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Can’t a guy take a vacation without the nay-sayin ninnies of negativity taking over this place? As the self-appointed optimist of this forum, I must say that I am more than a little P-Od over what I have been reading coming from the scared keyboards of some of you folks. You act as if someone stole your little Republican cookies and ate them in front of you. Look, I know it’s not the best of times for Conservatives if you are concerned about spending or the protection of the borders. However, it escapes me why it seems impossible for some...

1. Compliment three people everyday. 2. Watch a sunrise 3. Be the first to say "hello." 4. Live beneath your means. 5. Treat everyone as you want to be treated. 6. Never give up on anybody - miracles happen. 7. Forget the Jones's. 8. Remember someone's name. 9. Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage. 10. Be tough minded, but tender hearted. 11. Be kinder than you have to be. 12. Don't forget a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated. 13. Keep your promises. 14. Learn to show cheerfulness even when you don't feel like it....