FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ February 6 2005

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)

Greetings!

"no training (except for those poor select few who had to go to the Gas Chamber), "
Who puked?
*chuckle*
Tell them that I, a lowly 13B, am immune to tear gas.
;-)

Can't wait to see what demented commercials they have for the SuperBowl this year.

441 posted on 02/06/2005 12:47:56 PM PST by Darksheare ("Cast off your amazing human ruse and show them our mighty robot form!" - but I'm a ghost!)

And another one for the historical archives!

442 posted on 02/06/2005 12:48:05 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)

They've been wimping out on the CS content, lately - even I'VE been able to resist its charms...

When's kickoff??

443 posted on 02/06/2005 12:49:00 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)

The Daily Report says most of it, but right now, a Corona and a pepperoni slice does the job!!!

444 posted on 02/06/2005 12:49:43 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)

I don't have any requests...well...I'm getting one I've been wanting...Big & Rich "Holy Water" and you KNOW I'll post it when I'm done. Now, do YOU have any requests?? Other than beer and pizza??

445 posted on 02/06/2005 12:50:01 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

Howdy up there, Old Man!

Perkin' along, I see?

446 posted on 02/06/2005 12:50:19 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)

I haven't started the blender yet! Get in line girly!! Drinks for everyone!

447 posted on 02/06/2005 12:50:29 PM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)

To: AZamericonnie

"Did you find a way to grind your coffee beans other than the hammer??? :)"

That was me. Yeah I did. I went to the store and bought some more (this time preground) coffee.

448 posted on 02/06/2005 12:50:47 PM PST by Radix (Oh look, Mrs McNabb, Mrs McNabb! The Patriots are coming to the Super Bowl.)

"...I'm limp." ........that happens........

Hmmm . . . I thought I'd heard someone clear their throat.

449 posted on 02/06/2005 12:50:53 PM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)

Yep Sarge ~ old curmudgeon's do okay. :):)

450 posted on 02/06/2005 12:51:40 PM PST by blackie

Got "Jump", by Van Halen?

451 posted on 02/06/2005 12:52:10 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)

452 posted on 02/06/2005 12:52:11 PM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)

Have ta keep "morale" up!

453 posted on 02/06/2005 12:52:32 PM PST by tomkow6 (..looking for a good time????.........call 1-800-BAD-MOJO..looking for a good time????.........call)

To: Darksheare; Old Sarge

ROFLMAO - wouldn't you KNOW Darks would be your 1 in 1000???

454 posted on 02/06/2005 12:52:51 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

SOunds like a personal problem to me....

LOL!

455 posted on 02/06/2005 12:53:34 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

To: StarCMC; Darksheare

There's always one in every battalion...

456 posted on 02/06/2005 12:53:43 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)

Kickoff: 5:25PM Central
Coverage starts at 5 central

457 posted on 02/06/2005 12:53:49 PM PST by tomkow6 (..looking for a good time????.........call 1-800-BAD-MOJO..looking for a good time????.........call)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Good Afternoon Canteen FReepers! 32 days left on active duty.

458 posted on 02/06/2005 12:54:37 PM PST by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)

Woo-hoo!!!! Make mine on the rocks with salt please!!!

459 posted on 02/06/2005 12:54:52 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

To: Lady Jag; Old Sarge

Probably, it was OLD Sarge you heard........

460 posted on 02/06/2005 12:55:00 PM PST by tomkow6 (..looking for a good time????.........call 1-800-BAD-MOJO..looking for a good time????.........call)

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