The Eclectic Company: Windy City Drive Through

* "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, October 21, 2008

Windy City Drive Through

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I love Chicago.

On our recent trip we drove right through it - - - but NOT in this. I did have a lot of fun imagining that someone like LL Cool J was riding in it, even though I've no real clue who LL even is - - - - sorry LL.

And that sky line - - - -

Isn't she a gorgeous city? Click on this one and it will get bigger.

Oh, and look who showed up in Rockford and surprised us!!! He declares he never wants to have children, but can't keep his hands off his niece and nephew when he's with them. He even brought a little match box car in his pocket to entertain Mackinley during the service. Smart man.

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7 comments:

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: I read all your post, the pumkin path and about Kitty. SO sorry for your loss. But glad that you were all together to comfort one another. And glad you made the most of it, for life goes on.
Prayers be with you.; October 21, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Keri said...: I'm glad some of those pictures turned out well!!

You were cracking me up with the LL Cool J limo.

Kelly is AWESOME with the kids. Heck, I'm MJ's mother and I didn't even think to bring a car for him to play with!!! I hope life will change Kelly's mind about having his own children. :); October 21, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Char said...: Richard said he didn't want kids either, but we managed to have John. Feelings change with time.; October 22, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Wow- you sure have been one busy lady!
Love the new pictures.
Hope your well!; October 23, 2008 at 6:09 AM
Nancy said...: Hi Keetha, I am Pam's high school friend. In fact we were in each other's weddings, but have lost contact through the years and our several moves. I am thrilled to find your blog (I just started blogging) and hope to connect to Pam through you. Heartfelt sympathies to your family in your mother's transfer to Heaven. Your tributes were lovely.
Nancy (Johnson) Keefe; October 23, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Anonymous said...: LOL of all the celebrities in the world, you pick LL cool J? HAHA! you crack me up!

i'm sure ll won't be offended that you don't really know who he is... he's too "cool" for that. okay that was cheesy! ignore that!; October 29, 2008 at 6:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Keetha! How are you...Dan and I have been so remiss in visiting your blog...I came to see what you have been up to! I bought your LL Cool J line....thought you really saw him. Ha ha! Come back to dangieland....I just overhauled it!; October 30, 2008 at 6:54 PM