What Helps Me to See The Light

When I'm running around like my hair’s on fire and worrying that I might be late for something, I may begin to think dark thoughts. If I slow down a little, breathe, open my mind, reserve some time to do what I’m doing now, and read good things, I usually see the light. My family and friends, a life bird, nature, kisses from my dogs, and my blogging community calms me and I adore them for it.

A friend and former cubicle neighbor in Delaware sent an e-mail forward to me yesterday. I might have read it before but today I appreciated it once again.

I always enjoyed watching “60 Minutes”. If I couldn’t catch the whole show, I made a point to stop and listen to my favorite curmudgeon, Andy Rooney.

He said,

I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.

I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned.... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned.... That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.

I've learned.... That when your newborn grandchild holds your little finger in its little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

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This reminds me of the type of photo that Susan Gets Native would post. I'm sane and Susan is, too. I like bubbles and I love my camera, that’s all.



You need to allow your Palmolive dish liquid get all gunked up to see a bubble. Try it.

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Bella

Arrrrgh. I feel so bloated. It m-m-must be the heat.

More captions are welcome!