ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE

I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day.

I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned.... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned…. That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost, someone will take the ones you miss.

I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

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Make a Wish!

Click onto Santa and make your Christmas wishes - see what can come up with this year!

Go on - talk to your inner child!!!

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THIS IS UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!!!

What is wrong with Gordon's gang???????(Too busy putting their expenses claims in!!)


Dear All

Please see below a petition to keep the British Forces Post Office from
closing.

This means that all free post (under 2kgs) to Afghan will be stopped
amongst other things.

Below is a quote from Sky News in bold.

"When the servicemen and women of our country are fighting and dying
for this government's dubious honour, it treats them with
the contempt it has shown across the board," he said.

"The BFPO has for decades provided a lifeline that is utterly vital in
maintaining moral and now they want to cut it.

"MPs have granted themselves £7,000 a year postage but they seem to be
happy to put extra costs on service families.

How typical, how venal, how vile."


[link]

Please forward this on.

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Make a Wish!

Click onto Santa and make your Christmas wishes - see what can come up with this year!

Go on - talk to your inner child!!!

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Help a friend out this Christmas!

A few wonderful people on here have set up a [link] called, "Save The Houseboat" for Nigel.

So if you can help please follow the link above and give a little!

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I want to say thank you here for any faves you might leave for my paintings - I always answer comments but I dont always have time to thank for individual faves and dont forget I am a

Here are my latest paintings both acrylic on 16" X 20" canvas -
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This week, I found out;

From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were
not permitted to practice their faith openly.

Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics.

It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning
plus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church.

Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality
which the children could remember.

-The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ.

-Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments.

-Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love.

-The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.

-The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.

-The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.

-Seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit--Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.

-The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.

-Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit--Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.

-The ten lords a-leaping were the ten commandments.

-The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.

-The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.

So there is your history lessonfor today!

This knowledge was shared with me and I found it interesting and enlightening and now I know how that strange song became a Christmas Carol...so pass it on if you wish.'
Merry (Twelve Days of) Christmas Everyone

I have had this [link] passed to me and it says a great deal more about the explanation of this song so you can make your own minds up about the truth of it all

Make a Wish!

Click onto Santa and make your Christmas wishes - see what can come up with this year!

Go on - talk to your inner child!!!

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Help a friend out this Christmas!

A few wonderful people on here have set up a [link] called, "Save The Houseboat" for Nigel.

So if you can help please follow the link above and give a little!

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I want to say thank you here for any faves you might leave for my paintings - I always answer comments but I dont always have time to thank for individual faves and dont forget I am a

Here are my latest paintings both acrylic on 16" X 20" canvas -
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Make a Wish!

Click onto Santa and make your Christmas wishes - see what can come up with this year!

Go on - talk to your inner child!!!

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Help a friend out this Christmas!

A few wonderful people on here have set up a [link] called, "Save The Houseboat" for Nigel.

So if you can help please follow the link above and give a little!

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I want to say thank you here for any faves you might leave for my paintings - I always answer comments but I dont always have time to thank for individual faves and dont forget I am a

Here are my latest paintings both acrylic on 16" X 20" canvas -
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BEST POEM IN THE WORLD

I was shocked, confused, bewildered
As I entered Heaven's door,
Not by the beauty of it all,
Nor the lights or its decor.

But it was the folks in Heaven
Who made me sputter and gasp--
The thieves, the liars, the sinners,
The alcoholics and the trash.

There stood the kid from seventh grade
Who swiped my lunch money twice.
Next to him was my old neighbor
Who never said anything nice.

Herb, who I always thought
Was rotting away in hell,
Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,
Looking incredibly well.

I nudged God's arm, 'What's the deal?
I would love to hear Your take.
How'd all these sinners get up here?
You must've made a mistake.

'And why is everyone so quiet,
So somber - give me a clue.'
'Hush, child,' He said, 'they're all in shock.
No one thought they'd be seeing you.'

JUDGE NOT!!


Every saint has a PAST...
Every sinner has a FUTURE!

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Help a friend out this Christmas!

A few wonderful people on here have set up a [link] called, "Save The Houseboat" for Nigel.

So if you can help please follow the link above and give a little!

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I want to say thank you here for any faves you might leave for my paintings - I always answer comments but I dont always have time to thank for individual faves and dont forget I am a

Here are my latest paintings both acrylic on 16" X 20" canvas -
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