If It Hadn’t Been For- (Startups)

1.    The Internet

2.    Linkedin

3.    A Foreign Friend

4.    My Inner Voice

5.    Thinking of Others

6.    Previous Writings

7.    Google

8.    My Circumstances in Life

This blog would have never came to be.

          In conclusion to the year 2011; this

blog is dedicated to all my readers and

loved ones.  Without you, life would have

been difficult for me this year.  I owe it all

to YOU!  Because you had cared.

Carol Kappes  2011

Carol’s Corner

Inspired by the Ideas/

Process of Startups;

Steps/years are involved.

Iraq

USA soldiers pulled out,

Take care of yourselves.

Find peace and comfort

After this long, enduring war.

Your road will begin for

Recovery to your nation.

Your people must be strong

And look forward to a future;

For progress, education and

Law-abiding citizens’ welfare.

Carol Kappes  2011

Inspired by USA/IRAQ

War Ended after nine years

Snow

Snow

White, glistens

Falling, blowing, drifting

Signifies beauty after the snowstorm

Winter

Carol Kappes  2011

My Christmas Card to YOU-2011

Wishing all of my friends

From around the globe

A glorious Christmas season!

Love is sent thru this card

To every corner of the world.

You mean so much to me.

Thanks so much for your love;

And I have loved you too.

We had a wonderful year-

I wish that Christ’s peace

Will touch your lives forever

As HE had did for me.

Stay safe, happy, and healthy

This holiday season and more;

The world is perfect with love!

Happy holidays!

Yours truly,

       

Carol Kappes

Carol’s Corner

State of Minnesota,

United States of America

A Messenger

Delivers the news

Has a voiced concern

Role of guidance

Relates information

Runs an errand

Bearer of delivery

Carol Kappes  2011

Divine Love-

Reaches out to you

Comforts you

Heals you

Consoles you

Helps you

Satisfies you

Blesses you

Guides you

Loves you

Protects you

Strengthens you

Lifts you

Nourishes you

Trusts you

Answers you

Encourages you

Cares for you

Touches you

Holds onto you

Motivates you

Inspires you

Hears you

Forgives you

Weeps with you

Watches over you

Carol Kappes  2011

Inspired of the “Greatest Love”

As in God’s Love

Feedback Sent to Me - 4

Wow...its nice blog, Carol.

I visited your blog, as you mentioned it reflects issues from everything through the corner of your eyes. They are beautifully written and I am glad I will be able to follow your blog.

Hey! carol let me tell you that you are very beautiful

Your grip to any subject in Carol's Corner is appreciated. Keep it up.

These are impressive verses that could have a great impact on the thinking of society. I really like the idea in your mind that you even being a US citizen thinks of people like us who have been suffering from all these problems from so many years.

And you have a baeutiful smile too.

you r looking so very cute

After going through your profile and blog it appears to me that you are a multi-talented person.

What I found from your words is sheer optimism for a great change at every corner of the world.              

I liked your writtings so much as i would love to continue reading your words till the end of my life.

Honestly. in Egypt ... i am dreaming to see your inthusiasm between our young people as we are at the neck of the bottle stage. Middle east is disperatly in need to such souls like yours.

Your words is such like a magic that i felt you are touching my heart so deeply.

Your blog is quite impressive...

I see your blog you have very pure soul and you are great with words   So you are multi-talented person

your corner is very intersting and valuable information I found

you know i like creative people..you have a art to write..its very good

have u read maslow theory ?Carol how much do you feel satisfation with your life . if i would say out of 100 ?Where do you feel in life?   : Carol i beleive u r a complete women and you dont need any companion but people need you

Thank You!  I enjoyed this year and hope you did, too.

Carol Kappes

2011

Across the Ocean

I had felt your love

I had felt your culture

I had felt your knowledge

I had felt your awareness

I had felt your music

I had felt your religion

I had felt your emotions

I had felt your lifestyle

I had felt your people

I had felt your language

I had felt your nature

I had felt your friendship

I had felt your desires

I had felt your laughter

I had felt your connection

I had felt your presence

I had felt your happiness

Carol Kappes  2011

Inspired by e-mails

And instant messages

From networking

Dedicated to MH

Thanksgiving

T hankful

H oliday

A ppetizing

N eighborly

K illing game

S nowy season

G athering

I ndians

V acation

I mpressions

N ice

G ratitude

Carol Kappes

1986 

Handle With Love

Relationships resemble a rubber band;

They stretch in ways we don’t understand!

At times they’re strong and reliable,

Sometimes they’re weak and very pliable.

When they break, we try to mend them;

As a tailor would finish a hem.

When they are no longer in use,

We always find an excuse.

Always handle each one with proper care;

So they remain firm, avoiding a tear!

Carol Kappes  1986

I Come to Realize:

That your life is planned out! I knew it since high school—I predicted something that would happen when I reached near a certain age and it did—In fact, I was so ill that my doctor couldn’t sleep for his concern in me. (I had been in intensive care unit for a number of days with heart racing, collapsed lung) As I was healing, he asked, “What keeps me going?”

I told him thru prayers and faith. I was so sick, even watching TV was far from my mind—I only concentrated on getting better—

As I went thru the doorstep of my home, tears rushed down my face—knowing that I just about didn’t have this chance. I realized I had more to do in life. (I had a home health care nurse take care of me for a week or two).

When I went to the surgeon’s office for the health check, my doctor went straight to the waiting area to see my two children (unexpected).  I knew then one reason why I had to live.

Ever since then, I view life at a different angle; for one reason it’s because I’m still here and another reason is that I felt HIS presence and peace during my struggles in this life.

There are signs of his presence to this day; some are able to feel and see it and some cannot see.  But HE does work in our lives; through our heart, mind, and soul if we only allow, notice or pay close attention to it—because He planned it out for us!

Carol Kappes   2011   

 (Inspired by 1998 Hospital

Intensive Care Unit –Major Surgery)                                                     

In Dedication to KS

And Many Who Believe in HIM-

Life’s Beauty

Everything in life has its place

      Just as noticeable as a trace.

When we follow along each pace

      We often wonder what we’ll face.

Continuing on as if we’re in a race

      We should take the time to say grace.

Every moment, in any particular case

      Reflects beauty; as flowers in a vase.

Carol Kappes

1987

Halloween

H aunted house

A fraid

L ost

L urking

O paque

W itch

E vil

E erie

N ightmares

Carol Kappes

1986

Hate is a Strong Word-

I hate you

I hate what you did

I hate what you said

I hate what you have

I hate doing this job

I hate that I have been chosen

I hate that I have a busy day
I hate the weather today

I hate that some are lucky

I hate that some have it easier

I hate this assignment

I hate that person for some reason

I hate to wear this outfit

I hate to go to the party

I hate to hear your side

I hate to ……………

Try Not to Use It!

Carol Kappes

2011

Why all the Violence?

What happened to the loving?

What happened to the sharing?

What happened to the caring?

What happened to the helping?

What happened to the earning?

What happened to the working?

What happened to the confessing?

What happened to the teaching?

What happened to the listening?

What happened to the learning?

What happened to the mentoring?

What happened to the talking?

What happened to the praising?

What happened to the thinking?

What happened to the encouraging?

What happened to the praying?

What happened to the giving?

What happened to the creating?

What happened to the advising?

What happened to the studying?

What happened to the tutoring?

What happened to the parenting?

What happened to the volunteering

Keep your mind busy and stop hurting others-

Carol Kappes  2011

Inspired for keeping the mind busy

With crafts, school, college,

careers, and retirement 

Warfare Takes a Toll on Nations—It Must Be Stopped!

Conflicts—Talk about the conflict, find the solution, make a change.  Every Nation

           Must be accountable--Make a compromise and stick to it—And very soon!

Economy--Weakens the system of government and society. Money is not moving

           And distribution of produce and goods limited and in chaotic state.

People---They often wonder, What is happening? When will it end?  How can a

         Person live in peace with tension? Are they confused, angry, and bitter?

Destruction-It was built and destroyed in seconds.  Progress and development has

         Been stopped and delayed.  Lives lost and tremendous pain once again.

Emotions—Are the people immune to violence?  Is it a lifestyle for them?

           Does their behavior coincide with the war’s effects? Think on this!

Protection—Are the nation’s police, armed forces protecting the citizens? Do they target 

            The groups that cause violence as terrorists, gangs, crime & hate groups, etc?

Civilized—Are we becoming strong, educated and lawful abiding citizens?  Or is the

           Damages done to our character, our responsibilities and our conscience?

Atmosphere-Nuclear particles leaking in the air.  What will it do to the human

           Body and our future generations?  Will it cause fear and birth defects? 

Weaponry—Is this a cause of power or hatred?  Whatever the use; why cause bloodshed

           To human life?  It’s use was for hunting and protection of citizen’s well-being.

Carol Kappes   2011

Dedicated to RS

Inspired from networking for

Changes in the Middle East-

And all Nations Accountable

For peace of conflicts--

Evil

Evil can be seen in the eyes

Evil can be heard in the anger

Evil can be voiced in the words

Evil can be felt in the push

Evil can be bullying in the student

Evil can be neglect in the family

Evil can be disrespect in relations

Evil can be killing in peoples’ lives

Evil can be damage in the mind

Evil can be lies in the statement

Evil can be fraud in the document

Evil can be stealing in the merchandise

Evil can be forgotten in the homeless

Evil can be disloyal in the partnership

Evil can be abuse in the women

Evil can be abortion in the fetus

Evil can be rape in the victim

Evil can be hatred in the people

Evil can be pain in the society

Evil can be harassment in the employee

Evil can be lies in the conversation

Evil can be gossip in the rumor

Evil can be alcohol/drugs in the driver

Evil can be corrupt in the government

Evil can be terrorist in the country

Evil can be threaten in the person

Evil can be violence in the weapon

Evil can be addiction in the brain

Evil can be harmful in the actions

Evil can be immoral in the thoughts

Evil can be cheating in the test

Evil can be betrayal in the spouse

Evil can be disgrace in the reputation

Evil can be control in the marriage

Evil can be affair in the relationship

Evil can be deny in the trust

Evil can be blame in others

Evil can be greed in the money

Evil can be dishonest in the love

Evil can be torture in the prisoner

Evil can be war in the nation

Carol Kappes    2011

A Sip of Wine

I just took that sip

Of Italian red wine

From a beautiful glass.

My, how tasteful, it

Was on my palate today;

It quenched my thirst.

It gives me a joy after

A long days’ hard work,

Perfect for the evening.

Makes the day complete

When you share it with

The one you truly love!

Carol Kappes   9/2011

Inspired on vacation

What Makes Your Life Cloudy?

Is it that you aren’t busy enough?  Maybe you need to work on something?

Find an interest that you can do.  Start small and work up from there.

Is it that you want to improve yourself?  Maybe you need a style that’s you?

Find the clothes and products to enhance.  Start personalizing yourself well.

Is it that you want some character?  Try honesty, trust, and reputation-

Find the traits, status, and morals in you. Develop these qualities to reach it.

Is it that you rely on others?  Try to volunteer for something-

Find the act of helping instead.  Start seeing yourself with strength.

Is it that you don’t understand?  Maybe you need advice from others-

Find someone to answer your question.  Start entries to your bank of knowledge.

Is it that you are in the wrong crowd?  Maybe you need different new friends-

Find people that are similar to you.  Start promoting yourself higher.

Is it that you are anxious or nervous?  Maybe you need more confidence
Find someone with encouragement to help.  Develop abilities within yourself.

Is it that you don’t feel well?  Try walking and being outdoors, too

Find the sun and atmosphere.  Develop healthy eating and lifestyle skills.

Is it that you feel so sad right now?  Try talking it out to someone

Find a support group or person.  Start seeing the sun thru others view.

Bring Back the Sunshine Soon!

Carol Kappes   2011

Inspired by feelings

That people have.

Are You Listening?

It gives you guidance

It gives you ideas

It gives you information

It gives you knowledge

It gives you perspective

It gives you motivation

It gives you opportunities

It gives you understanding

It gives you intelligence

It gives you encouragement

It gives you abilities

It gives you insights

It gives you strength

It gives you courage

It gives you improvement

It gives you productivity

It gives you confidence

It gives you interest

It gives you worth

It gives you wisdom

It gives you importance

Listen carefully!

Carol Kappes

2011

Your Feedback Sent to Me --3

One word awesome....U r so beautiful i hve no words. 
I luv "A Love Bonded" beautiful words really true...it deeply tuch my heart

U Loving darling... 
U hve sparkling eye... 
U hve sweet smile... 
Carol u knw tht ur vry sweet

Just visited your blog and really liked it.

thanks Carol, you are a real gem of a person :)

I visited your blog, I was really imprssed by it. After a long time could read some thing really good with a message, Keep going

You writings are very inspiring. Will visit off and on.

- Congrats on starting a blog. I've found that when you create the title of your blog post using the same techniques that magazines/newspapers use to create their headlines, more people tend to read it. I hope your blog proves to be a wonderful way for you to connect more deeply with the people you are trying to reach.

carol u always speak truth that's y i am ur big fan :)

Hi how r u Carol u know i am very thankful to you even i haven't words who describe your qualities you such a nice lady carol.....
you know i pray for you that you got every thing in your life which you desire.
Carol u know i am very happy that someone who is anonymous for me but instead of all this she want to do something for me and god give her reward for this.
Because if u do better for anyone then god must be do something special for yourself.
Carol i just want to say that =)

Thanx alot carol i havnt any words to describe ur wellness =)

and I am a Permanent Reader of your lovely blogs! :)

thanks for your concern. May God bless u.

You always Makes Me Smile. May God Bless You"

I read the blogs written by you and liked the most "Why do you play with my heart", you write really awesome. … you keep writing... loved it...

"I Loved it. Your blog"

Good to see your blog.

(As always, some may not have been copied or were similiar to the others)

Thank You So Much--This is Written for YOU!

Carol Kappes

2011

Why Does He Blame Me?

I’m living in the life of hate

He feels as though it’s my fault

He lives a self-centered life

When he’s married to a wife.

She feels so sad a lot of times

Thinking there will be a turn-around

A miracle to help things out

But this can’t seem to; no doubt.

It came to pass with this mess

Conflicts became strong with anger

No way can I continue on with this

I have to move away for some bliss.

Living with someone who craves

His drink of alcohol to get his high

Was never pleasant anymore so

He said it was time for me to go.

When He Should Blame Himself—

Carol Kappes  2011

Inspiration due to:

Drug/Alcohol Abuse

Domestic violence

Marriage Dissolution

Fence

Fence

Wire, wood

Restricts, holds, confines

Various sizes and shapes

Barrier


Carol Kappes
1986



Why Do You Play With My Heart?

You glanced and stole my heart,

Then your words just filled me-

I became overwhelmed by them.

Feelings of love were enhanced

At each moment of your touch

As your kindness overflowed.

I hear and see you in my mind

When I awake with each morn-

My heart aches for your love.

Tell me why you tug at my heart?

I’m afraid to fall in love with you.

This could be just a lover’s game.

It’s filled with fun and excitement

That lasts for just a brief moment-

And it happens once in a lifetime.

Carol Kappes     2011

Inspired of all Suitors

In Dedication to VS