A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12/01/05....Celebrate Living

dutchess

[dutchess]

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

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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.

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~ Billie, dutchess, DollyCali, GodBlessUSA ~

Celebrate Living...

This is a repeat....BUT...it's time to " Celebrate Living" again. As we stress with work, home and the holidays just upon us...it's time to sit back, chill and take time to appreciate what we have. For added pleasure click on the mustic link and ENJOY!

Sounds Out Of Africa

Suggestions on how to live a happy & rewarding life:

Take time to smell the roses.

Take a nap on Sunday afternoon.

Drink 8 glasses of water a day.

Never deprive someone of hope….it might be all they have….

Be thankful for every meal

Don't be afraid to say I'm sorry.

Don't take good health for granted.

Don't interrupt……Don't tailgate…

Improve your performance by….Improving your attitude.

Wave at children on the school bus.

Listen to your children.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Keep it simple.

Keep good company.

Keep your promise.

Be kinder than necessary.

Take good care of those you love.

Make it a habit to do nice things

Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.

Wear outrageous underwear under the most formal business attire.

VOTE.

Judge your success by the degree that you're enjoying peace, health and love.

Be a good loser.

Be a good winner.

Be romantic.

Live so that when you your children think of fairness, caring and integrity, they think of you.

Enjoy real maple syrup.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Never give anyone a fruitcake.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Sing in the shower.

Don't nag.

Don't gossip.

Don't expect money to bring you happiness.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Never give up on anyone. Miracles happen every day.

Say thank you a lot.

Say please a lot.

Take your dog to obedience school. You'll both learn a lot.

Slow dance.

Don't rain on other people's parades.

Don't postpone joy.

Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.

Count your blessings.

Whistle.

Marry only for love.

Call your mother.

Do more than is expected.

Be there when others need you.

Never sell yourself short.

Never be ashamed of your patriotism.

Never be ashamed of honest tears.

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 our military men and women and their families

Give thanks for all our Finest Friends.

Give thanks for Jim Robinson and FreeRepublic

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 11-28-05 Military Monday 11-29-05 Let the Holidays Begin! 11-30-05 Let the Holidays Begin! cont'd

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Common Tator]

Thank You!!!!

[Colonial Warrior]

Great thread...and even greater advice.

Thank you Dutchess. Pls give our regards to JH.

[deadhead]

"Celebrate Living... "

I always do :-) Beautiful thread, dutchess.

Sorry that JH2 is still out of commission due to the hurricane. Prayers for ya, JH2

[deadhead]

A beautiful poem, jwfiv.

"But then, of course, if yer a certain little hostess-gal"
" From down Texas-way,"
"Blue is whatcha wanna be,"
"Each and every day."

Very sweet :-)

[Colonial Warrior]

"oh, oh.. someone put BILLIE in the corner? chuckle..."

Hello Dolly, thanks for the ping. I'm dozens of threads behind cause of work and family health issues.

I've never seen Billie in a corner! But, I'm very familiar with the corner...found myself there my very first day. Bille put me there!

[Colonial Warrior]

Appears that you are new to the Finest, and I just wanted to give you a Warm Welcome.

Lots of great people here...and may I say I appreciate all your work; and that you look fantastic!! NICE LIST PLEASE!! grin

[The Mayor]

God morning Rus. Thanks as always for your daily devotional. Was afraid I posted too late!!!!

You posted in the nick of time, I was leaving and refreshed just before I did and there you were. I need to leave earlier but sometimes things happen..

[luvie]

Good evening...did you have a good day today? Any new projects?

[The Mayor]

Yes, I am building a small addition and the weather is not cooperating, if it's not rain, it's snow.. I'll post some pics this weekend.

Right now I have to run out to men's group at Church.. See ya in a lil while,,..

[luvie]

I had heard you were supposed to get more lake-effect snow. Darn!

Have fun with the men's group...I have Thursday bible school.....see ya when we both get back, I guess!

[Pistov Elf]

He'd better be careful or we'll tell Mu...I mean Fatboy on him. lol

Oh! No you don't!! Tattletales go straight to the Naughty List!!

Pistov

[Pistov Elf]

Well...now you see.

Not everything that is said about old Fatboy is always good! He does have his Bad Days too!

It's good that you remember us elves too!

Thanks for the thoughts of rescue. For those good thoughts, you've earned a place on Santa's Nice List!

Pistov

[DollyCali]

yes, I recall.. and I teased her about it! Hope things settle down for you & Hush puppie.. and I do hope the health issues are manageable.. I find myself using the word WHEN not IF, when referring to health & problmes of health.. ah the fun of "aging".

[DollyCali]

P. Elf..I have a live in called "Murphy".. actually Murphy should be making the rounds of the USA.. but for some reason likes it here.. can you have Santa pick up Murphy & drop him off somewhere else for a LONG time? that is what I want for Christmas!

Murphy is up to no good & in general causes LOTS of havoc. It is easier to be on nice list when one doesn't have to curse at Murphy !

All..Just got in from dinner with friend at fav mom & pop Italian place.. .. Brocollini made w/gnocchi - delic salad w/blue cheese. Been up since dark o clock (again) and already & am ready to hit the hay after a long day. No heat/plumbing is getting old but only a few more days. 3 dog night (but I only have 2)..so will grab an extra cat or two.

Hope all the Finest is having a great evening.. going to check for Snugs' Dose after my HOT bath & before I dive under covers..

[DollyCali]

We are getting Rus' lake effect snow.. Murphy ordered it to arrive ASAP!

[deadhead]

Is Pee Wee behaving himself? LOL...pups will be pups. When I first adopted Lucy, I came home from work one day and found the kitchen floor ripped up. I had a gate up so she wouldn't be in the kitchen. I open the door...she is on the other side of the gate, wagging her tail as if she were the perfect dog. And I see the linoleum ripped off the floor. Yep, pups will be pups. And yes, I got rid of the gate. Years later, she is the best pup I ever had :-) Yep, the perfect dog.

Hope your don't mind....just had to post the pic of Pee Wee that was on your thread

[deadhead]

your should be you

[Aquamarine]

We must be doing something right or you wouldn't be here spending your precious time with us ... after all it is your busy season. :)

[DollyCali]

night sweetie.. your idea is interesting.. might be..

yawn.. I be very tired!

[DollyCali]

He just knows where to come for the charming, intellingent, attractive (and humble?) women....

:-)