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FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ Days of Chivalry ~ Jan 15 2006
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Posted on 01/14/2006 6:04:47 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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Your Mental Attitude - Days of Chivalry
When the days of chivalry are mentioned, we usually think of a gallant knight rescuing a fair lady or treating her with unusual courtesy. Gallant the knights were-and certainly courteous
But the fundamental basis of chivalry was friendship. The Knights of the Round Table were a sworn brotherhood of men whose strongest ties were based on friendship. Perhaps the most celebrated knight of chivalry, the Chevalier de Bayard, was famous above all else for his friendships.
Friendship is loyalty-to our family, to our job, to our community. It is not veering and tacking like a rudderless ship or playing both sides of the street or using people just for our own advantage.
It is made up of little things-a thoughtful word at the right moment
a little kindness beyond the call of duty . . . a sense of understanding of the other fellows problem
a genuine liking for people . . . a sense of responsibility toward our associates.
It has often been said that we must BE a friend to HAVE a friend. And, like all the worthwhile things in life, friendship takes work and effort. We cannot take our friendships for granted. They are like the food we need at regular intervals-they must be given constant and diligent nourishment . . . We can no more get along in the world without a friend than we could without food or the air we breathe.
One of the important things we learn is that friendship involves tolerance for the weaknesses of others-as these same people are tolerant of our own shortcomings . .
Good friendships are those that wear well, said Emerson. When our attitudes are chivalrous, we find that our friendships constantly grow stronger and richer.
The age of chivalry is never past, so long as there is a wrong left unredressed on earth. Charles Kingsley
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posted on
01/15/2006 7:00:57 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
To: All
362
posted on
01/15/2006 7:01:53 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
To: Lady Jag
363
posted on
01/15/2006 7:02:43 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
To: AZamericonnie
"...red polished toenails..." Poor thing.....embarrassed is right. LOL!
364
posted on
01/15/2006 7:04:06 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
To: laurenmarlowe
Yes we do. It's been so long since we chatted. I hope you are able to breathe easier for a while anyway.
Good you can just hang out for a while.
I'm doing great. Things are just about back to normal at work, thank goodness!
365
posted on
01/15/2006 7:06:02 PM PST
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luvie
(Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
To: EsmeraldaA
work with the handsome face againWorking with handsome guy is very relaxing. :º)
366
posted on
01/15/2006 7:06:55 PM PST
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Lady Jag
( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
To: StarCMC
He should recognise the background. He took the photo for it. The other is of him in FL, I think, before he left the States.
367
posted on
01/15/2006 7:08:20 PM PST
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Lady Jag
( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
To: StarCMC
What's with those awesome glasses of his?
368
posted on
01/15/2006 7:08:55 PM PST
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Lady Jag
( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
To: Lady Jag
I'll risk to say that maybe a bit easier too.....;-)
To: Lady Jag; Radix; Colonel_Flagg; EGPWS; tomkow6; MeekMom; MozartLover; bentfeather; The Mayor; ...
370
posted on
01/15/2006 7:10:05 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
To: LUV W
It's made of two photos, 3 layers - he's in Florida and the background is overseas.
371
posted on
01/15/2006 7:10:39 PM PST
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Lady Jag
( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
To: EsmeraldaA
372
posted on
01/15/2006 7:10:52 PM PST
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Darkchylde
(Don't try my brother's coffee!)
To: AZamericonnie
Wonderful songs, AZ....I love Gentleman Jim Reeves.
373
posted on
01/15/2006 7:12:27 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
To: Darkchylde; Kathy in Alaska; All
To: Darkchylde
To: EsmeraldaA
Thank you, Es. Love your winter outfit. Your knees are gonna freeze. LOL!!
376
posted on
01/15/2006 7:13:56 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
To: All
To: EsmeraldaA; Kathy in Alaska; All
Gracias, every time I see the title somewhere
I hear this version. It's a pleasant song. :-])
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posted on
01/15/2006 7:17:33 PM PST
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Darkchylde
(Don't try my brother's coffee!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Ma!
Great tunes.
I am more warmly covered than usual.....hehe hehe
No problem, I saw it and was/is my job. ;)
To: Lady Jag
You're just awesome...I would have never guessed. Wish I could do stuff like that. We are lucky to have your talent here!
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posted on
01/15/2006 7:18:17 PM PST
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luvie
(Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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