The Eclectic Company: Fall - One Tree's Perspective

*"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

"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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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Fall - One Tree's Perspective

16 Bits of Witty Banter:

Just Breathe said...: The colors are amazing.
Thank you #1!; October 13, 2009 4:59 PM
ashley said...: beautiful pictures!; October 13, 2009 5:41 PM
Tonja said...: Beautiful!; October 13, 2009 6:10 PM
nancygrayce said...: That is a beautiful tree!; October 13, 2009 7:12 PM
Erin said...: Gorgeous!; October 13, 2009 7:34 PM
Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: truly they are gorgeous aren't they! I just wish they lasted longer. Cindy; October 13, 2009 7:41 PM
Coloradolady said...: Keetha...I did it myself....frustrated at ANOTHER salad, and well...thought I'd cheer myself up!!; October 13, 2009 9:13 PM
Lori E said...: I wonder how a tree with that sort of damage is still alive. It must be a tough old girl.; October 13, 2009 9:32 PM
Sarah said...: Wonderful old tree and showing such gorgeous colors. Have a great week!; October 13, 2009 11:04 PM
Raise Them Up said...: Beautiful! I love this time of year. I wonder when the trees will peak around here. Mom and Dad travel in just before Halloween and I'm hoping the leaves will still be pretty for their drive.; October 14, 2009 5:33 AM
kyooty said...: Gorgeous!; October 14, 2009 6:27 AM
Kirby3131 said...: Gorgeous! I've been admiring the colors around here and loving every leaf :) It's so much fun to capture the whole photo with the gorgeous colors. Love the little cave at the bottom of the tree. I always wonder who hides there?!

Kristin - The Goat; October 14, 2009 7:32 AM
Lynn said...: Beautiful!
It looks like a fairy tree!; October 14, 2009 6:15 PM
Leigh of Bloggeritaville said...: Beautiful...and I think I can see a fmaily of gnomes hiding in the base.

No I have not been drinking.; October 15, 2009 12:36 AM
Amy said...: Mmmmm, love the orange! I have Skyline Drive pix I need to post, just haven't had time!!; October 15, 2009 7:34 AM
Vickie said...: I love this tree picture; October 18, 2009 4:27 PM