The Eclectic Company: Bears About the Cottage

* "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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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Bears About the Cottage

Today Sister Pam, Brunhilda, Borris, and I met Cindy of Applestone Cottage for lunch in Eau Claire. Fortunately, Brunhilda was on her best behavior, and you'd hardly even have noticed she was there!!

After lunch, we followed Cindy out to Applestone Cottage. What a LOVELY place.

What a lovely setting.

We sat on her porch and chatted away the afternoon. Earlier this week there was a bear sighting - - - and NOT the Brunhilda and Borris Bearsaltandpepper type, but the real, live, furry, brown-nosed, mama bear and her cubs type.

They didn't make an appearance for us today.

Here we are - - - two blogland buddies, Cindy and Keetha.

Thank you Cindy for a lovely afternoon!

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7 comments:

Terra said...: Oh what fun you two gals had in Eau Claire. I know Cindy a bit from blogging and like you, I am a Badger at heart.; June 24, 2010 at 6:36 PM
Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: HI Keetha,
It was great fun! And so much fun to meet you two lovely gals. I'm not used to being in so many pics!
I just posted, come by and see!
Hugs,
Cindy; June 24, 2010 at 6:43 PM
linda t said...: Oh Keetha, I am sooo jealous that you are so close to my home in WISCONSIN!!! In fact I grew up on a dairy farm just off the I-94 Northfield exit- between Eau Claire & Black River Falls!
I would have given anything to visit with you, your sister and Cindy! How fun!
Have the best trip ever!; June 24, 2010 at 7:12 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Keetha! I felt like I'd already met you - I saw you on Cindy's blog! You have the prettiest smile!
How nice to get to meet her!
Thanks for popping in to see me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;); June 24, 2010 at 8:54 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: What a wonderful visit you had. Must be neat to meet a blog friend.
Enjoy the rest of your trip.; June 25, 2010 at 1:29 AM
Kristin - The Goat said...: Oh meeting blogging friends is just the best! Even better when B & B can join in :)

Hi Cindy! Hi Pam!! Hi Keetha!! :)

Kristin - The Friendly Goat; June 26, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Cass @ That Old House said...: So now Cindy can tell us the TRUTH ... Brunhilda and Boris ... do they drive the car when Keetha travels, or does she?
What a fun visit!
Two great gals, two great bears.
:-)
Cass; June 26, 2010 at 11:09 AM