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Don't Miss It

Francesca Battistelli begins our wind down of this weeks theme.  Her voice is deep and earthy, rich in tone and she sings songs with depth.  Here in the Peninger home we are fans of her music. 
As with the other songs featured this week today's song addresses the moments in each day that make up life.  An attempt to move past the moment without granting it full attention will bring regret down the road.  Hindsight is always 20/20.  I would much rather devote full attention to the moment when it presents itself than to think of it later and wish that things could have been different or that I had paid more attention to it.  I've let moments pass me by before and the regret I have isn't fun.  But regret can serve as a teacher and I have learned from the mistake of not seizing the moment.  Carpe diem!  :) 
So what will you do with the moments life hands you today? 

Don't Miss It

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