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* "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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Thursday, June 4, 2009

No Lace, Ribbons, Tablescapes, or Vintage Thingies Here - - -

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Just Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn!!

One of hubby's high school friends is currently rafting down the Mississippi River with a buddy. I've been following their adventure here, and it is quite the "ride." Hurry on over and check it out if you dare - - -

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11 comments:

The Hollands said...: How fun and adventurous...I think I'm a wee bit envious!! Someday when the kiddos are all grown... hmmmm :); June 4, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: I know - - - are you Jaye or Brian, btw? I left him a comment to that EXACT effect today. BUT, he has a lot of time and money invested into getting that raft ready for the trip - - - then hauling it overland from Ashville NC to LaCrosse WI to "launch" it. I think about all that $$$$$$ and then I think maybe I'll just have to do it vicariously through him!!!!

Did you go to his blog? He has videos and stories of places and people all through the trip - - - I'm LOVING it.; June 4, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: What an exciting adventure. I think I would enjoy it.; June 4, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: I'm not a boat person, so this would be torture for me! ahhh! BUT my husband would love it. I'll have to show him the adventure when he gets back.; June 4, 2009 at 2:22 PM
LV said...: I am not a water person of any kind, but it is a great sport for those that enjoy it. It appears they do. Thanks for dropping in on me today.; June 4, 2009 at 4:54 PM
KBeau said...: Well, that looks like bunches of fun.; June 4, 2009 at 5:01 PM
grammy said...: I spent ALL afternoon reading about his adventure!!! We would LOVE it as I know you and Ole would. Ask Ole if Tom's cousin Lee is from Ft. Myers & what is Lee's last name.; June 4, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Ole is fishing - - - surprise, surprise - - - and I don't KNOW Lee.; June 4, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: coool! Id love to do that!; June 5, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Anonymous said...: We are indeed having an awesome time, in Hannibal Mo (Tom Sawyer) at the moment and will remain here for another day.

It really is incredible and weather has been as nice as the people.

as you can tell we are doing it all to the simple extreme, and it working just fine.

Thanks for your interest,
Tom; June 5, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Elaina said...: Awwww! I wanna do that sooooo baaaad lol; June 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM