Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. -- Marcel Proust
Quote from: libby on May 27, 2015, 08:54:29 AM
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. -- Marcel Proust
Now. . . If only we could figure out how to deal with the weasels! :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Palehorse on May 27, 2015, 05:49:21 PM
Now. . . If only we could figure out how to deal with the weasels! :icon_twisted:
and stink bugs ;)
Quote from: Palehorse on May 27, 2015, 05:49:21 PM
Now. . . If only we could figure out how to deal with the weasels! :icon_twisted:
And cicadas
Evil exists when good men stand idly by and do nothing!
I don't know who said this but love this quote.
If you don't stand for something, you will fall for everything!
"You know what I realized trying to understand people? Don't try to understand them."
-- David Duchovey, in Aquarius, a new series* beginning tonight at 9 PM on NBC.
* Washington Post reviewer Hank Stuever gave it a 3 column long favorable rating.
"I believe in equality. Equality for everybody. No matter how stupid they are or how superior I am to them."
― Steve Martin
The wise ones fashioned speech with their thought, sifting it as grain is sifted through a sieve.
Buddha
IN TRAINING FOR SUCCESS:
Consider the pursuit of your dreams a major athletic event. Train for it. What we do we become stronger in. That's true mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Physically: Keep fit. What keeps us fit? Exercise.
A good diet. Precisely which constitutes a good diet however, is so controversial that we might open a special chamber of the Gap just to accommodate the many beliefs about nutrition. We can, nonetheless, offer with confidence this diet by Joel Weldon, found on the bulletin board of Dr. William Hellman:
Breakfast:
1/2 grapefruit
1 piece Whole Wheat Toast
8 Oz. Skim Milk
Lunch:
4 Oz. Lean breast of chicken
1 cup steamed zucchini
1 Oreo cookie
1 cup herb tea
Mid-afternoon snack:
Rest of package of Oreo cookies
1 quart Rocky Road Ice Cream
1 jar hot fudge
Dinner:
2 loaves banana bread
1 large pepperoni pizza
1 large pitcher of beer
5 Milky Way bars
1 Frozen cheesecake, eaten directly from the freezer
"It is, as they say, a wise country that knows its own father.". Philip Guedalia, historian
When things get really crazy, like politics lately, or things in general don't seem to be going in the right direction for me, I can only take so much, so I turn off the TV and look for a book (I have a LOT of books). Came across one I bought several years ago because the author, a cell biologist, cited another book I have, flipped through the pages and it fell open to a page with this quote:
"Your beliefs become your thoughts
Your thoughts become your words
Your words become your actions
Your actions become your habits
Your habits become your values
Your values become your destiny."
-- Mahatma Gandhi
The book: The Biology of Belief, by Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D.
Quote from: libby on February 04, 2016, 11:04:24 AM
When things get really crazy, like politics lately, or things in general don't seem to be going in the right direction for me, I can only take so much, so I turn off the TV and look for a book (I have a LOT of books). Came across one I bought several years ago because the author, a cell biologist, cited another book I have, flipped through the pages and it fell open to a page with this quote:
"Your beliefs become your thoughts
Your thoughts become your words
Your words become your actions
Your actions become your habits
Your habits become your values
Your values become your destiny."
-- Mahatma Gandhi
The book: The Biology of Belief, by Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D.
And the secret code is, be sure and drink your Ovaltine. :wink: :smile:
Quote from: libby on February 04, 2016, 11:04:24 AM
When things get really crazy, like politics lately, or things in general don't seem to be going in the right direction for me, I can only take so much, so I turn off the TV and look for a book (I have a LOT of books). Came across one I bought several years ago because the author, a cell biologist, cited another book I have, flipped through the pages and it fell open to a page with this quote:
"Your beliefs become your thoughts
Your thoughts become your words
Your words become your actions
Your actions become your habits
Your habits become your values
Your values become your destiny."
-- Mahatma Gandhi
The book: The Biology of Belief, by Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D.
6 lines that summarize my position quite nicely. . . At least until some butt munch has to get in my face and squall like a scalded cat. . . This typically results in my forgetting every single syllable of those 6 lines, and going back to the starting line again. . . :mad:
Quote from: libby on February 04, 2016, 11:04:24 AM
When things get really crazy, like politics lately, or things in general don't seem to be going in the right direction for me, I can only take so much, so I turn off the TV and look for a book (I have a LOT of books). Came across one I bought several years ago because the author, a cell biologist, cited another book I have, flipped through the pages and it fell open to a page with this quote:
"Your beliefs become your thoughts
Your thoughts become your words
Your words become your actions
Your actions become your habits
Your habits become your values
Your values become your destiny."
-- Mahatma Gandhi
The book: The Biology of Belief, by Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D.
Quote from: Palehorse on February 05, 2016, 08:40:06 PM
6 lines that summarize my position quite nicely. . . At least until some butt munch has to get in my face and squall like a scalded cat. . . This typically results in my forgetting every single syllable of those 6 lines, and going back to the starting line again. . . :mad:
Don't we all? I sure do.
This has not been a fun day for me. I think I smiled twice. Can't remember what the first smile was about, but the second: I went outside about half an hour ago and out of habit looked up -- and even though there were the horizon lights and a full moon -- the moon and Jupiter were very close together. :yes:
Quote from: libby on March 21, 2016, 11:05:51 PM
This has not been a fun day for me. I think I smiled twice. Can't remember what the first smile was about, but the second: I went outside about half an hour ago and out of habit looked up -- and even though there were the horizon lights and a full moon -- the moon and Jupiter were very close together. :yes:
A sight I saw myself as I was leaving the stall in the wee hours of the "morning"; and it elicited a smile from this old horse as well! :smile:
Quote from: Palehorse on March 22, 2016, 05:28:43 PM
A sight I saw myself as I was leaving the stall in the wee hours of the "morning"; and it elicited a smile from this old horse as well! :smile:
:yes: :smile:
I have a little book I picked up at Barnes & Noble -- couldn't resist it:
Now Panic and Freak Out -- Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC-- one wise or funny or silly quote per page. I'll start with this one:
"A question that sometimes drives me hazy: Am I or are the others crazy?" -- Albert Einstein
:biggrin:
:biggrin:
Quote from: libby on March 22, 2016, 06:24:54 PM
I have a little book I picked up at Barnes & Noble -- couldn't resist it:
Now Panic and Freak Out -- Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC-- one wise or funny or silly quote per page. I'll start with this one:
"A question that sometimes drives me hazy: Am I or are the others crazy?" -- Albert Einstein
:biggrin:
The narcissistic side of me automatically assumes it is the others that are crazy. I try not to listen to him, but current events seem to be validating his views! :wink:
Quote from: Palehorse on March 22, 2016, 06:48:29 PM
The narcissistic side of me automatically assumes it is the others that are crazy. I try not to listen to him, but current events seem to be validating his views! :wink:
LOL! I think you and I have a lot in common!
Quote from: libby on March 22, 2016, 06:56:19 PM
LOL! I think you and I have a lot in common!
Yes we do! :yes: :biggrin:
Quote from: libby on March 22, 2016, 06:24:54 PM
I have a little book I picked up at Barnes & Noble -- couldn't resist it:
Now Panic and Freak Out -- Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC-- one wise or funny or silly quote per page. I'll start with this one:
"A question that sometimes drives me hazy: Am I or are the others crazy?" -- Albert Einstein
:biggrin:
;D Libby, post more that you like, please!
Quote from: AbbyTC on March 23, 2016, 10:05:32 PM
;D Libby, post more that you like, please!
OK!
God is good, but
never dance in a
small boat.
(Irish Proverb)
Cool quote
Quote from: libby on March 24, 2016, 03:12:52 PM
OK!
God is good, but
never dance in a
small boat.
(Irish Proverb)
😊
One out of 4 people in this country is mentally unbalanced.
Think of your 3 closest friends.
If they seem OK, then you're the one.
Hmmm... OK, let's see: there's Martha and Millie and Beth ...
Huh? :confused:
:spooked:
Quote from: libby on May 16, 2016, 11:36:02 PM
One out of 4 people in this country is mentally unbalanced.
Think of your 3 closest friends.
If they seem OK, then you're the one.
Hmmm... OK, let's see: there's Martha and Millie and Beth ...
Huh? :confused:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 17, 2016, 08:09:41 AM
That was meant to be a joke. I thought it was very funny. (I laugh at myself quite often . :biggrin: :spooked:)
Quote from: libby on May 17, 2016, 11:16:18 AM
That was meant to be a joke. I thought it was very funny. (I laugh at myself quite often . :biggrin: :spooked: )
I get it! :yes: It was taken as a joke.
bump (seems like I got caught in some kind of crazy repeat .... :lol:
Quote from: libby on May 16, 2016, 11:36:02 PM
One out of 4 people in this country is mentally unbalanced.
Think of your 3 closest friends.
If they seem OK, then you're the one.
Hmmm... OK, let's see: there's Martha and Millie and Beth ...
Huh? :confused:
1 out of 3 are sane. (And that 1 is me!) :icon_twisted:
Have been thinking about something followsthewolf wrote about fantasy football that I posted recently:
Quote from: followsthewolf on September 20, 2006, 10:06:56 AM
It's one of those pretend things that people do when they can't, or won't, do the activity themselves. Kind of like living your life vicariosly through your children's activities. Fantasy football, racing, basketball, etc, etc. :rolleyes:
Kind of like posting on a forum. When you can't or won't, etc. get out and talk to people in person. :rolleyes:
I did not mean that to be a snide remark about those of us who regularly post here. It was more a reflection of my life. Most people who live and work here do not have the time to make friends other than at work. Lots of bedroom communities. Exception, those who go to church regularly.
I had never been on a chat room when a friend in Florida urged me to join the Bluefield WV posting board. I did, and oh my. Took me quite a while to figure out that there were way more characters than actual people posting. Then I found out something about myself (what followsthewolf wrote -- and that (I suspect) all of us find ourselves writing things that we might never reveal or discuss in "real life."
Quote from: libby on May 25, 2016, 04:39:58 PM
Have been thinking about something followsthewolf wrote about fantasy football that I posted recently:
I did not mean that to be a snide remark about those of us who regularly post here. It was more a reflection of my life. Most people who live and work here do not have the time to make friends other than at work. Lots of bedroom communities. Exception, those who go to church regularly.
I had never been on a chat room when a friend in Florida urged me to join the Bluefield WV posting board. I did, and oh my. Took me quite a while to figure out that there were way more characters than actual people posting. Then I found out something about myself (what followsthewolf wrote -- and that (I suspect) all of us find ourselves writing things that we might never reveal or discuss in "real life."
I pretty much post what I'd say to your face the majority of the time. There are a handful of members here who have met me in real life, and I am confident they'd confirm this statement.😬
Quote from: Palehorse on May 25, 2016, 07:01:52 PM
I pretty much post what I'd say to your face the majority of the time. There are a handful of members here who have met me in real life, and I am confident they'd confirm this statement.😬
:yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on May 25, 2016, 07:01:52 PM
I pretty much post what I'd say to your face the majority of the time. There are a handful of members here who have met me in real life, and I am confident they'd confirm this statement.😬
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 27, 2016, 09:11:34 AM
:yes:
OK and thanks. I guess the problem is mine because of the kind of work I became involved in the mid 80s. A top secret clearance was required to enter the office without an escort with one. So I first sat in a little room outside the main office and read documents until an analyst took me on as his assistant until I got the clearance, which included a lie detector test. He was a great guy, became a good friend, as he taught me enough of what I needed to know for starters without seeming to teach. Then, when I got my clearance, I joined the office as proofreader, where the boss, a former Navy Commander, continued my education. A few years later (this was during the Clinton Administration) I was in the right place to get my third and final job in the same office -- involving administration and enforcement of security.
Quote from: libby on May 27, 2016, 11:47:50 AM
OK and thanks. I guess the problem is mine because of the kind of work I became involved in the mid 80s. A top secret clearance was required to enter the office without an escort with one. So I first sat in a little room outside the main office and read documents until an analyst took me on as his assistant until I got the clearance, which included a lie detector test. He was a great guy, became a good friend, as he taught me enough of what I needed to know for starters without seeming to teach. Then, when I got my clearance, I joined the office as proofreader, where the boss, a former Navy Commander, continued my education. A few years later (this was during the Clinton Administration) I was in the right place to get my third and final job in the same office -- involving administration and enforcement of security.
Actually, I do not consider it a problem. One learns to compartmentalize things of a certain nature over time. I am sure there are many among us that have "tales" they could tell but do not speak of; within prose or verbally. It is a common trait, especially amongst governmental workers at many levels; from the grunts schlepping lives in the field to the Oval Office, and everywhere in between.
We all have "secrets" of some type. . . :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on May 27, 2016, 09:19:32 PM
Actually, I do not consider it a problem. One learns to compartmentalize things of a certain nature over time. I am sure there are many among us that have "tales" they could tell but do not speak of; within prose or verbally. It is a common trait, especially amongst governmental workers at many levels; from the grunts schlepping lives in the field to the Oval Office, and everywhere in between.
We all have "secrets" of some type. . . :yes:
:yes:
Anyway, to put it simply, I needed an outlet that had nothing to do with family or job, and found it, first in the Bluefield forum, and then here.
But enough of that. I'ma goin' home in about 3 weeks -- back to Bluefield -- where I'll meet up with old friends from all over the country. We'll have 3 days to go back in time and :biggrin: :music1: :gossip: :chacha: :happy: :salute: :nowink: :hug:
While going through some old stuff came across the following, which somebody sent to Ann Landers.
Tips for Life
. Give people more than they expect, and do so cheerfully.
. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have, or sleep all you'd like.
. Don't say "I love you" unless you really mean it.
. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt, but it's the only way to live life completely.
. In disagreements, fight fair. No name calling.
. Don't judge people by their relatives.
. Call your mom. And your dad too.
. Don't let a little squabble damage a good friendship..
. Marry someone you love to talk to. As you get older, good conversation will be one of the principal elements of an enduring relationship.
. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
. Read more books, and watch less TV.
. In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
. Never interrupt when you are being flattered.
. Trust in God, but lock your car.
A good set of rules.
"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lost it."
-- Robin Williams
If you think you understand that, well, good for you!
(I just about lost mine and am now in the process of trying to recover it.)
Quote from: libby on July 27, 2017, 11:39:00 AM
"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lost lose it."
-- Robin Williams
If you think you understand that, well, good for you!
(I just about lost mine and am now in the process of trying to recover it.)
:biggrin:
Quote from: libby on July 27, 2017, 11:39:00 AM
"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lost it."
-- Robin Williams
If you think you understand that, well, good for you!
(I just about lost mine and am now in the process of trying to recover it.)
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked.
"Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "or you wouldn't have come here."
― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
:biggrin: :yes: