Being defeated is only a temporary condition;
giving up is what makes it permanent.
Marilyn vos Savant
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
See the trees...Saturday 03.21.09
See the Trees
By William Lambert
I lived in Alabama on a half-acre lot blessed huge oak trees that were 40 feet in diameter. They were HUGE! The house was laid out such that every bedroom faced the backyard. Each bedroom had a large picture window. The view was breathtaking. I enjoyed just looking at the trees. In the fall I would identify a particular leaf that was falling and watched it for what seemed liked 5 minutes before it fell to earth.
One day I invited this married couple over to enjoy the view from the bedroom window. I took them into the bedroom and excitedly pointed to the trees out of the window and exclaimed, "just look"!
After about 20 seconds there was no comment from the couple. I however, noticed a big frown on the woman's face.
I said, "What's wrong". She was reluctant to reply.
I insisted and again said, "What's wrong?"
She relented and said, "Don't you see those fingerprints on the glass?"
I turned and looked and there were what seemed to be fifty or more fingerprints on the glass. I ran for the Windex to clean the glass. The lady "Oh, I didn't mean for you to clean it now."
The morale here is this. That lady never saw the trees. Even when I tried to point them out, She missed it! I didn't see the fingerprints. I was looking through the glass not at it.
When the fingerprints were pointed out to me, I saw them and removed them. The lady never saw the trees. She focused on the fingerprints and she never got passed them.
Life is much like that. There are things in life that are good and things that are bad. You choose which things you want to focus on. I focus on the trees.
What are you focusing on?
By William Lambert
I lived in Alabama on a half-acre lot blessed huge oak trees that were 40 feet in diameter. They were HUGE! The house was laid out such that every bedroom faced the backyard. Each bedroom had a large picture window. The view was breathtaking. I enjoyed just looking at the trees. In the fall I would identify a particular leaf that was falling and watched it for what seemed liked 5 minutes before it fell to earth.
One day I invited this married couple over to enjoy the view from the bedroom window. I took them into the bedroom and excitedly pointed to the trees out of the window and exclaimed, "just look"!
After about 20 seconds there was no comment from the couple. I however, noticed a big frown on the woman's face.
I said, "What's wrong". She was reluctant to reply.
I insisted and again said, "What's wrong?"
She relented and said, "Don't you see those fingerprints on the glass?"
I turned and looked and there were what seemed to be fifty or more fingerprints on the glass. I ran for the Windex to clean the glass. The lady "Oh, I didn't mean for you to clean it now."
The morale here is this. That lady never saw the trees. Even when I tried to point them out, She missed it! I didn't see the fingerprints. I was looking through the glass not at it.
When the fingerprints were pointed out to me, I saw them and removed them. The lady never saw the trees. She focused on the fingerprints and she never got passed them.
Life is much like that. There are things in life that are good and things that are bad. You choose which things you want to focus on. I focus on the trees.
What are you focusing on?
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Wednesday, 03.18.09
'Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you.'
Denis Waitley
We have made it to 'hump' day and from here, everything is downhill til the weekend!! YAY! Hope everyone had a wopnderful day!
-Sarah
Denis Waitley
We have made it to 'hump' day and from here, everything is downhill til the weekend!! YAY! Hope everyone had a wopnderful day!
-Sarah
Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday, 03.16.09
'Continuous effort -- not strength or intelligence -- is the key to unlocking our potential.'
Liane Cardes
So very true...it really doesn't matter how strong someone is or how smart, but if they are willing to give their all consistently to achieve their dreams. Yet again another tidbit that shows we are all alike, but some have been more consistent in their efforts to get where they want to go.
Liane Cardes
So very true...it really doesn't matter how strong someone is or how smart, but if they are willing to give their all consistently to achieve their dreams. Yet again another tidbit that shows we are all alike, but some have been more consistent in their efforts to get where they want to go.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Chocolate Sings!!
CHOCOLATE SINGS
Author Unknown
One day I had a date for lunch with friends. Mae, a little old 'blue hair' about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Mae who said, 'Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.'
I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast.
'Along with heated apple pie,' Mae added, completely unabashed.
We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.
But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.
I couldn't take my eyes off Mae as her pie a-la-mode went down.
The other ladies showed dismay. They ate their lunches silently and frowned.
The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae.
I lunched on white meat tuna. She ordered a parfait.
I smiled. She asked if she amused me.
I answered, 'Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible?
She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, 'I'm tasting all that is Possible.
I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should.
But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.
This year I realized how old I was. (She grinned) I haven't been this old before.'
'So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.
I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many books I haven't read.
There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.
There are many malls I haven't shopped. I've not laughed at all the jokes.
I've missed a lot of Broadway hits and potato chips and cokes.
I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face.
I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.
I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast.
I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.
I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain.
I need to feel wind in my hair. I want to fall in love again
So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner,
then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner,
because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire.
I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired.'
With that, I called the waitress over... 'I've changed my mind, '
I said. 'I want what she is having; only add some more whipped cream!'
Live well, love much & laugh often - Be happy.
Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige,
but on relationships with people we love and respect.
Remember that while money talks, CHOCOLATE SINGS!
**Have a happy weekend all!!**
Author Unknown
One day I had a date for lunch with friends. Mae, a little old 'blue hair' about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Mae who said, 'Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.'
I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast.
'Along with heated apple pie,' Mae added, completely unabashed.
We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.
But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.
I couldn't take my eyes off Mae as her pie a-la-mode went down.
The other ladies showed dismay. They ate their lunches silently and frowned.
The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae.
I lunched on white meat tuna. She ordered a parfait.
I smiled. She asked if she amused me.
I answered, 'Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible?
She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, 'I'm tasting all that is Possible.
I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should.
But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.
This year I realized how old I was. (She grinned) I haven't been this old before.'
'So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.
I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many books I haven't read.
There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.
There are many malls I haven't shopped. I've not laughed at all the jokes.
I've missed a lot of Broadway hits and potato chips and cokes.
I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face.
I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.
I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast.
I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.
I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain.
I need to feel wind in my hair. I want to fall in love again
So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner,
then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner,
because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire.
I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired.'
With that, I called the waitress over... 'I've changed my mind, '
I said. 'I want what she is having; only add some more whipped cream!'
Live well, love much & laugh often - Be happy.
Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige,
but on relationships with people we love and respect.
Remember that while money talks, CHOCOLATE SINGS!
**Have a happy weekend all!!**
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday, 03.12.09
So here is today's inspirational quote and a little more...
“Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.”- Leon J. Suenes
Just an update, my girls are feeling much better and are doing fine now. We made it through the flu bug and a sinus infection for Jojo and the flu bug for Jenn. 2 days of missed school and a few days later, now the task at hand is washing all of the germ infested laundry! YAY!...Not. Laundry seems to be my worst enemy and if that is the case, I guess I am doing well to have a worst enemy that can't talk back! LOL! I have a couple of potential jobs lined up that I am crossing my fingers and praying like never before to at least get an interview for. If I make it that far, hopefully my charm will get me the rest of the way because I know I can do either one of the job positions. LOL!!
Anyhow, no more to bore you all with, but I will be back tomorrow hopefully.
Love and hugs-
Sarah
“Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.”- Leon J. Suenes
Just an update, my girls are feeling much better and are doing fine now. We made it through the flu bug and a sinus infection for Jojo and the flu bug for Jenn. 2 days of missed school and a few days later, now the task at hand is washing all of the germ infested laundry! YAY!...Not. Laundry seems to be my worst enemy and if that is the case, I guess I am doing well to have a worst enemy that can't talk back! LOL! I have a couple of potential jobs lined up that I am crossing my fingers and praying like never before to at least get an interview for. If I make it that far, hopefully my charm will get me the rest of the way because I know I can do either one of the job positions. LOL!!
Anyhow, no more to bore you all with, but I will be back tomorrow hopefully.
Love and hugs-
Sarah
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuesday, 03.10.09
Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not.
Thomas Huxley
Thomas Huxley
Friday, March 6, 2009
Friday 03.06.09
"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
A little about the blog
So I am not sure if any of you all will read this, but I decided to create my own blog and I will be posting daily quotes on here with little updates and bits of information that I find interesting. I guess I just needed a way to speak my mind and share with others. I didn't want to clog the family website with all of it, so....here we go.
Love and hugs to all!
Love and hugs to all!
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