If You Want To Be Someone Else, Then Change Your Mind
“If You Want To Be Someone Else, Then Change Your Mind.” – Sister Hazel
It is the easiest way, you know.
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Victims
“When I can no longer bear to think of victims of broken homes I begin to think of the victims of intact ones.” – Peter De Vries
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A Puffy Cloud Day
A Puffy Cloud Day
I love puffy cloud days, those skies that are filled with Simpson clouds (like those in the opening of the TV show, The Simpsons) The make me smile and make me sing ‘What a Wonderful World’.
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There Was One Who Thought Himself Above Me, And He Was Above Me Until He Had That Thought.
“There Was One Who Thought Himself Above Me, And He Was Above Me Until He Had That Thought.” – Elbert Hubbard
I am not sure about this anymore. It seems to have a ‘false modesty’ thing that you find in Christianity often. There is a ‘rule’ that you are suppose to not know of your own greatness or goodness, that if you do it is pride. I now disagree with that to some degree. I think it is good to know who you are. That doesn’t mean you are conceited, it means you see clearly. That also does not mean you aren’t going to be humble and appreciate others and who they are and how they compare to you. If they are better, then you admit that as well.
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God Dwells Wherever You Let Him In
“God Dwells Wherever You Let Him In.” – Jewish Proverb
At least that is how I felt about it then. Now I would say whatever you let in, is God. Then again….
What Luck For Rulers That Men Do Not Think
“What Luck For Rulers That Men Do Not Think.” – Adolph Hitler
Scary thought, proven again and again to be true.
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People Who Never Get Carried Away Should Be
“People Who Never Get Carried Away Should Be.” – Malcolm Forbes
I couldn’t agree more. Get carried away today.
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The Future Is Much Like The Present, Only Longer
“The Future Is Much Like The Present, Only Longer.” – Dan Quisenberry
This can be depressing or exciting depending. The question is ‘depending on what?’
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Do Noble Deeds, Do Not Dream Them All Day Long
“Do Noble Deeds, Do Not Dream Them All Day Long.” – Charles Kingsley
This quote is a clue as to why some people love to give speeches, sermons, admonitions, etc. It is easier to talk than to walk. I am in this group as well. Dreaming or talking about being something (or not being something) is fun, it’s social, it’s
inspiring. Actually going out and doing the deed can, on occasion, be those things too, but more likely it will include sweat, sacrifice, time, energy, discomfort, lack of recognition and attention.
So, how does one create an opportunity for ‘noble deed doing’ that people actually want to do? Any ideas?
The Neckless Poet
“Certifiable, Fortifiable, Undeniable”
The Neckless poet knows how to rhyme!
A Man Cannot Jump Over His Own Shadow
“A Man Cannot Jump Over His Own Shadow.” – Yiddish Proverb
Meaning what exactly?
Some Persons Are Likable In Spite Of Their Unswerving Integrity
” Some Persons Are Likable In Spite Of Their Unswerving Integrity” – Don Marquis
Yea, but they are few and far between.
Eating Is So Selfish!
“Eating is so selfish!”
What could be more selfish than that? It is the ultimate selfish act don’t you think?
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If … for las … s, not … uld get … e
If not for spills, everything would be too easy, don’t you think?
I’m Not A Vegetarian Because I Love Animals; I’m A Vegetarian Because I Hate Plants
“I’m Not A Vegetarian Because I Love Animals; I’m A Vegetarian Because I Hate Plants.” – A. Whitney Brown
My daughter’s were all vegetarians during Jr. High and High School when I was drawing these napkins for them. I thought this would be a funny one for them to think about.
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The Best Way To Secure Future Happiness Is to Be Happy Today
“The Best Way To Secure Future Happiness Is to Be Happy Today.” – Charles W. Eliot
If you doubt this then attempt, right now, to be happy in the future. It is impossible. You can ONLY be happy in the present since the future does not exist yet. You may be happy IMAGINING a future, but you are imagining it in the present.
You may say ‘I am not in happy circumstances right now’ or ‘If I had more money, or was in a good relationship or….yada yada yada…. The truth is you can have an attitude of happiness, even if it is out of commission for a short while due to circumstance (such as a death/injury in the family, not because your nail broke).
If you can’t find something to be happy about today, what makes you think you will find something to be happy about tomorrow?
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I am an Atheist Still, Thank God
” I am an atheist still, thank God.” – Luis Buñuel
love this quote. It made me wonder, do you think dogs are atheists?
Edukashun iz Importend Cuz Without It You Is Stuppid
“Edukashun iz importend cuz without it you is stuppid.” – me
I wrote this one so my daughters would realize that going to High School was worth it! haha…truth be told it is always easy to talk in generalities about smart vs stupid, but not very nice to get specific about it. However, it is true that many people, even those with degrees, really aren’t very well educated. They paid attention to only their narrowly focused interest and thought other areas weren’t worth paying attention to. They didn’t apply to their lives, in other words.
What really is happening in that case is the person is unknowingly setting themselves up to be ‘stupid’. ‘Stupid’ in this case I think of as being unaware of the larger world, whether it be history, geography, religion, science, art, politics, ideas or a thousand other topics. However, it is also obvious that none of us can know all there is to know, or even the surface of, all the topics available.
That isn’t the sin of ‘stupidity’. The sin is when you don’t attempt to learn anything, when you think you know it already, when you have no curiosity or interest in the world. That is the sin of ‘stupidity’ and it has consequences just as traditional ‘sins’ do.
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Never Date A Person You Can Hear Ticking
“Never Date A Person You Can Hear Ticking.” – Mark Patinkin
And there are SO many ways to find out if they are ticking, but you have to pay attention.
I Have A Simple Philosophy
“I have a simple philosophy. Fill what’s empty, empty what’s full, scratch where it itches.” – Alice Roosevelt Longworth
I don’t adhere to an organized religious version of this philosophy, but if I did I would want to be the cult leader, not the follower. I do follow this philosophy in gardening and landscaping however.
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