We are a presumptuous society. We know less than 5% of the world's history and what we don't know we often make outrageous assumptions about. We're not all that different than 'them' and 'they' were not all that primitive.
Upon excavating what he deemed a 'religious artifact' Reilly
declared the barnyard had been built atop an ancient
temple site.
Needing to always have the last word, needing to always be right, needing to win every argument is the death knell for any relationship. You're not that smart, nor that wise that you have all the answers. So...would you rather be right, or happy?
When Lucinda finally found Mr. Right it didn't
take long to discover his first name was Always.
Although you can't expect peals of laughter during times of adversity, you can still find times of joy and sweetness. Keep your heart ready to capture those moments, however fleeting.
Hank didn't TOTALLY hate the vet's visit
because it always involved a lively chase.
Revenge is not a dish best served cold, revenge is a dish best served not at all. When we exact revenge we have allowed our adversaries to set the standard of behavior. Live above that.
Lydia was not burdened by the finer
sensibilities like forgiveness and
tolerance. Already she was feeling no
remorse.
The misinterpretation of actions can cause a domino effect of reactions. Fear or anxiety can spread quickly and balloon into problems that aren't warranted. Breathe deep and study out the situation and save yourself some embarrassment.
The tension mounted as all eyes looked to the sky anticipating
something dreadful. Watching. Fearful. It all began when
Caroline tried to rub a crik out of her neck.
Just because your team efforts did not meet goals doesn't mean you weren't entirely successful. Don't discount what you learned or experienced about being a team member, learning to work together, and being mutually supportive. The next team effort will move you closer to your goals.
Edward and his team got the shuttle up to the Speed
of Smell, but that still wasn't enough to
launch Reilly into space.
Just how important is it to prove your point? How much are you willing to give up to be right? Truth has a way of making itself known eventually, so your efforts could cause you nothing but grief. Chill out and let others discover for themselves the truth of a situation.
Jasmine's last earthly act was to make her point about
water acoustics.
When your heart is bursting with joy and gladness, don't keep that to yourself. Share the good times with others. That richness of spirit can alter someone's bad day and make it a little easier.
In the ecstasy of joy Mimi burst forth
into song - unfortunately the only tune
she knew all the words to was
'I'm a Little Teapot'.
Young people need guidance at all stages of life - mostly, though, when they don't want it. Don't give up on your teen, remember that at some point he is going to be an adult and thank you.
Oswald lamented that young Johnny was an envelope
without an address.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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