The Eclectic Company: The Best Birthday Surprise EVER!

* "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, January 4, 2012

The Best Birthday Surprise EVER!

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I came home from working in the Shepherd's Loft a bit ago and just LOOK what was waiting for me:

DeBrand Chocolates - - - the best on the PLANET - - - and my FAVORITE kind too!!!

Daughter number one knows what I love and she had them sent to me.

Happy Birthday to Me!!!! Hmmmmm - - - what ELSE can I do to stretch this birthday out for several MORE weeks????

If you've never heard of DeBrand before, there's a perfectly good reason why. They are made ONLY in Fort Wayne, Indiana and you can ONLY buy them there or online.

Their creator went to Europe to study chocolate making. So these little beauties don't START as Nestle or Hershey "buttons." No siree bob - - - this chocolate is HAND MADE FROM SCRATCH.

And the fillings - - - OH MY!.

Don't believe me that they are the best??? Well, I gave you a link up there and I'd suggest you click away and order some for yourself.

You'll thank me later.

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9 comments:

Tami said...: My favorite is German chocolate. I had an exchange student stay with us and ever since he has sent me chocolate! YUM!!!; January 4, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Keri said...: YAY I'm so glad they made you happy. I only wish I had ordered them in time for you to find them on your doorstep ON your birthday! I love you!; January 4, 2012 at 1:14 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: They look pretty darn good. I am going to go check them out. If you say they are the best well I just have to try some!; January 4, 2012 at 1:17 PM
Gail said...: Happy Belated Birthday, and happy for your surprise! Gail; January 4, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Erin said...: Those are gorgeous!; January 4, 2012 at 3:05 PM
LV said...: Happy belated birthday. Enjoy your chocolates. I will keep that name in mind as my sister dearly loves chocolate.; January 4, 2012 at 4:50 PM
Unknown said...: Happy Belated Birthday!
Catch-up Comments
--Your little guy is glassy eyed--poor thing.
--I love fishing but I wouldn't go if I had to wear that many clothes and be in that tiny boat in the frigid weather.
--The chocolates look divine!
--The restaurant is inviting!
And I love your FB watching earflap fur cap!; January 4, 2012 at 5:18 PM
Ann@A Sentimental Life said...: They look divine! Happy Birthday!!; January 4, 2012 at 6:54 PM
Ann in the UP said...: Good job, Keri!

They look fabulous, and we are all jealous of you----but happy for you, too! Drag that birthday out as long as you can!; January 4, 2012 at 7:20 PM