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Why? Why?Why?

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Why, Why, Why,

Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting dead?

Why do banks charge a fee on ‘insufficient funds’ when they know there is not enough money?

Why does someone

believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?

Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?

Why doesn’t Tarzan have a beard?

Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?

Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

Whose idea was it to put an ‘S’ in the word ‘lisp’?

If people evolved from apes,

why are there still apes?

Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?

Is there ever a day that mattresses

are not on sale?

Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?

Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?

Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?

How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?

When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, ‘It’s all right?’ Well, it isn’t all right, so why don’t we say, ‘That really hurt, why don’t you watch where you’re going?’

Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that’s falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?

In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?

How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

And my FAVORITE……
The statistics on sanity is that one out of every four persons are suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends — if they’re okay, then it’s you.

~~~Now send this on to your friends and make them smile too!~~~

****A day without a smile is like a day without sunshine!****


Finding true joy…

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Sometimes true joy can only be found through another’s eyes because they see what is difficult for us to see even when it is right before our eyes.

This is just awesome!

Finding joy

Are you??

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a regional

sales convention in Chicago . They had assured

their wives that they would be home in plenty of time for

Friday night’s dinner. In their rush, with tickets and

briefcases, one of these salesmen inadvertently kicked

over a table which held a display of apples. Apples flew

everywhere. Without stopping or looking back, they all

managed to reach the plane in time for their nearly-missed

boarding.

ALL BUT ONE!!! He paused, took a deep breath , got in

touch with his feelings, and experienced a twinge of

compassion for the girl whose apple stand had been

overturned.

He told his buddies to go on without him, waved

good-bye, told one of them to call his wife when they

arrived at their home destination and explain his taking a

later flight. Then he returned to the terminal where the

apples were all over the terminal floor.

He was glad he did.

The 16-year-old girl was totally blind! She was softly

crying, tears running down her cheeks in frustration, and

at the same time helplessly groping for her spilled

produce as the crowd swirled about her; no one stopping

and no one to care for her plight.

The salesman knelt on the floor with her, gathered up

the apples, put them back on the table and helped organize

her display. As he did this, he noticed that many of them

had become battered and bruised; these he set aside in

anothe r basket.

When he had finished, he pulled out his wallet and said

to the girl, ‘Here, please take this $40 for the damage we

did. Are you okay?’ She nodded through her tears.. He

continued on with, ‘I hope we didn’t spoil your day too

badly.’

As the salesman started to walk away, the bewildered

blind girl called out to him, ‘Mister…..’ He paused and

turned to look back into those blind eyes. She continued,

‘Are you Jesus?’

He stopped in mid-stride, and he wondered. Then slowly

he made his way to catch the later flight with that

question burning and bouncing about in his soul: ‘Are you

Jesus?’ Do people mistake you for Jesus? That’s our

destiny, is it not? To be so much like Jesus that people

cannot tell the difference as we live and interact with a

world that is blind to His love, life and grace.

If we claim to know Him, we should live, walk and act as

He would. Knowing Him is more than simply quoting

Scripture and going to church. It’s actually living the

Word as life unfolds day to day.

You are the apple of His eye even though we, too, have

been bruised by a fall. He stopped what He was doing and

picked up you and me on a hill called Calvary and paid in

full for our damaged fruit.

Please share this, {IF you feel led to do so}.

Sometimes we just take things for granted, when we really

need to be sharing what we know…Thanks.

He’s got my vote!!!

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

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I HAVE DECIDED TO BECOME A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE.

HERE IS MY PLATFORM:

(1) ‘Press 1 for English’ is immediately banned. English is the official language; speak it or wait at the border until you can.

(2) We will immediately go into a two year isolationist posture to straighten out the country’s attitude. NO imports, no exports.< /B>
We will use the ‘Wal-Mart’s policy, ‘If we ain’t got it, you don’t need it.’

(3) When imports are allowed, there will be a 100% import tax on it.

(4) All retired military personnel will be required to man one of our many observation towers on the southern border. (six month tour) They will be under strict orders not to fire onSOUTHBOUND aliens.

(5) Social security will immediately return to its original state. If you didn’t put nuttin in, you ain’t gettin nuttin out. The president nor any other politician will not be able to touch it.

(6) Welfare – Checks will be handed out on Fridays at the end of the 40 hour school week and the successful completion of urinalysis and a passing grade.

(7) Professional Athletes –Steroids – The FIRST time you check positive you’re banned for life.

(8) Crime – We will adopt the Turkish method, the first time you steal, you lose your right hand. There is no more life sentences. If convicted, you will be put to death by the same method you chose for your victim; gun, knife, strangulation, etc.

(9) One export will be allowed; Wheat, The world needs to eat. A bushel of wheat will be the exact price of a barrel of oil.

(10) All foreign aid using American taxpayer money will immediately cease, and the saved money will pay off the national debt and ultimately lower taxes. When disasters occur around the world, we’ll ask the American people if they want to donate to a disaster fund, and each citizen can make the decision whether it’s a worthy cause.

(11) The Pledge of Allegiance will be said every day at school and every day in Congress.

(12) The National Anthem will be played at all appropriate ceremonies, sporting events, outings, etc.

Sorry if I stepped on anyone’s toes but a vote for me will get you better than what you have, and better than what you’re gonna get. Thanks for listening, and remember to write in my name on the ballot in November.
God Bless America !!!!!!!!!!!
Bill Cosby!!!!!!!!

classes for men

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Fall Classes for Men at
 
THE
ADULT LEARNING CENTER
REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED
by Monday, Aug 30,

 

2008NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY
LEVEL

 


OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM
. Class 1

 


How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays–Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.

Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM .

 

Class 2

The Toilet Paper Roll–Does It Change Itself?

Round Table Discussion.

Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.
 
 

Class 3

Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat and Avoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub?–Group Practice.

Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM
for 2 hours.  
 

Class 4
Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor–Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.

 


Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.
 
 

Class 5

Dinner Dishes–Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?
Examples on Video.

Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning
at 7:00 PM
 
 

Class 6

Loss Of Identity–Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other.
Help Line Support and Support Groups.

Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM
 
 

Class 7

Learning How To Find Things–Starting With Looking In The Right Places And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming.
Open Forum
.Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.

 

 
 

Class 8

Health Watch–Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health.
Graphics and Audio Tapes.

Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
 
 

Class 9

Real Men Ask For Directions
When Lost–Real Life Testimonials.

Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.
 
 

Class 10

Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?
Driving Simulations.

4 weeks, Saturday’s noon , 2 hours.
 
 

Class 11

Learning to Live–Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife.
Online Classes and role-playing
.
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM , location to be determined
 
 

Class 12

How to be the Ideal Shopping Companion
Relaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques.

Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM .
 
 

Class 13

How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy–Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Important Dates and Calling When You’re Going To Be Late.

Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM
for 2 hours.  
 

Class 14

The Stove/Oven–What It Is and How It Is Used.
Live Demonstration.

Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, location to be determined.
 
 
 
Upon completion of any of the above courses, diplomas will be issued to the survivors.

 

 

 

 

Another thought provoking forward

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Have a happy and productive day!!!

Every day should be a good day because it is what you make it.

01-so-magical

I live in my own little world….But it’s ok-they know me there.”  Unknown

(The actual forward is below.I just couldn’t resist adding a little bit of my own flavor to it.)

LIVE WHILE  YOU’RE   ALIVE  

 


         
HOW TO STAY YOUNG

 1. Try everything twice. On Madam’s tombstone (of Waylon and Madam) she said she wanted this epitaph: ‘ Tried everything twice…loved it both times!’ 

 

 

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. (Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches.)  

3. Keep learning: Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain get idle. ‘An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.’ And the devil’s name is Alzheimer’s!  

4. Enjoy the simple things.  

 


5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath…  And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with HIM/HER. 

 

 

6. The tears happen: Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. LIVE while you are alive.  


7. Surround yourself with what you love: Whether it’s family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.  
Remember: Your home is your refuge. 

 

 

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.  You are worth it!

 


10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.  
11. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second time.  

 

as it’s a joy to be thought of kindly! 
 

 
Lost time can never be found! So make sure .. you find time to love unconditionally