A few of my favorite things.......

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" Home Sweet Home "

Never leave home without it.......

comes to mind.

Please keep them in your mind.

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Some Thoughts For Today

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The best portion of a good person's life is the

little, nameless, unremembered acts

of kindness and love.

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" Boredom is the feeling that everything is a waste of time;

Serenity, that nothing is " . ~ Szasz~

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" Cats have it all - admiration and an endless sleep and company when they

want it " . ~Rod McKuon~

OLD AND WISE

As I have grown old and wise

I sit back and realize

What was said and meant

Between the hellos

And goodbyes

Just fleeting moments

Now they seem to me

I can only hope now

They remain a memory

We dismay at how time passes

And how it gets away

Things taken for granted

And what we had that day

Memories of days past

Be good or be they bad

It's that day that got away

And the good times we had

As I grow old and wise

I realize now and see

That enjoying the moment

Was not a priority

The roses I didn't take the time

To stop and smell

Just some advice to you

Through the story I tell

And that you should enjoy the moment

For the joy it will bring you

And what it can mean to you as well

If getting to the next day

Means forgetting today

Then for you my friend

Will have missed an opportunity

Tomorrow and yesterday

Are important in our lives

But what happens everyday

Is where memories survive

And as I grow old and wise

I came to realize

These special truths

Before my eyes...

And I no longer criticize

Those missed moments

Between the hellos...

And goodbyes.....

Dan Crenshaw

March 31, 2004

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The Power of Three Little Words

Author unknown

Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often come

in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those statements have the power to

forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have

cooled.

The following three word phrases can enrich every relationship:

I'LL BE THERE - Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give.

When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to them and

to us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and

spiritually. 'Being there' is at the very, very core of civility (being polite

or courteous).

I MISS YOU - Perhaps more marriages could be salvaged and strengthened if

couples simply and sincerely said to each other, " I miss you. " This powerful

affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.

I RESPECT YOU - Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the

feeling that another person is a true equal. It is a powerful way to affirm the

importance of a relationship.

MAYBE YOU'RE RIGHT - This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument

and restoring frayed emotions. The flip side of " maybe you're right " is the

humility of admitting " maybe I'm wrong. "

PLEASE FORGIVE ME - Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if

people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are

vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own

up to he has been in the wrong, which is by saying, in other words, that he is

wiser today than he was yesterday.

I THANK YOU - Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the

companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies

for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of

kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely

constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.

COUNT ON ME - " A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. " " Loyalty is

an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds

people. Those who are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true

friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there, indicating " you can count

on me. "

LET ME HELP - The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot

a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and

help.

I UNDERSTAND YOU - People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel

the other person accepts and understands them. Letting others know in so many

little ways that you understand him or her is one of the most powerful tools for

healing your relationship.

GO FOR IT - Some of your friends may be nonconformists, have unique projects and

unusual hobbies. Support them in pursuing their interests. Rather than urging

your loved ones to conform, encourage their uniqueness -- everyone has dreams

that no one else has.

I suppose the 3 little words that you were expecting to see here have to be

reserved for those who are special; that is I LOVE YOU!!!

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LET THE PICTURES LOAD AND THINK ABOUT THIS ONE.

" Cry Of The Spirit "

cryofthespirit

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If I don't say it often enough to you....please know you are special to me and

you are in my thoughts even when we are not in touch.

A Friend Is A Gift From God

Among the great and glorious gifts

Our Heavenly Father sends

Is the gift of understanding

That we find in loving friends.

For in this world of trouble

That is filled with anxious care,

Everyone needs a friend

In whom they are free to share

The little secret heartaches

That lay heavily on the mind-

Not just a mere acquaintance

But someone who's just out kind

So when we need some sympathy

Or a friendly hand to touch

Or one listens tenderly

And speaks words that mean so much,

We seek a true and trusted friend

In the knowledge that we'll find

A heart that's sympathetic

And an understanding mind.

And often, just without a word

There seems to be a union

Of thoughts and kindred feelings,

For God gives true friends communion.

Cherish all your happy moments:

they make a fine cushion for old age.

~ " If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the

entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand. "