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

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~ 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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[The Thin Man]

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

Lady, this is much worse than I thought. It was bad enough when he caused you slight embarrassment by stealing a letter now and then, but now he's got you talking to yourself. :-)

[Darksheare]

Yikes!
He must be bribed somehow, it's our only chance!

[Diver Dave]

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

thanks, Ladies!

[Texagirl4W]

This is adorable. Reminds me of the picture of President Bush and the little girl last Sunday at the Tee Ball game at the White House.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thank you, Mixer. You're a kind gentleman, a true Finest family member. : )

[LadyX]

(Diet Dr. Pepper is my summer mainstay..:))

[ST.LOUIE1]

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.

You're welcome. : )

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.

Now it's my turn.....awwwww. It only takes a second to express appreciation and it makes the one on the receiving end feel that their hard work hasn't gone unnoticed.

C'mere and get yer hug!

AhhhhhhRoooooo! : )

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

Well, yes, that's true. hahahahha

[LadyX]

"but now he's got you talking to yourself. :-)"

Now you have me laughing, wildly..:))

Perhaps Darks has an excellent idea - maybe bribe him with alphabet soup??!!

[Darksheare]

Will that work?

[ST.LOUIE1]

WOWEEEEE!! Double hugs!!!! AhhhhhRooooooo!!!!!!

Love those bluebirds. : )

Afternoon, BillieBlue. : )

[The Thin Man]

Perhaps Darks has an excellent idea - maybe bribe him with alphabet soup??!!

Might work, but be careful.......  he's extremely dangerous.

[Darksheare]

Flashlight weaponry, that fiend!

[ST.LOUIE1]

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. :)

I love just causes. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

What would wolfie do without our hugs?

Oh.....oh....oh! What a horrible thought! : (

What would we do without our wolfie?

Not to worry, girls, once wolfie latches on.....he never let's go. LOL

[ST.LOUIE1]

Giraffes are amazing...

They truly are a beautiful creature. Elephants, now there's another amazing animal. I love 'em! : )

[Mama_Bear]

Not to worry, girls, once wolfie latches on.....he never let's go. LOL

I know, it's a Velcro thing. ;-)

I'll be back in awhile. Got some loose ends to take care of before we leave. HUGS!

[Mama_Bear]

Hi! Glad I saw your post before I left. Hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday down Texas way.

[Mama_Bear]

Beautiful roses, Dave. Thank you. It is nice to be appreciated.......and it is mutual, you know. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

it is an "AWWWWWsome Day"

It is indeed, Maggie Malone. HUGS!

[mrstank]

Was that a bovine or an equine? I thought it was a horse, but I might be wrong.

My transcription job is almost done!!! I'll be back when I'm finished.