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Post by sunshine on Feb 9, 2007 21:50:51 GMT -5
I hope this comment is not too controversial, but the people around her should be ashamed of themselves for perpetuating her substance abuse. They certainly didn't take very good care of her. That poor baby. The story of who her real father is....is getting stranger by the moment.
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Post by 2ton on Feb 9, 2007 22:37:56 GMT -5
It will all come out in the dna tests. Wonder when they will get the tests done and the findings published.
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Post by silentone on Jul 10, 2007 11:20:24 GMT -5
Things to do! ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it. FIVE. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye. SIX.. Be engaged at least six months before you get married. SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight. #hearteyes# EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have much. NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely. TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling. ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives. TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly. THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?' FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk. FIFTEEN. Say 'God bless you' when you hear someone sneeze. SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson . SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions. EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. TWENTY. Smile! when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice. TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.
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Post by 2ton on Jul 10, 2007 11:48:22 GMT -5
Every one of those is a great way to live!!!
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Post by Tigerlily on Jul 10, 2007 16:30:36 GMT -5
Cammy-
I agree with all of those. And Number 20 is one of my every day things. I learned that when I was the asistant receptionist for a lot of years and the Personnel director complimented me on my telephone voice the last time I saw him. I continue to do that even when I'm at home, good one.
Wanda
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Post by silentone on Jul 10, 2007 17:01:58 GMT -5
A smile makes a world of difference!!! - KEEP SMILING - If at times you feel you want to cry And life seems such a trial Above the clouds theres a bright blue sky So make your tears a smile. As you travel on lifes way With its many ups and downs Remember its quite true to say One smile is worth a dozen frowns. Among the worlds expensive things A smile is very cheap And when you give a smile away, You get one back to keep. Happiness comes at times to all But sadness comes unbidden And sometimes a few tears must fall Among the laughter hidden. So when friends have sadness on their face And troubles round them piled The world will seem a better place And all because you smiled.
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Post by sunshine on Sept 6, 2007 1:13:25 GMT -5
Please take a moment to remember a legend, Luciano Pavarotti. ~~1935 - 2007~~
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Post by Tigerlily on Sept 6, 2007 12:11:28 GMT -5
This was such sad news for me to wake up to this morning. He had a beautiful voice and didn't seem as stuffy as the other operatic people I had seen.
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Post by mbucksfan on Sept 6, 2007 14:06:21 GMT -5
I always got chills listening to him sing Ave Maria. RIP Luciano.
Have you guys heard Andrea Bocelli. He also has an amazing voice-reminds me of Luciano.
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Post by Tigerlily on Sept 6, 2007 16:04:13 GMT -5
Yes, MB, Andrea has a beautiful tenor voice as well. I just remember how much fun Luciano had when he did his specials in Medena with the Rockers that did his shows like Simon LeBon, Bono, Delores O'Riorden, the Spice Girls, etc. and I LOVED the 3 Tenors, especially Placido Domingo although his high range isn't as pure as Luciano's was, or as strong.
Wanda
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Post by silentone on Oct 5, 2007 16:04:22 GMT -5
Words of Wisdom
A little long BUT is the BEST thing that I have received in an email in a LOOOOONG time!!!
The Law of the Garbage Truck
How often do you let other people's nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, or an insensitive employee ruin your day? Unless you're the Terminator, for an instant you're probably set back on your heels.
However, the mark of a successful person is how quickly he/she can get back her focus on what's important.
Sixteen years ago I learned this lesson. I learned it in the back of a New York City taxi cab. Here's what happened.
I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when, all of a sudden, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his breaks, skidded, and missed the other car's back end by just inches!
The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling bad words at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was friendly. So, I said, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!' And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck.'
Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally.
You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on.
You'll be happy you did.
So this was it: The 'Law of the Garbage Truck.' I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets? It was that day I said, 'I'm not going to do it anymore.' I began to see garbage trucks. I see the load they're carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my Taxi Driver, I don't make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, and wish them well.
One of my favorite football players of all time,
Walter Payton, did this every day on the football field. He would
jump up as quickly as he hit the ground after being tackled. He
never dwelled on a hit. Payton was ready to make the next play his best.
Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting.
Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses.
Teachers and parents know that they have to be fully present, and at their best for the people they care about.
The bottom line is that successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day. What about you?
What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by?
Here's my bet.
You'll be happier.
So.. Love the people who treat you right.
Forget about the ones who don't.
Believe that everything happens for a reason.
If you get a chance , TAKE IT!
If it changes your life , LET IT!
Nobody said it would be easy...
Have a GREAT Day!
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Post by ChiFan on Oct 5, 2007 16:54:32 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing that Cammy - I need to learn to react that way more often.
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Post by AMES on Oct 5, 2007 18:15:33 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing that Cammy - I need to learn to react that way more often. #ditto# I do usually try to... but sometimes it takes me a little longer than immediately... always room for improvement that's for sure! Thanks Cammy!
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Post by silentone on Jan 29, 2008 10:14:00 GMT -5
I Owe My Mother 1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. 'If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.'
2. My mother taught me RELIGION. 'You better pray that will come out of the carpet.'
3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL. 'If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!'
4. My mother taught me LOGIC. ' Because I said so, that's why.'
5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC. 'If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me.'
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT. 'Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident.'
7. My mother taught me IRONY. 'Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about.'
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS . 'Shut your mouth and eat your supper.'
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM. 'Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!'
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA. 'You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone.'
11. My mother taught me about WEATHER . 'This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.'
12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. 'If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!'
13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE .. 'I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.'
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. 'Stop acting like your father!'
15. My mother taught me about ENVY . 'There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do.'
16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION . 'Just wait until we get home.'
17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING. 'You are going to get it when you get home!'
18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE. 'If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way.'
19. My mother taught me ESP. 'Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?'
20. My mother taught me HUMOR . 'When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me.'
21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. 'If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up.'
22. My mother taught me GENETICS. 'You're just like your father.'
23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS. 'Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?'
24. My mother taught me WISDOM. 'When you get to be my age, you'll understand.'
25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE . 'One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you
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Post by imbadd on Jan 29, 2008 16:58:08 GMT -5
I Owe My Mother 1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. 'If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.' 2. My mother taught me RELIGION. 'You better pray that will come out of the carpet.' 3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL. 'If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!' 4. My mother taught me LOGIC. ' Because I said so, that's why.' 5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC. 'If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me.' 6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT. 'Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident.' 7. My mother taught me IRONY. 'Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about.' 8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS . 'Shut your mouth and eat your supper.' 9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM. 'Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!' 10. My mother taught me about STAMINA. 'You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone.' 11. My mother taught me about WEATHER . 'This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.' 12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. 'If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!' 13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE .. 'I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.' 14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. 'Stop acting like your father!' 15. My mother taught me about ENVY . 'There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do.' 16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION . 'Just wait until we get home.' 17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING. 'You are going to get it when you get home!' 18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE. 'If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way.' 19. My mother taught me ESP. 'Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?' 20. My mother taught me HUMOR . 'When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me.' 21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. 'If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up.' 22. My mother taught me GENETICS. 'You're just like your father.' 23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS. 'Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?' 24. My mother taught me WISDOM. 'When you get to be my age, you'll understand.' 25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE . 'One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you These are #clap# #giggle# #clap# I was going to try to choose my favorite ones but, #thscratch# #uhmm# #thscratch#
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