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05/08/2009 12:22 AM
Having faith & hope exists, though, only as a result of first having fears or doubts...contrary to the old argument of whether the chicken or the egg came first.  A new day, new chickens, new doubts, hope the eggs don't break. 
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05/08/2009 9:49 AM

For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest are these, "It might have been".

John Greenleaf

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05/08/2009 3:51 PM

One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name.

  

Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down.

 It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.

That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and listed what everyone else had said about that individual.

On Monday she gave each student his or her list. Before long, the entire class was smiling. "Really?" she heard whispered. "I never knew that I meant anything to anyone!" and, "I didn't know others liked me so much," were most of the comments.

No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn't matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another. That group of students moved on.

Several years later, one of the students was killed in Viet Nam and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student. She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before. He looked so handsome, so mature.

The church was packed with his friends. One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin. The teacher was the last one to bless the coffin.

 as she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as pallbearer came up to her. "Were you Mark's math teacher?" he asked. She nodded: "yes." Then he said: "Mark talked about you a lot."

After the funeral, most of Mark's former classmates went together to a luncheon. Mark's mother and father were there, obviously waiting to speak with his teacher.

"We want to show you something," his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket "They found this on Mark when he was killed. We thought you might recognize it."

Opening the billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times. The teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark's classmates had said about him.

"Thank you so much for doing that," Mark's mother said. "As you can see, Mark treasured it."

All of Mark's former classmates started to gather around. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, "I still have my list. It's in the top drawer of my desk at home."

 Chuck's wife said, "Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album."

"I have mine too," Marilyn said. "It's in my diary"

Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group. "I carry this with me at all times," Vicki said and without batting an eyelash, she continued: "I think we all saved our lists"

That's when the teacher finally sat down and cried. She cried for Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.

 The density of people in society is so thick that we forget that life will end one day. And we don't know when that one day will be.

 So please, tell the people you love and care for, that they are special and important. Tell them, before it is too late.

 

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05/10/2009 11:44 AM

Using a Ladder

  • Make sure the ladder is suited for the type of job you plan to do (see the types above).

  • Before using a ladder, especially a ladder that has been stored in the garage for a while, inspect it for cracks or broken joints.

  • Place your ladder on a stable, even, flat surface. Never place a ladder on top of another object.

  • Use the 1:4 ratio to ensure a stable working platform. Place the base of the ladder 1 foot away of whatever it leans against for every 4 feet of height to the point where the ladder contacts at the top.

  • When using an A-frame stepladder, make sure the brace is locked in place.

  • If climbing onto another surface, make sure the ladder extends at least three feet past the platform you're climbing onto.

  • Secure tall ladders by lashing or fastening the ladder to prevent movement.

  • Always face the ladder when climbing or descending.

  • Keep both feet on the ladder - never put one foot on a rung and the other foot on a different surface.

  • Do not climb higher than the second rung on stepladders or the third rung on straight or extension ladders.

  • Never stand on the top or the paint shelf of a stepladder.

  • Keep your belt buckle (if you have one) positioned between the rungs so it doesn't catch.

  • Never leave ladders unattended - kids love them.

  • When working with electricity, use a ladder made of wood or fiberglass.

Maintaining Ladders

Inspect ladders regularly. Stepladders and extension ladders should be inspected for broken or frozen joints or latches. Aluminum ladders should be inspected for cracks and broken welds. Aluminum ladders should also be inspected for rough spots and burrs before first use.

Wood ladders should be inspected for cracked wood, splinters, and rot. Look for broken or loose hardware. Protect wood ladders with linseed oil or clear sealant. Never paint a wooden ladder - the paint may hide imperfections such as rot or cracks.

Fiberglass ladders are protected with a clear sealant. If the fiberglass is damaged through the sealant, sand lightly before applying another coat of lacquer.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
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05/11/2009 10:55 AM

As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
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05/12/2009 11:01 AM
The soul attracts that which it secretly harbors;
that which it loves, and also that which it fears.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
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05/13/2009 9:55 AM
Slow Dance (don't delete, please read)

Slow Dance

This is a poem written by a teenager with cancer.

She wants to see how many people get her poem.

It is quite the poem Please pass it on.

This poem was written by a terminally ill young girl in a New York Hospital .
It was sent by a medical doctor - Make sure to read what is in the closing statement AFTER THE POEM.

SLOW DANCE

Have you ever watched kids On a merry-go-round? Or listened to the rain Slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight? Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?

You better slow down.. Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last.

Do you run through each day on the fly?

When you ask How are you? Do you hear the reply?

When the day is done Do you lie in your bed With the next hundred chores Running through your head?

You'd better slow down Don't dance so fast.

Time is short. The music won't last.

Ever told your child, We'll do it tomorrow?

And in your haste, Not see his sorrow?

Ever lost touch, Let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time To call and say,'Hi'

You'd better slow down.

Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last.

When you run so fast to get somewhere You
miss half the fun of getting there.

When you worry and hurry through your day,

It is like an unopened gift.... Thrown away.

Life is not a race. Do take it slower

Hear the music Before the song is over.

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FORWARDED
E-MAILS ARE TRACKED TO OBTAIN THE TOTAL
COUNT.

Dear All:
PLEASE pass this mail on to everyone you know -
even to those you don't know! It is the request of a special girl who will soon
leave this world due to cancer.

This young girl has 6 months left to live, and as her dying wish, she wanted to send a letter telling everyone to
live their life to the fullest, since she never will.

She'll never make it to prom, graduate from high school,
or get married and have a family of her own.

By you sending
this to as many people as possible, you can give her and her family a
little hope, because with every name that this is sent to, The American
Cancer Society will donate 3 cents per name to her treatment and recovery
plan. One guy sent this to 500 people! So I know that we can at least send
it to 5 or 6. It's not even your money, just your time!

PLEASE PASS ON AS A LAST REQUEST.

If you wish to have this sent to you so you can send to your friends, please e mail me at srmobile2@aol.com and I will forward it to you so it can be counted. Enjoy life and the people in it.

(Comment by Moderator) This has been going around for 10+ years. It was written by a psychologist for unknown reasons. I am sure there are thousands of children in this same dilemma, so I don't take this lightly. Look it up in Snopes.com
The poem is beautiful.





Sam Ray
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05/13/2009 10:10 AM

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.
 Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

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05/14/2009 9:51 AM

You cannot change anything in your life with intention alone, which can become a watered-down, occasional hope that you'll get to tomorrow. Intention without action is useless.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
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05/18/2009 10:07 AM

There is no such thing as can't, only won't. If you're qualified, all it takes is a burning desire to accomplish, to make a change. Go forward, go backward. Whatever it takes! But you can't blame other people or society in general. It all comes from your mind. When we do the impossible we realize we are special people. Adjusters are a unique group of people, dealing with trauma on a daily basis. Find yourself and work to help others. Blame no one but yourself if you fail.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
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05/20/2009 9:18 AM

Everyone's life is under someone's control - it might as well be under your own so that you can direct your own destiny. Remove defeat from your vocabulary.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
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05/21/2009 8:03 AM
The size of the future you actually experience will largely be determined by one factor, the  people you choose to connect with.  When you invite people who are truly committed to growth into every aspect of your life, your own potential for growth becomes truly unlimited.
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05/22/2009 1:03 PM
Friendship is one of the many blessings given to each one of us. I am so grateful for the lasting friendships I have cultivated through the years. As a people, we know that true friendship is a sacred commodity. This is a relationship that is to be cherished and revered for a lifetime. We've experienced friendships that have come and gone because of misunderstandings, differences in lifestyles, spiritual or personal growth. For whatever reasons, they have left a permanent mark on our hearts of what true friendship really is.

I am known to be a very outgoing person and can interact with people from various cultures and backgrounds. I believe this is one of the many gifts bestowed upon me. I say this with great humbleness: as a child I was very shy and reserved. During my early years, I longed for friends. I wanted people to accept and like me. Even in high school, I felt like an outcast because I wasn't chosen to be in what I thought was the "In" group.

Consequently, this had a negative affect on my self-esteem. I placed little value on myself. My self-worth was overshadowed by the quantity of relationships versus the quality of true friendships. As I matured, I learned to filter through those relationships that weren't holding me up in the best light. Sometimes that meant I had to light the path on my own.

Self Acceptance our elite, and not so elite, society would have you believe that it is about who you know or who you are connected to. There is nothing wrong with having well-known friends or being in the circle of connected people. However, it becomes a problem when your self-worth is based on whom you know.

Be you - love you! Wherever you think you aren't in life yet, should never be an indication of where you are headed. Accept your shortcomings, mistakes; accept that some people won't like you and some you don't need to be connected to anyway. You can receive all the accolades you can stand, but until you can accept and love yourself, they are only a clanging cymbal.

The Key is Quality, Not Quantity. Networking is one of the hottest new concepts in building relationships in the professional and entrepreneurial world. We are taught to meet and connect with as many individuals as we can. Whether it is to find a new career/job, build your business or build future relationships down the road.

When I was starting my career in adjusting, I was meeting people and collecting a lot of business cards. I would have a handful of cards, but no connections that related to my specific needs. I soon realized that the quantity of cards never measured up to the value of networking. I quickly learned that I needed to position myself where my interests gathered; a place that supported my goals. Many times that meant a smaller and more intimate gathering.

Isn't it funny how sometimes we enter into relationships the same way? We get sucked into a lot of drama and no substance. Then we scratch our heads trying to figure out how we got ourselves into this situation. You will later realize that sometimes less is more. For me, a quality relationship whether it is personal/professional is one based on character, excellence, and standards I set for my own life. Not perfection, but one of value that adds to not distracts from.

There Is Joy In Being Your Own Best Friend. A true friend is someone who accepts you as you are, feels those fears and anxieties with you, and sees your limitations. A true friend will celebrate you, cry with you, and reason with you for your own good. I can truly say that I have a small, yet valuable friends who have helped me to be the best I can be. However, I am learning to be my own best friend too.

When I feel like I'm not where I need to be, I smile and remember where I came from. When I fear stepping out of my comfort zone, I feel the fear and say, "go for it". And when I am confronted with my limitations, I tell myself to do what I can. A way will be made because my friends never fail me. I find pure joy in laughing at my quirkiness, the silly things I say and do. When you become comfortable with yourself, you'll realize you don't need a crowd to feel good.


Just be YOU!
You are your own best friend!
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
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05/25/2009 2:19 PM
If you are perceived as potential rather than problem, as possessing strengths instead of weaknesses, as unlimited rather that dull and unresponsive, then you thrive and grow to your capabilities. 
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05/25/2009 11:10 PM
A condensed version of your 5/22 post, Tom:
 
Geek + Nerd = Microsoft
 
Bagboy + Begger = Berkshire Hathaway
 
The list is large on smaller scales, but your point is good Tom.  I attended my 30 year high school reunion this weekend, after having not been to one since the 10 year.  My my, how things change.
 
Who's laughing now?   Probably neither of the above parties... they've got too much class;  but there are plenty of their peers from those early years that haven't laughed for a long time.
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05/26/2009 6:10 PM
Tom,
Your post on 5/22 was beautiful, thank you for sharing!
~Meg~
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~Meg~
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05/26/2009 7:48 PM
 Thanks Meg, now on a lighter note, let's talk about all the macho men who love to barbeque.
 
We are about to enter the BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity . When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:

Routine...
(1) The woman buys the food.
(2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert
(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and take it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.
(4) The woman remains outside the compulsory three meter exclusion zone where the exuberance of testosterone and other manly bonding activities can take place without the interference of the woman.
Here comes the important part:
(5) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.
More routine...
(6) The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
(7) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is looking great. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he flips the meat
Important again:
(8) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.
More routine...
(9) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
(10) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.
And most important of all:
(11) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
(12) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off", and, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women.
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05/27/2009 2:55 AM
I began to see the flaws in that theory, Tom...when you mentioned the man "volunteering" to BBQ. 
 
When a man volunteers vs. insisting...that's when the seriousness of BBQ begins.   The woman does normally NOT choose, purchase, (or possibly shoot), the meat part of the meal in any part of the world I've experienced.   But they do enjoy controlling the other 3 to 4 courses, and keeping us out of their hair for as long as possible while we brag about the slow cooking process.
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05/27/2009 9:19 AM
Well, Tom.

If I waited for my wife to do the cooking, we'd all starve. She rarely cooks, and is proud of it.

Although she will frequently do her duty and pick the restaurant.
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05/31/2009 6:11 PM
As most of you know, I started this thread a number of years ago. My thought was to try and help as much as I knew how. Having been in this business for many, many years, I have learned that an abundance of knowledge and a positive attitude contributes to your psychological and monetary health. I have met many of you and have learned much from my friends. I have always tried to apply my principles of success on every endeavor  I have chosen to do.
 
Keep on truckin and learn as much as you can and please develop a good positive attitude.
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