A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...-1-05-05...Celebrate Living #9

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

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Celebrate Living #9

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!

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Suggestions on how to live a happy & rewarding life:

Take time to smell the roses.

Never risk what you can’t afford to lose.

Never tell a man he’s losing his hair. He already knows.

Remember that the “suggested retail price” seldom is.

Never say, “My child would never do that.”

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

Replace the batteries in smoke alarms every January 1st (OR January 5th if you haven’t done so already :o) )

Remember that ignorance is expensive.

If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others WHILE you are living. That is wealth’s greatest satisfaction.

Listen to your critics. They will keep you focused and innovative.

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of good luck.

Remember that what you give will afford you more pleasure than what you get.

Display your street number prominently on your mailbox or house in case emergency vehicles need to find you.

Remember that everyone you meet wears an invisible sign. It reads, “notice me. Make me feel important.”

Never hire someone you wouldn’t invite home to dinner.

When someone has provided you with exceptional service, write a note to his or her boss.

If you lend someone money, make sure his character exceeds the collateral.

Accept the fact that regardless of how many times you are right, you will sometimes be wrong.

Every once in a while ask yourself the question, If money weren’t a consideration, what would I like to be doing?

Encourage anyone who is trying to improve mentally, physically, or spiritually.

Remember that half the joy of achievement is in the anticipation.

Get involved with your local government. As someone said, “Politics is too important to be left to the politicians.”

Never swap your integrity for money, power, or fame.

Never sell yourself short.

Fool someone on April 1st.

Never remind someone of a kindness or act of generosity you have shown him or her. Bestow a favor and then forget it.

Never be ashamed of your patriotism.

Never be ashamed of honest tears.

Never be ashamed of laughter that’s too loud or singing that’s too joyful.

Visit friends and relatives when they are in the hospital. You only need to stay a few minutes.

Don’t think that sending a gift or flowers substitutes for your presence.

Become a tourist for a day in your own hometown. Take a tour. See the sights.

Never ignore evil.

Be especially courteous and patient with older people.

Remember this statement by Coach Lou Holtz, “Life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it.”

Never eat a sugared doughnut when wearing a dark suit.

When you are away from home and hear church bells, think of someone who loves you.

When friends offer to help, let them.

Acknowledge a gift, no matter how small.

Remember hat your character is your destiny.

Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.

Worry makes for a hard pillow. When something’s troubling you, before going to sleep, jot down three things you can do the next day to help solve the problem.

Buy a red umbrella. It’s easier to find among all the black ones, and it adds a little color to rainy days.

Attend a high school football game. Sit near the band.

Give children toys that are powered by their imagination, not by batteries.

Remember that your child’s character is like good soup. Both are homemade.

Life is short. Eat more pancakes and fewer rice cakes.

Regardless of the situation, react with class.

Become the kind of person who brightens a room just by entering it.

Borrow a box of puppies for an afternoon and take them to visit the residents of a retirement home. Stand back and watch the smiles.

Be thankful you were born in this great country.

Be thankful for the re-election of GWB.

Be thankful for our brave military men and women past and present.

Never forget life before Free Republic.

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 Jim Robinson and FreeRepublic

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[dutchess]

[dutchess]

Welcome to the Finest. Please stop in and reflect on an all new version of "Celebrate Living"....little life reminders on how to live a happy and rewarding life. As always, please feel free to add your own.

[The Mayor]

January 5, 2005

"Enough!"

Read: James 1:9-11; 5:1-6

The rich man also will fade away in his pursuits. —James 1:11

Bible In One Year: Genesis 12-15

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After Bob Ritchie graduated from college, he spent the next two decades in the grasp of a love for money and advancement. He uprooted his wife and family five times for his career, so that he could make more money. Each time they left warm church communities behind.

After a while, Bob and his family seldom had time for church. As God's people became strangers, so did the Lord. He became desperately lonely and isolated. Growing discontented with his life, he finally said, "Enough!"

Bob now testifies that God taught him the meaning of the word downsize. He stopped pursuing money, spent less time at work, cut back on his purchases, and learned to be content with what he had. The family again became faithful to the Lord and active in a church.

In his brief and practical epistle, James warned us not to be obsessed with amassing wealth (1:9-11; 5:1-6). Whether we're rich or poor, the desire for money can subtly take over our lives. Some believers have fallen into its clutches without being aware of it and are fading away in their pursuits (1:11).

Do you need to follow Bob's example? It may be time to say, "Enough!" —Dave Egner

If money is your highest goal,
The thing you long to gain,
Its power will enslave your soul
And cause your life much pain. —D. De Haan

He is truly rich who is satisfied with Jesus.

[The Mayor]

Very good advice, all of it.

Thank you Jim!
Thank you John
Thank you Dutchess!

[Jim Robinson]

Oh, wow! Well, thank YOU very much!!

[The Mayor]

Absolutely!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good morning, lovely *dutchess*. : )

I'm thankful for you and the rest of the beautiful *Babes* for taking time to create and post the Finest threads. You are all so very talented.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, Rus. Howdy, Jim.

[ST.LOUIE1]

It's your special day, doll. Enjoy!

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

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Dutchess.

[Pippin]

Good Morning!!!!

I got a good one for you!

Pick up a book and spend some time "getting lost" in it's pages, May I suggest if you want to "escape" for a while, the liberal nitwits your way, reading a good fantasy/Sci fi book like "Harry Potter" or "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy?

And if Sci/Fi-Fantasy is not your cup of tea, than how about a good romance or mystery.

Or if fiction is not your bag, read some history or biographies or books by The likes of Anne Coulter or Sean Hannity or others in the non-fiction relm.

This is what I do. When I've really sick and tired of the misguided folks around me I "Escape"

Or coarse, there is the ULTIMATE read that should really get you going. "THE BIBLE"!!!!

Anothere thing,

SMILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:o)

[Pippin]

OoooH ((((LOUIE)))))!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ((((DANSY))))!

[Pippin]

Hi, Jim!

Thank YOU for all you do not only with Free Republic but also for your service to our country.

[GailA]

Good morning...yippee I get my van back today..it was the oil pan that was leaking, not the head gasket...which is the most expensive thing to repair.

[dutchess]

Great news about your van gail. Have been thinking about you. Cybertreat on its way to rocky!

[dutchess]

Goodmorning Aeronaut. Always enjoy your flyovers :o)

[dutchess]

(((((pippin)))))

[dutchess]

(((((wolfie)))))) Good to see you special fuzzy brotha!

[dutchess]

Hi Rus. As always thanks for bringing us Our Daily Bread. Have to check out and take dad to the doctor (eye surgery) Hope to be back later.

[dutchess]

God Bless Our Military
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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess, Dansangel or Aquamarine and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Maigrey...................cousin OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin..........niece, loved one Pippin...nephew & his fiancee weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady.....................nephew Spruce.....................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews bjcintennessee.......son, niece Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend Katydidnt..........................son Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty cjk..........................active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty AF_Blue..................active duty Notwithstanding.....active duty thumperusn.............active duty Q6-God.....................active duty Q6-God...................twin brother Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx..................active duty

Mama_Bear.........2 nephews ladtx........................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.............son gator girl.................husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel......................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA...............................son katykelly......................son cookcounty.....................son SpookBrat...nephew, cousin Doug from Upland...son-in-law Himyar..........................son boxerblues................2 sons the piper.........................son sheeza.......................husband kemathen7.................husband Tiffee4Bob.................boyfriend deadhead......................cousin JimRobinson.........2 nephews TexKat..............son, step-son Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel.........................niece Donaeus......................nephew dixie sass...................nephew BeAllYouCanBe...................son Repubmommy...............brother AgThorn.........................2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles.............................son Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby Redhead....step-granddaughter Redhead..step-grdaughter fiance Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy..........niece Sunflowergal..............grandson visualops.......................cousin Alouette..............................son mrstank.......................husband MrsMike31..................husband eaglesiniowa.........................son auboy..................................cousin spotbust1.......................husband Leofl......................................son chena......................................son campfollower.......................fiance LUV W.........................................son painter................................nephew ProudAFDad...........................son TheMayor....................friends' son MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother