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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Quotes for Today--Speeches

There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave~Dale Carnegie When a sermon at length comes to an end, people rise and praise God, and they feel the same way after many other speeches~John Andrew Holmes... Sign in to see full entry.

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Get Your Motor Runnin'

I've been interested in cars, since, at least, high school. I may not know as much as I want to about them, but, I do know what I like. I prefer pre-70's. When cars had more character & individuality. Especially enjoy those from the 30's & 40's. One of my favorites is, the Model A. As you can see... Sign in to see full entry.

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Allowing Others Their Say

I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it --Voltaire I don't expect to agree with everyone. In fact, I don't want to. Life would be rather dull without diversity. However, what I would appreciate is, respect for my beliefs, views, interests, etc &... Sign in to see full entry.

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Traveling Vicariously Through Others

I've never been a person who was envious of others. However, I admit, when I learn of someone who has gotten to travel, especially, extensively, I feel a little twinge. It's not something my family did much. It might have been due to lack of money & not having much of an adventurous spirit. Of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Quotes for Today--Perseverance

The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't~Henry Ward Beecher When the world says, Give up, Hope whispers, Try it one more time. ~Author Unknown Fall seven times, stand up eight~Japanese Proverb Saints are sinners who... Sign in to see full entry.

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For Love of Sport?

I'm not an athletic sort myself, but, I do enjoy watching sports, particularly, baseball. It was my husband who got me into that. Before him, I didn't think I'd really like it. Then I watched a few games with him & was hooked. I think part of it was, because, he was enthusiastic about it. I find,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Creative Outlets

I guess it would be too obvious to state, that, writing is my primary creative outlet. It's mainly been a hobby & now, I'm going to make it my career. It wasn't the path I originally intended to take, artistically. I can remember at eight, thinking, I wanted to be an actor. Actually, I still do. In... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Quotes for Today--Intelligence

We should not only use the brains we have, but all that we can borrow~Woodrow Wilson Perhaps imagination is only intelligence having fun~George Scialabra Man becomes man only by his intelligence, but he is man only by his heart~Henri Frederic Amiel Character is higher than intellect~Ralph Waldo... Sign in to see full entry.

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The Genuine Article

People have used that term to describe me. Perhaps, it's been said of you also. That's not what I'm referring to in this instance. What I'm speaking of is, antiques. We only have one antique store in this town. They seem to have quite a few newer items, amongst the more vintage. It's been several... Sign in to see full entry.

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Getting in Touch with Our Inner Muse

My main form of writing has been poetry. Unlike some, who seem to have the words flow from them with ease, all my poems came by inspiration. Which is why, I only have 18. Over the past 10 years, my writing has consisted more of emails & postings on forums. Even with those, I've had people show their... Sign in to see full entry.

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