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merry christmas

sorie6 zone 6b
11 years ago

Just wanted to wish all of you Merry Christmas and Happy New Yr.!!
May you have a fun filled one with family and or friends.

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  • mstywoods
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    You, too Sorie6 and all you other RMGers!

    And here are some wise words to ponder with the New Year approaching ... by George Carlin
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    George Carlin's wife died early in 2008 and George followed her, dying in July 2008. It is ironic George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent and so very appropriate. An observation by George Carlin:

    The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

    We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

    We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

    We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

    We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

    These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

    Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

    Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

    Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

    Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

    Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

    And always remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away.

    George Carlin

  • highalttransplant
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Merry Christmas, Sorie, Mstywoods, and the rest of the Rocky Mountain gang!!!

    Misty, I've read that piece before, but enjoyed reading it again. Wasn't always a fan of his comedic style, but he really hit the nail on the head there!

  • treebarb Z5 Denver
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Merry Christmas all! I hope you're enjoying our snowy holiday with good food, family and friends.

    Barb

  • digit
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks! It was a nice Christmas . . . even if I didn't get that terry cloth bathrobe I hinted so shamelessly about.

    My plans for a new tradition of enchilada breakfast had to be scuttled. Daughter stopped by the night before and let it be known that she had a cold & wouldn't be coming over early. Son sent me a text saying that he had a stomach ache and would just be hopeful that he could show up at the holiday table by 2pm.

    Oh well, only my pineapple cornbread went begging at the table. Breakfast, the day-after-Christmas for me! Maybe that was the tradition I was supposed to be putting in place. I'll have to remember it for next year!

    George Carlin ~ "Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning." Happy New Year!

    Steve

  • Zinnia1
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hope everyone had a great holiday! I am back at my family home in Michigan for the week and enjoying every minute. My sister got me a gift certificate to Tagawa Gardens (she is in MI but ordered it online) and I am going to LOVE using it in the Spring!

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