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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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.

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[dansangel]

How beautiful ((((dutchess)))))) - I especially like the very last suggestion.

After I posted yesterday, the internet server at work went down. Then, I had to work *late*, so no time for FReeping last night.

I'm glad to hear that ((((Billie)))) is on the mend.

(((Hugs)))) to all - have a great day!

[knighthawk]

Hi all!

[dansangel]

(((Donaeus)))) - so sorry I missed you on my earlier ping.

Have a blessed day!

[Billie]

Hope you're on the mend.....

Thanks, Aqua!

[dutchess]

Hi Billie. Great to see you! Don't let Aqua be so modest. Okay...I knew the name of the music I wanted but I never dreamed she would find it. Also, she nudged me to "tweek" the font...insert a picture and then sent me the "frame" for the picture. She was like "Billie 2" LOL! It's nice to have a "back up" (thanks Aqua)

[dutchess]

Hi sistah dansy...So good to see you! My computer has been acting up and I just tried to send a post to you and got a server error. Couldn't get back on until just now. YIKES! I'm about to put on my tin hat LOL!

(((((dansy))))))

[Billie]

Don't let Aqua be so modest. Okay...I knew the name of the music I wanted but I never dreamed she would find it. Also, she nudged me to "tweek" the font...insert a picture and then sent me the "frame" for the picture. She was like "Billie 2" LOL! It's nice to have a "back up" (thanks Aqua)

LOL! I like that ("Billie 2") - Colleen, you do know that any one of the above will also answer any questions you may have, and maybe it's possible that we can have a Yahoo Messenger 'conference' this weekend? My typing is still labored and slow - it 'would' be nice to have backup and input from the others if possible.

[Pippin]

Hi, (((KnightHawk)))!

[Donaeus]

Heheheh. Don't feel bad, I got my very own personal ping!! ((((dansy)))). Hope you have a blessed one too!! :)

[The Thin Man]

She was like "Billie 2"

Dutchess, I admit Aqua is troublesome, but she is not that bad, lol.

Hi Billie. Hope you're doing better. With you out of commission I thought I'd jump to the defense of one of your hostesses. I'm sure you don't mind. :-)

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' FR's Finest...

KEWL Thread today. Maybe I should put some of these suggestions into practice.

Speaking of suggestions, Here's one for you Billie concerning your injured Billie Bluebird wing...

Start a regiment of physical therapy and we'll have you back in tip top shape in no time.

Grab ahold of a Margarita glass - preferably full. Repeat as often as necessary.

Mama Bear will confirm that this will cure all ills.

signed,

your physical therapist. :)

[dutchess]

Well...we're glad your around too. There's a lot to explore on this great planet earth. Hope you enjoy the thread.

[Aquamarine]

LOL! I like that ("Billie 2") - Colleen, you do know that any one of the above will also answer any questions you may have, and maybe it's possible that we can have a Yahoo Messenger 'conference' this weekend? My typing is still labored and slow - it 'would' be nice to have backup and input from the others if possible.

Sounds fine to me. I'm just imitating you Billie, that's all. :)

[Aquamarine]

Dutchess, I admit Aqua is troublesome, but she is not that bad, lol.

That's funny TMan, you made me laugh.

[dutchess]

Dutchess, I admit Aqua is troublesome, but she is not that bad, lol.

LOL...After reading Billie's righthanded freepmail the other day...I commented on how you would be in hog heaven with all the mistakes she made. not that i'm making fun you billie.. here's mr feebleattmpt using only my left hand . yikes!

[dutchess]

Hi Dave...now that sounds like some fun physical therapy LOL!

[FreeTheHostages]

[FreeTheHostages]

Wow, that's lovely.

I'm particularly partial to "use real maple syrup"!

[knighthawk]

(((((Pippen)))))

[Billie]

She was like "Billie 2"

Dutchess, I admit Aqua is troublesome, but she is not that bad, lol.

Hi Billie. Hope you're doing better. With you out of commission I thought I'd jump to the defense of one of your hostesses. I'm sure you don't mind. :-)

Wouldn't have it any other way - it just wouldn't be you. :)