How much of It's Saturday is true and how much is just hype or how much is just some trick of the mind? It is hard to say. You will have to be the judge. If everything I write is all sooooo great, then why doesn't everyone want to read it!
Do you know folks who are alive but act like they are died? Joesixpack says--They don't seem like they are living on the edge! Two little super senior gals were going down the street in a big old Cadillac. Dorthy thought Mildred just went through a red light. They came to the next intersection and again there were cars dodging them and tires were squalling as they went through another red light Dorthy thought. They came to the next intersection sooooo Dorthy really paid attention and sure enough, Mildred when through another red light. Dorthy said to Mildred, you just went through 3 red lights. Oh, am I driving!
Some old goats are alive! I played in the "Old Goats" golf outing this week. I had a good time. Played with 5 other guys in our 6some, 4 of I never met before. One was a family doctor. Us old goats talked about Viagra with the doc. One guy (i.e. who is his patient) said--That Viagra really works doc, I'm back to action again. I asked doc if that is real popular--sure is but quite expensive; will be generic in a year or sooooo. I asked him about my finger that won't go straight--It called trigger finger. I got a free diagnoses. Another guy in our group worked in nuclear plants all over the world. Was paid $300 an hour. These guys are just from small town IA. Huh, interesting. My partner hit a shot in the jar from 88 yards. We get to the next tee and a guy in our 6some pulls out a flask out of his bag and we all had a shot to celebrate. Such is life with the old goats!
Blowing smoke maybe! I have a friend who goes over board with his praise and congratulations and compliments to folks (i.e. over the top in my opinion). I don't think maybe it's all sincere but I don't know. It's a little toooo mushy for me but what do I know. It seems that a lot of folks like that soooo good for him. I sorta kinda take it with a grain of salt. Usually if you are around this type of person for some time, you learn to figure it out and accept it accordingly (i.e. don't pay much attention to it; just change the subject). He might have great intentions and I might be the one who is taking it wrong. Could be! Such is life.
Do you know folks who are alive but act like they are died? Joesixpack says--They don't seem like they are living on the edge! Two little super senior gals were going down the street in a big old Cadillac. Dorthy thought Mildred just went through a red light. They came to the next intersection and again there were cars dodging them and tires were squalling as they went through another red light Dorthy thought. They came to the next intersection sooooo Dorthy really paid attention and sure enough, Mildred when through another red light. Dorthy said to Mildred, you just went through 3 red lights. Oh, am I driving!Some old goats are alive! I played in the "Old Goats" golf outing this week. I had a good time. Played with 5 other guys in our 6some, 4 of I never met before. One was a family doctor. Us old goats talked about Viagra with the doc. One guy (i.e. who is his patient) said--That Viagra really works doc, I'm back to action again. I asked doc if that is real popular--sure is but quite expensive; will be generic in a year or sooooo. I asked him about my finger that won't go straight--It called trigger finger. I got a free diagnoses. Another guy in our group worked in nuclear plants all over the world. Was paid $300 an hour. These guys are just from small town IA. Huh, interesting. My partner hit a shot in the jar from 88 yards. We get to the next tee and a guy in our 6some pulls out a flask out of his bag and we all had a shot to celebrate. Such is life with the old goats! Blowing smoke maybe! I have a friend who goes over board with his praise and congratulations and compliments to folks (i.e. over the top in my opinion). I don't think maybe it's all sincere but I don't know. It's a little toooo mushy for me but what do I know. It seems that a lot of folks like that soooo good for him. I sorta kinda take it with a grain of salt. Usually if you are around this type of person for some time, you learn to figure it out and accept it accordingly (i.e. don't pay much attention to it; just change the subject). He might have great intentions and I might be the one who is taking it wrong. Could be! Such is life.
I read this while eating my oatmeal with a half a banana on it--Let what you say be simply "Yes" or "No." Mark Twain, with his usual dash of cynicism, said this: "When in doubt, tell the truth. It will confound your enemies and astound your friends." Charles H. Spurgeion said--Truth wears well.
MissPerfect says--Flattery is lying; we create empty words that contain only a kernel of truth; we delude the person being flattered, blinding them to reality. We also delude ourselves, hiding our real thoughts and beliefs behind a mask. Gossip may seem harmless because it is done in secret, but the ideas spread about another person can damage their reputation, opportunities, and relationships. ItchieBitchie says--Soooo it's best just to change the subject it would appear and move on. What do you think?
90% a good guy! A golf buddy said this about a mutual acquaintance--He's 90% of the time a good guy but the other 10% of the time he can be the biggest jerk of all time; I mean a champion jerk. You don't want to be around him. I have never seen the 10% side of him. Is it when he is drinking? Yes it is. Ouchy ouchy! That usually will do it. Joesxipack says--Probably when he gets that way, you just as well change the subject and get away from him as he is irrational.
I have known grandpa, his sons and his grandsons through friendship and business for many years. Grandpa was a good guy (i.e. 98% of the time) until he loses his temper (i.e. just flies off the handle). His sons and grandsons are exactly the same. Is that learned or is that genetic? And the worst part is that folks tend to remember them for the 2%! Ouchy ouchy!
In a training manual used at the United States Naval Academy, a short creed is included, originally written by John Wayland in 1899 and titled "The True Gentleman." The first line says, "The True Gentleman is the man whose conduct proceeds from ... an acute sense of propriety." A trip to the dictionary reveals that "propriety" is the quality of being socially appropriate -- doing and saying the right thing at the right time.
I read this while eating my oatmeal with a half a banana on it--The Bible speaks of a similar idea when it talks about speech seasoned with salt (Colossians 4:6). Always graphic, Solomon said an angry woman is like a gold ring in a pig's nose (Proverbs 11:22). And later in life, the king put it a different way: All it takes to ruin the beautiful odor of a vial of perfume is one dead fly floating therein (Ecclesiastes 10:1). All these verses say the same thing: It only takes one small, inappropriate word or deed to tarnish an otherwise respectable person or moment. James would agree: Be slow to speak and slow to anger (James 1:19).
$$$$ A golf buddy said this about a mutual acquaintance--He is the epitome of "a rich man being miserable". Ouchy ouchy! Another golf buddy said--Ya, they are nice to his face but when he leaves, he might not what them to record what they say about him and play it back. It's better just to change the subject with him. He's always right and you can't tell him nutten. Sooooo move on. Let him always think he's right. SmatManCharlie says--Wealth without righteousness leads to unhappiness because riches cannot fulfill us. While we should work hard and save wisely and give generously, our happiness isn't based on our wealth. A person's life does not consist in the abundance of the things possessed. AverageJoe says--Yabut, wealth is the world's measuring stick, isn't it (i.e. it's always about the money, ain't it)? I just read it in the paper soooo it must be right that Micheal Jordon is now a billionaire. I can not comprehend being a billionaire. I just can't. Mr.BigGuy says--Money is always there, but the pockets change.
Peppy! I talked to a couple the other day. They told me they are empty nesters and this last year Peppy, their dog, died. The husband said--We miss Peppy but it feels soooo good not to have our lives dictated by a dog! His wife gave him a dirty look; I think Peppy was her dog! Ouchy ouchy! It was time to change the subject! LuckieEddie says--I think I have been manipulated a time or two and didn't even know it; much like that gal did by her dog. I went and bought some ribeye pork chops at Fareway as advertised 10for$10. I said I want 10for$10 to the meat guy. He said--You don't have to buy 10for$10 (i.e. I didn't know that). We will sell you any # for a $1 apiece. Really! Yabut the ad says 10for$10. Ya, we do that soooo folks will buy 10for$10. Does it work? It sure does; it's a great sales gimmick (i.e. gottcha)!
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Change the subject! "How many a man has dated a new era in his life from the reading of a book," observed Henry David Thoreau. I believe that books can change a person (i.e. probably to both good and bad) but they do make the mind work and folks' world larger. Children who have the opportunity and encouraged to read have a huge massive advantage (i.e. my opinion). Parents play the major role in this advantage.
Why not! I have driven my golf cart down town many times (i.e. that is legal in small town IA just like a retirement community) and drove past a friend's house every time who has some concerns and I wonder how she was doing. I never stop. Soooo the other day I did the same and thought the same as I went by their house. I went about a half a block past their house and turned around and I visited her (i.e. sorta kinda changed the subject of my brain). What got into me!! I just wanted her to know that I cared about her. We had a nice little conversation. AverageJoe says--erv, it's easier to drive by than to stop sooooo I just drive by! I know the feeling AverageJoe but I wonder if it's the right thing to do. Such is life.
CadillacJack says Do you know the difference between try and triumph? It's the umph!
Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans. (-:
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MyFriendJean say--If a goal is set properly, it's already half achieved.
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