Posted: under Advice & Tips, Inspirationals.
Tags: action, advice, America, appreciation, attitude, behavior, bliss, dad, dinner, earth, entertainment, family, father, food, fun, funtime, game, golf, happiness, idea, inspiration, jewelry, joy, knowledge, language, laughter, learning, leisure, life, love, man, money, mother, parents, partner, recreation, rejoicing, smiles, television, time, tips, universe, woman, words, world
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At one time, Bangkok television aired the American situation comedy
LaVerne and Shirley. For whatever reason, officials there believed
that a disclaimer was necessary for the Thailand audience, so this
subtitle was added to each show: “The two women depicted in the
following episode are from an insane asylum.”
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Personally, I’m thankful there is a little silliness in the world.
And I don’t mind not acting like everybody else. Like the
“irrepressible” educator and speaker Leo Buscaglia once said: “I don’t
mind if people think I’m crazy. In fact, I think it’s great! It
gives me tremendous latitude for behavior.”
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Buscaglia knew how to laugh. And I think knowing how to laugh and
have fun is an important part of living.
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Someone asked me what I do for fun. I felt I should answer with
something others enjoy, like golf or skiing. But my idea of fun is
not usually associated with entertainment and recreation. It is more
about squeezing as much enjoyment into every day as I can. Instead
of looking for something fun to do, I try to make whatever I do a
little more fun. And if I can’t always do things I enjoy, I can
learn to enjoy more of the things I do.
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I like the word “enjoyment” because it has “joy” inside of it. So
does the word “rejoice.” And rejoicing is a way to find enjoyment of
life.
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Speaking of Leo Buscaglia, he used to tell a story about his mother
and their “misery dinner.” It was the night after his father came
home and said it looked as if he would have to go into bankruptcy
because his partner had absconded with their firm’s funds. His
mother’s response was to sell some of her jewelry to buy food enough
for a grand feast. At first, other members of the family scolded her
for it. But she told them that “the time for joy is now, when we
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", Inspirationals.
Tags: advice, beauty, car, child, church, family, father, feelings, goal, Heaven, home, inspiration, life, man, mother, parents, road, scenery, school, smiles, spirit, thought, travel, trip, view, woman
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“Thanks for inviting me to go to church with you next Saturday, Uncle Al.” Tim and his uncle were on their way to Bonny Lake. They had heard the fishing there was great. “I . . . I don’t want to hurt your feelings,” continued Tim, “but . . . well . . . I’m not sure I want to get into this religious stuff. Besides, Mom and Dad don’t think it’s a good idea.”
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“Oh?” asked Uncle Al in surprise. “I thought you said that your parents wouldn’t mind if you went with me. You sounded quite interested last week. You even said the Gospel was beginning to make sense to you.”
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“Yeah, but since then I’ve done a lot of thinking,” Tim said slowly. “I don’t think I feel like getting ‘saved’ right now. The crowd I hang around with at school wouldn’t understand, and I like being with them. Someday I’ll start going to church, but I think I’ll just go on the way I am for a while. I know I’m not perfect, but I’m not so bad, either.”
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Tim’s uncle drove on silently for a few minutes. “Oh, no!” he exclaimed as they passed a road sign. “I was so intent on our conversation that I missed the turnoff! We should have gotten off this road five miles back!”
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“Guess we’ll have to turn around and go back now, huh?” asked Tim.
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But Uncle Al shook his head. “I don’t feel like turning around right now,” he said. “I guess we’ll just keep going
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Jul 23 2010
Posted: under "LOVE is LOVELY", Inspirationals.
Tags: advice, bliss, children, Christ, church, companion, couple, dad, family, father, Father's Day, gift, God, happiness, husband, inspiration, Jesus, joy, legacy, letter, life, lifestyle, Lord, love, mail, man, message, mother, others, parents, partner, scripture, spouse, tips, wife, woman
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The first way to leave a good legacy is found in Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus.
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Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. (NIV, Ephesians 5:25) The translation in The Message says this.
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Jun 20 2010
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life".
Tags: community, elderly, experience, family, friends, fun, Games, God, goodies, happiness, joy, laughter, life, link, love, memories, neighbor, neighborhood, oldies, parents, pleasure, respect, school, seniors, smiles, treats, video
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Enjoy…..below!
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Click on
TheGoodTimes
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Apr 07 2010
Posted: under Jamaican Jokes.
Tags: baby, Big Boy, class, divorce, doctor, eyes, family, father, funny, hilarious, Jamaican, jokes, minister, mother, parents, pastor, preacher, school, student, Sunday, teacher, vision
Picturesque view of a sugar plantation, Jamaica
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One day when Big Boy was in class, the teacher asked…
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“Who built the ark?”
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Student: “Big Boy, you know?”
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Big Boy: “Know wha??”
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Teacher: “That is right, Big Boy, Noah built the ark”
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Big boy went to school and heard other students using ‘raas’; not
Posted: under Funny and Hilarious Jokes.
Tags: family, funny, hilarious, hug, jokes, kisses, man, parents, smiles, woman
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At the end of their first date, a young man takes his favorite girl home. Emboldened by the night, he decides to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leans with his hand against the wall and, smiling, he says to her, “Darling, how ’bout a goodnight kiss.
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Horrified, she replies, “Are you mad? My parents will see us!”
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“Oh come on! Who’s gonna see us at this hour?”
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“No, please. Can you imagine if we get caught?”
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“Oh come on, there’s nobody around, they’re all sleeping!”
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“No way. It’s just too risky!”
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“Oh please, please, I like you so much!!”
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