WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

A message every adult should read because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing, and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn' t feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw whenyou thought I wasn't looking.'

I AM SENDING THIS TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE I KNOW
WHO DO SO MUCH FOR OTHERS, BUT THINK THAT NO ONE EVER SEES.
LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT.

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend)
influences the life of a child. How will you touch the life of someone today? Just b y sending this to someone else, you will probably make them at least think about their influence on others.

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply.
Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.

A MOMENT TO PONDER

Things that make you go hmmmm???? by Tina Marie
Date Night ???

June 18 , 2008

How did you spend time together when you fell in love? How often did you go out when you were dating? It's time to start dating again....dating your spouse. Date night can work magic for your marriage.
There are some that say you need to get out of the house; no movies or entertainment that require you to face in the same direction; don't invite anyone else or attend a social function and schedule at least a couple of hours.
That's all cool. However, my husband and I love to cook. So our date night is sharing the prepping, cooking, serving, lots of wonderful conversation and a bottle of wine on the deck. Just the two of us, no TV, friends or family. It's perfect. Our gift to each other is the gift of time and undivided attention.
How do you spend date night? There are no right or wrong answers. It is simply who we are, embracing the freedoms of our individuality. Here’s to us as individuals! May we trust in ourselves, grow from our experiences and become wiser and kinder each day.

http://www.healthhomeandharmony.com/momentponder.aspx

My good friend and I did just that last night, but at the time I didn't look at it as a date. Now that I look back, cooking in the kitchen with him and then sitting at the table talking and eating was very intimate to me. Then we went and sat on the porch and had a beer together, looking at the stars (what little stars you can see in the Seattle area.) And to think I was always bitchen about not being taken out to dinner or to the movies enough. Wow, you don't have to spend money to go on a date!!

A prophetic Robert F. Kennedy Speech Made in 1968

He gave a speech to the Voice of America all around the world 40 years ago. And despite what was going on in the country, particularly in Alabama, Bobby Kennedy said this: Things are "moving so fast in race relations a Negro could be president in 40 years." This is in 1968, we're now in 2008. "`There's no question about it,' the attorney general said. `In the next 40 years a Negro can achieve the same position that my brother has.' ... Kennedy said that prejudice exists and probably will continue to ... `But we have tried to make progress and we are making progress. We are not going to accept the status quo.

- Robert F. Kennedy, Washington Post May 27, 1968Posted by The Honorable 'Sass at 10:23 PM 0 comments Labels: Inspirational, Quote, Robert F. Kennedy

"The wealth of the greedy/African Proverb

"The wealth of the greedy
ultimately goes to the community".






Americanized Version:

If there are two brothers in a home,
both must work to feed the family."







Which is the very meaning of this Brass- Two Headed Crocodile

A popular symbol in Africa,
where other people groups use it to
symbolize the futility of greed

Obama camp: Satirical magazine cover 'tasteless'

TEARY EYED

Missy Elliott - Teary Eyed