A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-13-04...Celebrate Living

Dutchess

[dutchess]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay, or a profile of another FReeper.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.

We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Mama_bear, dansangel, Dutchess, Aquamarine,deadhead

Celebrate Living...

Today we are featuring suggestions, observations and reminders on how to live a happy and rewarding life. Most are excerpts from "Life's Little Instruction Book" by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. I strongly recommend the books...there now being 3 volumes. If possible, please click on the music link below (Africa). We guarantee the combination will make you feel good all day. Enjoy!

Sounds Out Of Africa

Suggestions on how to live a happy & rewarding life:

Take time to smell the roses.

Take a nap on Sunday afternoon.

Drink 8 glasses of water a day.

Never deprive someone of hope….it might be all they have….

Be thankful for every meal

Don't be afraid to say I'm sorry.

Don't take good health for granted.

Don't interrupt……Don't tailgate…

Improve your performance by….Improving your attitude.

Wave at children on the school bus.

Listen to your children.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Keep it simple.

Keep good company.

Keep your promise.

Be kinder than necessary.

Take good care of those you love.

Make it a habit to do nice things

Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.

Wear outrageous underwear under the most formal business attire.

VOTE.

Judge your success by the degree that you're enjoying peace, health and love.

Be a good loser.

Be a good winner.

Be romantic.

Live so that when you your children think of fairness, caring and integrity, they think of you.

Enjoy real maple syrup.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Never give anyone a fruitcake.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Sing in the shower.

Don't nag.

Don't gossip.

Don't expect money to bring you happiness.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Never give up on anyone. Miracles happen every day.

Say thank you a lot.

Say please a lot.

Take your dog to obedience school. You'll both learn a lot.

Slow dance.

Don't rain on other people's parades.

Don't postpone joy.

Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.

Count your blessings.

Whistle.

Marry only for love.

Call your mother.

Do more than is expected.

Be there when others need you.

Join us at the Finest Every Day.

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 1/12/04 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

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[dutchess]

Look in a mirror and say "I love You" (It's not vanity, it's making it better for you to love others)

That reminded me of something I used to suggest when I worked as a counselor....write on a piece of paper and tape to your mirror:

I'm a wonderful precious person and can do anything I want.

Forgot all about that until now...think I might just do that. (((((PIPPIN))))))

[dutchess]

Aqua...THANK YOU for all your help. How special that your dad gave the books as gifts. I just bought them to do this post and Mr. D. and I really enjoyed reading them this weekend.

[dutchess]

I've been landing a jump I've struggled with for what feels like forever.

Good for you! Congratulations!

And I'll feel a whole lot better once I get the results back on some tests I've had to have done.

Prayers that they turn out okay. Cyber scratches being sent to Lucy!

[Texagirl4W]

Thanks, dutchess. Beautiful site as usual. I especially like the 'Suggestions For A Happy And Rewarding Life".

Hope everyone has a great day.

[Jen]

Beautiful and uplifting thread! Thanks dutchess. So glad you were able to find me under my new, assumed name. ;-)

[Donaeus]

Goooooooood morning Finest!!! :) Since I missed yesterday let me first show appreciation to our awesome military... Thank you for everything you do to protect liberty & freedom. Thank you for fighting on my behalf against those I could not withstand alone. May God be with you in all endeavors to uphold what is right.

Dutchess you've done beautiful work! Our weather is quite gray with lots of mistiness. I was just saying it would be so nice to have a ray of sunshine and then I opened your post--I've found my sunshine!!! :) Thanks for lighting up my day. Thanks to all the Finest who make this forum a family!! Love ya'll!! :)

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

GOD BLESS PRESIDENT BUSH!

[dutchess]

Glad you enjoyed it Texagirl. Thanks for stopping in.

[dutchess]

Hi Jen. Love your "gif". Thanks for stopping in (and like your new name)

[dutchess]

then I opened your post--I've found my sunshine!!! :) Thanks for lighting up my day.

You light up our day when you stop in too! Have a great day.

[Pippin]

(((Donnie)))!

[Billie]

Good morning, Sistahs, Brothahs, Cuzzins and FRiends.

Dutchess, this is so pretty and such a neat topic, and clicking on that song (thank you, Aqua for the music selection!) while reading it makes it perfect! Great job!

I have missed you and wanted to thank you for your mail and posts of concern since I've been out these last few days.

dixie, I read your post about your back spasms on yesterday's thread and hope you've gotten some relief by now.

T Man, give me another week or so before we arm-wrestle left-handed. LOL! (I still can use only one or two fingers on that hand)

[Pippin]

((((BILLIE))))!

[dutchess]

God Bless Our Military
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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dansangel; Dutchess or Aquamarine and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one Doug from Upland......son-in-law weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson BeforeISleep...................son BeAllYouCan Be............son Tiffee4Bob............boyfriend The Mayor.................niece consort...2 daughters, son-in-law kimmie7......................brother Texkat.............son, stepson spruce...............daughter visualops....cousin, adopted marine cookcounty..................son Warrior Nurse..........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty LongCut....................active duty Trish..........................active duty bkwells......................active duty thumperusn..............active duty

Dubya............nephew Maigrey................cousin ladtx....................2 sons Mama_Bear.........2 nephews gator girl............husband severa.....husband, brother Hostel......................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew SpookBrat...........nephew Himyar.....................son boxerblues............2 sons the piper...................son sheeza...............husband kemathen7...........husband Diver Dave.....niece..nephew deadhead................cousin JimRobinson.....2 nephews Armymarinemom.....3 sons kneezles...................son Darheel..................niece dixiesass..............nephew LadyX..............grandson AgThorn................2 sons valerieUSA............2 sons StarCMC.......brother atomic conspiracy..halfbrother atomic conspiracy..niece, nephew ODC-GIRL.......active duty Donaeus..........nephew

[Aquamarine]

Was happy to help plus I didn't do much, just found the song you were looking for and linked it. It was a perfect match for the post BTW.

It's good to see you here today Billie! Hope you're on the mend, I've missed you! :)

[Aquamarine]

Hey Nan, look at this! Burger King to market bunless Whoppers

[Donaeus]

Congrats on your first flight! I know that was a thrilling experience, almost as exciting as when my dear Mother taught me how to drive. Heheheh. Don't worry, the car was all in one piece and we were laughing. I still can't figure out how I ended up on the island though....

How I celebrate living...

Remembering and being thankful for who I am & where I live
Offering praise and encouragement whenever possible
Laughing heartily, especially at myself
Giving & getting hugs, baby snuggles are the best
Reading poetry

[Donaeus]

You light up our day when you stop in too! Have a great day.

Awwwwwwwwww! (((((dutchess))))) Thank you!

[Donaeus]

(((((Pippin))))) :) Thanks for the hugses!

[Billie]

Thanks for that hug, Pip! Hugs back. :)

(((((((((((((((PIP)))))))))))))))

[cyborg]

sorry I didn't read through the thread yet (just woke up and am caffeine deprived). I'm glad to be alive because just a few years ago I didn't care much about it. Now I'm glad I never killed myself because I can't very well explore the world that is Planet Earth when I'm dead.