The Eclectic Company: Christmas Candles

* "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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Monday, December 14, 2009

Christmas Candles

There is a candle in every soul,

Some brightly burning, some dark and cold.

There is a Spirit who brings the fire
Ignites a candle and makes His home.

Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn.

Hold out your candle for all to see it.
Take your candle, and go light your world!
Take your candle, and go light your world!

Frustrated brother, see how he's tried to
Light his own candle some other way.

See now your sister, she's been robbed and lied to,
Still holds a candle without a flame.

We are a family whose hearts are blazing,
So let's raise our candles and light up the sky.

Praying to our Father, in the name of Jesus,
Make us a beacon in darkest times.

Carry your candle, run to the darkness,
Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn.

Hold out your candle for all to see it.
Take your candle, and go light your world!
Take your candle, and go light your world!

Performed by Kathy Troccoli
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17 comments:

xinex said...: Pretty candles, love the candle holder!...Christine; December 14, 2009 at 1:34 AM
Cass @ That Old House said...: This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine! Lovely post for this season, Keetha, thanks!

(I like the candle holder, too -- like the whole vignette.)

Cass; December 14, 2009 at 1:56 AM
Connie N. said...: This is one of my favorite songs. What a neat post for the holiday season! Good reminder for all of us.; December 14, 2009 at 6:41 AM
Pam said...: It just occurred to me: you are already decorated - alomost 2 wks ahead of Christmas!; December 14, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Tonja said...: Great post! Love that song!; December 14, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Anonymous said...: I enjoyed that; December 14, 2009 at 1:50 PM
Brenda said...: Beautiful song. Lord, may your Light shine thru me.; December 15, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Martin LaBar said...: A fine song, and beautiful photos.; December 15, 2009 at 5:57 AM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine...let it shine, let it shine, let shine!"

LOved that poem!; December 15, 2009 at 8:00 AM
sanjeet said...: like the candle holder, too -- like the whole vignette.)

Work from home India; December 15, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Joy Tilton said...: Loved the pictures and the poem! Thanks Sweetie for the nice comments at GrannyMountain!
joy c.; December 15, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: Sanjeet: I tried to follow the link to your profile so I could reach your blog - - - but it said there was no profile, so I couldn't find you.

Thank you for your visit and comments on my blog!; December 15, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Joe Todd said...: Thanks for stopping by my blog again. That header photo was taken in the White Mountains of New Hampshire not to far from Mt. Washington. I was surprised at your comment on the header cause I just changed it to a Christmas theme. I was probably making the change when you visited my blog. Have a great day; December 15, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Nancy said...: I've always liked that song. Love the candle & star holder.; December 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM
KBeau said...: Beautiful post, great song, pretty pictures to illustrate. Merry Christmas, Keetha.; December 16, 2009 at 6:32 PM
korie said...: and performed by me too!!; December 16, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Anonymous said...: I LOVE that song, my big sis sings it beautifully in Praise and Worship!:); December 20, 2009 at 7:12 PM