The Eclectic Company: My Tribute to Angie

* "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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Friday, February 4, 2011

My Tribute to Angie

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I am beyond sad today. I am stunned and shocked. Blogland is missing one of its own - - - one of its dearest.

Angie, of "Can You All Hear Me at the Back" passed away sometime on January 30th as a result of pneumonia.

Perhaps you would most recognize her by her cute little mouse avatar.

Angie "found" me and my blog somehow - - - in the way most of us "find" each other.

She had a sense of humor that just wouldn't quit. Life had dealt her plenty of lemons, but she insisted on making lemonade from them instead of groveling about in sourness.

Once she found me, she left comments on ALL my blog posts and even e-mailed me in between. She made me feel like I was a special friend, though now I suspect that she had the GIFT for making many of us feel that way.

Angie - - - I am not ready to say good-bye to you yet. I feel that I had you "with" me too short a time. I shall miss your witty comments and humor more than I can say.

Rest in peace, my dear friend.

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19 comments:

Anonymous said...: Oh, Keetha, how terribly sad for you....and all of her blog friends. I'm happy you got to know her, though. She truly enriched your life and brought a smile to your face.
Many warm and caring hugs,
Jan
xoxo; February 4, 2011 at 1:09 PM
Theresa said...: OH NO, I am so sorry! I didn't know her but I just popped over to visit her blog:( TOO SAD AND WAY TOO YOUNG! BIG hugs and prayers for her family!; February 4, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Donna@Conghaile Cottage said...: Oh My Keetha, I am so sorry for this loss...Even though I didn't know her, SOMEHOW we are ALL SO Connected her and I cried. at first I went over to see her blog and do a bit of reading(Of course I HIT FOLLOWER and I am now her newest FOLLOWER) and plan to read EVERY BIT of it! She was such a special lady and was taken to soon...
Hugs to you
Donna; February 4, 2011 at 1:40 PM
Linda @ A La Carte said...: Keetha I am so sorry and sad. I didn't know her but understand how you feel. I(We) lost a blogging friend at Christmas and I still miss her. hugs, Linda; February 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Sonia said...: I am so sorry...blogging is such a wonderful way to meet people but it's always so sad to lose people with have become friends with! Friendships are precious!

Miss Bloomers

P.S. you asked if I tooked pictures of the inside of the cottage..I did but they are kind of dark..I'll have to figure out a way to make an interesting post. Take care, sorry the loss of your friend.; February 4, 2011 at 2:28 PM
LV said...: Keetha, so sorry about the loss of your blog friend. I regret I never knew her. Do not know how I missed her. I understand how you feel. I was really shocked when we lost another blog friend, CC. Not sure if you knew her or not. I felt a personal connection to her. I still think of her.; February 4, 2011 at 4:18 PM
RuthnJasper said...: Keetha,

That is a LOVELY tribute to Angie. Just beautiful. Ever such a nice picture of her too.

I keep hoping I'll wake up in a minute. I mean, it CAN'T be true, can it? Angie, gone...? It was only the other day that she and I were arranging to meet in the summer. I'd give anything to bring her back.

R xxx; February 4, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Tricia said...: It never feels like we're ready. Does it? Amazing how connected the blogging world is, even though so many of us have never "met".
This was a beautiful tribute to your friend. I'm sure that your words mean a great deal to those who knew and loved her.

xo*tricia; February 4, 2011 at 5:38 PM
Lynn said...: Great words.
I did not know her, but she sounds like the kind of blogger I'd like!

BTW Come ON! Tell me your dreams! Well, Lucky you, anyway. I'll take rated X over crazy.; February 4, 2011 at 7:52 PM
Jojo said...: Oh Keetha, This is such sad news. I knew that I hadn't heard from her in a while but I didn't realize. Thank you for sharing the information. I would like to keep her family in my prayers. I'm saddened with you.; February 4, 2011 at 8:58 PM
42N said...: I'm sorry to hear about this. She sounded like a great friend.; February 4, 2011 at 9:32 PM
Joolz said...: Hello Keetha

They are beautiful words for our friend, Angie.

I have been blogging with Angie for nearly 3 years but I had only become friends with Angie on FaceBook one week before she passed away. I just went on her FB site to say hello and there was the sad message from her sister, saying she had passed away. I was dumfounded!

We were in the UK back in October last year and I now regret not making the trip up to Scunthorpe to meet her. I have placed her winky, blinky mouse in my sidebar. Whenever I come across it, it will remind me of dear Angie.

Nice to meet you, Keetha - I'll return to peruse your blog soon.

Cheers - Joolz - Australia; February 4, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: I am so sorry to hear that Keetha.
I didn't know her but it sounds like she was an amazing friend to have.
Big Hugs coming your way,
Cindy; February 5, 2011 at 2:04 AM
Tonja said...: So sorry, Keetha. It's so hard to lose a friend. Its a hard reminder that we can leave this world anytime. And, we best be ready! Hope your heart ache eases quickly! Blessings.; February 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM
nancygrayce said...: I'm so sorry, Keetha. It's so hard to lose a friend.; February 5, 2011 at 2:59 PM
Janet, said...: I never knew her, but I am so sorry to hear about your friend.; February 5, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Keetha, I am so sorry. I can't imagine losing someone that I have blogged with. ((HUGS)); February 5, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: I'm so sorry that I didn't know her, but I am truly grateful that she became close to you and Annie. I missed knowing a really great woman, I can tell.; February 8, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: Keetha, I am so very very sorry. My prayers are with all she loved and touched here in her short time. LOve you.; February 9, 2011 at 5:05 PM