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.

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

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[LadyX]

A great theme today, dutchess!

In fact, as I was out and about this morning, I was dwelling on many of these things, driving along the back roads of bedrock America, here in South Carolina.

Decided to cruise to a nearby small town, checking out the landscape...some winter grass crops emerging...a lone field strewn with cotton bolls that had evaded the trip to a mill, looking like thready snow....resting ones, soon to feel the plow for a new year of productivity.

I paid tribute to all those who had settled this and other lands all over America, full of hopes and dreams, seeking a modicum of prosperity.

God bless them all for their courage and actions, and creating the land we so appreciate and love!

The question that comes to mind is one each might ask - what have I done in my life to perpetuate this?

Thankfully, those who gather at The Finest share the dreams and have taken worthy actions in their lives.
For that opportunity, we are especially indebted to our military personnel, present and past, for ensuring our safety and freedom.

Thanks, dutchess and Aquamarine, for the lists, to which will be added dozens of more thoughts as we hold high the torch and pass it to upcoming generations.

[Calpernia]

Morning to the Finest!

[LadyX]

We're so glad you joined us today, mh....

Prayers for a wonderful job opportunity,
and {{{ Mega Hugs }}} for you and your family.

[LadyX]

We're so glad you joined us today, mh....

Prayers for a wonderful job opportunity,
and {{{ Mega Hugs }}} for you and your family.

[Billie]

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

signed,

your physical therapist. :)

Hear that, wolfie? If it works for a bluebird's wing, maybe it will work for a wolfie's knee. Meet you in therapy. :)

[LadyX]

Major Kudos to you for your fortitude in taking a HUGE STEP into The Unknown -
better known soon, perhaps, as O Solo Mia ?!
LOLOL

[Billie]

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!

it's not fun, is it? plus its also very easy to imit spaces, or hit a wrong key. :)

[LadyX]

Note To Self:

The Internal Server has the hiccups....

[dutchess]

The Internal Server has the hiccups....

I'm glad it's not just me

Re: Oh solo mio...I don't even want to think about that LOL. My heart just went right up in my throat! BTW...a beautiful description of your drive today!

[dutchess]

Hi Cal...hope you and your little ones are having a great day.

[dutchess]

Hi Free....We're pretty partial to real maple syrup too! How's the quilting coming?

[FreeTheHostages]

The quilting's coming fine. (The FR server is a little curious today -- had trouble posting this.)

I'll have quilt photos to post soon!

[deadhead]

Lovely thread, dutchess. Life, a beautiful gift given to us all.

I have been very busy lately, planning a big 50th b-day party for my brother. Have not been here as often as I usually am.

Sending Get Well wishes to Dixie Sass, Billie and St.Louie1

Billie, this weekend will be a good time for a conference :-)

Maggie, hope your heating problems are resolved.

Hello to All, have a wonderful evening!

Colleen

[LadyX]

Overlooked, no doubt, was this I posted at the end of yesterday's thread before this one was posted.
It was in reference to the 'Happy Birthday' wishes for you, FTH!!:

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Mystery deepens...secret code message plastered on our thread, and no explanation given...

Perhaps Osama bin Laden is using our Finest Room for conveying his messages now?!

"Happy Birthday, FreeTheHostages" portends....WHAT??!!!

"All your chocolate R belong to us???," mebbe??

HELP, Rus!!!
This is dire....

[Mama_Bear]

An inspiring post today, dutchess. Love your bubbly border too.

I haven't had a chance to read all the replies or my pings on this thread, but I hope everyone is doing well. Billie, is your wrist injury improving?

Dixie, sorry to hear about your back. Are you doing better?

I see I have mail from two of my sistahs. Will answer it as soon as I get back from my MIL's. Gotta run.

Finest (((((((hugs)))))) all around.

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Aqua.

On your birthday, send your mom a thank-you card.

I have done this for years. Not a thank-you card, usually a pretty yellow rose in a vase. I know that my birthday is a special day for her, because my son's birthday is a special day for me. :-)

Never buy a coffee table you can't put your feet on.

I like this one too.

[Mama_Bear]

Awwwww.......cute blue bear, and excellent advice. (((((((((((colleen)))))))))))

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, everybody ! I FINALLY changed my screen name from MeeknMing !

Call me MeekOneGOP now. Or "Meek" or "Meekie" as so many call me ! :O)

Just thought I'd let ya'll know ! In any case, I'm still ...

Crazy, man. Crazy.

[lonestar]

I was out of town all weekend. Miss anything?

[deadhead]

Hi lonestar, hope you had a nice weekend.