Monday, April 19, 2010

But I Looked So Good.....

The most important thing about finishing a task is getting it done right. Making a point, or a fashion statement, is pretty low on the priority list when people are depending on your good work.

What Mimi liked best about gardening was the Wellingtons.

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Monday, April 12, 2010

Doling out the Dole...

When we allow others to fulfill all our needs we can be assured their expectations will be lower than our own. If we want something extraordinary it will take personal effort and independence.


Everyday Collette hoped for dilled salmon and asparagus.
Everyday she got cracked corn. It was time to act.

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Monday, April 5, 2010

I'm Too Tall For My Height

God made us perfect for our missions here on Earth & we come equipped to meet those challenges. With extraordinary gifts come extraordinary responsibilities. Sometimes, though, being ordinary is the grandest thing of all.

Although she was glad to be captain of the girls
basketball team there were times Shelly just wanted
to be close to the ground.

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Monday, March 29, 2010

I Spy, You Spy

It pays to watch contracts and agreements carefully. How many times do you push the 'I Accept' button without reading the agreement? Those that write contracts are not above little 'gotchas'. Read your legal agreements and catch those little pitfalls.

Edward was very good at detective work - but very
bad at disguises.

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Monday, March 22, 2010

A Labor of Love?

Often we find ourselves laboring for rewards we never reap. Someone, somewhere is benefiting from our sweat, but quite often it's not us. Is it time to re-evaluate?


Mimi could not understand why her laundry hamper was
always full when she, herself, did not even wear clothes.

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Monday, March 15, 2010

Value Meal

Value is an arbitrary thing - it differs from culture to culture, nation to nation, person to person. That does not release us, however, from valuing others values. Harmony comes from understanding that diverse opinions are valid and valuable!

Jose, the new sushi chef, was not amused when his
customers said they didn't eat bait.

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Monday, March 1, 2010

That's Not What I Said....

When asked to complete a task for another follow their instructions to the letter. Do not try to over think or best them. Just do what you're told.


Noah's brother Carl missed out on the gig because
he couldn't
follow instructions.

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Term Life

You cannot BUY security. All the money in the world may buy you more money, but only your hard work and determination will keep you afloat when all the money has disappeared.


Once a year, without fail, Randall would come and fleece the flock.

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Monday, February 15, 2010

Words Get in the Way

Don't let language keep you from progress. Words often fall short of defining our opportunities so we have to enlarge our understanding without them.


Bill hated to fly because he hated being in any place called
a terminal!

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Seeking Signs

The answers to some of our questions will never be answered in this life. Faith is stronger than knowledge because it builds confidence in your ability to make choices. BELIEVE!!

Suddenly, Timmy saw the answer to his history homework
forming in his alphabet soup.

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Monday, February 1, 2010

Well, it's too late now....

Digging ourselves out of disaster need not be so onerous if we prepare before hand. We KNOW what circumstances will be after a flood, tornado, tsunami or earthquake. Taking precautions beforehand may save your life.



Whenever it rained really hard the storm drains clogged up
with chickens.

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Seekers of Wisdom and Truth

Many of us will spend large amounts of money on questionable information we only half believe, but wouldn't spend a nickel on truth.


In spite of what the other girls thought, Caroline had standards
about reality and truth. Those standards were very low,
but she did have them.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Putting on Heirs

We work hard to leave our children financial security after we're gone. How much more valuable and long lasting would our legacy be if it were those attributes that our children were to hold sacred - love, trust, integrity, honesty, kindness and virture.



Jose didn't want to gain immortality through his works
and great accomplishments. He wanted to gain immortality
by NOT DYING.

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Monday, January 11, 2010

"I'm almost sure...."

Be very careful when making judgments about others. What you say or do can change the course of another's life ... and not always for the better.



Capt. Davies felt there might be a wide margin of error
on this line-up.

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Monday, January 4, 2010

First Impressions

Be patient and research out information before making a signficant decision. Your first impression about a situation may not always be the correct one.
Caroline vowed to never return to the city after
she discovered the room that ate people.

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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Extreme Problem Solving

You don't have to be a Ninja to reach impossible goals, but it might help. However, if your goals are simple, use simple solutions. Don't let the solution cost more than the problem.



Lydia knew there was an easier way to the
stored grain, but 'easy' wasn't an inspiration to Lydia.

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Monday, December 21, 2009

Success is in the Details

Don't forge ahead on your big plans until you've checked out the details and can make a fairly accurate prediction on how things are going to work out.
Jose was well intentioned, but didn't stop to consider that
chickens don't carry money.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

I Can't Do That...

We believe with firm conviction in the things we can't do and only halfheartedly in those things we CAN do. We need to reverse that thinking and discover what incredibly talented beings we are.


Shy Oswald's heart was breaking with his unspoken love for Collette.
It pained him that chickens didn't write poetry.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Let Your Light So Shine...

Some people feel that having a grievance is to have a purpose in life. These people are sad clear to the bone. Spread handfuls of joy in place of resentment.


Old Lester wasn't happy unless he was really, really angry.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

The Seven Deadly Excuses...

No matter what the outside influences might be, self destructive behaviors are fueled from within.

Locked in the embrace of a forbidden, senseless passion,
Caroline knew her greatest weakness was herself.

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