The Eclectic Company: There's More Than One Way to Skin a Card -

* "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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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

There's More Than One Way to Skin a Card - - -

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I don't mail out Christmas cards any more. Every year at this time when YOUR cards start arriving at my door, I feel overwhelming GUILT because I haven't sent a card in about 13 years.

But, my dear loved family, friends, and bloggy buddies - - - THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SKIN A CARD! And this is mine.

So, scroll on down and know as you read I'm sending you warmest wishes from my hearth (or more accurately lappy) to yours!

BROYLES' CHRISTMAS CARD 2009

We're ready for Christmas,
Both outside and in!

Snow covered our yard
And our street and then - - -

We hung up our stockings
And decked up our halls - - -

We put out our baubles
And spruced up our walls - - -

We set up our houses
And lined up our kings - - -

And all over the place
We Christmasized things!!

There was method to our madness,
There was reason to our rhyme - - -

We wanted to wish you
A Merry Christmas time!!

Thinking of you
And wishing all the Joy this season can bring.

Love,
Greg and Keetha
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26 comments:

Brenda said...: What a fun idea for a 'card'. I have enjoyed getting to 'know' you. Be blessed!; December 22, 2009 at 11:09 PM
I can't find my blog said...: You are the cutest!

Merry, Merry Christmas to you!!!!!; December 22, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: Ok, Keetha....my sense of humor and I apologize...

BUT--you know its a celebration when "We put out our baubles
And laid out our balls - - -"....

I know. I know. That was bad.
Back on topic.....
Keetha! You are so clever. I could never come up with a card as cute and catchy! I love it!

Keetha, Merry Christmas to you and yours. May the new year bring you continued blessings.

Remembering the reason for the season,
Your friend,
Leigh
BIG HUGS!; December 22, 2009 at 11:14 PM
KBeau said...: Love Leigh's sense of humor.

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Keetha. I actually feel somewhat like Christmas has come and gone. Our kids and grandkids were here this weekend for our Christmas get together. This is their year to be elsewhere. I put the last four on a plane for Seattle today.

We had a wonderful time, and it was good to all be together. Hope you have your family all together this Christmas.

Kathy; December 22, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Ann in the UP said...: Do not feel guilty, my dear! That's a wonderful Christmas greeting and it was way more clever and personal than most are. (My poor recipients had to endure my yearly newsletter. Yawn!); December 23, 2009 at 7:04 AM
Unknown said...: Merry Christmas! Cute poem. I always enjoy reading your blog. YOu're sweet and awesome! Love you!; December 23, 2009 at 7:25 AM
Carol said...: A very Merry Christmas to you, too! Enjoy your winter break. I am officially retired one year today!!!; December 23, 2009 at 7:35 AM
Tonja said...: Love it! So glad to get a card from you!:); December 23, 2009 at 7:42 AM
Anonymous said...: Love the poem, very original! Merry Christmas to you and your family, my dear friend!! Enjoy making wonderful memories together!
I'm so glad I've had the pleasure of getting to "know" you, truly a gift! Much love...; December 23, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Cass @ That Old House said...: Ya got a nice set of baubles there, hon!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Have a wonderful and blessed holiday. We are SO enjoying having everyone at home for 2 weeks -- I forget how much I miss that!

Your house looks beautiful; love the stair garland, and those big nutcrackers. I hope you keep the balls away from them!

Love, Cass; December 23, 2009 at 8:01 AM
Joe Todd said...: I now have my very own NutCracker underneath the Christmas tree. He is a real king among all the teddybears; December 23, 2009 at 8:11 AM
Janean said...: Keetha, yup you did it and sweetly! Merry Christmas, Kamma! *wink*; December 23, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Cindy said...: This is SO nice! Thank you! Merry Christmas!; December 23, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Keetha said...: Merry Christmas!; December 23, 2009 at 8:52 AM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Have a beautiful Christmas. These memories will last a lifetime, make them good ones.; December 23, 2009 at 11:43 AM
LV said...: Thank you so much for the lovely Christmas greeting. I have not in the past sent out many cards, but did this year as I had such a great response from my blogging friends on my 80th birthday. Just wanted to show my appreciation in some small way. Enjoy your time from school, and wishing the very best of holiday wishes, and that the New Year will treat you well.; December 23, 2009 at 2:05 PM
Shannon said...: I think this is even better! I love seeing the winter pictures since it's 70 degrees and sunny here. Merry Christmas!; December 23, 2009 at 2:30 PM
nancygrayce said...: Merry Christmas to you and yours too!; December 23, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Anonymous said...: THANK YOU!; December 23, 2009 at 5:42 PM
kyooty said...: Merry Christmas to you as well. I'm cutting out the cards too, my mom and grandma get one due to built in guilt. LOL; December 23, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Unknown said...: Love your holiday decorations.

Merry Christmas to you!!!; December 23, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Maureen said...: Fa la la la la, la la la la..... Merry Christmas!; December 23, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: Wait a minute - Who's Greg? What have you done with Fisherhubby? How could you send out a bloggy Christmas card without Fisherhubby's name on it. Oh dear.

hahahaha!

I send out cards because I love to do it. If I'm not excited about doing it, then I don't and there have been several years where I didn't mail out a single card. I hope you don't ever feel guilty about receiving and not giving in kind -- because my dear -- you give. :)

Merry Christmas, Keetha and whoever that Greg guy is...
Love Kirby - The Goat :); December 23, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Sarah said...: Love your Nutcrackers! I really want a super tall one, maybe next year... Merry Christmas! :-); December 24, 2009 at 1:54 AM
Laura @ the shorehouse. said...: I think I like your Christmas card best...and I am totally stealing this idea next year! ;-)

I hope you had a very merry. My holidays seems to be one, bright, colorful, tangled blur of Christmas lights already! I don't know why things were so hectic this year...they just...were!

Here's to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2010. Thank you for always making me smile when I visit.

P.S. I can't stand the Jets so it pains me to rub in the Colts loss...but... ;-); December 29, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Julie said...: Love it! Thank you! I didn't do Christmas cards either this year and felt guilty...but there just aren't enough hours in the day around here-and I'd like to think I chose Bella over a Christmas card. :) Love this idea!; December 30, 2009 at 10:30 PM