Saturday, June 24, 2006
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.
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.
Monday, June 19, 2006
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
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
Thursday, June 15, 2006
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
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
Sunday, June 11, 2006
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."
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."
Friday, June 09, 2006
Monday, June 05, 2006
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."
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."
Saturday, June 03, 2006
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
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
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