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FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ February 6 2005
chaplaincare.navy.mil/ ^ | CAPT Benny Hornsby, CHC, USN (Ret)

Posted on 02/05/2005 7:56:05 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub


 

 

 



 





JUST FOR TODAY


As I go through some "troubles" in my own life, I've worked out this "formula" to help me be a useful and happy person. See if it doesn't work for you!

JUST FOR TODAY: I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle my whole life problem at once.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will assume to be true what Abraham Lincoln said: "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."

JUST FOR TODAY: I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study. I will learn something useful. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will exercise my soul in three ways: I will do somebody a good turn, and not get found out. I will do at least two things I don't want to do just for exercise. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt; they may be hurt, but today I will not show it.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, talk low, act courteously, criticize not one bit, not find fault with anything, and not try to improve or regulate anybody but myself.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have lt. I will save myself from two pests: hurry and indecision.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will have a quiet half hour all by myself. During this half hour, I will try and get a better perspective of my life.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will be unafraid. Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful, and to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give back to me.



CAPT Benny Hornsby, CHC, USN (Ret)

 

 

 

 



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To: LisaMalia

Yeeeeeahhhh blame Shrillary....thats the ticket ;)


181 posted on 02/06/2005 7:49:54 AM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: pelikan

Good morning to you. Hope your days is as Beautiful and Sunny as mine.


182 posted on 02/06/2005 7:50:31 AM PST by cedarswingman (Evil prospers when good men do nothing.)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; AZamericonnie; beachn4fun; bentfeather; Bethbg79; blackie; ...

You got some strange, carbon-based goat flapping today!


Humorscope


Sunday, February 6, 2005




 

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

Remember to put a disclaimer at the bottom of your report, to say that it doesn't necessarily reflect the views of your management, or, for that matter, of any other carbon-based life form.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Today you will stumble across conclusive proof that cilantro is actually the main ingredient in detergents and soaps, and that its culinary use started as a joke -- it's just that most people are too shy to admit that they'd rather spray Lysol on their burrito than put cilantro on it.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Big career move today! Oddly, your decision will be somehow related to a pamphlet called "Goat Herding Made Easy."

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

It will seem a great shame to you today, that your little finger has a cute name -- "pinky" -- but none of your other fingers do. That's the sort of thing that very few people besides you really spend much time pondering. They have such limited minds, don't they?

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Today you'll start a new rock group, named "SPAM Catapult", and kick things off with a really smokin' number combining the best aspects of reggae, rap, and polka.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

Good day to make sure you are prepared for a big earthquake. Get bottled water, a first-aid kit, canned food, flashlights, transistor radio, sturdy hiking boots, and a feather boa.

Libra (September 22 - October 22)

To your chagrin and horror, you will find yourself humming along with "muzac" in the grocery store. It's the beginning of the long slow slide, I'm afraid. Next stop: collecting "nick nacks."

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

An old flame will call today, and invite you to lunch. It's actually a trick to try to get you involved with AmWay. Also, check page 5 of the newspaper for something you've been waiting for.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

You will narrowly avoid a collision on the sidewalk today, as a small giggling person runs past you, being hotly pursued by a weeping incoherent person waving a ham sandwich. Aside from that, a pretty typical day.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 20)

You will hear a strange flapping sound today. Glancing outside, you will see a precision drill team marching by wearing scuba flippers and waving feather dusters. Avoid eye contact. Stay indoors.

Aquarius (January 21 - February 18)

Happy Frog Day!! Let's hear it for our little amphibious friends!

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

Good day to skip. In fact, skipping is good exercise, and I'm certain that if you just get a few friends to go along with you, you can start a cultural movement of just as much importance as running and walking. The main problem, of course, is to figure out what sort of "skipping" shoe Nike is going to come out with.

183 posted on 02/06/2005 7:53:07 AM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
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To: StarCMC; trussell; All
Attention children ... the bathroom door is closed!

Please do not stand here and talk, whine, or ask questions.

Wait until I get out.

Yes, it is locked. I want it that way. It is not broken, and I am not trapped.

I know I have left it unlocked, and even open at times, since you were born, because I was afraid some horrible tragedy might occur while I was in there, but it's been 10 years and I want some PRIVACY.

Do not ask me how long I will be. I will come out when I am done.

Do not bring the phone to the bathroom door.

Do not go running back to the phone yelling "She's in the BATHROOM!"

Do not begin to fight as soon as I go in.

Do not stick your little fingers under the door and wiggle them. This was funny when you were two.

Do not slide pennies, LEGOs, or notes under the door. Even when you were two this got a little tiresome.

If you have followed me down the hall talking, and are still talking as you face this closed door, please turn around, walk away, and wait for me in another room. I will be glad to listen to you when I am done.

And yes, I still love you.


184 posted on 02/06/2005 7:54:37 AM PST by pelikan
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To: cedarswingman

It's cloudy and supposed to rain but I'm not complaining one bit. Yesterday was wonderful!


185 posted on 02/06/2005 7:55:43 AM PST by pelikan
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To: MeekOneGOP

Good Morning Meekie--You were up early today I see; nailing some trolls! A zotter's work is never done...


186 posted on 02/06/2005 7:56:43 AM PST by pelikan
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To: mylife

Good Morning My! Did Ma ever get to bed?


187 posted on 02/06/2005 7:57:50 AM PST by pelikan
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To: Lady Jag

I liked the one for Leo

"Spam Catapult" L0L thats great!


188 posted on 02/06/2005 7:58:00 AM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: StarCMC

Good Morning Star! That post was done with you in mind--with 6 munchkins in the house...!


189 posted on 02/06/2005 7:59:07 AM PST by pelikan
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To: pelikan

Any day above ground is a good day. Today is a good day!


190 posted on 02/06/2005 7:59:44 AM PST by cedarswingman (Evil prospers when good men do nothing.)
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To: Lady Jag

LOL-- The first thing I'll ask is "selling amway?"

Good Morning Jag! Love those humorscopes!


191 posted on 02/06/2005 8:00:27 AM PST by pelikan
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To: pelikan
Good Morning Pelikan

Did Ma ever get to bed?

Dunno, she was still kickin around the canteen when I went to bed.

192 posted on 02/06/2005 8:00:58 AM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: Lady Jag

ROFL - yesterday my Horroscope was "Watch out for the celery." When I got to my mom's she asked me to assemble the fresh veggies tray. You guessed it, I had to move some celery around. I kept a close eye on it though and didn't eat any. I am happy to report that I survived the encounter.


193 posted on 02/06/2005 8:01:52 AM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: pelikan

I think I need to print this out and stick it on the bathroom door! LOL!


194 posted on 02/06/2005 8:02:50 AM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: mylife

Ummm, My?? Can I send mine over? I'm reaaalllly tired of washing mud off her after an all day romp in the yard (we don't hear me, we don't see me--think it's a rescue dog thing)--have to call the neighbor boy up to come over and get her --she thinks they're going to play!


195 posted on 02/06/2005 8:03:27 AM PST by pelikan
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To: StarCMC

Back in a few minutes....


196 posted on 02/06/2005 8:03:53 AM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: pelikan
Yep, I woke up early cuz I went to sleep early and yesterday I got more sleep than normal.

When I got up this mornin', I saw a ping to the dearly departed ZOTted .....


197 posted on 02/06/2005 8:04:36 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: cedarswingman

LOL --Does this mean you have to check each morning?


198 posted on 02/06/2005 8:05:44 AM PST by pelikan
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To: pelikan

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199 posted on 02/06/2005 8:06:24 AM PST by tomkow6 (..BURKA! Not Just A Word...A Way Of Life...BURKA! Not Just A Word...A Way Of Life)
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To: tomkow6

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200 posted on 02/06/2005 8:06:34 AM PST by tomkow6 (..BURKA! Not Just A Word...A Way Of Life...BURKA! Not Just A Word...A Way Of Life)
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