Quotes: The Thirteen Virtues

[From the noted 18th Century "Poor Richard's Almanack," compiled by Benjamin Franklin] 1. Temperance: Eat not to dullness. Drink not to elevation. 2. Silence: Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself. Avoid trifling conversation. 3. Order: Let all your things have their places. Let each part of your business have its time. 4. Resolution: Resolve to perform what you ought. Perform without fail what you resolve. 5. Frugality: Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing. 6. Industry: Lose no time. Be always employed in something useful. Cut off all unnecessary actions. 7. Sincerity: Use no hurtful deceit. Think innocently and justly; if you speak, speak accordingly. 8. Justice: Wrong none by doing injuries or omitting the benefits that are your duty. 9. Moderation: Avoid extremes. Forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve. 10. Cleanliness: Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation. 11. Tranquility: Be not disturbed at trifles or at accidents common or unavoidable. 12. Chastity: Rarely use venery but for health or offspring — never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation. 13. Humility: Imitate Jesus and Socrates. (2) Comments

Posted: 6/16/2008 3:45:34 PM

Quotes: Buddha

Believe nothing just because a so-called wise person said it. Believe nothing just because a belief is generally held. Believe nothing just because it is said in ancient books. Believe nothing just because it is said to be of divine origin. Believe nothing just because someone else believes it. Believe only what you yourself test and judge to be true. (8) Comments

Posted: 6/14/2008 4:39:18 PM

Quotes: Dear God: Children's Letters to God

Dear God: Children's Letters to God Dear God, In Sunday School they told us what You do. Who does it when You are on vacation? — Jane Dear God, I think about You sometimes even when I'm not praying. — Elliot Dear God, Did You really mean "do unto others as they do unto you?" Because if you did, then I'm going to fix my brother. — Darla Dear God, I didn't think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset You made on Tuesday. — Margret Dear God, I read the Bible. What does "begat" mean? Nobody will tell me. — Love, Allison Dear God, Are you really invisible or is that a trick? — Lucy Dear God, Is it true my father won't get in Heaven if he uses his bowling words in the house? — Anita Dear God, Did you mean for the giraffe to look like that or was it an accident? — Norma Dear God, Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones, why don't You just keep the ones You have now? — Jane Dear God, Who draws the lines around countries? — Nan Dear God, The bad people laughed at Noah — "You made an ark on dry land you fool". But he was smart, he stuck with You. That's what I would do. — Eddie Dear God, I went to this wedding and they kissed right in church. Is that okay? — Neil Dear God, What does it mean You are a Jealous God? I thought You had everything. — Jane Dear God, Thank You for the baby brother, but what I prayed for was a puppy. — Joyce Dear God, Why is Sunday School on Sunday? I thought it was supposed to be our day of rest. — Tom L. Dear God, Please send me a pony. I never asked for anything before, You can look it up. — Bruce Dear God, If we come back as something — please don't let me be Jennifer Horton because I hate her. — Denise Dear God, My brother is a rat. You should give him a tail. Ha ha. — Danny Dear God, Maybe Cain and Abel would not kill each other so much if they had their own rooms. It works with my brother. — Larry Dear God, I want to be just like my Daddy when I get big but not with so much hair all over. — Sam Dear God, You don't have to worry about me. I always look both ways. — Dean Dear God, I bet it is very hard for You to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are only 4 people in our family and I can never do it. — Nan Dear God, Of all the people who work for You, I like Noah and David the best. — Rob Dear God, My brother told me about being born but it doesn't sound right. They're just kidding, aren't they? — Marsha Dear God, If You watch me in Church Sunday. I'll show You my new shoes. — Mickey D. Dear God, I would like to live 900 years like the guy in the Bible. — Love, Chri Dear God, We read Thomas Edison made light. But in school they said You did it. So, I bet he stoled Your idea. — Sincerely, Donna Dear God, I do not think anybody could be a better God. Well, I just want You to know but I am not just saying that because You are God already. — Charles (2) Comments

Posted: 6/13/2008 5:39:02 PM

Hello and Good Morning

Hi everyone...it's been awhile since I've been here...things have been a tiny bit on the crazy side...I'm hoping to get them a little more settled now....Really have missed all of you alot...I hope each and everyone of you are doing well...just wanted to leave this little message and let you know you're in my thoughts.....have a great day! (8) Comments

Posted: 6/12/2008 11:52:00 AM