Hot Chocolate

A group of graduates, well established in their careers, were talking at a reunion and decided to go visit their old university professor, now retired. During their visit, the conversation turned to complaints about stress in their work and lives. Offering his guests hot chocolate, the professor went into the kitchen and returned with a large pot of hot chocolate and an assortment of cups - porcelain, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, some exquisite - telling them to help themselves to the hot chocolate.

When they all had a cup of hot chocolate in hand, the professor said: "Notice that all the nice looking expensive cups were taken, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. The cup that you're drinking from adds nothing to the quality of the hot chocolate. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was hot chocolate, not the cup; but you consciously went for the best cups... and then you began eyeing each other's cups.

Now consider this: Life is the hot chocolate; your job, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain life. The cup you have does not define, nor change the quality of life you have. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the hot chocolate God has provided us. God makes the hot chocolate, man chooses the cups.


The happiest people don't have the best of everything.
They just make the best of everything that they have.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.
And enjoy your hot chocolate!!

THE ROSE

This is the most truthful observation I have ever read. It is so very relevant for we, who are classified as the "older" members of our society and it most certainly touches my heart. Having read it and absorbed it, I'm a better person now. If only our younger loved ones could learn this lesson earlier on!

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE

ABOUT GROWING OLDER.









Well, SHIT ! !

Now I forgot what I was gonna say ....

: Checking In On You
> I am supposed to pick 12 women (who have touched my life)
> and whom I think would want to participate. I think that if this
> group of women were ever to be in a room together, there is
> nothing that would be impossible. I hope I chose the right
> twelve. My hugs, love, gestures and communications hopefully
> remind you how special you are.
>
> Remember to make a wish before you read the quotation.
> That's all you have to do. There is nothing attached. Just send
> this to twelve women and let me know what happens on the
> fourth day. Sorry you have to forward the message, but try not
> to break this, please. Did you make a wish yet? If you don't
> make a wish, it won't come true. This is your last chance to
> make a wish!
>
> 'May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are
> exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the
> infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.
> May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the
> love that has been given to you. May you be content with
> yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into
> your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance,
> praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.'
>

>

Hi to every one~~~~~yes it is me!!!
It is a bitch,,, this broken arm stuff!!!
I can almost use the key board,,
but I wanted you all to know, I am doing better,,
Thanks to My sister, Marie for letting you all know about my "TRIP!!!"
I have to go back to doc's next week I hope every thingis okay.
But ,,,a word of advise.........Learn to do things with your left hand
if you are right handed,,,,,,You would not believe the things you can not do ,,,( untill you learn how!) with your left hand!!!!
Well, thats about it for now,,
you all take care of yourselves,,,,
Happy Mothers day,, if I do not get back to you !
Fron Fran~~~~~ "the old chick with a broken wing!!!!!!"

Hi,
Just an update, Fran is doing ok, she has had some rough nights though. She has a doctors appointment today and we will know more then. I will let everyone know how she is doing.
Marie

Hi everyone,
Just a note to let everyone know Fran fell yesterday and broke her arm in two places. She will not be able to get online for a while. She asked me (her sister) to let everyone know.
We hope she will feel better real soon. But no emails please.
Marie

1.…. Spring
2.….flowers
3.…. just sitting in the warm sun
4.…. working out in the yard
5.…. getting the house in some sort of order
6.…. Just getting up!!LOL
7.…. ???/
8.…. relaxing
Things I Did Yesterday:
1.…. Food shopping for my sister-in-law(every week I do it)
2.…. rested
3.…. food shopped for me
4. ... Shopped at the Dollar Store
5.….sat on a electric heating pad! Back killing me!
6.…Cleaned my fish pond
7.….Took some photos for Etsy
8.….Looked for things to put on Etsy
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Things I Wish I Could do
1.…. Have more fun
2.…. find myself (?)
3.…. travel to the shore
4.…. travel to anywhere
5.…. travel to new jersey shore
6.…. I could see my grandchildren
7.…. I could see all my children and know they are happy and healthy
8.….Keep me and my husband healthy
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Shows I Enjoy
1.… Dance With the Stars
2.….the great race
3... Survivor
4.… The judges in the afternoon
5.… American Idol
6.…Two & 1/2 men
7.… Cooking Shows
8.…HA HA Jerry Springer!!!!!

Today is National 'HOLY COW, YOU'RE HOT' Day!

Send this to someone gorgeous, BUT Don't send it back to ME,

I've been getting this message all freakin' day!!!

HA! HA! TEE-HEE!! GOTCHA!!!!!!

FRAN

One Flaw In Women Women have strengths that amaze men.

They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy.

They smile when they want to scream.

They sing when they want to cry.

They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.

They fight for what they believe in.

They stand up to injustice.

They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution.

They go without so their family can have.

They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.

They love unconditionally.

They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards.

They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding.

Their hearts break when a friend dies.

They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.

They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.

Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.

They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.

They bring joy, hope and love.

They have compassion and ideas.

They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give.

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

Please pass this along to all yourwomen friends and relatives to remind them just how amazing they are.

It is all true!!!!! FRAN

Lets do this,,, maybe we can make a difference!!

Seems silly, but who knows???
I am going to do this.

How about you?

So please mark your Calendars There's a storm abrewin'. What happens when good, responsible people keep quiet? Washington has forgotten they work for us. We don't work for them. Throwing good money after bad is NOT the answer. I am sick of the midnight, closed door sessions to come up with a plan. I am sick of Congress raking CEO's over the coals while they, themselves, have defaulted on their taxes. I am sick of the bailed out companies having lavish vacations and retreats on my dollar. I am sick of being told it is MY responsibility to rescue people that, knowingly, bought more house than they could afford. I am sick of being made to feel it is my patriotic duty to pay MORE taxes. I, like all of you, am a responsible citizen. I pay my taxes. I live on a budget and I don't ask someone else to carry the burden for poor decisions I may make. I have emailed my congressmen and senators asking them to NOT vote for the stimulus package as it was written without reading it first. No one listened. They voted for it, pork and all. O.K. folks, here it is. You may think you are just one voice and what you think won't make a difference. Well, yes it will and YES, WE CAN!! If you are disgusted and angry with the way Washington is handling our taxes. If you are fearful of the fallout from the reckless spending of BILLIONS to bailout and "stimulate" without accountability and responsibility then we need to become ONE, LOUD VOICE THAT CAN BE HEARD FROM EVERY CITY, TOWN, SUBURB AND HOME IN AMERICA. There is a growing protest to demand that Congress, the President and his cabinet LISTEN to us, the American Citizens. What is being done in Washington is NOT the way to handle the economic free fall. So, here's the plan. On April 1, 2009, all Americans are asked to send a TEABAG to Washington , D.C. You do not have to enclose a note or any other information unless you so desire. Just a TEABAG. Many cities are organizing protests. If you simply search, "New American Tea Party", several sites will come up.

If you aren't the 'protester' type, simply make your one voice heard with a TEABAG.

Your one voice will become a roar when joined with millions of others that feel the same way. Yes, something needs to be done but the lack of confidence as shown by the steady decline in the stock market speaks volumes.This was not my idea. I visited the sites of the 'New American Tea Party' and an online survey showed over 90% of thousands said they would send the teabag on April 1.

Why, April 1??

We want them to reach Washington by April 15.

Will you do it?

I will. Send it to; 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington , D.C. 20500 ..

Forward this to everyone in your address book. Visit the website below for more information about the 'New American Tea Party'. I would encourage everyone to go ahead and get the envelope ready to mail, then just drop it in the mail April 1.

Can't guarantee what the postage will be by then, it is going up as we speak, but have your envelope ready.

What will this cost you?

A little time and a 40 something cent stamp.What could you receive in benefits? Maybe, just maybe, our elected officials will start to listen to the people.

Take out the Pork

. Tell us how the money is being spent. We want TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. Remember, the money will be spent over the next 4-5 years. It is not too late.

One change-Someone told me about this today
Send only the string and tab on the tea bag, as it could cause a "scare" for the littel b......., if they aren't sure what is in the tea bag. Not like anyone would be tempted to send a harmful substance

Just do it!!!!!! Fran

Tweety Bird is 65 years old this week!
It happens to all of us, eventually...

Now this one is FUNNY!!!!!!! Could not help my self!!!!!

Come on laugh!!!!

Hi every one, about my last post,,, now I know who the little girl in the photo was My younger sister,,, when she was a baby,,
But,if my daughter reads this,, the message is still the same,, Love you, miss you!
Have a great weekend,,, Fran

Good afternoon!
I have question? I have two followers, one is known to me, she is Monica,,
but to another one was added to the list,,, the picture is of a little girl, looks like me or my sister, or my daughter, if it is my daughter, ,,,
Nancy ... Please get in touch with me,, we need to talk, I love you and miss you!
to every one else,, have a great day.... keep your kids close if you can,,, you may need their love more than they need yours.... the older you get the more you just need to know they are okay.
This from an old lady who misses her daughter,,,, Fran

They sent Michelangelo's David back to Italy!!!

This is what he looked like when he arrived!

This is what michelangelo's David looked like after two weeks in America!!!

Hi to every one!! Fran

Shrek, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Lopez were all having lunch together.
Shrek said, 'I have always thought that I'm the strongest man in the World, but how can I be sure?
Brad Pitt said, 'I'm pretty sure I'm the hottest man alive but I've Never had it confirmed.'
Jennifer Lopez agreed. 'I'm told I'm the sexiest of them all, but Sometimes I wonder.'
They all decided that the best way to find out if their beliefs were true was to approach the wicked Queen's mirror to confirm for them whether Shrek was the strongest, Brad Pitt was the hottest and Jennifer Lopez was the sexiest. They agreed to meet again the next day for lunch to discuss their findings.

The next day Shrek walked up with a smile. 'Well, it's true. The mirror told me that I am the strongest man in the world.'
Brad Pitt followed and boasted, 'It is true, it has been confirmed that I am the hottest man alive!!'
Jennifer Lopez walked in, head bent, tears in her eyes and asked, "Who in the hell is FRAN WRIGHT?"

After you can control your laughter...
click on 'Forward' and change to your name~
Give your friends a good chuckle for the day:) Have Fun!!
All you have to do is copy and paste in a email, after you forward, replace my name with yours!! Have fun!!! Fran

This is one of the
Best prayers
I think I have ever read.
PRAY THIS EVEN IF YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT!!
IT WILL ONLY TAKE A MINUTE.
I started not to do this, but as I read it...
I understood God to say,
'You need a miracle tomorrow'
so here goes...Prov. 29:25 You never know
when God is going to bless you!!
Good things happen when
you least expect them to !!
Change the number in the subject box
when you forward it by adding one!!!
Dear Lord, I thank You for this day,
I thank You for my being able to see
and to hear this morning.
I'm blessed because You are
a forgiving and understanding God.
You have done so much for me
and You keep on blessing me.
Forgive me this day for everything
I have done, said, or thought
that was not pleasing to you.I ask now for Your forgiveness.
Please keep me safe
from all danger and harm.
Help me to start this day
with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude.
Let me make the best of each and every day
to clear my mind so that I can hear from You.
Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things.
Let me not whine and whimper
about things I have over which I have no control.And give me the best response
when I'm pushed beyond my limits.I know that when I can't pray,
You listen to my heart.
Continue to use me to do Your will.
Continue to bless me that I may be
a blessing to others.
Keep me strong that I may help the weak...
Keep me uplifted that I may have
words of encouragement for others.
I pray for those who are lost
and can't find their way.
I pray for those who are misjudged
and misunderstood.
I pray for those who
don't know You intimately.
I pray for those who will delete this
without sharing it with others
I pray for those who don't believe.But I thank You because I believe
that God changes people and
God changes things.
I pray for all my sisters and brothers.
For each and every family member
in their households.
I pray for peace, love and joy
in their homes; that they are out of debt
and all their needs are met.
I pray that every eye that reads this
knows there is no problem, circumstance,
or situation greater than God.
Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight.
I pray that these words be received
into the hearts of every eye that sees them
in Jesus' name. Amen!
If you prayed this prayer,
change the number in the subject box
before forwarding the message
so people can see how many
other people have done so.
God Bless You! ! ! ! !
Just repeat this phrase and see how God moves!!
God I love you and I need you,
please come into my heart...
Pass this message to 10 people except you and me.
You will receive a miracle tomorrow.God will bless you.Know that you are already blessed
I don't know about tomorrow!!!! They do not work for me,,, but an extra prayer will not hurt,,

this is what I am thinking! You agree? IT couldn't hurt! Fran

Hey Guys.....

This is a real winner!
http://www.bornagainamerican.org/

Go do it,, it might make you feel good!! Fran

If you didn't see this on the Tonight show,
I hope you're sitting down when you read it
This is probably the funniest date story ever, first date or not!!!
We have all had bad dates but this takes the cake.
Jay Leno went into the audience to find the most embarrassing first date that a woman ever had.
The winner described her worst first date experience. There was absolutely no question as to why her tale took the prize!
She said it was midwinter....Snowing and quite cold... and the guy had taken her skiing in the mountains outside Salt Lake City, Utah\. It was a day trip (no overnight).
They were strangers, after all, and had never met before. The outing was fun but relatively uneventful until they were headed home late that afternoon.
They were driving back down the mountain, when she gradually began to realize that she should not have had that extra latte. They were about an hour away from anywhere with a rest room and in the middle of nowhere!
Her companion suggested she try to hold it, which she did for a while. Unfortunately, because of the heavy snow and slow going, there came a point where she told him that he had better stop and let her go beside the road, or it would be in the front seat of his car.
They stopped and she quickly crawled out beside the car, yanked her pants down and started. In the deep snow she didn't have good footing, so she let her butt rest against the rear fender to steady herself.
Her companion stood on the side of the car watching for traffic and indeed was a real gentleman and refrained from peeking.
All she could think about was the relief she felt despite the rather embarrassing nature of the situation.
Upon finishing however, she soon became aware of another sensation. As she bent to pull up her pants, the young lady discovered her buttocks were firmly glued against the car's fender.
Thoughts of tongues frozen to poles immediately came to mind as she attempted to disengage her flesh from the icy metal.
It was quickly apparent that she had a brand new problem, due to the extreme cold Horrified by her plight and yet aware of the humor of the moment, she answered her date's concerns about' what is taking so long' with a reply that indeed, she was 'freezing her butt off' and in need of some assistance!
He came around the car as she tried to cover herself with her sweater and then, as she looked imploringly into his eyes, he burst out laughing.
She too, got the giggles and when they finally managed to compose themselves, they assessed her dilemma..
Obviously, as hysterical as the situation was, they also were faced with a real problem. Both agreed it would take something hot to free her chilly cheeks from the grip of the icy metal!
Thinking about what had gotten her into the predicament in the first place, both quickly realized that there was only one way to get her free.
So, as she looked the other way, her first time date proceeded to unzip his pants and pee her butt off the fender.
As the audience screamed in laughter, she took the Tonight Show prize hands down.
Or perhaps that should be 'pants down. 'And you thought your first date was embarrassing.
Jay Lenos' comment...'This gives a whole new meaning to being pissed off.'
Oh and how did the first date turn out?
He became her husband and was sitting next to her on the Leno show.
If you laughed at this pass it on.
Now this is FUNNY!!! Come on smile!!!! Just a little ??? Franny