The Eclectic Company: Back Home In Indiana

* "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, April 14, 2010

Back Home In Indiana

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I'm back home in Indiana, all safe and sound. I DID nearly sleep the clock around, having only been up now for about an hour.

I have some things to share here on my OWN blog about the trip - - - I will work them in as I go. A great big thank you to all of you who traveled over to the Costa Rican Diary to follow our exploits while we were away.

I came home last night to this:

Fisherhubby found him in our driveway.

After wishing him a long an prosperous life, we let him go out by the pond.

More to come - - -

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18 comments:

Anke said...: Glad you made it home safe and sound. I saw some of the pictures on the Costa Rica blog, looks like you had a good time.; April 14, 2010 at 3:56 PM
★Carol★ said...: Welcome back! It was so nice of Mr. Turtle to be there to greet you! Going to hop over to your CR blog right now....; April 14, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Gerson & Betsy said...: Welcome home! Glad you made it home and have managed to get some rest. Looking forward to seeing you and hearing about it in person. Love the turtle. Tooooo cute. Your own little piece of tropical right here in Indiana!; April 14, 2010 at 5:10 PM
Patti @ Pandoras Box said...: Welcome back...I thought you were going to say that this little turtle followed you home in your suitcase!! Loking forward to hearing more about your time in CR! You must be so proud of the kids you teach; April 14, 2010 at 6:46 PM
Whosyergurl said...: "Back Home Again In Indiana..." I was singing that just last night with Tom Roznowski down in Nashville! (He spoke @ the Brown Co. library.)
That lil' turtle is adorable!
Isn't it amazing how wonderful one's own bed can feel?
hug you, Cheryl; April 14, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Brenda said...: Welcome home Keetha!
That's a fun little guy/gal to come home to!; April 14, 2010 at 7:25 PM
Anonymous said...: What a cute little feller! Do turtles bring good luck?

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
(Welcome Home!!!); April 14, 2010 at 7:40 PM
Chickens in the Basement said...: That is the tiniest turtle I've ever seen. Very cute!

Glad ya'll are home safe!
Anna; April 14, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Linda @ A La Carte said...: So happy you are back safe and sound. I know you had an awesome experience!; April 14, 2010 at 8:38 PM
j said...: Welcome home! I'm leaving, heading into enemy territory. DUN DUN DUN DUUUUUUUUN.

Auburn. Nuff said.

Love ya Keetha! Read you soon!; April 15, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Angie said...: It's great to be back in your own bed with your own bathroom. Yes "East, west, home's best"; April 15, 2010 at 3:36 PM
Martin LaBar said...: Aw, a pet. I had one of these, from Wisconsin, about that size, about six decades ago. If I hadn't taken it as a pet, perhaps it would have outlived me.; April 15, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Anonymous said...: I love turtles .. i wrote a post on my blog called Non-Fluffy Pets and I talked about saving turtles. I'm glad you relocated him to a safer place :); April 15, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Debbiedoos said...: Welcome Home! What a trip that was....cute little Turtle to welcome you too!; April 15, 2010 at 7:28 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: One of my favorite kid books was called Timothy Turtle. He was a water taxi and became disenchanted with his life so he went on an adventure.

Oh, welcome home world traveler! I can't wait to see what you have to say :); April 15, 2010 at 9:01 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Glad you are home safe and sound. We brought a turtle home from Illinois one summer. His name was Elmer. I had him for many years and then we finally let him go at a creek.; April 15, 2010 at 9:03 PM
Unknown said...: Good to hear you're home safe and sound!; April 15, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: Welcome back!
Way cute!; April 17, 2010 at 3:34 PM