Friday, March 05, 2010

Heart Thoughts 1


And, sooner or later, on the heels of random thoughts comes a few from the heart.

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HEART THOUGHTS

Admit your mistakes before someone else exaggerates them.

When it comes to hard work, there are three kinds of people:
Those who turn their sleeves up.
Those who turn their noses up.
Those who won't turn up at all.

Nothing is ever really lost. It's just where it doesn't belong.

Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are, but doing things as they ought to be done.

When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

There are no shortcuts to anyplace worth going.

A gossip is a person who creates the smoke in which others assume there is fire.

Mankind is a living contradiction. We are great enough to split the atom, and small enough to split hairs.

Patriotism is not so much protecting the land of our fathers as it is preserving the land for our children.

See how the human body is connected? Pat a person on the back and watch their head swell.

If you're ready and willing, you will often be able.

Defeat is not bitter unless you swallow it.


[with thanks to Menards and list member Cliff R.]

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Well, I figured out yesterday that I have a non-work-related rehearsal, meeting, deadline, or event about every two to three days between now and the end of April, so if I don't get back to you right away on e-mail, please understand.

I will, however, see you on Monday.

Mark

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WEB SITE of the WEEK: Because everyone can use some help in this area - even yours truly - this week I'm picking http://www.grammarbook.com/. Jane Straus has authored this site and book, and while there are lots of things for sale, there a some good free things here, as well. Some basic English rules, as well as some free English quizzes, to see how much you know (and need to learn). There's also a link to her blog that has some interesting stuff.

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WORDS for YOUR WEEKEND: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy." (Guillame Appollinaire)

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