GRANDMA OLGA quoting Emily

If joyful  tears    begin to  fall.

Wipe   them away    and instead  recall,

the Love   and laughter     we share  together

And how much      you mean    to me, forever

Love  Emily     

  july      23,  2005

Be like Xavier.

TYpical 4 year old laughs 300 times per day.
Typical 40 year old laughs 15 times per day...

My wife and I were great parents until...

" My wife and I were great parents, until we had children..."

Mike Hucklebee

Smile in the Oncology Room

Just visited with my mother-in-law receiving chemo-related treatment all day in the Oncology room of a local hospital. She was sitting back playing crossword puzzles like she was sitting in a lounge chair on the beach. She appeared almost as relaxed talking about the procedures like a professor teaching a class.

What an example for the rest of us.
 

You have to wake up with smile on your face

No matter how you feel, you have to wake up with a smile on your face. You can't carry a negative face on your shoulder all day.

Homeless teen on skid row determined to turn life around dreams of being neurosurgeon

Be joyful alway; pray continually

 ¹⁶Be joyful always; ¹⁷pray continually; ¹⁸give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 

Love never gives up

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 

I Corinthians 13:7 
 

Harry Truman: I want a one armed economist

Harry Truman's economic wisdom applies today: 

 Please provide me a one-armed economist. That way I do not have to hear "on the other hand..."

FRIENDS

A friend is someone we turn to when our spirits need a lift








A friend is someone we treasure for our friendship is a gift





A friend is someone who fills our lives with beauty, joy, and grace.








And makes the world we live in a better and happier place.






There is a miracle called friendship, that dwells in the heart.
You do not know how it happens or when it gets its start.









But you know the special lift it always brings.
You realize that friendship is the world's most precious gift!






Send this to all your friends, no matter how often you talk, or how close you are, and send it to the person who sent it to you..

Let old friends know you haven't forgotten them, and tell new friends you never will.WHY GOD MADE PETS

They help out around the house...



They protect our children...


They look out for the smaller ones...


They show us how to relax...


They 'converse' with each other.


They help you when you're down...


They are great at decorating for the Holidays..


They have 'great' expectations.


They are Patriotic.


They are happy to 'test' the water.


They love their 'teddies'


They know who's 'BOSS.


AND - They know when we need a good LAUGH!


HAVE YOU SMILED TODAY?????

It is done by moving the corners of the mouth upward.
LET ME SHOW YOU HOW..............

NOW PASS IT ON, AND MAKE SOMEONE ELSE SMILE!!!

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Only by love does hatred cease

 "Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule."  

 
         ~B

Love the Lord your God

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength 

Deuteronomy 6:4-5 

Weeping for a night, rejoice in the morning

Psalm 30:5

 
       … weeping may remain for a night, 
      but rejoicing comes in the morning.
 

Living Life Rules from Brother Roderic

Rules from God for 2010 1. Wake Up !! Decide to have a good day. "Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" Psalms 118:24 2. Dress Up !! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7 3 . Shut Up!! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3 4. Stand Up!!..... For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything.. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as w e have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10 5. Look Up !!... To the Lord. "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 6. Reach Up !!... For something higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, And He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6 7. Lift Up !!... Your Prayers. "Do not worry about anything; Instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING." Philippians 4:6 Send this to the people you care about.. I thought this was mighty special, just like you. Pass this on and brighten someone ' s day, and remember: God answers prayer.

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Never underestimate the power of the smile

Never underestimate the power of the smile.

Xavier Diaz

Our smile is the root to peace work

If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.

 
         ~Thich Nhat Hanh 

Our capacity for smiling can make peace

Smiling is very important. If we are not able to smile, then the world will not have peace. It is not by going out for a demonstration against nuclear missiles that we can bring about peace.It is with our capacity of smiling, breathing, and being peace that we can make peace.

 
         ~Thich Nhat Hanh 

Your smile can be the source of your joy.

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.

 
         ~Thich Nhat Hanh 

Larry's Proverbs

Larry's proverbs....................   1. A day without sunshine is like night. 2. On the other hand, you have different fingers. 3. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.   4. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name. 5. Remember, half the people you know are below average. 6. He who laughs last, thinks slowest. 7. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm. 8. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap. 9. Support bacteria. They're the only culture most people have. 10. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. 11. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines. 12. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments. 13. How many of you believe in psycho kinesis? Raise my hand. 14. OK, so what's the speed of dark? 15. When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane. 16. Hard work pays off in the future.. Laziness pays off now. 17. How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges? 18. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines. 19. What happens if you get scared half to death, twice? 20. Why do psychics have to ask you your name? 21. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, 'What the heck happened?' 22. Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would all fall off. 23. Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. 24. Life isn't like a box of chocolates.  It's more like a jar of jalapeno's. What you do today, might burn your butt tomorrow.

 

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You deserve your love and affection

"You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection."

 
         ~B

Throw it out

When in doubt, throw it out.

Pamela Moore on organizing clutter

You deserve your love

 You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
 
         ~B

There are more organisms in a gram of soil than there are human beings on this Earth!

Soil Biota

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Soils are populated by a multitude of microbial and invertebrate organisms, in addition to more complex animal biota. Plant roots, seeds, and fungi, are a large part of this microhabitat.

Soil microorganisms play an extensive role in the decomposition of organic matter and production of humus, cycling of nutrients and energy and elemental fixation, soil metabolism, and the production of compounds that cause soil aggregates to form. Many are in symbiotic relationships with plants and animals serving as nitrogen fixers and gut microbes. They function as a substantial part of the food web.

Among the microorganisms found in the soil are bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, micro-algae, protozoa, nematodes, and other invertebrates (mostly arthropods).

It has been estimated that if you look at one "gram" of soil you will see the following numbers of organisms--bacteria 10 8-9 , actinomycetes 105-8 , fungi 105-6 , micro-algae 103-6 , protozoa 103-5 , nematodes 101-2 , other invertebrates 103-5 . A square meter of soil may contain 30-300 earthworms. There are more organisms in a gram of soil than there are human beings on this Earth!

References: Soil Biology Guide. Dindal (ed.) 1990 John Wiley & Sons and Soil Microbial Ecology, F. Blaine Metting Jr. (ed.) 1993

 

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The way of peace

This is the way of peace: "Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love." 

- Peace Pilgrim..
 

There are 1.6 billion insects for every human on the planet...Do they worry? So why do you...?

This is not just a Disney tale:

The Entomological Society of America claims insects are "1.6 billion" times as numerous as humans. With just over 6 billion humans, that works out to about 10^19 insects. 

That may sound like a lot, but there are many small life-forms that could be more numerous. For example, in soil the insects and mites (a type of arachnid, not an insect) all feed either directly or indirectly off various types of nematodes (a tiny worm, which also is not an insect). Nematodes are animals, and "often outnumber other animals" in many environments so they may be the most numerous animal. 

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. - B

Be Happiness Itself

Live your life in happiness, even though those around you lead lives which are unhealthy, and wish to spread their illness to you. Be Happiness itself. 

- B

Be Happiness itself

Live your life in happiness, even though those around you lead lives which are unhealthy, and wish to spread their illness to you. Be Happiness itself. - B

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. - 

B

Disney World BUG says bugs are far more important than humans as there are 200 million bugs for every 1 human

Believe the Disney bug is right: Scientists estimated there are around 873,347,175,675 insects on Earth

WikiAnswers http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_insects_are_on_earth

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. - B

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. - B

Road to Truth...

"There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth… not going all the way, and not starting." ~B

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.  

  ~The B

Churchill

I am ready to meet my maker, but whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.

Winston Churchill

 

Good Dog. Good Man.

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker. 

  ~The B

As it is, infinite...

If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. - William Blake...

 

Stand high above other witnessing suffering.

Once you are living your life in awareness, it will be as though you stand high above others, witnessing their suffering, while you do not suffer at all. - B

Let your love flow outward

Let your love flow outward through the universe, To its height, its depth, its broad extent, A limitless love, without hatred or enmity. Then as you stand or walk, Sit or lie down, As long as you are awake, Strive for this with a one-pointed mind; Your life will bring heaven to earth. - Sutta Nipata ...

The Truth will prevail.

Michael Jackson's doctor: 'I told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail'

 

Always at peace

Who ranks as the highest? One who does not harm anything. One who never retaliates. One who is always at peace regardless of the other person's disposition. b

“I’ll rest when I’m dead”

"I'll rest when I'm dead"

 Warren Zevon

 

Teaching children about money

The easiest way for your children to learn about money is for you not to have any.

  - NY TIMES Katharine Whitehorn Quote of the Day

Make me one with everything

Did you hear about the Zen Master who goes
up to the hot dog vendor and says, "Make me
one with everything"?

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

But don't you think we need a few more smiles
and chuckles in our lives? Especially with all
that's going on in the world now.

Really, don't you dread turning on the TV, picking
up a newspaper or magazine, or even checking out
what's going on by surfing the web?

It does seem like the only news out there is bad
news, doesn't it?

Well, wouldn't it be nice to become virtually immune
to bad news--even when it strikes close to home?

Wouldn't you love to enjoy that certain level of
peace of mind, oneness with the universe, and
increased success that comes with a more complete
understanding of who you are and your place in this
world?

 

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Always at Peace regardless

Who ranks as the highest? One who does not harm anything. One who never retaliates. One who is always at peace regardless of the other person's disposition. - B

Dispassion and Detachment

The eighth step of the Eightfold Path is Right Concentration, meaning to foster dispassion and detachment from the things of the world....

Wise men

Wise men don't judge: they seek to understand.

- Fingers Pointing Toward the Moon by Wei Wu Wei...

Live in the Present Moment = Secret of Health

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. - B

 

Meditate Day and Night

8. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Joshua 1:8

This verse I discovered and have repeated in the last three weeks and miraculosuly is today's verse of the day! I know who is talking. Thank God.

Einstein on Human Mind

"Physical concepts are free creations of the human mind, and are not, however it may seem, uniquely determined by the external world. "

-Einstein

Pure mind = Joy

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. -" B

Why worry when you can...

Why worry when you can pray.

listen

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You can make more friends...

You can make more friends in 2 months by being interested in people than in 2 years by being interested in yourself. Dale Carnegie/Sarah-Tyler Moore. listen

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Heaven

Couldn't agree more! My idea of heaven would be a Verizon iPhone... David Pouge, New York Times

Smile...Joy

"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy."

~Thich Nhat Hanh

To laugh often and much

T To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded! - Emerson

 

Keep smiling...

Keep smiling…….        It’s one of the best advertisements for God… it makes people wonder what you’ve got….. 

Always at peace

Who ranks as the highest? One who does not harm anything. One who never retaliates. One who is always at peace regardless of the other person's disposition. 

B 

iGoogle

'Play your part in the comedy, but don't identify yourself with your role!

- Why Lazurus Laughed by Wei Wu Wei...'

Happiness is like a cat. If you try to coax it or call it, it will avoid you. It will never come. But if you pay no attention to it and go about your business, you'll find it rubbing against your legs and jumping into your lap. ~~William Bennett

There are three types of people: Those with a wish bone, those with a funny bone, and those with a backbone.

Always at peace

Who ranks as the highest? One who does not harm anything. One who never retaliates. One who is always at peace regardless of the other person's disposition. - B

LIfe is short

Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile. Life may not be the p art y we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance....

Smiling face

Always keep a smiling face and a loving mind, and speak truthfully without malice.

Be Happiness itself

Live your life in happiness, even though those around you lead lives which are unhealthy, and wish to spread their illness to you. Be Happiness itself.

B

Happiness never ceases by being shared...

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

B

Life is short

Life is short,
Break the rules,
Forgive quickly,
Kiss slowly,
Love truly,
Laugh uncontrolably,
And never regret anything that made you smile.

Laughter makes you healthier

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

No greater prayer in the Universe than patience.

No greater prayer in the Universe than patience.

Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play.

Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play.

Heraclitus

Be anxious for nothing

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Philippians 4:6

Anger

Whenever we are angry for one minute, we lose 60 seconds of happiness.

--Albert Einstein

You say it best when you say nothing at all.

You say it best when you say nothing at all.

Ronan Keating

If they can be friends, then anyone can. Photography by Christopher Moore.