates via this blog space, so stay tuned for the&lt;br /&gt;latest news and inspiring stories to read and share with your family and friends.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All is well,&lt;br /&gt;Kaye&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2777828017839808442-4738467795154685114?l=mbts-kaye.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/feeds/4738467795154685114/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2777828017839808442&amp;postID=4738467795154685114' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/4738467795154685114'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2777828017839808442/posts/default/4738467795154685114'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mbts-kaye.blogspot.com/2008/01/welcome.html' title='Welcome!'/><author><name>Kaye</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09719171755345901723</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNcbcyqGCEI/R469i4g6M1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/wtnLmGvBDGQ/S220/mbts+pic+pages+003.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
