The Eclectic Company: Does This Count?

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Does This Count?

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All my bloggy friends are busy decorating their decor for Christmas.

I haven't even started yet - - - - -

Well, that isn't exactly true. Does this count?

I saw this festive reindeer antler set for a dollar last night and thought it would be fun to wear on the last day of school before break. I brought it home and stuck it on this mirror for safe keeping.

I think it says Christmas.

I hope it says Christmas - - - it's the only thing around here so far that does.

Oh, and I'm SHAMELESS showing this one. I'm letting you see my pre-Christmasizing jumble on top of the pie safe.
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15 comments:

I can't find my blog said...: Definitely says Christmas to me. I've got most of the decorating done-all except for the tree. It's up with nothing on it. Soon!; December 10, 2008 at 9:02 AM
Jewel said...: I won't say you're a Scrooge... but I couldn't imagine Christmas without Christmas festivity!!!

Also, pie safe? That cupboard is called a pie safe? Wow.; December 10, 2008 at 9:34 AM
nancygrayce said...: I'm pretty sure I have those same antlers. I made my husband wear them once a couple years ago for our Christmas card. I love the pie safe and I LOVE you dishes! Yes, you're festive!!!; December 10, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Anonymous said...: Christmas, schmistmas, is that Fiesta ware in your pie safe? Very pretty!! You school kids will love your antlers! I bet you are a very fun and awesome teacher!; December 10, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: Jewel - - - I didn't say I wasn't GOING to decorate, I said I hadn't started yet - - - except that little antler, which is up there by default.; December 10, 2008 at 4:32 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Yes - - - those dishes ARE Fiesta ware, but they aren't the antique ones, they are the new variety.

Thanks for noticing.

Yes Jewel - - - a narrow cabinet with shelves in it like that is called a pie safe. Mine isn't an antique - - - but the "real" ones are.; December 10, 2008 at 4:33 PM
Julie said...: Keetha-I love the antlers! Your students will love them.

We have a pie safe also, it's bigger though with more shelves. We won it at a raffle. It's in our living room and we keep the kid's toys in it. I couldn't live without it...and no, it's def. not an antique.; December 10, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Erin said...: Great antlers! Do you ever have "hat day" at school? It's so much fun.; December 10, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Erin - - - we've had various types of hat days during homecoming week.; December 11, 2008 at 3:18 AM
Keetha said...: I really love that photo in your header. It rained and got the teeniest bit slushy. No snow.; December 11, 2008 at 6:57 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Do you ALWAYS get some snow every winter in the Delta, or are there years where it skips you all together???

If it makes you feel any better - - - ours is all gone right now in Indiana too even though it has not gotten cold again.; December 11, 2008 at 7:10 PM
Lone Butterfly said...: He he he - I had a pair of sparkly antlers that I use to wear from the day after Thanksgiving until January 2nd.

And I worked in an "office" with "adults". I say, put them on now! Then at least you'll be decorated for Christmas. ;); December 12, 2008 at 7:54 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: Oh wow - - - I'm not sure I could keep control in the classroom with antlers for THAT many days!!!; December 12, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Anonymous said...: Keetha, December 10 and no decorations up? We're talking 15 days until Christmas. What is up with that? That is not long enough to enjoy the raptures of the holiday of our Savior's birth! I wish I could come help ya!

Have a blessed Christmas!!; December 13, 2008 at 6:03 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Angie - - - fear not, I LEAVE them up until mid January - - - or early February - - - I get PLENTY of raptures of the holiday of our Savior's birth!!!!; December 13, 2008 at 8:20 PM