Archive through October 04, 2002
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Archive through October 04, 2002
Aunt_Bob | Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 09:36 pm     *** I value the friend who for me finds time on her calendar. I cherish the friend who for me does not consult her calendar. *** |
Juju2bigdog | Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 10:50 pm     Twiggs, my first time in this thread, and I do not even know what the thread is about, BUT I did recently see the Red Hat Society poem. Here it is: When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesn't go and doesn't suit me. And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter. I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells And run my stick along the public railings And make up for the sobriety of my youth. I shall go out in my slippers in the rain And pick the flowers in other people's gardens . . . But maybe I ought to practice a little now? So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple. |
Lancecrossfire | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 12:28 am     At the risk of being out numbered gender wise (actually it's not a risk--I am out numbered!) I'd like to throw out some thoughts along the lines being discussed. There are 2 time groups for the posts--unfortunately Rose_City isn't posting as she is having some medical issues. Rose and Dahli have brought up looks and how they affect how one is seen (or not). There is prose about it as well by Twiggy and Juju. I have one comment about the gender aspect, then I'll deal with the concept in general. I'd like to say that the same thing happens to men. I am 47, and overweight (and not by just a little). Even when at a very good weight and in good physical condition, looks are still not my strong point--if you get my drift. I think people of both genders (not all) hold looks in high value. That said, I'll move away from that and just to the fact it happens. For what it's worth, I (and many others) do not hold physical beauty as what defines a beautiful person. What a person is--who a person is and how they carry themselves is what makes someone beautiful/sensual/attractive. Being visible should have nothing to do with looks. There are plenty of people aware of this--these are the people who make true friends for a life time. These are the people who care about us as individuals. Looks may catch the eye for a moment, but who and what the person is catches our heart for a life time. Physical beauty is fleeting while "inner beauty" is a life time achievement. Those who go by what someone looks like is short sighted at best, and shallow at worst. We are not invisible to those who matter--to those who truly care about other humans. Anyone who acts with respect, caring, love, humor, and other positive characteristics is attractive. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. They dishonor what being a human is all about. Please know the world still has these people who know and believe this. Please know you are not invisible. |
Twiggyish | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 05:42 am     ((Lance)) AB, thank you. I printed out, too and have it by my computer. I wish you the VERY best. ((HUG)) |
Dahli | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 09:00 am     Lance - very well said. Sad to say it's not just some people - our entire society judges and the value of a woman unfortunately is very tied to how she looks. The program on Primetime or some such thing I watched a couple of weeks ago told just how important they are. A woman without appeal (the ability to reproduce) is at risk in our culture... not only is she typically earning less if working it's common for her to lose her home her husband and her job and then struggle to ever find another. The standards of beauty and their accompanying symmetry connote good health and as a result healthy babies. Without the ability to appeal directly to male genitalia and/or reproduce healthy off-spring sets older women at a financial and emotional disadvantage....witnessed by our acceptance and encouragement of older men younger women in every area and most disturbingly our media/ movie culture - it just makes me shudder. |
Dallasbbfan | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 02:11 pm     Stop, please. I don't have that many Kleenex left. Thank you all for sharing these wonderful stories. |
Secretsmile | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 04:42 pm     I have to share with you all, a secret of mine. About 4 years ago I bought a CD alarm clock. I set my wake up tune to this song (my theme song), it helps me put my best foot forward before it even hits the floor! Carole King "Beautiful" from the Tapestry Album. I'm not sure I can post the words, I'm sure they are copywrited, but...here's a quote: "When you wake up every morning with a smile on your face, you show the world you are Beautiful" |
Sia | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 06:18 pm     Here's a nice piece you might enjoy reading. The accompanying artwork is of several little girls, and it's cute. I am linking to it here, since the page indicates that the author has a copyright and it shouldn't be reproduced on the web: http://lastinglight.com/seasonsofmylife.html SecretSmile, a CD alarm-clock? Tell me who makes that, please! That sounds like something I'd love to buy. Where'd you get it? |
Secretsmile | Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 06:22 am     Sia, I got it at Circuit City and mine is made by Sony. |
Sia | Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 01:10 pm     Great! Thanks, Secret!  |
Aunt_Bob | Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 07:18 pm     *A special hug for--> . . . . . ((((( LANCE ))))) and . . . . ((( JuJu ))) . . . . . . .((( Dahli ))) . . . . . .((( Dallasbbfan ))) . . . . . ((( Secretsmile))) . . . . . . . ((( Sia ))) - My friend *Thank you all for just being 'you' |
Aunt_Bob | Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 09:01 pm     ~Pay Day~ A man left work one Friday afternoon. But, it being payday, instead of going home, he stayed out the entire weekend partying with the boys and spending his entire week's wages. When he finally appeared at home on Sunday night he was confronted by a very angry wife and was barraged for nearly two hours with a tirade befitting his actions. Finally, his wife stopped the nagging and simply said to him, "How would you like it if you didn't see me for two or three days?" To which he replied, "That would be fine with me." Monday went by and he didn't see his wife. Tuesday and Wednesday came and went with the same results. Come Thursday, the swelling went down just enough where he could see her a little out of the corner of his left eye. |
Aunt_Bob | Sunday, September 29, 2002 - 10:53 pm     Finally a Barbie I can relate to! At long last, here are some NEW Barbie dolls to coincide with her and OUR aging gracefully. These are a bit more realistic... 1. Bifocals Barbie...Comes with her own set of blended-lens fashion frames in six wild colors (half-frames too!), neck chain and large-print editions of Vogue and Martha Stewart Living. 2. Hot Flash Barbie...Press Barbie's bellybutton and watch her face turn beet red while tiny drops of perspiration appear on her forehead. Comes with hand-held fan and tiny tissues. 3. Facial Hair Barbie...As Barbie's hormone levels shift, see her whiskers grow. Available with teensy tweezers and magnifying mirror. 4. Flabby Arms Barbie...Hide Barbie's droopy triceps with these new, roomier-sleeved gowns. Good news on the tummy front, too - muumuus with tummy-support panels are included. 5. Bunion Barbie...Years of disco dancing in stiletto heels have definitely taken their toll on Barbie's dainty arched feet. Soothe her sores with the pumice stone and plasters, then slip on soft terry mules. 6. No-More-Wrinkles Barbie...Erase those pesky crow's-feet and lip lines with a tube of Skin Sparkle-Spackle, from Barbie's own line of exclusive age-blasting cosmetics. 7. Soccer Mom Barbie...All that experience as a cheer-leader is really paying off as Barbie dusts off her old high school megaphone to root for Babs and Ken, Jr. Comes with minivan in robin-egg blue or white and cooler filled with doughnut holes and fruit punch. 8. Mid-life Crisis Barbie...It's time to ditch Ken. Barbie needs a change, and Alonzo(her personal trainer) is just what the doctor ordered, along with Prozac. They're hopping in her new red Miata and heading for the Napa Valley to open a B&B. includes a real tape of "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do." 9. Divorced Barbie...Sells for $199.99. Comes with Ken's house, Ken's car, and Ken's boat. 10. Recovery Barbie...Too many parties have finally caught up with the ultimate party girl. Now she does Twelve Steps instead of dance steps. Clean and sober, she's going to meetings religiously. Comes with a little copy of The Big Book and a six-pack of Diet Coke. 11. Post-Menopausal Barbie...This Barbie wets her pants when she sneezes, forgets where she puts things, and cries a lot. She is sick and tired of Ken sitting on the couch watching the tube, clicking through the channels. Comes with Depends and Kleenex. As a bonus this year, the book "Getting In Touch with Your Inner Self" is included. Note: not my composition, AB ... author not known |
Teatime | Monday, September 30, 2002 - 02:46 pm     I'd like to order one of each, please. The ones I don't need yet will come in handy before I know it, I'm sure.  |
Aunt_Bob | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 01:32 pm     Sorry, Teatime ... my requisition of the latest models is on backorder. You will receive notification as soon as my new shipment arrives. Thank you for your interest and until your order can be filled, please accept this gift, free of charge. Read --> The Fine Print: there is something in your folder, special for you |
Aunt_Bob | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 01:49 pm     Keep your fork... The best is yet to come... There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So, as she was getting her things in order, she contacted her pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes. She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in. Everything was in order and the pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her. "There's one more thing", she said excitedly. "What's that?" came the pastor's reply. "This is very important", the young woman continued. "I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand." The pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say. “That surprises you, doesn't it?" the young woman asked. "Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request," said the pastor. The young woman explained. "My grandmother once told me this story and from there on out, I have always done so. I have also, always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement.” “In all my years of attending church socials and potluck dinners,” she continued, “I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep- dish apple pie. Something wonderful and with substance! So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder, ‘What's with the fork?’ Then I want you to tell them: ‘Keep your fork, the best is yet to come.’” The pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming. At the funeral, people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the pretty dress she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the pastor heard the question, "What's with the fork?" And over and over, he smiled. During his message, the pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. The pastor told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either. So the next time you reach down for your fork, let it remind you ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us. Show your friends how much you care. Remember to always be there for them, even when you need them more. For you never know when it may be their time to "Keep your fork." Cherish the time you have, and the memories you share ... being friends with someone is not only an opportunity but also a sweet responsibility. |
Denecee | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 04:00 pm     Aunt_Bob, I love that story! Thanks for sharing. |
Teatime | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 07:57 pm     Oh Aunt_Bob, I've heard of this one! #12 if I'm not mistaken: Bloated Barbie. She's a perfect choice for me, and that's all I'm going to say. I also love the fork story. My mom has already made me promise to include a fork in her casket. |
Aunt_Bob | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 09:58 pm     Yes, Bloated Barbie ... she will be added to the list. Hmmmm...not giving away any secrets, huh? Well, I had to laugh because she's perfect for me, too. And I will come up with a discription for her, and figure out the 'assessories',she will need |
Sia | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 05:20 am     A friend of mine sent me this. I don't know if it was really written by Audrey Hepburn or not: Audrey Hepburn's Tips To all the beautiful women I know...hope this makes you smile. The following was written by Audrey Hepburn who was asked to share her "beauty tips." For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode, but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.
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Sia | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 05:53 am     Okay, here's a funny one to counterbalance my last post: What's the best form of birth control after 50? Nudity. What's the difference between a girlfriend and a wife? 45 lbs. What's the difference between a boyfriend and a husband? 45 minutes. Why do men want to marry virgins? They can't stand criticism. Why is it so hard for women to find men that are sensitive, caring, and good-looking? Because those men already have boyfriends. What's the difference between a new husband and a new dog? After a year, the dog is still excited to see you. What makes men chase women they have no intention of marrying? The same urge that makes dogs chase cars they have no intention of driving. What do you call a smart blonde? A golden retriever. A brunette, a blonde, and a redhead are all in third grade. Which one has the biggest breasts? The blonde, because she's 18. Why do menfind it difficult to make eye contact? Because breasts don't have eyes.  |
Aunt_Bob | Friday, October 04, 2002 - 04:53 pm     "............................................." I'm speechless and out of breath from laughing. When I compose myself, I'll get back to ya'. (Sia) |
Jmm | Friday, October 04, 2002 - 05:58 pm     This was sent to me by a friend and I felt it would be appropriate for this thread. Enjoy. Women They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up for injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without new shoes so their children can have them. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They have sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin! Women do more than just give birth. They bring joy and hope. They give compassion and ideals. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have a lot to say and a lot to give. This has been sent to you from someone who respects you as a woman. Pass it along to your woman friends to remind them how amazing they are............ |
Aunt_Bob | Friday, October 04, 2002 - 08:51 pm     Thank you Jmm for sharing this with us. You felt it would be appropriate for this thread and you were right, it is perfect for this thread. I did enjoy. I have sung soooo many times when I felt like crying! Thanks again. |
Whoami | Friday, October 04, 2002 - 09:48 pm     Oops. Darn it. Never mind. The pic didn't work. |
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