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Lancecrossfire

Wednesday, June 13, 2001 - 10:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I thought about this song while in game I thanks to BB's Eddie. The words are a great message.

I see trees of green, red roses too.
I've seen 'em bloom for me and you.
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.

I see skies of blue, and cloud of white.
The bright blessed day,
The dark sacred night.
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.

The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky,
Are also on the faces of people going by.
I see friends shaking hands, saying how do you do.
They’re really saying I love you.
I hear babies crying—I watch them grow.
They’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know.
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.

Yes, I think to myself, what a wonderful world.

Louis Armstrong

Tksoard

Wednesday, June 13, 2001 - 11:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Geez Lance!! I Love You!! (I'M A HA!!)

Lancecrossfire

Wednesday, June 13, 2001 - 11:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Tk!!! Congratulations on becoming an honorary angel! I'm sure you will have an adventure or two before BB is over.

Tksoard

Wednesday, June 13, 2001 - 11:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Lance. I shall wear my HA wings with pride!
I wonder what I can do from TN!!??

Lancecrossfire

Wednesday, June 13, 2001 - 11:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm sure Moon and Jana will provide ideas that will help them.

Nancy

Thursday, June 14, 2001 - 05:01 am EditMoveDeleteIP
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"Without involvement, there is no commitment. Mark it
down, asterisk it, circle it, underline it. No
involvement, no commitment." -- Stephen Covey

"Write out a clear detailed description of the ideal
candidate before you begin interviewing new people." --
Brian Tracy

"Help those who deserve it, not just those who need it.
Life responds to deserve not need." -- Jim Rohn

Lancecrossfire

Thursday, June 14, 2001 - 12:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good ones to remember Nancy.

Nancy

Friday, June 15, 2001 - 05:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
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OVERCOMING FAILURE
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"Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker.
Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour,
not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by
saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing." -- Denis
Waitley

"I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the
number of times I succeed; and the number of times I
succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I
can fail and keep on trying." -- Tom Hopkins

"He's no failure. He's not dead yet." -- William Lloyd
George

"No man ever became great or good except through many and
great mistakes." -- William E. Gladstone

Flint

Saturday, June 16, 2001 - 09:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
All that is gold does not glitter; not all those that wander are lost.

J.R.R. Tolkien

Karuuna

Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 04:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
A few misc quotes on caring:


"Just because some one doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have."

"They say love hides behind every corner, then I must be walking in circles."

"A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart."

"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world"

Faerygdds

Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 04:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
"Peace does not come from the absence of conflict, but rather from the ability to adapt and contend with it." --S. Sainte

"Pain in life is inevitable, but suffering is optional" -- Not sure who said it

Nancy

Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 06:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Quotes of the Week

"Each of us was born with wings...(and) has the ability
to go farther than we ever thought possible, to do things
beyond our wildest imaginings."
-- Barbara Stanny

"When I was younger, there were things I was just too
afraid to try. The really important thing as you get
older is that you can do anything you want to."
-- Mary Helen Washington

"Live out of your imagination, not your history."
-- Stephen Covey

"Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom
manifests itself."
-- Oprah Winfrey

Nancy

Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 06:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
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3: 7 Steps to the Life You Love!

1. Take control. "Get" that you are in charge of your
life. Everyday, you decide what to eat, whether or not
to answer the phone, where and how you'll live, and how
you will spend your money. These are your decisions, and
no one in history has ever had greater freedom to choose.

Often, we don't "feel" that free. We believe that we
"have" to go to work, and do the things that society
expects of us. But for thousands of years the "masters"
have said you are free to choose. Taking responsibility
for your choices is the first step to the life of your dreams.

2. Clarify your values. Too often, our daily activities
do not align with our core values. We spend our time doing
things that are meaningless, or that actually violate our
personal standards, and we are not being true to ourselves.

Identify your core values. Write them down and your
priorities will shift almost immediately. Once you list
your desires for daily meditation, or to save money, or
to read to your child, your brain will automatically
search for ways to make it happen.

3. Eliminate the frustrations. Most of us do not dream
of a life filled with clutter, distractions, irritations
and frustrations, and yet we tolerate them every day.
Take the time to clean up your nest! Throw away one
useless item every day for 30 days. Give useable items
to your favorite charity. Just do it!

Keep your car, your clothes, your desk and other personal
items clean and in perfect condition so they are ready
when you need them. As my grandfather said, "take care
of your tools and they will take care of you."

4. Become "incredibly selfish". I borrowed this phrase
from Thomas Leonard, and it does NOT refer to being mean
or rude! Instead, it refers to honoring your own needs
and preferences. Some people need music in order to
work; others need peace and quiet. Discover what works
best for you and ask for it!

Learn to ask appropriately. Hone your social skills and
ask for what you want. In the areas where you can, take
action! Create the life you want, starting now.

5. Learn to say no! We are flooded with requests,
opportunities, invitations and pressures. We must choose
between hundreds of options, and saying "yes" to one
choice requires that we say "NO!" to dozens of competing,
and often worthy, alternatives. In order to pursue the
life you want, stay focused and resist temptation.

6. Maintain balance in all things. This is about
maintaining a high level of wellness, taking care of your
body, your spirit, your finances and your friends. It
means being involved with your own life, and paying
attention. It means slowing down, and showing up.

7. Face the direction you want to go. I am convinced
that a clear dream, and moving in the right direction,
are far more important than any set of goals or any
amount of "will-power" or effort. Each and every day,
take a step in the direction you want to go. When you
find yourself off the path, stop and turn around. Simply
know where you want to go, keep your eyes focused on the
dream, and keep walking. It works!

Flint

Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 07:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
The beginning of wisdom is calling things by their right names.

- Chinese Proverb

Nancy

Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 07:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
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After having studied top achievers and peak performers over
the past 25 years, I've concluded that these unique men and
women have, in most cases, mastered what I call the Seven
C's of Success.

Clarity - Eighty percent of success comes from being clear
on who you are, what you believe in and what you want.

Competence - You can't climb to the next rung on the ladder
until you are excellent at what you do now.

Constraints - Eighty percent of all obstacles to success
come from within. Find out what is constraining in you or
your company and deal with it

Concentration - The ability to focus on one thing single-
mindedly and see it through until it's done takes more
character than anything else.

Creativity - Flood your life with ideas from many sources.
Creativity needs to be exercised like a muscle, if you
don't use it you'll lose it.

Courage - Most in demand and least in supply, courage is
the willingness to do the things you know are right

Continuous learning - Read, at the very least, one book a
week on business to keep you miles ahead of the
competition. And just as you eat and bathe, organize your
time so you spend 30 minutes a day exploring e-mail,
sending messages, going through web sites, because like
exercise, it's the only way you can keep on top of
technology. If you get away from it, you'll lose your
edge.

by brian tracy

Grooch

Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 12:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
IF YOU CAN...
If you can start the day without caffeine
If you can get going without pep pills
If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles
If you can eat the same food everyday & be grateful for it
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time
If you can overlook it when those you love take it out on you when, through no fault of yours, something goes wrong
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment
If you can ignore a friend's limited education and never correct him
If you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor friend
If you can face the world without lies and deceit
If you can conquer tension without medical help
If you can relax without liquor
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs
If you can say honestly that deep in your heart you have no prejudice against creed, color, religion or politics
Then, my friend, You are Almost as Good as Your Dog!

Moondance

Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 12:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I love that G!

Dilligaf

Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 12:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
A FEW OF LIFE'S UNANSWERED QUESTIONS

** Why is it considered necessary to nail down the lid of a coffin?
** Why does the sun lighten our hair, but darken our skin?
** Why can't women put on mascara with their mouth closed?
** Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle?
** Why don't you ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery"?
** Why is "abbreviated" such a long word?
** Why is a boxing ring square?
** Why is it called lipstick if you can still move your lips?
** Why is it that doctors call what they do "practice"?
** Why is it that rain drops but snow falls?
** Why is it that when you're driving and looking for an address, you turn down the volume on the radio?
** Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?
** Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
** Why is the third hand on the watch called second hand?
** Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
** Why is the word dictionary in the dictionary?
** Why isn't there a special name for the tops of your feet?
** Why isn't there butt-flavored cat food?
** Why can't they make the whole plane out of the same substance that little indestructible black box is?
** Why do you need a driver's license to buy liquor when you can't drink and drive?

Dilligaf

Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 12:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
When you have an "I hate my job" day try this:

On your way home from work, stop at your pharmacy and go to the thermometer section. You will need to purchase a rectal thermometer made by "Q-tip." Be very sure that you get this brand.

When you get home, lock your doors, draw the drapes and disconnect the phone so you will not be disturbed during your therapy. Change to very comfortable clothing, such as a sweat suit and lie down on your bed.

Open the package and remove the thermometer. Carefully place it on the bedside table so that it will not become chipped or broken.

Take out the written material that accompanies the thermometer and read it. You will notice that in small print there is a statement:

"Every rectal thermometer made by Q-tip is personally tested."

Now, close your eyes and repeat out loud five times, "I am so glad I do not work in quality control at the Q-tip Company."

Lancecrossfire

Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 10:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I WISH YOU ENOUGH!

Recently I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together. They had announced her departure and standing near the security gate, they hugged and he said, "I love you. I wish you enough."

She in turn said, "Daddy, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Daddy." They kissed and she left. He walked over toward the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on his privacy, but he welcomed me in by asking, "Did you ever say goodbye to someone knowing it would be forever?" "Yes, I have," I replied. Saying that brought back memories I had of expressing my love and appreciation for all my Dad had done for me.

Recognizing that his days were limited, I took the time to tell him face to face how much he meant to me. So I knew what this man was experiencing. "Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever goodbye?" I asked. "I am old and she lives much too far away. I have challenges ahead, and the reality is, the next trip back will be for my funeral," he said. "When you were saying goodbye I heard you say, "I wish you enough." May I ask what that means?"

He began to smile. "That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone." He paused for a moment and looking up as if trying to remember it in detail, he smiled even more. "When we said 'I wish you enough,' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them," he continued and then turning toward me he shared the following as if he were reciting it from memory:

I WISH YOU ENOUGH!
"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye."

Nancy

Thursday, June 21, 2001 - 08:44 am EditMoveDeleteIP
CLEAN OUT THE CLOSETS OF YOUR LIFE by Patricia Fripp, CSP,
CPAE
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Clean out the closets of your life. Have you ever looked at
the clothes in your closet with a critical eye: the bargain
shoes in the wrong color; the expensive suit you got on
sale that never fit; the "great" shirt that was a gift from
someone you love?

I had all of those items in my closet. Then a wardrobe
consultant friend came over and made me clean out the
clothes that didn't fit or that no longer represented my
self-image. It was an exhilarating feeling. Now the clothes
I wear make me feel and look great, and project the image I
like.

Your clothes closet isn't the only hiding place for
negative things in your life. You have a self-image closet
too. Take a serious look at what you find there. Try
cleaning it out. Throw out ideas that no longer fit your
lifestyle or your experiences.

Clean your closet of certain old friends as well -- the
ones who have become acquaintances. Too often we spend our
energies with people whose interests have grown apart from
ours.

Clean the negative people out of your life's closet. Some
folks cannot accept your achievements, insisting it's only
a "fluke" when you finally attain a great goal. Their own
insecurities require them to shoot other people down. It is
time to let them know you are proud of your achievements,
and then move on to someone who will support you in your
endeavors.

Closets may be hiding places for our outmoded clothes and
ideas, but they are also where we store the building blocks
for our daily lives. Don't let them get cluttered with
outdated ideas.

Flint

Thursday, June 21, 2001 - 03:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
All that we are is the product of what we have thought.

- The Dhammapada

Nancy

Friday, June 22, 2001 - 03:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
My Friend

You gave me words of kindness
tied with a ribbon of gold,
hearing them was important
to heal my heart and soul.

Your gift of words made a difference
when I was down and blue,
questioning why I bother,
doing what I do.

Life can be a challenge
sometimes it seems unfair,
but when I was tired and struggling
it helped that you were there.

What can I give you in return
your friendship is so dear,
please know if you ever need me
I will always be here.

Kind words and time are needed
by people everywhere,
when wrapped with a smile or a hug
they're a gift that says I CARE!

Misslibra

Friday, June 22, 2001 - 07:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
"I love you", mean it.

When you say, "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye.

Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

Believe in love at first sight.

Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

Smile when picking up the phone, the caller will hear it in your voice.

Treat other's the way you want to be treated!

Flint

Friday, June 22, 2001 - 11:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
If the doros of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite.

- William Blake