Friday, December 2 – The weather has been beautiful here in Houston, BUT we are in for a big change. It is suppose to get down into the 30s beginning on Monday….BURRRRR!
If you like Andy Rooney or not, he had a gift of saying so much with so few words. If you will take the time to read these. I promise you'll come away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis. Hope you enjoy these.
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 when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his 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.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see ya'll back real soon. Have a great day!
Thanks for sharing that.. He had a lot of them, he'll be missed
ReplyDeleteThose are all good and so true. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting. They are very nice. It's kind of like living the Golden Rule. And, not everyone does that.
ReplyDeleteTemperatures are dropping into the high 30's for a few days here. Brrr is right!
It's cold here in AJ, too. I am not impressed. Hopefully the sun will at least come out from behind the clouds. That makes it easier to put up with the colder temps. I have always loved Andy. I bet he and the Lord are having some great conversations right about now.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are getting the cold that has been passing through southern Arizona. Maybe we'll warm up soon. Liked the Rooneyisms, especially the one about ignoring the facts! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I miss Andy Rooney already!
ReplyDeleteAhh, Andy Rooney, gone but not forgotten. Thanks for the tears!
ReplyDeleteThose are wonderful! Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteSo True... So True...
ReplyDeleteThanks. I enjoyed that.
I needed that! Thanks a bunch!
ReplyDeleteCoincidently I am currently reading one of his books! I'd be happy to send it along to you and you can put it in that GREAT book swap at the Stafford Lodge when you are done if you'd like. Speaking of which, is that book swap still in the great organized shape you left it in? What a task to have undertaken, but that is the best lodge book swap I've come across!
ReplyDeleteSome of those words of wisdom are so true.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have to travel further south to get the real nice warm weather.
Kevin and Ruth
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