A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...06-16-04...Celebrate Living #6

dutchess

[dutchess]

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

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Celebrate Living 6...

Today we are featuring more suggestions, observations and reminders on how to live a happy and rewarding life. Some are private, most are excerpts from "Life's Little Instruction Book" by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Please stop in..and add your own. Also,, please click on the music link below (Songs of 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.

Discipline with a gentle hand.

Rake a big pile of leaves every fall and jump in it with someone you love.

Volunteer. Sometimes the jobs no one wants conceal big opportunities.

Have a professional photo of yourself made. Update it every three years.

Never miss an opportunity to have someone rub your back.

Never miss an opportunity to sleep on a screened-in porch.

Create a little signal only your spouse/friend knows so that you can show them your love across a crowded room.

Drive as you wish your kids would. Never speed or drive recklessly with children in the car.

Don’t judge people by their relatives.

Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something.

Don’t admire people for their wealth but for the creative and generous ways they put it to use.

Remember that just the moment you say, “I give up,” someone else seeing the same situation is saying, “My, what a great opportunity”

Don’t let your family get so busy that you don’t sit down to at least one meal a day together.

Remember the three Rs” Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions.

When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

Plant zucchini only if you have lots of friends.

Every so often, invite the person in line behind you to go ahead of you.

Don’t go looking for trouble.

Don’t buy someone else’s trouble.

Meet regularly with someone who holds vastly different views than you.

Be the first to fight for a just cause.

When you have the choice of two exciting things, choose the one you haven’t tried.

There are people who will always come up with reasons why you can’t do what you want to do. Ignore them.

Never say anything uncomplimentary about another person’s dog.

Never miss a chance to dance with your wife.

When boarding a bus, say “hello” to the driver. Say “thank you” when you get off.

Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

Set aside your dreams for your children and help them attain their own dreams.

Don’t confuse comfort with happiness.

Don’t confuse wealth with success.

Be the first to forgive.

Check for toilet paper before sitting down.

When a good man or woman runs for political office, support him or her with your time and/or money or both.

When a friend or loved one becomes ill, remember that hope, positive thinking AND prayers are strong medicines.

When you see visitors taking pictures of each other, offer to take a picture of their group together.

Help a child plant a small garden.

Call a nursing home or retirement center and ask for a list of the residents who seldom get mail or visitors. Send them a card several times a year. Sign it, “Someone who thinks you are very special”

Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.

Whether it’s life or a horse that throws you, get right back on.

No matter how old you get, hug and kiss your mother whenever you greet her.

Watch “The Andy Griffith Show” to help put things in perspective.

Put love notes in your child’s lunch box.

Thank those who open the Finest door every morning with coffee, goodies and words of wisdom.

Give thanks for all our Finest Friends.

Give thanks for FreeRepublic

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[dutchess]

Here's a picture from the past...One of my fav's

[dutchess]

Hurry back! Actually I'm just getting here too after a busy work day!

[dutchess]

Late afternoon thanks todays flyover. Next lesson Monday for me. Have become almost "obsessed" with the "King School tape" on landings.....Don't want another "balloon" landing real soon!

[dutchess]

Just saw your Clinton portrait cartoon... LOL...you are BAD!!! P.S. You have freepmail!

[dutchess]

So good to see you today knighthawk. We love when you drop by. What's your take on the EU elections overseas????

P.S. We're having tons of rain daily here in the midwest too!

[dutchess]

Better than counting your years is making all your years count.

Beautiful Rus. It kind of reminds me of the "dots" eulogy...(what is between the birth date and death death date) Gosh need to find that! Between you and maggie...I'm sure you know what I mean and can find it. Thanks both of you for all you do at the Finest.

[dutchess]

Hi Gail. Great looking biscuits today...but after yesterday...I'm actually wanting to try grits! Never realized it was corn based. LOVE CORN AND add a little butter and/or cheese....yum... My kind of food!

[dutchess]

Never miss an opportunity to have someone rub your back.

Well, toots, here I am, start rubbin'. LOL

Morning, (((((((dutchess))))))) Love your thread! : )

Thanks finest wolfie friend. I'll take that backrub now after a l-o-n-g workday.

You are always so sweet about the Celebrate Living threads...It is not demanding "visually" but I really enjoy going through the books and finding the sayings. Actually doing it is an attitude adjustment for me. Hope other's here spend a few minutes doing the same okay..okay...my social worker background is coming out :o)

((((((wolfie)))))))

[ValerieUSA]

[dutchess]

Hi Temple. Thanks for stopping by. Am trying to find a link to today's editorial cartoon by Jeff Stahler (he's syndicated but works for the Cincinatti Enquirer) Was in our paper today about the Clinton book tour. (Our paper is the Bellefontaine Examiner). He's usually pretty liberal but this one was GREAT and might be perfect for an upcoming thread.

P.S. Giz has gained 1 lb. since our cicada infestation. Can't wait until they are gone!!!!! Cheese on the way for Ink. Giz is "cut off" until he stops "eating meat" LOL!

[dutchess]

Don't worry I would never say anything bad about Gizmo...........now Fred the Cat is another matter.

LOL...you are Giz's #1 hero....(hate to say that) Cat's on the other hand are a much better judge of character...

Oh my....did I say that....my cat is rubbing off on me....I have never been anything but a TTM champion... Please don't tell me...I might...gulp start doing inquisition interviews...tell me it isn't so....

[dutchess]

Thanks for the absolutely beautiful tribute to our beloved Reagan. And thanks for continuing to fight the good fight. Because of time...I am mostly a lurker except for the Finest thread...but am one of your #1 fans.....

[dutchess]

It's nice feeling to have people you have never met before care so much about your life. I feel this way whenever I hear from someone here on the FReepers finest thread.

What a lovely sentiment and so true. What I have learned at FR is that you have lots of prayers and friends out there for you. And Haley has to be the most beautiful little girl I've ever seen... Enjoy!

[MeekOneGOP]

LOL ! Thanks.

I sent you a Freepmail back. I hope you can use some of those pics.

[dutchess]

Wow...Awesome picture Valerie. Also, thanks for the wonderful pictures of the Texas/Robinson get together this weekend. WOW.... How neat to see faces with names. You have a wonderful talent!

[LadyX]

Hmmm... I'd just posted this as someone to rub Wolfie's back - -

So when I saw this - -

with a such a broad face and nose, it registered as bovine, not equine...
the ear resembles a stubby horn..:))

[The Mayor]

; )

[mrstank]

I'm back!! And the transcription job is done! I think I deserve a long hot bath after getting it done pretty much in one day! Therefore, I'm not sure how long I will stay.

I can't remember if I mentioned it in my first post, but the little girl with today's pledge is precious!

[Aquamarine]

It's been hot and rainy (muggy) all week in Georgia. Think it's clearing up to just be hot.

[mrstank]

I can see the mix up :) As a horse fanatic, I have to stand up for them when they are being misnamed!!! Hope you can understand! :)