A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1 - 03 and 04 - 06...Words in Reprise

DollyCali and All the Finest | January 3, 2006 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

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

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WORDS!!! - It's Story Time

TTT/PPP/MMM Part 1

Tall Tails and Trivia; Pithy Platitudes and Proverbs; Monumental Movies and Minutia

Oh My.. words.. how they can paint a picture, rip apart a soul or start a war. From the same lips a mother can soothe a crying child and moments later destroy the ego of the child’s dad. Lyricists have inspired romance, tears and suicide. Authors make fortunes with eager fans awaiting the next offering from their keyboard. Poets are memorialized from the offerings of a broken or troubled soul. Screenwriters are in demand for the way they can modify existing writing or develop original material for the big screen. Students can be inspired or devastated by the words from their teachers and mentors over the years.

Words can be truthful, sincere, loving, supportive, encouraging. They can be evil, piercing, disingenuous, destructive, and deceitful. They can mend or they can rend.

The very same words from the same mouth can be quite different with tone, volume & body language at variance.

Words come from the heart and often the heart must be examined.

Today we will have fun with words…. Phrases, paragraphs, short stories.

What are the words that were the best you ever heard? What are the words that tore your soul apart? What is the funniest story you ever heard? The saddest? Most life changing?

What is your idea of a “good/acceptable” lie.. or is there such a thing?

What is your favorite biblical proverb?

What is the favorite or most memorable saying from your childhood (parent or teacher origin)?

What is your favorite author? His/her works?

What is your favorite movie? Screenwriter?

What is the funniest joke you can recall? What is the funniest play on words you recall? Are you an oxymoron fan?

Do you have story of personally being wounded by a “friend’s” words?

Do you have a favorite word?

Tall Tails


(Yes, I know it should be “tales” but then it wouldn’t fit my “tails” series, would it?)

“When I was your age I walked 15 miles each way to school in knee deep snow with no shoes”

“You better clean your plate because the children in China are starving “ - huh?

“ It is just up the road “a piece”… you CAN’T miss it”

“My wife doesn’t understand me”

“Easy assembly”

“Pro wrestling is real… the moon landings are faked.”

“I just buy Playboy for the great articles.”

“Now, I am not meaning to gossip, I am just telling you this so you can PRAY FOR HER.”

“Love means never having to say you are sorry”

“No, my dog doesn’t bite (hard)”

“I have the prettiest blind date to fix you up with.”

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Quotable Quotes

“It is Finished” -- Jesus Christ 33 AD

“God is dead” -- Nietzsche 1882 AD

“Nietzsche is dead” -- God 1900 AD

“Before God we are all equally wise – and equally foolish” -- Einstein 1879 - 1955 AD

“Imagination is more important than knowledge –- Einstein

“Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes”-- Confucius 551 – 479 BC

“Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles” --Confucius

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say , and what you do are in harmony” --Mahatma Gandhi 1869-1948 AD

“I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers” --Gandhi

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong” --Gandhi

Trivia

Email, internet postings, crossword puzzles & a game called Trivial pursuit have made us a world knowledgeable on trivia. How else would you know:

The extract vanilla comes from an orchid plant

Orchid means “testicles”

Who the fourteenth secretary of state was.

The number of electrons in a hydrogen atom.

Pithy Platitudes

A stitch in time saves nine

A penny saved is a penny earned

The early bird gets the worm (great if you like worms, huh?)

The second mouse gets the cheese

The fool says in his heart, there is no God.

Time waits for no man.

Honey attracts more bees than vinegar.

Confession is good for the soul

Honesty is the best policy

Haste makes waste

Close only counts in horseshoes

There are no atheists in Foxholes

Fine wine is like a fine woman (or is it the other way around?)

Never do anything important when you are exhausted

Don’t put a pea in your nose

Proverbs



From the mind of Solomon, perhaps the wisest man who penned scripture (well if you consider someone with thousands of wives wise) comes the biblical book of Proverbs.

A few of my favorites:

12:18 – “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

23: 9 – “Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words.”

12:10 – “a righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.”

31: 8-9 – “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

21:3 – “To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.”

1: 7-9 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Listen my son to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They will be a garland to grace your head & a chain to adorn your neck.”

19:22 – What a man desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.”

12:11 – “He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.”

26:20 – “Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down”

12:19-20 – Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.”

12:22 “The Lords detests lying lips but he delights in men who are truthful.

20:3 – “It is a man’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.”

25:15 – Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

26:18-19 – Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”

Monumental Movies

Yes, yes,

I know –I KNOW!!!

Gone with the Wind, right? BUT…A movie with a title that goes with the thread today & is a really funny movie is TRUE LIES. Staring Jamie Lee Curtis & The Arnold. The tango scene was a hoot as was the scene when they are describing their “careers”…real & “the lies” with the bad guys.

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I am an epic movie fan & a fan of movies based on historical facts.. Loved many of the war movies of past & contemporary. Troy, The Patriot, Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Saving Private Ryan….big casts, action, human emotions, joy & sadness.

The sentimental & scary ones.. Titanic, Casablanca, Ghost, Sixth Sense, Wizard of Oz, Psycho, and who could forget Jack Nicholson’s face in The Shining?

Special effects to me are special. Harry Potter, Matrix series, Star Wars, LOTR… In awe & think, How DO they DO that? I love good acting & when I want it, love live theater… no special effects (well, sometimes a few) there!

What are your favorites… what words in them struck a cord? Which character do you associate with to make this a relevant movie? (this shows the screenwriter did a good job!) AND MOST IMPORTANT FOR THIS THREAD, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE LINE(S)???

Minutia

Much of minutia is the stuff that doesn’t need to be said…or dwelt on… like one’s digestive process or lack thereof; hours of telling & retelling and yet AGAIN telling what your cat or dog or kid did last night; the fun details of your three week hospital stay; recap of your weeks soap operas.. Believe you get the picture. Good or better minutia in conversation might include your true weight & age & hair color (ha); your best recipe for “whatever”. Still might not need to be said but at least they will feel the satisfaction of getting some REAL info.

NOW what is last word from you? Words of wisdom? Two Cents – opps that is on Thursday!

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 1-02-06 Military Monday Day

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

[DollyCali]

[MEG33]

Thank you Dolly!

One of my favorite quotes is.....

"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

Albert Einstein

[DollyCali]

“Situations” of Technology and Life have prevented the hostesses previously scheduled from being with us today. So please join us in their absence with a look at “Words”.. a thread reprised from this past Summer. This thread will run for two days so please visit with us as your time permits.”

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Dolly.

[DollyCali]

good morning! I hope life finds you both doing well as we tip toe into the New Year

[DollyCali]

That quote sometimes applies to me I am afraid to say meg. It is a good one. I love Einstine's quotes. Have many on my profile page

[MEG33]

People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us. ~Iris Murdoch

[DollyCali]

Lovely! and true.

[MEG33]

Give me an excuse and I will post flowers! ;)

[DollyCali]

That would be lovely to put on your profile page.

I miss flowers this time of year. When I lived in NC, my ex and I had a large green house. It was primarily orchids but we did have a slew of other things(that he objected to).. but year round I had various cut flowers & herbs.. Miss that (as well as the climate)

[DollyCali]

May the Lord of great love and of creation keep the men and women of our military in His loving and eternal care. May the families be immersed with peace and comfort as they proudly know their loved ones are giving their best for the things that are dear to all of us. AMEN

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; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; DollyCali, 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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gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey............................cousin mystery-ak.............son, husband Gogrammy...................grandson Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers..............................son 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 ValerieUSA....................2 sons Lakeside........................2 sons LakeLady......................nephew Spruce.........................daughter Leofl......................................son chena......................................son Hope and Glory..................son Philman_36..............2 nephews bjcintennessee.......son, niece TheMayor...............friends'son homeschoolmama...........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin visualops..........................cousin auboy.............................cousin Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother Misty4jc........................husband Colorado Slim................nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad............................son Alouette................................son Katydidnt..............................son Q6-God...................twin brother Q6-God.....................active duty 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 Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty Old Sarge.................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968...............active duty NoLongerFreeState....active duty wolf creek………….daughter JesseJane ............ cousin SoldiersPrayingMom...............son WakeUpandVote...........brother kimmykay ……….son mrs tiggywinkle............cousin cyber ant……...nephew Nadine………………….nephew

scubachick.....................husband OhioWfan................................son ladtx..................................2 MozartLover...........son, nephew ak_daddoo........................nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son cookcounty.............................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin Doug from Upland............soninlaw Himyar....................................son boxerblues........................2 sons the piper....................................son sheeza................................husband kemathen7.........................husband Tiffee4Bob..........................boyfriend deadhead.............................cousin JimRobinson...............2 nephews TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Consort........................2 daughters Consort.......................son-in-law Darheel...............................niece Repubmom………….son Donaeus...........................nephew dixie sass........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson DollyCali……….friend JohnMike mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband Rose0508.….son spotbust1............................husband campfollower............................fiance LUV W........................................son painter...................................nephew Bykrbayb........................................son SilentServiceCPOWife........husband Walkenfree................2 grandsons Walkenfree.................. 3 nephews Walkenfree..................granddaughter Zechariah_8_13.......brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.......................cousin DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law nelibeli...................................nephew Skimask.....................................son El Gato...............................nephew Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson gonzo.........................friend's son Socratic.............................nephew jkphoto...............................nephew LoneRedRanger......brother-in-law Jemian...................................son freema....................nephew, son Azbushgal..............................son PreviouslyA-Lurker...........brother kimmykay.................................son right2parent..............................son NavySEAL F-16........................son Ike............................................son Skyraider.......... Son CMS............. active duty. Jen's Mom.....................daughter Meg33...........................grandson 911angelady.....................2 Sons

[DollyCali]

will check in as time permits the next few days. If I can find computers at the remote locations, I will do so... May peace and joy attend your day today.

[The Mayor]

January 3, 2006

A Three-Step Conversion

Read:
Acts 2:38-47

Those who gladly received his word were baptized . . . . They continued daily in the apostles' doctrine. —Acts 2:41-42

Bible In One Year: Genesis 7-9; Matthew 3

Someone has said that a committed Christian undergoes three conversions: "First to Christ, then to the church, and then back to the world."

We see an example in Acts 2 and 8. With their baptism, 3,000 people declared their conversion to Christ (2:41). Then they demonstrated their conversion to the church by devoting themselves to the teaching of the apostles and fellowshiping with other believers. "Having favor with all the people" (2:47) suggests they were also helping others. Later, when persecution scattered them, they "went everywhere preaching the word" (8:4). This was their conversion back to the world.

Conversion is first of all a commitment to Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. This brings salvation. But once we know Jesus as our Savior, it is only natural to want to join a fellowship of others who share the same faith. "Lone-ranger" Christians—people who don't want to get involved—tend either to slip back into their old ways or become smug and self-righteous.

Although fellowshiping with other believers is vital, there is more to our responsibility. We need to return to the world with compassion, loving deeds, kind words, and warm smiles. It takes only one conversion to be saved but all three to be what God wants us to be. —Herb Vander Lugt

Once we receive God's saving grace
New life in Christ has just begun;
Then as we study, serve, and pray,
We'll seek that others may be won. —D. De Haan

The conversion of a soul is the miracle of a moment; the growth of a saint is the task of a lifetime.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Do You Live The Christian Life?

[MEG33]

Thank you, Mayor.

[kassie]

Great job!

[The Mayor]

Good day Meg..

I'm digging up some quotes. I have some great ones in my profile page but I have some Reagan ones I'm tryin to find.

[The Mayor]

Here's my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose."
- Ronald Reagan

"The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
- Ronald Reagan

"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant: It's just that they know so much that isn't so."
- Ronald Reagan

"Of the four wars in my lifetime none came about because the U.S was too strong."
- Ronald Reagan

"I have wondered at times about what the Ten Commandment's would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress."
- Ronald Reagan

"The taxpayer: That's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination."
- Ronald Reagan

"Government is like a baby: An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other."
- Ronald Reagan

"If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under."
- Ronald Reagan

"The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program."
- Ronald Reagan

"I've laid down the law, though, to everyone from now on about anything that happens: no matter what time it is, wake me, even if it's in the middle of a Cabinet meeting."
- Ronald Reagan

"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first."
- Ronald Reagan

"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
- Ronald Reagan

"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book."
- Ronald Reagan

"No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.
- Ronald Reagan

[luvie]

REST IN PEACE
842 OF OUR FINEST
LOST IN IRAQ
IN 2005
YOU ARE MY HEROES.

[Gucho]

Bump - Thanks for the ping.

[NicknamedBob]

Words, huh? I do struggle with them ...

The Wordwright


“A natural at rhyming,” they said with quiet awe,
As if the effort of the work was just a lucky draw.
The poet grimly sets to task and nails the fabric down.
He stretches it to smooth it; portrays a bit of frown.

The subject matter fights him. He struggles on despite,
And witnesses remark there seems no effort in this wright.
While storms torment his vision, and tempests on him pour,
He delicately sets a bit of shell upon the shore.

The setting must be balanced. He knows it must be so,
But others only notice as the vistas slowly grow.
His struggle is exhausting, and soon to bed must he,
But not before he finishes his latest travesty.

So tempted to destroy it, his stare a rueful stance,
He shrugs and turns away from it without a backward glance.
“Another masterpiece,” they cry, and celebrate each rhyme,
And tearfully, he vows that he will do it right next time.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . October 25, 2004