The Eclectic Company: Wherein Our Son Made the Papers.

* "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, August 14, 2012

Wherein Our Son Made the Papers.

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And not the funny papers either.

You can read all about it here in the Fort Wayne, Indiana Journal Gazette.

And while the story in the Journal Gazette is one of human interest, and our son's personality shines through in the quotes, it does not in any way tell you all of his story, his determination, his hard work at that Pizza Hut.

That store was on it's last legs. When the "powers that be" of Pizza Hut put our son there as manager it was in a last ditch effort to save the store.

Kelly not only turned it from failure to success, but did so in record time.

I always knew he was able to sell sand in the desert.

We're proud of you, son.

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10 comments:

FABBY'S LIVING said...: Oh honey, congrats to you for been the mother of this accomplished young man! These days and age, I hate to say it, but people like your wonderful son are getting scarse by the days, people just want entitlements and that's it! Your son is the epitomy of the American way..God bless him in everything he proposes in life dear Keetha. Now I'm going to read the Journal Gazette.
Hugs,
FABBY; August 14, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Rebecca said...: On my way to the story :); August 14, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Ann@A Sentimental Life said...: How wonderful that you and your husband raised such a exceptional young man! Congrats to you too.; August 14, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Mimi said...: HI KEETHA!!!
I read the article first. Your Son is a Wonderful Young Man. I adore hard working young people who do their job well everyday and all they want in return is Honest pay for their loyalty. But your SON appears to be more then that. He is a FINE decent man who thinks wrong is wrong and it is!!SOme one really should return that painting.....it is NOT there's and they had no right to take it...what is wrong with people these days??????Honestly no one teaches kids to have integrity.......even when NO ONE IS WATCHING do the right thing!!!
CONGRATS to you for a fine SOn!!!!
I have family who live near Fort Wayne!!!I was born in Indiana!!!
hugs,
jamie; August 14, 2012 at 1:36 PM
nancygrayce said...: How wonderful! I am so impressed and know how proud you are!; August 14, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Terra said...: Oh what a proud moment for a momma. He did so well, and that means people at that restaurant have jobs, a great blessing.; August 14, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Unknown said...: How terrific. And it wasn't the public records either! Just kidding!!!; August 14, 2012 at 7:20 PM
podso said...: Nice! I feel your pride ...; August 14, 2012 at 8:56 PM
Erin said...: I'm suddenly hungry for Pizza Hut! I really hope the sign finds its way home.; August 15, 2012 at 8:47 AM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Doesn't make sense why someone would steal that off the wall. I hope they get it back. How wonderful that your son turned that store around. Way to go Kelly!; August 23, 2012 at 10:53 AM