I never tire of this story... a timely message for today, this season, and this time in history. May we always remember to treat others with sincere kindness, compassion and love. We are blessed as we bless others.

~ Linda


Twenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living. When I arrived at 2:30 a.m., the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window. Under these circumstances, many drivers would just honk once or twice, wait a minute, and then drive away. But I had seen too many impoverished people who depended on taxis as their only means of transportation. Unless a situation smelled of danger, I always went to the door. This passenger might be someone who needs my assistance, I reasoned to myself. So I walked to the door and knocked. "Just a minute", answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 80's stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940s movie. By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with sheets. There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on the counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with photos and glassware. "Would you carry my bag out to the car?" she said. I took the suitcase to the cab, then returned to assist the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb. She kept thanking me for my kindness. "It's nothing", I told her. "I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated". "Oh, you're such a good boy", she said. When we got in the cab, she gave me an address, and then asked, "Could you drive through downtown?" "It's not the shortest way," I answered quickly. "Oh, I don't mind," she said. "I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to a
hospice". I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were glistening. "I don't have any family left," she continued. "The doctor says I don't have very long." I quietly reached over and shut off the meter. "What route would you like me to take?" I asked. For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an elevator operator. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds. She had me pull up in front of a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl. Sometimes she'd ask me to slow in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing. As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, "I'm tired. Let's go now" We drove in silence to the address she had given me.It was a low building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed under a portico. Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. They were solicitous and intent, watching her every move. They must have been expecting her. I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman was already seated in a wheelchair. "How much do I owe you?" she asked, reaching into her purse. "Nothing," I said "You have to make a living," she answered. "There are other passengers," I responded. Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly. "You gave an old woman a little moment of joy," she said. "Thank you." I squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim morning light. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life I didn't pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove aimlessly lost in thought. For the rest of that day, I could hardly talk. What if that woman had gotten an angry driver, or one who was impatient to end his shift? What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven away? On a quick review, I don't think that I have done anything more important in my life. We're conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments. But great moments often catch us unaware-beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one. PEOPLE MAY NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT 'YOU DID, OR WHAT YOU SAID, ~BUT~THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL. You won't get any big surprise in 10 days if you send this to ten people. But, you might help make the world a little kinder and more compassionate by sending it on. Thank you, my friend... Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR.
OR HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
I SEND THIS ALL ALL THE PEOPLE WHO STOP BY AND READ THIS BLOG,
I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE THINGS YOU HAVE BEEN READING.
I TRY TO MAKE IT AN ENJOYABLE THING, NOT SOMETHING NASTY OR RUDE.
PUTTING THESE THINGS ...TO MAKE YOU SMILE ...IS MY GOAL IN LIFE. WE HAVE ENOUGH SADNESS, HEARTBREAK, AND MISERY, TODAY IN THIS WORLD,,
SO I WILL CONTINUE TO PUT "FUNNIES""HERE FOR YOU ALL TO READ,,,
WITH THIS IN MIND I WISH YOU ALL,,
HAPPY HOLIDAYS HOW EVER YOU CELBRATE THEM,,
FRAN DEC, 24 2006

Christmas Story for people having a bad day...
.When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce Toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure.
Then Mrs Claus told Santa her Mother was Coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more.
When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were About to give birth and two others had jumped the fence and were out, Heaven knows where.
Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the Floorboards cracked, the toy bag fell to the ground and all the toys Were scattered.
So, frustrated, Santa went in the house for a cup of Apple cider and a shot of rum.When he went to the cupboard, he discovered the elves had drank all theCider and hidden the liquor.
In his frustration, he accidentally Dropped the cider jug, and it broke into hundreds of little glass Pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found The mice had eaten all the straw off the end of the broom.
Just then the doorbell rang, and irritated Santa marched to the door, Yanked it open, and there stood a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.
The angel said very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas,Santa. Isn't this a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would You like me to stick it?"
And so began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.
OH, THATS WHERE IT CAME FROM,,, OFTEN WONDERED!! (laughing) Fran

Subject: Fw: 1906


Show this to your children and grandchildren,nieces & nephews
?? THE YEAR 1906??
This will boggle your mind, I know it did mine! The year is 1906. One hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some statistics for the Year 1906:
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The average life expectancyin USA was 47 years.
Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
.
There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles
of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower !
The average wage in USA was 22 cents per hour.
The averageworker made between $200 and $400 per year .
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME.
Ninety percent of all doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION!
Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which
were condemned in the press AND the government as "substandard."
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used
borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from
entering into their country for any reason.
Five leading causes of death were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars.
.
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was only 30!!!!
Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and ice tea
hadn't been invented yet.
There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.
Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write.
Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then pharmacists said, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health." ( Shocking? DUH ! )
Eighteen percent of households had at least
one full-time servant or domestic help.
There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE ! U.S.A. !
Now I forwarded this from someone else without typing
it myself, and sent it to you and others all over the United States,& Canada
possibly the world, in a matter of seconds!
Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years.
IT STAGGERS THE MIND, EH .?

Readers may be interested to know that these wreaths -- some 5,000 -- are donated by the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine.
The owner, Merrill Worcester, not only provides the wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well.
He's done this since 1992. A wonderful guy. Also, most years, groups of Maine school kids combine an educational trip to DC with this event to help out.
Making this even more remarkable is the fact that Harrington is in one the poorest parts of the state.
Please share this with everyone on your address list. You hear too much about the bad things people do.
Everyone should hear about this! Thank God for the special people out there,,,, Fran

Christmas at Arlington Christmas at Arlington and one big, American thank-you is certainly due to Merrill Worcester and the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine. To do something like this year after year is above and beyond the call of duty. Here's a salute to you, Merrill, and I hope you get many more. Ed Fitzgerald I had never heard of this. I have only visited in the summer months. I wonder why the press hasn't enlightened the public about it? Arlington National Cemetery
Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell...

A woman named Emily renewing her driver's license at the Transport office was asked by the clerk to state her occupation.
She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. "What I mean is," explained the clerk, "do you have a job, or are you just a .?
"Of course I have a job," snapped Emily. "I'm a Mum."
"We don't list 'Mum' as an occupation...... 'housewife' covers it," said the clerk emphatically.
I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our local police station.
The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like, "Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar."
"What is your occupation?" she probed.
What made me say it, I do not know... The words simply popped out.
"I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations."
The clerk paused, pen frozen in midair, and looked up as though she had not heard right.
I repeated the title slowly, emphasizing the most significant words.
Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire!
"Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in your field?"
Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply, "I have a continuing programme of research, (what mother doesn't), in the laboratory and in the field, (normally I would have said indoors and out).
I'm working for my Masters, (the whole bloody family), and already have four credits, (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree.?) and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money."
There was an increasing note of respect in the girl's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door.
When I got home, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants -- ages 10, 7, and 3. Upstairs, I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development programme, testing out a new vocal pattern..
I felt I had triumphed over bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than, "just another Mum."
Motherhood.....What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.
Does this make grandmothers "Senior Research Associates in the field ofChild Development and Human Relations", and great grandmothers "Executive Senior Research Associates"??? I think so!!! I also think it makes Aunts"Associate Research Assistants".
Please send this to another Mum, Grandmother, Aunt, and other friends you know.

----- Subject: The moral of the sermon
A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon.
Four worms were placed into four separate jars.
The first worm was put into a container of alcohol.
The second worm was put into a container of cigarette smoke.
The third worm was put into a container of chocolate syrup.
The fourth worm was put into a container of good clean soil.
At the conclusion of the sermon, the Minister reported the following results:
The first worm in alcohol - Dead.
The second worm in cigarette smoke - Dead.
Third worm in chocolate syrup - Dead.
Fourth worm in good clean soil - Alive.
So the Minister asked the congregation - What can you learn from this demonstration?
A little old woman in the back quickly raised her hand and said, "As long as you drink, smoke and eat chocolate, you won't have worms!"
Don't you just love little old ladies ?

Hats off to Xerox!
If you go to this website, www.letssaythanks.com, you can pick out a thankyou card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that iscurrently serving in Iraq.
You can't pick out who gets it, but it will goto some member of the armed services.
How AMAZING it would be if we couldget everyone we know to send one!!!
This is a great site.
Please send acard.
It is FREE and it only takes a second.
Wouldn't it be wonderful ifthe soldiers received a bunch of these?
Whether you are for or against thewar, our guys and gals over there need to know we are behind them...
I HOPE YOU WILL DO THIS,,, I AM SURE THEY WILL BE GLAD TO GET AN EMAIL FROM THE STATES!
BOOKMARK (IN YOUR FAVORITES) AND SEND IT AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN I WILL BE,,,,FRAN

My forgetter's getting better,
But my rememberer is broke To you that may seem funny
But, to me, that is no joke For when I'm "here" I'm wondering If I really should be "there"
And, when I try to think it through, I haven't got a prayer!
Oft times I walk into a room, Say "what am I here for?" I wrack my brain, but all in vain! A zero, is my score.
At times I put something away Where it is safe, but, Gee!
The person it is safest from Is, generally, me!
When shopping I may see someone, Say "Hi" and have a chat,
Then, when the person walks away I ask myself, "who was that?"
Yes, my forgetter's getting better
While my rememberer is broke,
And it's driving me plumb crazy
And that isn't any joke.
CAN YOU RELATE???
Please send this to everyone you know because I DON'T REMEMBER WHO I SENT THIS TO!!!!

JUST SMILE Relax
WATCH DANCEING
If you CAN remember
DO IT TOO

Hello to every one who stops and visits, here on my silly blog.
I just want to say HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL....
Take care of yourselves and enjoy the holiday season.
A special "hello" to "N" !
I hope you are still out there and are well and happy.
From your Auntie Francy,, keep watching!! Fran

Story I heard!
>
> One year at Thanksgiving, my mom went to my sister's house for the
> traditional feast. Knowing how gullible my sister is, my mom decided to play a trick. She told my sister that she needed something from the store. When my sister left, my mom took the turkey out of the oven, removed the stuffing, stuffed a Cornish hen, and inserted it into the turkey, and re-stuffed the turkey. She then placed the bird(s) back in the oven.
>
> When it was time for dinner, my sister pulled the turkey out of the oven and proceeded to remove the stuffing. When her serving spoon hit something, she reached in and pulled out the little bird.
>
> With a look of total shock on her face, my mother exclaimed, "Patricia , you've cooked a pregnant bird!" At the reality of this horrifying news, my sister started to cry.
>
> It took the family two hours to convince her that turkeys lay eggs!
>
> Yep..................SHE'S BLONDE!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! TO ALL FRAN specally to "D"!

> THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOMEN...
>
> Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa , half discovered, half
> wild, naturally beautiful with fertile soil.
>
> Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe, well developed and open
> to trade, especially for someone with cash.
>
> Between 31 and 35, a woman is like India - very hot, relaxed and
> convinced of her own beauty.
>
> Between 36 and 40, a woman is like France -gently aging but still a
> warm and desirable place to visit.
>
> Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain - with a glorious
> and all conquering past.
>
> Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Israel - has been through war and
> doesn't make the same mistakes twice, takes care of business.
>
> Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Canada - self-preserving but open
> to meeting new people.
>
> After 70, she becomes Tibet. Wildly beautiful, with a mysterious
> past and the wisdom of the ages...only those with an adventurous spi rit and
> a thirst for spiritual knowledge visit there.

My son came home from school one day,
with a smirk upon his face.
He decided he was smart enough,
to put me in my place.

"Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
that's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today,
The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'

It says I need not clean my room,
don't have to cut my hair
No one can tell me what to think,
or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion,
and regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head,
and I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want,
and pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me,
I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges,
with the marks on my behind.

Don't you ever touch me,
my body's only for my use,
not for your hugs and kisses,
that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals,
like your Mama did to you.
That's nothing more than mind control,
And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights,
so you can't in fluence me,
or I'll call Children's Services Division,
better known as C.S.D."

Of course my first instinct was
to toss him out the door.
But the chance to teach him a lesson
made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully,
I couldn't let this go.
A smile crept upon my face,
he's messing with a pro.

Next day I took him shopping
at the local Goodwill Store.
I told him, "Pick out all you want,
there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.S.D.
who said they didn't care
if I bought you K-Mart shoes
instead of those Nike Airs.

I've canceled that appointment
to take your driver's test.
The C.S.D. is unconcerned
so I'll decide what's best."

I said "No time to stop and eat,
or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can sta rt to learn
to make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite,
and wait till dinner time.
We're having liver and onions,
a favorite dish of mine."

He asked "Can I please rent a movie,
to watch on my VCR?"
"Sorry, but I sold your TV,
for new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room,
you'll take the couch instead.
The C.S.D. requires
just a roof over your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now,
I'll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get,
will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your jet ski,
dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights',
It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying,
Why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out,
instead of C. S.D..?"

Send to all people that have teenagers or have already raised teenagers, or have children who will soon be teenagers or those who will be parents someday OR ANYONE WHO'D JUST GET A LAUGH ...I love this One!!!
MOM (Mean Old Mother)

TODAY I AM ON MY SOAP BOX...
As you know from reading this blog, I do not use it for any thing but for fun!
Today, I am using it for something else,you may agree or disagree,(you could let me know). The dog we had for 13 years died several years ago, and I swore I would not get another,
But as time has past, we have thought about it. So, where do you go,to an shelter, or a place where they are trying to find homes for homeless dogs, RIGHT???? WRONG!!!!!
Please go to PETFINDERS,COM and check out all the dogs they have listed there,,,We are in our 70's, want a small dog. But since we do not have a VET, and did have one for the last dog we had(only to take her when she was sick) they have refused us,, With out talking to us, only by email.
Now, I know why there are thousands of dogs out there in shelters with no homes,,, what happens to them? Well, we know they are put down if these people who run these places do not find people who meet all their qualifications,
The worse part is the "Vet" , seems to be the most important part of the application.
Well,I have had my say,, and I guess nothing can change things, but, I really feel sorry for the little dog I wanted, he is still listed and it has been almost 10 days since I asked for him,,,
SORRY LITTLE GUY,,"OSCAR", I TRYED TO GIVE YOU A GOOD HOME BUT A HUMAN AT YOUR SHELTER, IS PLAYING "GOD,",,,AND I CAN NOT DO ANY THING ABOUT IT! GOOD LUCK TO YOU,I HOPE YOU MAKE IT ...
I hope you don't mind me having my say here,,,,Fran

GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:

1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptise cats.
2) When your Mum is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.
4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.



GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:

1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.
2) Wrinkles don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.
6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fibre, not the toy.





GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD

1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're down there.
4) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you
once got from a roller coaster.
5) It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.
6) Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician.
7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.




THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:

1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3) You are Santa Claus.
4) You look like Santa Claus.



SUCCESS:

At age 4 success is . . . not piddling in your pants.
At age 12 success is . . . having friends.
At age 17 success is . . having a drivers licence.
At age 35 success is . . having money.
At age 50 success is . . . having money.
At age 70 success is . .. . having a drivers licence.
At age 75 success is . . . having friends.
At age 80 success is . . . not piddling in your pants.



Pass this on to someone who could use a laugh.

Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way;
BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day.


Have a wonderful day with many *smiles*


Take the time to live!!!
Life is too short. Dance naked.

HI EVERY ONE....
I hope you all click on the PAIN AND MISERY LINK ,
MY SISTER MARIE PUT ON HERE THE OTHER DAY,,, IT IS SO GOOD,,,
YOU JUST DO NOT HEAR MUSIC LIKE THAT MUCH ANY MORE !!!!
ENJOY ! I DID! FRAN

Pain and Misery.<---------Click on the link.
I loved this music. Reminds me of the old days so I made this page to share with you.

The Guys' Rules­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down
Finally, the guys' side of the story.(I must admit, it's pretty good.)We always hear "the rules"From the female side.
Now here are the rules from the male side.These are our rules!Please note... these are all numbered
"1" ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat.You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.We need it up, you need it down.You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport.And no, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work!Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a Problem.
See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't Expect us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of them makes you sad or angry, then we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something Or tell us how you want it done.Not both.If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched.We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong.We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle, besides we know you will bring it up again later.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation,or golf.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this.Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
Pass this to as many men as you can -to give them a laugh
.Pass this to as many women as you can -
to give them a bigger laugh

Working people frequently ask retired people what they do to make their days interesting.

Well, for example, the other day Gladys and I went into town and went into a shop.
We were only in there for about 5 minutes.
When we came out, there was a cop writing out a parking ticket.
We went up to him and said, "Come on man, how about giving a senior citizen a break?"
He ignored us and continued writing the ticket.
I called him a Nazi turd.
He glared at me and started writing another ticket for having worn tires.
So Marilyn called him a shithead.
He finished the second ticket and put it on the windshield with the first.
Then he started writing a third ticket.
This went on for about 20 minutes.
The more we abused him, the more tickets he wrote.
Personally, we didn't care.
We came into town by bus.
We try to have a little fun each day now that we're retired.
It's important at our age.

NOW I THINK THIS IS FUNNY!! NO? YOU DON'T??? OH WELL, CAN NOT PLEASE EVERY ONE,, I STILL THINK IT'S FUNNY!! (laughing,, yet!) FRAN

Don't Break The Elastic!!
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.
Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts.They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried.
She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
""I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.""I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life'."
"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."
"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
""I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
"Please send this to five phenomenal people today.If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another persons self-esteem.
If you don't..
.the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down around your ankles! ;-)
Believe me, I didn't take any chances on MY elastic breaking...
.I sent it to a lot of special people I care for.
I just love her "take " on life,, these are REALLY words of a wise person, I think!! Don't you? Fran

AFTER THIS TRAGEDY, IN LANCASTER PA. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE AMISH PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR LITTLE GIRLS, AND ALSO, TO THE FAMILY OF THE MAN WHO DID THIS THING..
PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM ALL!!
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERY GOD BELIEVEING PERSON THAT YOU KNOW
.... For anyone who has ever visited Lancaster and the Amish they know...
they are a peaceful, trusting, faith filled people...They trustfully open their hearts and there homes to the curious selling their baked goods and crafts to make a living...
After the insane tragedy yesterday when the unthinkable happened to these innocent people they have asked of us just two things....
To please give them their privacy.... and to please pray for them.... For those of us that care... could you take just a minute of your time and pray the prayer below offered up to the innocent children and their families...
Prayer for Trust in God..
when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness,give us the sense of Your presence,Your love, and Your strength.Help us to have perfect trustin Your protecting love and strengthening power,so that nothing may frighten or worry us,for, living close to You,we shall see Your hand,Your purpose, Your will through all things.
- St. Ignatius of Loyola
The Amish are teaching us a lesson in their pain as they, some of the parents of the little girls, have already offered forgiveness.... If they can reject evil and trust in God's word, who are we not to.....
God be with them and all victims of evil. PLEASE PASS THIS ON..........

How many of us, think "how wonderful it would be if we all thought the way these people do"? I know we have thought about it, Do, you also think the world has become to uncaring, even with in families. Sad isn't it??
I think things were better in the "OLD DAYS" as some call them. but I am afraid we will never see those times again, OR have we with in the Amish comunity? I wonder??? Fran

An older lady was somewhat lonely and decided she needed a pet to keep her company. So, off to the pet shop she went. She searched and searched. None of the pets seemed to catch her interest, except this ugly frog. As she walked by the jar he was in, she looked and he winked at her.

He whispered, "I'M SO LONELY, TOO. BUY ME AND TAKE ME HOME WITH YOU. YOU WON'T EVER BE SORRY."


The old lady figured, what the heck! She hadn't found anything else. So, she bought the frog. She placed him in the car, on the front seat beside her.

As she was slowly driving down the road, the frog whispered to her " KISS ME AND YOU WON'T BE SORRY."


So the old lady figured, WHAT THE HECK, and kissed the frog.

IMMEDIATELY the frog turned into an absolutely gorgeous, sexy, young, handsome prince.
THE PRINCE THEN RETURNED THE OLD LADY'S KISS.SUDDENLY THE OLD LADY FELT HERSELF TRANSFORMING FROM HIS KISS.NOW CAN YOU GUESS WHAT THE OLD LADY TURNED INTO? COME ON GUESS!

OOOOOOOHHHHHHH COME ON -- DON'T be silly!*****SHE TURNED INTO THE

FIRST HOLIDAY INN SHE COULD FIND!!!
She's old ... NOT DEAD !

OLD LADIES ROCK!

Sometimes in life, you find a special friend;
Someone who changes your life just by being part of it.
Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop;
Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world.
Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it.

THESE ARE THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU MIGHT FIND ALONG THE COUNTRY ROADS!!!

What's mainly wrong with society today is that too many Dirt Roads have been paved.

There's not a problem in America today, crime, drugs, education, divorce, delinquency that wouldn't be remedied, if we just had more Dirt Roads, because Dirt Roads give character.


People that live at the end of Dirt Roads learn early on that life is a bumpy ride.
That it can jar you right down to your teeth sometimes, but it's worth it, if at the end is home...a loving spouse, happy kids and a dog.


We wouldn't have near the trouble with our educational system if our kids got their exercise walking a Dirt Road with other kids, from whom they learn how to get along.
There was less crime in our streets before they were paved.


Criminals didn't walk two dusty miles to rob or rape, if they knew they'd be welcomed by 5 barking dogs and a double barrel shotgun.
And there were no drive by shootings.
Our values were better when our roads were worse!


People did not worship their cars more than their kids, and motorists were more courteous, they didn't tailgate by riding the bumper or the guy in front would choke you with dust & bust your windshield with rocks.
Dirt Roads taught patience.


Dirt Roads were environmentally friendly, you didn't hop in your car for a quart of milk you walked to the barn for your milk.
For your mail, you walked to the mail box.


What if it rained and the Dirt Road got washed out? That was the best part, then you stayed home and had some family time, roasted marshmallows and popped popcorn and pony rode on Daddy's shoulders and learned how to make prettier quilts than anybody.
At the end of Dirt Roads, you soon learned that bad words tasted like soap.


Most paved roads lead to trouble, Dirt Roads more likely lead to a fishing creek or a swimming hole.
At the end of a Dirt Road, the only time we even locked our car was in August, because if we didn't some neighbor would fill it with too much zucchini.



At the end of a Dirt Road, there was always extra springtime income, from when city dudes would get stuck, you'd have to hitch up a team and pull them out.
Usually you got a dollar...always you got a new friend...at the end of a Dirt Road!
~by Paul Harvey~

Here's an update for you: Now days, 80% of women are against marriage,
WHY? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage.
Men are like....
1. Men are like ...Laxatives ..... They irritate the crap out of you.
2. Men are like.Bananas ....... The older they get, the less firm they are.
3. Men are like ......Weather . Nothing can be done to change them.
4. Men are like ......Blenders You need One, but you're not quite sure why.
5. Men are like .....Chocolate Bars .... Sweet, smooth, & they usually head right for your hips.
6. Men are like ....Commercials ....... You can't believe a word they say
7. Men are like Department Stores ..... Their clothes are always 1/2 off.
8. Men are like ......Government Bonds .... They take soooooooo long to mature.
9. Men are like .....Mascara . They usually run at the first sign of emotion.
10. Men are like .Popcorn ..... They satisfy you, but only for a little while.
11. Men are like Snowstorms .... You never know when they're coming, how many inches you'll get or how long it will last.
12. Men are like ........Lava Lamps .... Fun to look at, but not very bright.
13. Men are like Parking Spots ........ All the good ones are taken, the rest are handicapped
.Now send this to all the remarkable women you know, as well as to any understanding good-natured, fun kinda guys you might be lucky enough to know !! ALL IN GOOD FUN,,,, FRAN

THE COMPUTER SWALLOWED GRANDMA
The computer swallowed grandma. Yes, honestly its true.
She pressed 'control' and 'enter' And disappeared from view.
It devoured her completely,
The thought just makes me squirm.
She must have caught a virus Or been eaten by a worm.
I've searched through the recycle bin And files of every kind; I've even used the Internet,
But nothing did I find.
In desperation, I asked Jeeves My searches to refine. The reply from him was negative,Not a thing was found 'online.'
So, if inside your 'Inbox,' My Grandma you should see, Please 'Copy', 'Scan' and 'Paste' her And send her back to me!
Author Unknown This is a tribute to all the Grandmas who have been fearless and learned to use the computer.... We're the greatest! YES WE ARE !!!!! Fran

Are you Polish?

In what aisle could I find the Polish sausage?" the man asked the clerk in the store.
The clerk looks at him and says, "Are you Polish?"
The guy (clearly offended) says, "Well, yes I am. But let me ask you something.

If I had asked for Italian sausage would you ask me if I was Italian, or if I had asked for German bratwurst, would you ask me if I was German?

If I had asked for sushi would you have asked me if I was Japanese, or if I asked for a kosher hot dog would you ask me if I was Jewish, or if I had asked for a Taco would you ask if I was Mexican?
Would ya, huh?. . .Well. . .Would ya?
"The clerk says, "Well, . . .no!"
"If I asked for some Irish whiskey, would you ask if I was Irish?"
"Well, . . .I probably wouldn't
!"With deep self-righteous indignation, the guy says, "Well then, why did you ask me if I'm Polish because I asked for Polish sausage?"
The clerk replies, "Well. . .I guess because you're at Home Depot?!"

The Bathtub Test

It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time,>
and this should help get you started.
During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.
"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."
"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."
"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug.
Do you want a bed near the window?"

DID YOU PASS THE TEST,
OR DO YOU WANT THE BED NEXT TO MINE?

I know this is a short funny!!! But, I have not been feeling good, and this made me laugh I hope you will also! Fran

Subject: September 11th, 2006, an American flag should be displayed
Let’s do it!!!

Please join us in this FLY THE FLAG campaign and PLEASE forward this email immediately to everyone in your address book asking them to also forward it. We have a little less than one week and counting to get the word out all across this great land and into every community in the United States of America . If you forward this email to least 11 people and each of those people do the same...you get the idea.

THE PROGRAM IS THIS:

On Monday, September 11th, 2006, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this fifth anniversary of our country's worst tragedy. We do this in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds.

Action Plan: So, here's what we need you to do...

(1) Forward this email to everyone you know (at least 11 people). Please don't be the one to break this chain. Take a moment to think back to how you felt on 9/11 and let those sentiments guide you.

Will Rogers, who died in a plane crash with Wylie Post in 1935, was probably the greatest political sage this country has ever known.
Enjoy the following:
1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco.
2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.
3. There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works.
4. Never miss a good chance to shut up.
5. Always drink upstream from the herd.
6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
7. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back in your pocket.
8. There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves.
9. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
10. If you're riding' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there.
11. Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it back.
12. After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.
ABOUT GROWING OLDER...
First ~ Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.
Second ~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.
Third ~ Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know "why" I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
Fourth ~ When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of Algebra.
Fifth ~ You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks.
Sixth ~ I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.
Seventh ~ One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from being young.
Eighth ~ One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been.
Ninth ~ Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.
Tenth ~ Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft. Today it's called golf
And finally ~ If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you are old.

To all who read this blog........
first I want to say , I DO NOT AGREE with this WAR!!!
I have no children over there, but I Do feel very sorry for Mothers and Fathers ,
who's children are there or any place there is shooting and death in this world,,
I received this EMAIL ...thought what a wonderful thing it would be to take part and send an email to some one over there. Just to let them know we are really thinking and praying for them. Maybe you will feel the same way.. if so please send it , and pass this blog message to your friends so they can do it also.
I am just an OLD LADY who would like to see peace in this world some day,,,,,,

I hope you will do this for the guys and gals stuck in this terrible situation,,




Just Say Thanks! How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one. If you go to the web site at www.letssaythanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and the Xerox Corporation will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services. It is FREE and it only takes a second. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these?

Subject: Dusty Underwear
>NOW YOU HAVE TO LAUGH AT THIS ONE, OR YOUR FUNNY BONE IS BROKEN!!!!!!
>
>
> One morning a husband took a pair of underwear out of the drawer. "What
> the ????????
> " he said to himself as a little "dust" cloud appeared when he shook
> them out.
>
> "April," he hollered into the bathroom, "why did you put talcum powder in
> my
> underwear?"
>
> She shot back: "It's not talcum powder. It's 'Miracle Grow'."

Forgiveness !!!!!

This is the kind of old lady I wanna be!!!
Toward the end of Sunday service, the Minister asked, "How many of you have forgiven your enemies?"80% held up their hands.
The Minister then repeated his question.
All responded this time, except one small elderly lady."Mrs. Jones?"; "Are you not willing to forgive your enemies?"
"I don't have any." She replied, smiling sweetly.
"Mrs. Jones, that is very unusual. How old are you?""Ninety-eight." she replied.
"Oh Mrs. Jones, would you please come down in front & tell us all how a person can live ninety-eight years & not have an enemy in the world?
"The little sweetheart of a lady tottered down the aisle, faced the congregation, and said:
"I out lived the bitches."

25 SIGNS YOU HAVE GROWN UP
1. Your houseplants are alive, and you can't smoke any of them.
2. Having sex in a twin bed is out of the question.
3. You keep more food than beer in the fridge.
4. 6:00 AM is when you get up, not when you go to bed.
5. You hear your favorite song in an elevator.
6. You watch the Weather Channel.
7. Your friends marry and divorce instead of "hook up" and "break up."
8. You go from 130 days of vacation time to 14.
9. Jeans and a sweater no longer qualify as "dressed up."
10. You're the one calling the police because those %&@# kids next door won't turn down the stereo.
11. Older relatives feel comfortable telling sex jokes around you.
12. You don't know what time Taco Bell closes anymore.
13. Your car insurance goes down and your car payments go up.
14. You feed your dog Science Diet instead of McDonald's leftovers.
15. Sleeping on the couch makes your back hurt.
16. You take naps.
17. Dinner and a movie is the whole date instead of the beginning of one.
18. Eating a basket of chicken wings at 3 AM would severely upset, rather than settle, your stomach.
19. You go to the drug store for ibuprofen and antacid, not condoms and pregnancy tests.
20. A $4.00 bottle of wine is no longer "pretty good shit."
21. You actually eat breakfast food at breakfast time.
22. "I just can't drink the way I used to" replaces "I'm never going to drink that much again."
23. 90% of the time you spend in front of a computer is for real work.
24. You drink at home to save money before going to a bar.
25. When you find out your friend is pregnant you congratulate them instead of asking "Oh shit what the hell happened?"Bonus:
26: You read this entire list looking desperately for one sign that doesn't apply to you and can't find one to save your sorry old ass. Then you forward it to a bunch of old friends 'cause you know they'll enjoy it & do the same.

'Washing Clothes Recipe' imagine having a recipe for this ! ! !?
Years ago an Alabama grandmother gave the new bride the following recipe:

This is an exact copy as written and found in an old scrapbook - with spelling errors and all.
WASHING CLOTHES
Build fire in backyard to heat kettle of rain water.
Set tubs so smoke wont blow in eyes if wind is pert
Shave one hole cake of lie soap in boilin water
Sort things, make 3 piles
1 pile white,
1 pile colored,
1 pile work britches and rags.
To make starch, stir flour in cool water to smooth, hen thin down with boiling water.
Take white things, rub dirty spots on board, scrub hard, and boil, then rub colored don't boil just wrench and starch.
Take things out of kettle with broom stick handle, then wrench, and starch
Hang old rags on fence.
Spread tea towels on grass.
Pore wrench water in flower bed.
Scrub porch with hot soapy water.
Turn tubs upside down.
Go put on clean dress, smooth hair with hair combs.
Brew cup of tea, sit and rock a spell and count your blessings.

Paste this over your washer and dryer. Next time when you think things are bleak, read it again, kiss that washing machine and dryer, and give thanks. First thing each morning you should run and hug your washer and dryer, also your toilet- those two-holers used to get mighty cold!
For you non-southerners - wrench means rinse.
AND YOU THOUGHT YOU HAVE IT ROUGH !!

Twenty Five Things You Should Have Learned by Middle Age
1. If you're too open-minded, your brains will fall out.
2. Don't worry about what people think; they don't do it very often.
3. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
4. It ain't the jeans that make your butt look fat.
5. Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
6. My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance.
7. Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
8. It is easier to get forgiveness than permission.
9. For every action, there is an equal and opposite government program.
10. If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip.
11. Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks.
12. A conscience is what hurts when all of your other parts feel so good.
13. Eat well, stay fit, die anyway.
14. Men are from earth. Women are from earth. Deal with it.
15. No man has ever been shot while doing the dishes.
16. A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.
17. Middle age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places.
18. Opportunities always look bigger going than coming.
19. Junk is something you've kept for years and throw away three weeks before you need it
.20. There is always one more imbecile than you counted on.
21. Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize amistake when you make it again.
22. By the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends.
23. Thou shalt not weigh more than thy refrigerator.
24. Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the realworld.
25. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried.

IT HAS BEEN SO HOT ALL OVER THE COUNTRY,,
HERE ARE 2 PHOTOS I TOOK AT CAPE MAY NEW JERSEY
THE GREATEST PLACE IN THE STATE!! ENJOY!! FRAN

Survival Skills TestScenario:

You are driving in a car at a constant speed
.On your left side is a valley and on your right side is a fire engine traveling at the same speed as you.
In front of you is a galloping pig which is the same size as your car and you cannot overtake it.
Behind you is a helicopter flying at ground level.
Both the giant pig and the helicopter are also traveling at the same speedas you
.What must you do, to safely get out of this highly dangerous situation?
Answer is below.??????


Get off the children's "Merry-Go-Round", you're drunk.

Seniors Having Babies
Just in case any of you were contemplating having another baby.
With all the new technology regarding fertility recently, a 65-year-old woman was able to give birth to a baby.
When she was discharged from the hospital and went home, her relatives came to visit.'
'May we see the new baby?" one asked
."Not yet," said the mother. I'll make coffee and we can visit for awhile first.
"Thirty minutes had passed, and another relative asked, "May we see the new baby now?
""No, not yet," said the mother.
After another few minutes had elapsed, they asked again, "May we see the baby now?
""No, not yet," replied the mother.
Growing very impatient, they asked, "Well, when can we see the baby?
""WHEN HE CRIES!" she told them.
"WHEN HE CRIES?" they demanded to know why."Why do we have to wait until he CRIES?"
"BECAUSE, I forgot where I put him."

To "N",,
Sorry to hear of your loss, I know how you must be feeling, lost my father May 1963,
there were things I wished I would have said. But, I am sure (I believe, any way)
he knows what is in my heart. The older I get the more I hope this is true, as my time comes closer.
There are so many people who do not understand this,
and the sad part is they will realize when it is to late. Take care of your self ... Fran

The Washcloth:


Ladies this has to be read, laughed at and passed on. There is not a woman alive today who won't crack up over this!

I was due for an appointment with the gynecologist later in the week.
Early one morning, I received a call from the doctor's office to tell me that I had been rescheduled for that morning at 9:30 am. I had only just packed everyone off to work and school, and it was already around 8:45am.The trip to his office took about 35 minutes, so I didn't have any time to spare.

As most women do, I like to take a little extra effort over hygiene when making such visits, but this time I wasn't going to be able to make the full effort. So, I rushed upstairs, threw off my pajamas, wet the washcloth that was sitting next to the sink, and gave myself a quick wash in 'that area' to make sure I was at least presentable.

I threw the washcloth in the clothes basket, donned some clothes, hopped in the car and raced to my appointment. I was in the waiting room for only a few minutes when I was called in.

Knowing the procedure, as I'm sure you do, I hopped up on the table, looked over at the other side of the room and pretended that I was in Paris or some other place a million miles away. I was a little surprised when the doctor said, "My, we have made an extra effort this morning, haven't we?" I didn't respond.
After the appointment, I heaved a sigh of relief and went home. The rest of the day was normal ...some shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc.
After school when my 6 year old daughter was playing, she called out from the bathroom, "Mommy, where's my washcloth?" I told her to get another one from the cupboard.
She replied, "No, I need the one that was here by the sink, it had all my glitter and sparkles saved inside it."=

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY FOUTH OF JULY,,,, FRAN

PURPLE HATS In honor of women's history month and in memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer. Here is an "angel" sent to watch over you. Pass this on to five women that you want watched over. If you don't know five women to pass this on to, one will do just fine. IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer). I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. I would have talked less and listened more. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded. I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's" More "I'm sorry's." But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it... live it and never give it back. STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!! Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us. Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with, and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally. I hope you have a blessed day.

Beautifully stated
As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will.
You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.
You'll fight with your bestfriend.
You'll blame a new love for things an old one did.
You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love.
So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.
Don't be afraid that your life will end,
be afraid that it will never begin.~
anonymous~
Think about this one,, I really did,, Fran

Catus from my rock garden in New Jersey!!!

Hello, to every one, and a VERY HAPPY FATHERS DAY,to all you guys out there.
But, I do not think many men read these blogs (laughing)!!
I hope every one interested in family histories will visit my sister Maries web site listed on the left of the screen, it is call MARIE'S TIME MACHINE she has researched our family names, and there are pictures form the past and present.
She is also a member of the DAR , which makes her very proud, as well she should be.
The other blogs are mine also, so enjoy them as well.
Well that is about it from me today,. Hi to Norma! have a great day all of you... Fran

Someone will always be prettier.
Someone will always be smarter.
Someone's house will be bigger. Someone will drive a better car.
Someone's children will do better in school.
And someone's husband will fix more things around the house.
So let it go, and love you and your circumstances. Think about it.
The prettiest woman in the world can have hell in her heart.
And the most highly favored Woman on your job may be unable to have children.

And the richest woman you know, she's got the car, the house, the clothes...might be lonely.
And the word says if "I have not Love, I am nothing."
So, again, love you. Love who you are.
Look in the mirror in the morning and smile and say "I am too blessed to be stressed and too anointed to be disappointed!"
"Winners make things happen.
Losers let things happen."
Be Blessed ladies and pass this on to encourage another woman. "To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world."

Good evening to every one,,, just wanted to say a BIG """HELLO"" to Norma,,it is good to hear from her, she visits here often,, and I welcome her and all of you .. ,, Fran

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Ramblings of a Retired Mind - some thoughts.
I was thinking about how a status symbol of today is those cell phones that everyone has clipped onto their belt or purse. I can't afford one.
So, I'm wearing my garage door opener.
You know, I spent a fortune on deodorant before I realized that people didn't like me anyway.
I was thinking that women should put pictures of missing husbands on beer cans!
I was thinking about old age and decided that old age is 'when you still have something on the ball, but you are just too tired to bounce it.'
I thought about making a fitness movie, for folks my age, and call it "Pumping Rust."
I have gotten that dreaded furniture disease. That's when your chest is falling into your drawers!
I know, when people see a cat's litter box, they always say, "Oh, have you got a cat?" Just once I want to say, "No, it's for company!
"Employment application blanks always ask 'who is to be notified in case of an emergency.' I think you should write, "A Good Doctor!
"Why do they put pictures of criminals up in the Post Office? What are we supposed to do -- write to these men? Why don't they just put their pictures on the postage stamps so the mailmen could look for them while they deliver the mail? Or better yet, arrest them while they are taking their pictures
I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older. Then, it dawned on me, they were cramming for their finals. As for me, I'm just hoping God grades on the curve.
"Enjoy Your Days-----Love Your Life""Life is a journey to be savored."

HELLO TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO VISIT HERE...
I LOVE SHARING ALL THE GREAT STORIES I RECEIVE BY EMAIL, FROM FRIENDS... BUT THIS DAY I HAVE PUT THE PHOTOS OF THE FLOWERS I GROW IN MY FRONT WINDOWS, THEY ARE CALLED ''ORCHID CATUS'',, AND THEY START TO GETTING BUDS , AND BU MOTHERS DAY THEY HAVE THESE WONDERFUL FLOWERS ON THEM.
NOW THERE IS A STORY THAT GOES WITH THESE, MY FAVOITE UNLE ELMER, ALMOST ALWAYS BROUGHT ME FLOWERS, ROOTS AND ALL, QWHEN EVER HE CAME TO SEE US, WHICH WAS ANY TIME HE FELT LIKE IT!! ONE TIME A WHITE AND PURPLE IRIS, WHICH HAS NOW BECOME A BIG CLUMP WITH AT LEAST 12 FLOWERS. ANY WAY , HE GAVE ME THIS PLANT ABOUT 10 YAERS AGO, IT HAD JUST ROOTS NO SOIL, I REPLANTED IT AND PUT IT IN MY WEST WINDOW, WITH ONLY NATURAL LIGHT. I HAVE TRIMED IT BACK ONE TIME IT HAD GOTTEN SO LEGGY, BUT EVERY YAER IT HAS 12 TO 20 BLOOMS ON IT, AND I THINK OF THAT WONDERFUL OLD MAN(WHO PASSED IN 2004 AT 93) EVERY TIME I SEE THESE FLOWERS.
SO THANK YOU , UNCLE ELMER, I HOPE YOU ARE ABLE TO GARDEN ,UP THERE WHERE EVER YOU ARE ,, REST IN PEACE! Fran

WANT A LAUGH??????

As he hadn't been there for a while, one evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond and look it over.
He grabbed a five gallon bucket to bring back some fruit.
As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee.As he came closer he saw it was a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his pond.
He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end. One of the women shouted to him, "We're not coming out until you leave!"
The old man frowned, "I didn't come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the pond naked."
Holding the bucket up, he said, "I'm here to feed the alligator.

"Moral: Some old men can still think fast.

Definitions that make sense!

ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle.
BEAUTY PARLOR: A place where women curl up and dye.
CANNIBAL: Someone who is fed up with people
CHICKENS: The only animals you eat before they are bornand after they are dead.
COMMITTEE: A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours.
DUST: Mud with the juice squeezed out.
EGOTIST: Someone who is usually me-deep in conversation.
HANDKERCHIEF: Cold Storage.
INFLATION: Cutting money in half without damaging the paper.
MOSQUITO: An insect that makes you like flies better.
RAISIN: Grape with a sunburn.
SECRET: Something you tell to one person at a time.
TOOTHACHE:
The pain that drives you to extraction.
TOMORROW: One of the greatest labour saving devices of today.
YAWN: An honest opinion openly expressed
.WRINKLES: Something other people have. You have character lines.

--I finally got it all together, now I can't remember what I did with it!!

Hello, to every one,, I would like to wish all Mothers,,
Grand mothers,
Sisters,
Aunts, and just all ladies every where, a very HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.
Please do not be up set if you do not hear from your kids, I don't .
I do not think I am alone, they talk on TV, how much is spent,,
I find it hard to believe , kids today, care little about this sort of thing.
So, I am sending best wishes out to you, where ever you are,
We did our part now let the world have them, or let them have the world.
What ever ! RIGHT! Don't shed a tear, they will not.
God bless the Mothers who have kids that do remeber them.
Happy Mothers day,,,,,,,,,, Fran

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."
2. My mother taught me RELIGION . "You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL . "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
4. My mother taught me LOGIC . " Because I said so, that's why."
5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC . "If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT . "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."
7. My mother taught me IRONY . "Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS . "Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM . "Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"
10. My mother! taught me about STAMINA . "You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
11. My mother taught me about WEATHER . "This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."
12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY . "If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"
13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE . "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION . "Stop acting like your father!"
15. My mother taught me about ENVY . "There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."
16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION . "Just wait until we get home."
17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING . "You are going to get it when you get home!"
18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE . "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."
19. My mother taught me ESP . "Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"
20. My mother taught me HUMOR . "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."
21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT . "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
22. My mother taught me GENETICS . "You're just like your father."
23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS . "Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"
24. My mother taught me WIS DOM . "When you get to be my age, you'll understand." And my favorite:
25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE . "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you"

From My Computer To Yours..............

Think of a letter between A and W.
Repeat it out loud as you scroll down.
Don't stop .. ..

Think of an Animal that begins with that letter.
Repeat it out loud as you scroll down.
Think of either a man's/woman's name that begins with the last letter in the animals name.
Almost there........

Now count out the letters in that name on the fingers of the hand you are not using to scroll down.
Take the hand you counted with and hold it out In front of you at face level
.Look at your palm very closely and notice the lines in yourhand.
Do the lines take the form of the first letter in the persons name?!
Of course not.......
Now TAKE THAT HAND and smack yourself in the head, get a life, and quit playing stupid e-mail games!

Beautifully Stated
As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to
ever let you down probably will.
You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time.
You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.
You'll fight with your best friend.
You'll blame a new love for things an old one did.
You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love.
So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
~anonymous~>
I think these are good words to live by. Give some one you love a hug to night, Fran

BITCHOLOGY
When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch
. When I stand up for those I love, they call me a bitch
. When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts or do things my own way, they call me a bitch.
Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart.
It means I live my life MY way.
It means I won't allow anyone to step on me.
When I refuse to tolerate injustice and speak against it, I am defined as a bitch.
The same thing happens when I take time for myself instead of being everyone's maid, or when I act a little selfish. It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I "should" be.
I am outspoken, opinionated and determined. I want what I want and there is nothing wrong with that! So try to stomp on me, try to douse my inner flame, try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me.
You won't succeed. And if that makes me a bitch, so be it. I embrace the title and am proud to bear it.

B - Babe
I - In
T - Total
C - Control of
H - Herself

B = Beautiful
I = Intelligent
T = Talented
C = Charming
H = Hell of a Woman
B = Beautiful
I = Individual
T = That
C = Can
H = Handle anything
Send this to 5 women to put a smile on their face!!
"If you can't do something right, get a woman to do it."

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Today I was so happy when I opened my emails,, I really had some one tell me they had read my blog!!!
Thank you " Norma," ,you really made my day. Yes , I am a mother, grandmother ,, you know what a 71 year old is, but I have tryed not to lose my sense of humor,, and I love making these blogs,,I have a couple more if you would like to check them out,,
http://grandpacars.blogspot.com/ and http://grandmothers-attic.blogspot.com./
I try to keep them just as funny.
Any way not to bad for an "old Gal'' who had not touched a PC until 3 yaers ago??
To every one who reads these blogs,, enjoy,, and take care of yourselves, and be nice to one another ....Fran

SENIOR DRESS CODE
Many of us "Old Folks" (those over 60, WAY over 60, or hovering near60) are quite confused about how we should present ourselves.
We're unsure about the kind of image we are projecting and whether or not we are correct aswe try to conform to current fashions. Despite what you may have seen on the streets,the following combinations DO NOT go together and should be avoided:
>> > 1. A nose ring and bifocals
2. Spiked hair and bald spots
3. A pierced tongue and dentures
4. Miniskirts and support hose
5. Ankle bracelets and corn pads
6. Speedo's and cellulite
7. A belly button ring and a gall bladder surgery scar
8. Unbuttoned disco shirts and a heart monitor
9. Midriff shirts and a midriff bulge

YOU have to laugh!! It will do you good !! Fran












10. Bikinis and liver spots> >
11. Short shorts and varicose veins> >
12. Inline skates and a walker> > And last, but not least . . my personal favorite:> >
13. Thongs and Depends

You have to love it,,,, Laugh ,, it will do you good ,,, fran

On Frday April 8 2006 ,,my Uncle Sam wenthome to the Lords house..He was a man who could fix any thing,,worked hard all of his life. With my Aunt Esther,they spent 65 years together.
We will all miss him very much,, but since he was very sick, I know he is in a much better place,, Bless his soul and let him rest in Peace.

I will wish you all a Happy Easter or Passover , which ever you celebrate, with your family's . That is the most important thing,,
As with Uncle Sam,, we never know about tomorrow..
Take care of yourselves and others you love........... Fran

Hello, to every one reading this..
I think I have figured out why not to many people read my blog,,,,I am not nasty, fowl mouthed, have no nude pictures!! I thought these blogs were for people to have fun, talk to others, start discussions. "Ha Ha" was I surprised.
I went to check out other blogs,, I was some what shocked at the content,, I do not know how they can put stuff like this on a place for every one to read,,
Please, maybe I am old fashion, but , sorry , you will not see stuff like that here (laughing)
so, now I know why I do not get many hits.. but thank you to the people who do drop in,,
I am just having fun with this ,,,,I have some thoughts about the state of the nation but I do not think any one would want to hear it!! But if you really want to, let me know! Fran

THIS IS A LOVELY ZEBRA CLOCK I HAVE LISTED ON MY GRANDMOTHERS ATTIC, BLOG SPOT, CHECK IT OUT!!

Hello to every one!!! sorry I have not been on here, but I have been working on the other blogs,, of which I hope you will go visit. please book mark these blogs , so you can keep up with what we are doing. As I have said before my sister Marie is the brains , I just do most of the writing, ( I guess I am the one with the gift of gab ( laughing) ) so I will give you the other blog spots also. they are like big internet yard sales, check them out and you will see.
www.//grandpacars.blogspot.com/
www.//grandmothers-attic.blogspot.com./ book mark these!!
Thank you to all who have visited, it is good to know some one out there is interested ..
have a great week end Fran

A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband.
Suddenly, her husband burst into the kitchen. "Careful," he said, "CAREFUL! Put in some more butter!
Oh my GOD! You're cooking too many at once.
TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW We need more butter
. Oh my GOD! WHERE are we going to get MORE BUTTER? They're going to STICK! Careful ... CAREFUL!
I said be CAREFUL! You NEVER listen to me when you're cooking!
Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you CRAZY? Have you LOST your mind?
Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt. USE THE SALT! THE SALT!" The wife stared at him.
"What in the world is wrong with you? You think I don't know how to fry a couple of eggs?"
The husband calmly replied, "I wanted to show you what it feels like when I m driving."
You have to LOVE this one!!(laughing) does it remind you of some one???
I don't THINK I am that bad!! And I am not going to ask!!

A HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY TO EVERY ONE,, IRISH OR NOT... EVERY ONE IS IRISH ON THAT DAY.
NOW THE STORMS IN THE MIDWEST,
PLEASE SAY A PRAYER FOR THEM. IT MUST BE AWFUL TO GO THROUGH ALL OF THAT.
MAYBE WE SHOULD SAY A PRAYER FOR EVERY ONE ,, BEFORE THE GOOD LORD TURNS HIS BACK ON US .. I KNOW THAT IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN, BUT WITH WHAT EVERY THING THAT HAS HAPPENED OVER THE PAST YEAR,, I AM NOT TO SURE. SO JUST IN CASE, I SAY ONE FOR THE WHOLE COUNRTY EVERY NIGHT.
COULDN'T HURT?? RIGHT??? WELL, THATS ABOUT IT FOR THIS NIGHT, TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELVES,
I'LL CATCH YOU LATER FRAN

Hello to every one... we are having wonderful weather in this part of the country. In the 70,s.
This really has been a nice winter,,,
Now the yard sales are starting, and the craft shows, are staring also.
Towns are staing to have their fun days..I have plans of starting ,yet, another craft project!
I'll tell you about later when I get it all together. I have tried just about every thing in the last 15 years.(laughing) I have to hit something , people will like and pay for, one of these years!!
Well, wrestling just came on so, I got to go!! (just love the westling shows) catch you later Fran

Good evening to every one.... sorry I have not been here lately,, things have not been good with me.
But I guess I should be happy to be here today as yesterday was my 71 st birthday. So I have out lived my Mother and Father, not my Grandmother, who lived to be 98 years old!!!
As an older person and lived all these years , I would like to say to all you gals out there who ,never had any children... do not feel bad, Please,, you are probably the lucky ones.
Motherhood is not always what it is cracked up to be.. trust me on this one!
Do I sound bitter?? Well, I am, out of five I have two that are what I consider the best in the world. The others,,,well,,,,,,the less said the better.
And I am talking about grown good productive adults. Sorry ,you all, right now my heart is about broken, if such a thing can be,, but I'll get through it,, I always have and will this time,,
so, you all take care and call your Mom and tell her you love her, she needs that sometimes..
catch you later Fran

THE BACK YARD FAIRY LAND,,, WHEN WE HAVE A SNOW LIKE THE ONE WE JUST HAD, MY YARD LOOKS LIKE A WONDERLAND,,, JUST WANTED TO SHARE.. FRAN

WILL YOU LOOK AT THIS GUY??? I WAS LOOKING AT TV, WHEN MY HUBBY CALLED ME TO THE KITCHEN. SHOWING ME WHAT HAD LANDED ON THE BACK PORCH RAILING. NOW, THIS GUY IS NO STRANGER AROUND HERE, LAST WEEK HE WAS SITTING IN THE PINE TREE I WENT OUT TO SEE HIM , AND HE LOOKED AT ME AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE HE FLEW AWAY. HE SURE SCARES THE HECK OUT OF THE BIRDS. THE ONLY THING , I DIDN'T LIKE WAS THE WAY HE WAS LOOKING AT MY FISH POND THAT WAS RIGHT DOWN BELOW HIM. HE BETTER STAY AWAY FROM THEM !!! WELL, THATS THE NEWS FROM DOWN IN THE COUNTRY!!(LAUGHING) FRAN

Good evening every one!! sorry I have not posted lately, but it seems I have been busy. We are having the freezing weather we knew was coming,, only got to about 27 degrees today. But , I guess we should not complain, since some parts of the country is worse off,,
Funny story,, I was in the store Valebtines day, and the men were in there buying the flowers and candy and such... I got to thinking,, and I have told girls I used to work with this ;
"if my husband came home with flowers on Valentines day, I would think he was really up to something""needless to say he has never bought me flowers for that day, one year when I was pregnat he bought me a gallon jar of dill pickles,, hey, that was what I was craving!!
We still remember that one and laugh about it. I guess that means different stokes for different folks, right? Well, I got to go, have a great week and stay warm,,,, Fran

THIS IS MY HAPPY VALENTINES DAY ROSE, I AM SENDING OUT TO EVERY ONE!
IT HAPPENS TO BE A ROSE I HAD IN MY GARDEN LAST SUMMER.
AS I COULD NOT SEND ONE TO EVRY ONE, I AM SENDING IT AND THE WISHES FOR A HAPPY VALENTINES DAY.
PEACE AND LOVE TO EVRY ONE, THE WHOLE WORLD OVER !! FRAN

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO EVERY ONE!!
FRAN

Owe My Mother
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE . "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning." 2. My mother taught me RELIGION . "You better pray that will come out of the carpet." 3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL . "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" 4. My mother taught me LOGIC . " Because I said so, that's why." 5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC . "If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me." 6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT . "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident." 7. My mother taught me IRONY . "Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about." 8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS . "Shut your mouth and eat your supper." 9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM . "Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!" 10. My mother! taught me about STAMINA . "You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone." 11. My mother taught me about WEATHER . "This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it." 12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY . "If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!" 13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE . "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out." 14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION . "Stop acting like your father!" 15. My mother taught me about ENVY . "There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do." 16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION . "Just wait until we get home." 17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING . "You are going to get it when you get home!" 18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE . "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way." 19. My mother taught me ESP . "Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?" 20. My mother taught me HUMOR . "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me." 21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT . "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up." 22. My mother taught me GENETICS . "You're just like your father." 23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS . "Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?" 24. My mother taught me WIS DOM . "When you get to be my age, you'll understand." And my favorite:
25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE . "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you"