Eleanor Roosevelt wrote

Many people will walk in and out of your life,
But only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
To handle yourself, use your head;
To handle others, use your heart.
Anger is only one letter short of danger.
If someone betrays you once, it is his fault;
If he betrays you twice, it is your fault
Great minds discuss ideas;
Average minds discuss events;
Small minds discuss people.
He who loses money, loses much;
He, who loses a friend, loses much more;
He, who loses faith, loses all.
Beautiful young people are accidents of nature,
But beautiful old people are works of art.
Learn from the mistakes of others.
You can't live long enough to make them all yourself.
  • justg
    Eleanor knew what she was talking about...

    Now...about that 'work of art...'

    Not so much!
    by justg at 06/18/11 1:52PM
  • bojo
    Ah, Some of my long time friends are works of art and, you my friend are one of them. Its a pleasure to know you.
    by bojo at 06/24/11 12:35PM

Four things you can’t recover


The stone ……….. after the throw
The word …….. after it’s said
The occasion…… after it’s missed
The Time ……. after it’s gone

Just wanted to share this one.

I will be there.......

If one day you feel like crying...
Call me.
I don't promise that I will make you laugh,
But I can cry with you

If one day you want to run away--
Don't be afraid to call me.
I don't promise to ask you to stop...
But I can run with you

If one day you don't want to listen to anyone...
Call me.
I promise to be there for you.
And I promise to be very quiet

But if one day you call...
And there is no answer...
Come fast to see me.
Perhaps I need you.
  • arsenal
    Having lived to be "full of days" I have learned that I cannot always depend on my brethren, as the Apostle Paul learned, but I can ALWAYS depend on my Savior. It is up to me to follow His dependable example.
    by arsenal at 04/23/09 6:24AM
  • auntjennywren
    Good one! This could be titled "How to be a friend". :) Hope work is not too stressful today.
    by auntjennywren at 04/23/09 6:44AM
  • justg
    You have always been there for me. I count you as such a blessing. You are right...sometimes we just need to be still, quiet with our friends AND ourselves. Thank you for sharing.
    by justg at 04/23/09 7:29AM
  • justpeachy
    Yes, we are here. We'll answer your call or at least call you back quickly. We know you'll do the same for us. Have a friend-filled day.
    by justpeachy at 04/23/09 8:02AM
  • doubleg
    If one day you call and there is no answer, CALL MY CELL PHONE !!!
    by doubleg at 04/27/09 2:42PM
  • justg
    BoJo...glad to see you still check in!!! Post woman! Post!
    by justg at 06/07/09 6:36PM

Birthday Blessings

Birthday Blessings


Instead of counting candles,
Or tallying the years,
Contemplate your blessings,
As your birthday nears.


Consider special people
Who love you, and who care,
And others who’ve enriched your life
Just by being there.


Think about the memories
Passing years can never mar,
Experiences great and small
That have made you who you are.


Another year is a happy gift,
So cut your cake, and say,
"Instead of counting birthdays,
I count blessings every day!"


By Joanna Fuchs
  • auntjennywren
    Happy Birthday to you, my dear!!
    by auntjennywren at 04/01/09 11:58AM
  • justg
    That's right!!! Happy Birthday to one of my favorite peeps!
    by justg at 04/01/09 12:09PM
  • franksinatra
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
    by franksinatra at 04/01/09 12:19PM
  • bsnowy
    Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day!
    by bsnowy at 04/01/09 12:54PM
  • justpeachy
    Happy Birthday!
    by justpeachy at 04/01/09 3:15PM
  • doubleg
    Happy Birthday ,Dear Friend!
    by doubleg at 04/02/09 4:08PM
  • justg
    ok bojo...it's about time!
    by justg at 04/09/09 3:41PM