60 Seconds for Tips on Thursday: Find Something Grand So You Don't Weaken.

<p>Hello to you listening in <a href="https://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/explore/towns/farnborough">Farnborough, Hampshire, England</a>!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds, your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that.</p><p>In his book <a href="https://eriklarsonbooks.com/book/the-splendid-and-the-vile/">The Splendid and the Vile</a>  Erik Larson offers a compelling view of Winston Churchill’s courage and leadership, eloquence and perseverance. He taught the British people to be fearless during a relentless year long bombing campaign that killed close to 50,000 Britains.</p><p>Late one night while picking his way through the rubble of what used to be a neighborhood of homes and shops Churchill heard a man call his name. As the story goes the man doffed his cap and said, “<i>Life is grand as long as we don’t weaken</i>.” Imagine that! Life is grand as long as we don’t weaken.</p><p><strong>Practical Tip</strong>: The whole world is in the thick of it and no Churchill in sight. What to do? Find yourself one grand thing today to remind you of who you are - so together we’ll live, we won’t weaken.</p><p><i>This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. <strong>Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time! </strong>You’re invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more</i>: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Production Team: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & <a href="https://www.nightheron.com">Night Heron Music</a></p><p>All content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attributi