December 2009
70 posts
“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store…maybe Christmas means a...”
– The Grinch
Dear Lance Armstrong: Can I come live with you? →
“John Steinbeck once wrote, ‘Change comes like a little wind that ruffles...”
– Lucas Scott, One Tree Hill
“Never forget that anticipation is an important part of life. Work’s...”
– Nicholas Sparks, Three Weeks with My Brother
“So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even...”
– Mitch Albom, Tuesdays With Morrie
A very nice Christmas story →
I just received an email from my District Manager with this link and the commentary below. I love stories like this!!
“When you have 2 spare minutes to look at it, I figured I would share this with each of you as we are at the holidays. It TRULY represents what giving is all about. This story is about some very good friends of our family. Duane and I grew up together. Their daughter...
simple life goal
— For today to be better than yesterday. Every day. — That’s seriously tough to do, because I try to somehow make all of my days just fabulous, no matter what. I’d say lately I’ve done a pretty good job of meeting my life goal…
11 Reasons I will NEVER take meth →
I would’ve never taken meth anyway, but after seeing these pictures I kind of feel sick. I’ve heard the phrase “meth mouth” and I’ve seen a few people that I’ve thought hmmmm, they don’t look healthy. But seriously…if you’ve ever used this drug or are considering using it for any reason, please read this. Look at these pictures. I know...
“I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like...”
– Audrey Hepburn
“Happiness resides not in possessions or in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells...”
– Democritus
“Reputation is what men and women think of us, character is what God and angels...”
– Thomas Paine
I look forward to this:
Jingle Ball tonight!! www.jingleball.org Yay yay yay
“Keep your thoughts positive
Because thoughts will become your words.
Keep your...”
– Mahatma Gandhi (via thinnerthoughts)
Someone figure this out!!! →
This is driving me crazy? How does it know?
“People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is...”
– Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
(I posted this quote back in October, and I think there is not a more appropriate time to repost this for myself than right now. No matter what happens, I know that I have a light within, and with the support of my friends and family that are so amazing, I can get through...
Thanksgiving Lunch with the family
Everyone: (random chatter, everyone talking across the table, louder than the others)
Everyone: (eventually gets to the topic of "Brook's Blog")
Jan: Brook, have we told you the Brook's Blog story?
Brook: Ummm
Half the table: (rolls eyes, not-again fashion)
Jan: (laaaughs) Oh you have to hear this. So a month or so ago we were all sitting around the table at lunch after church just talking. And the subject of your blog came up. We were laughing and talking about different stuff it said and funny stuff we read, when your Dad says "I've been so busy I haven't seen Brook's blog in a few months". And Robert looks up from his plate, half confused, half disgusted and says kind of sternly, "Well I should hope not!!!!". And everyone just laaaaaughed. I STILL don't think he knows what a blog is.
Robert: I was just kidding!
Cheryl (his wife): NO you weren't. You still don't know.
Dad: (whispers and signals to me) This is about the 10th time we've heard the story. Let's see how many times she tells it today.
Everyone: (Keeps talking. People walking in and out. Story being retold and retold)
Dad: (5-10 minutes later) This story will never get old to her. She's told it 8 times in 10 minutes and there's no end in sight. This one will probably last another 15 years in her mind as good, solid humor. We will eventually hate the Brook's Blog story.