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

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[dutchess]

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

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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, dutchess, Aquamarine,

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

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 06-14-04...Military Monday 06-15-04...Celebrate Summer!

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

Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

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[Billie]

Oh, that is the sweetest picture! Stop and smell the roses, indeed!

[Mixer]

I's like to take the time out to thank each and every one of you for the well wishes on the birth of my daughter. All of the graphics and kind words are greatly appreciated. I read each and every one of them to my wife and Hayley out loud.

St. Louie....Extra special thanks for posting the picture. I was hesitant to have her picture out on the net but knowing the care that is taken for such items in the FReepers Finest threads I let go of that hesitation and I am glad I did.

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.

God Bless You All.

[Mama_Bear]

Saying hello and commenting on our hostesses beautiful threads would be nice also. I swear, I don't think some who come here even bother to look at their presentation. The 'Babes' talent is exceptional and a lot of hard work goes into presenting them.

Awwwwwwwww......thank you.

The ones who do appreciate our posts and remember to say hello to the posting 'hostess' make up for the few who don't. But, thank you, louiewolf.....for being *you* and for never failing to be supportive and complimentary.

C'mere and get yer hug!

(P.S. You make the sun shine a bit brighter when you are around. Now, that's a talent!) :-)

[Billie]

Give thanks for all our Finest Friends.

You do that every day you're here. :) Thank you, Maggie - that rose is BEAUTIFUL!!! You do so much to keep our doors open and guests entertained, on the weekends especially!

[Mama_Bear]

It's nice feeling to have people you have never met before care so much about your life.

That's what we are all about. :-)

(((((((((Mixer)))))))), we are so glad to have you in our Finest Family!

[jwfiv]

[Billie]

LadyX: "Thank those who open the Finest door every morning..."

Dittos!

Saying hello and commenting on our hostesses beautiful threads would be nice also.

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

I swear, I don't think some who come here even bother to look at their presentation. The 'Babes' talent is exceptional and a lot of hard work goes into presenting them.

WOW! Even bigger Hugs! Thank you, sweet swishy-tailed one!

{{{{{{{{Wolfie}}}}}}}}}

[Billie]

Rise and shine you two!
Wolfie is waiting for beautiful women to hug him!

I just gave you two for your post #22, but you get another, just 'cause. :)

[Mama_Bear]

Mornin' Billie!

What would wolfie do without our hugs? What would we do without our wolfie? Doesn't bear thinking about, does it?

Happy day to you both!

[Billie]

YEAH, indeed, for the Pistons!!!!! I was SOOOOOOOOO happy to see them win last night! They outplayed the Lakers in EVERY game, with the exception only of that overtime in Game 2 - don't know what happened to them in that 5 minutes, but it was clear from the first game, the Pistons ARE the better team! WHOO HOO! I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!!

[Billie]

What would wolfie do without our hugs? What would we do without our wolfie?

I don't want to find out! LOL! He's too much fun to be around, but the bonus is the added spark he gives the Finest (and Amy's!) when he shows up. :)

I've been working this week 'scrubbing paint off the floor' in the little house on the prairie. Someday......we will finish.....I can see the end is in sight now.....maybe another month. Am tired this morning though and not going to work on it until after lunch. :)

((((((((((MB))))))))))))

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning backatcha, jw.

I love giraffe pictures! You just know, God has to have a sense of humor. LOL

Have a nice day, JohnnyFox.

[Mama_Bear]

I am so looking forward to your before and after pictures!

I know this has been a lot of work for you, but I know it's been lots of fun too. :-)

[LadyX]

Hope you know how much all of us love you and The Others who make this place so special.

You have woven us together into an Extended Family, and allow us to honor the military men and women who have served, and those who now preserve this United States of America, and celebrate all the finest things of life.

[jwfiv]

Good morning, Mrs. California Bear ... )

Oh, yes, I think the Lord is the original Great Cartoonist ... the incredible variety of forms in this world just blows my mind.

Giraffes are amazing ... so ungainly, yet so graceful ... and, they look so sweet and gentle.

[LadyX]

What an iresistible little fella, Johnny Mac...

Between it and the sweet kitty nuzzling the bovine that Mama_Bear posted, it is an "AWWWWWsome Day"...:))

[Darksheare]

Stretched minds?
I'm afeared mine is broken.

[LadyX]

(Why won't The Letter Thief take just ONE day off?!!)

[ValerieUSA]

Thank you for that link

[ValerieUSA]