The Eclectic Company: Post of Random Florida Finds

* "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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Saturday, April 11, 2009

Post of Random Florida Finds

A creative marketing display
That could "drive" you crazy.
Pun intended.

This gorgeous mirror
Was in an otherwise ugly bathroom.
(Please try NOT to notice the row
Of unattractive sinks in the reflection)

I was not looking for a chunky bracelet,
But I found this cutie anyway.
The ring is hematite, which I LOVE.

This is "my" perfume.
I haven't been able to wear it for years
Because I couldn't find it.
I thought it had been discontinued.
But I FOUND it at Tin City.
Woooooo to the Whoooo!!!

While searching for unique mailboxes,
We met this little guy on the road.
His ears could go up and down
As could his TAIL
Which does not show in this picture.

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12 comments:

lifepundit said...: Was the car promoting something? That seems like an awful lot of trouble but it is cute. (They should have put on long ears for Easter.)

Love your jewelry!; April 11, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: We wondered the same thing, but I couldn't find any logos on the car - - - front or back.; April 11, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Julie said...: I know I haven't commented on many of your Florida posts, but I loved them! I hope you had a great vacation! I esp loved the pics of the beach. Oh, how I heart Florida-can you tell I'm still jealous?! I also love the jewelry in this post-what a great find. Happy Easter!; April 11, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Pam said...: The jazzed up little yellow cars belong to the exterminator Truly Nolen. Don't know where the name comes from...but their vehicles are cute!

I thought that the man in the background in the store display picture kinda looked like Dad. Joe did not agree.; April 11, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Keri said...: That car is so cute! Especially knowing what Aunt Pam said! Love the bracelet and ring. I wonder if smelling your perfume on you tomorrow will bring back childhood memories??; April 11, 2009 at 1:05 PM
Anonymous said...: come home this minute young lady.you are having just too much fun.you hear me>haha,,,ann; April 11, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Julie - - - I like my jewelry finds too!!

Pam - - - thanks for letting us know about the little mouse car. I didn't even notice with all the plethora of merchandise in that photo that there WAS a man in the background!!! Silly me.

Ann - - - I AM home, just still have some FL pictures to use as blog fodder!!!; April 11, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: Keetha,

I fixed that mirror for you - Blurry mirror

I don't know if you use Photobucket to house your photos, but they have these little editing tools that even I can use. I like to use them to blur images that I don't want others to see. I kind of blurred the wood a bit, too - but I was hurrying lol

Love the Nolan Bug mobile - how cute!; April 11, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: I don't use Photo Bucket, I use Picture Project. I don't think I have a "blurring" tool on there - - - I'll have to see. Sometimes I take the picture into paint if there is something I need to white or gray out.; April 11, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: INtersting sights!; April 11, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Nancy said...: Looks like you had a great time in Florida!!
The Truly Nolen Pest Control car is not a sight I like to see. They usually have a good reputation, but I had a technician who stole some jewelry and tools from us.; April 11, 2009 at 11:04 PM
j said...: Even with all of the extras the thing that mad me grin was the lashes over the headlights!!; April 11, 2009 at 11:23 PM