The Eclectic Company: We've Got Mail -

* "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, July 29, 2009

We've Got Mail - - -

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An e-mail from our world traveler.

He arrived at his hostel in Stockholm safely and is in "currency rate of exchange brutality" shock. He's out moseying around looking for food he can afford.

He's accomplished at living on nothing - - - last summer he existed by selling his blood plasma - - - oh I kid you NOT.

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12 comments:

Unknown said...: OK, living on pennies is a commendable talent that I used to have, but sadly no longer possess. I admire his ability to survive and travel by his own means. It is truly inspiring!; July 29, 2009 at 11:17 AM
brokeintrovert said...: You're a brave, brave mom. I know my daughter will probably want to do something like this...it is in her nature. She is only 12, but I already know something like this will happen or she is going to work for an organization that sends medical doctors all over the place because this is Mary. When this happens, I may need to "blog on your shoulder." I attempted to send you an email about resizing pictures...i was not successful. I will attempt again.; July 29, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Tonja said...: I know...I know. But, all those cute Americans have to do is flash a smile or two and someone will be willing to feed them.

Ian managed to get an airplane out of Dublin to reopen its doors for him...because it was Christmas Eve and he wanted to get home to see his Mama who he hadn't seen in a month...

They can be very resourceful!; July 29, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Lori R. said...: Resourceful when they want to be... but they can sure turn back into babies when they want to also.. Cute child you have... and that million dollar smile will get him far... He looks like a man who knows what he is doing, even if maybe he doesn't... his confidence will get him far!; July 29, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Lori E said...: Wow you guys pay for plasma? Not in Canada. You can only give it away and only after the third degree on your lifestyle and health.; July 29, 2009 at 1:18 PM
haley said...: hmmm how much did he make doing that? i'm trying to srape up every penny i can and thinking about doing that too!; July 29, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: He's arrived!! Awesome :); July 29, 2009 at 2:35 PM
LV said...: I am glad all is going pretty well for you and your son. Your son is probably doing better than you. He is in a lovely part of the world. Let him enjoy it.; July 29, 2009 at 3:59 PM
xinex said...: I can imagine, value of euro has just gone up too high but he should enjoy it there. It is so pretty. Tell him to bring you home a Kosta boda crystal.Isn't it so nice to hear from him?...Christine; July 29, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Laura @ the shorehouse. said...: "...last summer he existed by selling his blood plasma..."

!!!!!

;-)

I have to say, one of my few regrets is not traveling more when I was younger. Good for him! This is the perfect time in his life to do it.; July 29, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Lynn said...: I love Rosie's shop!
More than that I love Rosie's clothes!

Listen, I knew a lot of kids who lived by selling their blood back in the day.; July 29, 2009 at 10:51 PM
j said...: I'm so glad that you've heard from him.

And he certainly is industrious.; July 30, 2009 at 12:42 AM