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DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND
The Saga Of Pinehill Book II
Money, Marriage And The Way
is now published and available.
Buy direct from:
http://www.publishamerica.com
(enter the name Saga of Pinehill in
the search box)
If you enjoyed the first book, you
won't be able to put
this one down until you've finished
it. Enjoy.
DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND
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TODAY'S TRIVIA - - -
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What's the difference between "flora" and "fauna"?
Are America's gold reserves still stored at Fort Knox?
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ANSWERS TO YESTERDAY'S TRIVIA - - - -
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What is a "bellwether"?
This one was news to me. A bellwether has nothing to do with
meteorology. It's a castrated male sheep (a "wether") which
leads the flock. He wears a bell around his neck. The word
has therefore come to mean a person or thing that serves as
a leader or as a leading indicator of future trends.
What does "quid pro quo" mean?
It basically means "you do me a favor, I'll do you a favor"
or "tit for tat." The Latin just SOUNDS so nice, though.
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There are a lot of ways to become a failure,
but never taking a chance is the most successful.
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thePEBBLE CONTENTS:
1. STRANGE BITS AND PIECES!
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2. Here's To Think On! ... with Ken Darby
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Just Be Yourself!
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3. MEDICAL COLUMN by Karin Henderson
Stress And How It Affects Your Physical Body
A Few Ideas To Enhance Your Fitness Level.
PART 6 of 9
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4. PERCEPTIONS by Ken Darby
WOW! We Get To Build A Bomb, Too!
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5. WHY DO WE SAY IT?
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6. THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
7. HA! HA!HA!
8. CONTACT INFO
9. THE LAST LINE - - - - -
DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND
The Saga Of Pinehill Book II
Money, Marriage And The Way
is now published and available. Buy direct from:
http://www.publishamerica.com
(enter the name Saga of Pinehill in the search box)
If you enjoyed the first book, you won't be able to put
this one down until you're finished it. Enjoy.
DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND
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STRANGE BITS AND PIECES!
Some people start to sneeze if they are exposed to sunlight
or have a light shined into their eye.
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Here's To Think On! ... with Ken Darby
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Just Be Yourself!
My husband was once employed in the printing division
of a large manufacturing firm. One morning, word came
from the top that some visiting VIP's would be touring the
plant in just a few minutes.
All production was immediately shut down as employees
scrambled to quickly tidy up the work place.
When the appointed lookout yelled, "Here they come!"
fifty fingers that were poised over fifty machine start-up
buttons pressed down in unison and blew every fuse in
the building.
I remain continually amazed at how man likes to show
off. He is forever engaged in the game of "One Upmanship".
Is there any logical reason why he can't simply be himself,
without showing off or trying to make out he's better
than others?
Look at the condition in the joke. Sure they wanted to
make an impression. But why can't they do that by being
themselves. They could have organized the place,
cleaned the place, and still worked while visitors came
through. In the effort to really put on a show they
literally blew it.
And why should they create a scene that is unreal. Why
should they try to show off a condition that will not exist
past the instant the visitors leave? What do they get out
of it? Are they trying to show others how they take pride in
their work? Why don't they do that every day?
It comes down to that with each of us too. So often we try
to be who we aren't, all in an effort to show others we are
good, better, best.
Real people see real people. When a person is
knowledgeable about human nature and in themselves is
not trying to prove anything, they can spot a "show" every
time. The next time you are at a party or in any group, just
listen to the conversations. Watch how many people like
to be better than the other.
Now ask yourself: "Do I do that?" And wait for the honest
answer, not the one you want to hear.
Life gets better and one goes further when concentrating
on just being you.
Just Be Yourself!
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Harmony with all things is the music of the universe.
---- Ken Darby
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"Smile, Life Ain't as Bad as You Think!”
Inspirational Path Ezine is filled with articles,
quotes, humor and links that will help you start
looking at the sunshine instead of the clouds.
http://www.inspirationpathway.com/ezine
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MEDICAL COLUMN - - - by Karin Henderson
Stress And How It Affects Your Physical Body
A Few Ideas To Enhance Your Fitness Level.
PART 6 of 9
I mentioned earlier that everyone is unique...so you cannot take
on the responsibility of the other person's feelings. They have
to learn to deal with those themselves. Those are THEIR choices:
with accompanying causes and the resulting effects. They too
need to set their own boundaries. It's important to remember
that those belong to them: not to you.
And once you practice this with a bit of confidence, it's
immensely freeing! And, of course, much healthier for your body.
This is prevention at its best because it is caught right at the
source! Yes, in the short term, it will be stressful, but in the
long run, it can possibly prevent unhealthy conditions. One you
practice this conscious activity and experience practical and
positive results, it will help everyone move back to their own
corners, allowing you to be yourself. And others can be
themselves. This is the classic cause and effect, and it happens
everywhere and to everyone. It took me a long time to "get it".
Once I learned how to do this diplomatically, I felt it was time
to help them apply it to their lives. Let's talk a little more
about boundaries. It's all part of the rule-setting that goes
along with conscious decision-making and taking control. Let me
give you a negative example. (Here boundaries were in place and
discussions were had, yet the cause and effect had long-lasting
results.).
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Karin Henderson is a registered nurse and is thePEBBLE's
columnist for our MEDICAL COLUMN.
We appreciate her input very much. Thanks Karin.
You can send Karin questions at
mailto:kflh@shaw.ca
Health Information Newsletter.
http://www.prescotts-inc.com
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PERCEPTIONS . . . by Ken Darby
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Some around me think I am an opinionated old goat.
Whether that be true or not I will sometimes, in this column,
talk about things people don't like to talk about - or don't want
out in the open. Take it all with a grain of salt.
Do your own thinking, and don't accept the things I say as
gospel. They are only mental meanderings from a simple soul.
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WOW! We Get To Build A Bomb, Too!
Oh Boy! Now we’re going to build nuclear weapons. But that’s
alright folks. We’re not going to be adding any, we’re just
going to replace the old ones.
I can’t figure out what all the rush is to have weapons of
mass destruction? Everywhere I look there are countries
talking about “building the bomb”.
My God, you would think that one day man would wake up and
smell the roses. All of history - ALL of history shows that
the more you prepare yourself for war the more likely it is
you will be in one. And why?
You would think the U.S. would do something else with that
money rather than put it into the hands of the war mongers
who have excuse after excuse why they need a new bomb.
Yes, I know there are those of you out there who feel we
must keep ahead of the curve when it comes to weaponry. I
know all the arguments, I’ve heard all the fear oriented
cliches. The trouble with you folks is your make no effort
at peace. You only want war.
One day you won’t be able to smell the roses - you’ll be
under them..
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WHY DO WE SAY IT?
Bachelor. Why is the college degree called a "bachelor's"
degree.
Because originally a "bachelor" was a soldier not old enough
or rich enough to lead his retainers into battle under his
own banner. Therefore, the word meant a person of inferior
rank. It was applied to the college degree in order to
differentiate it from the higher degree of "doctor."
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DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND
The Saga Of Pinehill Book II
Money, Marriage And The Way
is now published and available. Buy direct from:
http://www.publishamerica.com
(enter the name Saga of Pinehill in the search box)
If you enjoyed the first book, you won't be able to put
this one down until you've finished it. Enjoy.
DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND
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THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
Experience has two things to teach: the first is that
we must correct a great deal; the second, that we must
not correct too much.
Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863)
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HA! HA! HA!
A husband, proving to his wife that women talk more than
men, showed her a study which indicated that men use on
the average only 15,000 words a day, where as women use
30,000 words a day.
She thought about this for awhile and then told her husband
that women use twice as many words as men because they
have to repeat everything they say.
He said, "What?"
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THE LAST LINE - - - - -
Age is other things, too. It is wisdom, if one has
lived one's life properly. It is experience and
knowledge. And it is getting to know all the ways the
world turns, so that if you cannot turn the world the
way you want, you can at least get out of the way so
you won't get run over.
Miriam Makeba
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REMEMBER! - IF YOU SEE IT IN thePEBBLE - IT IS SO!
You are floating through time and space. You stop to measure
to see if you can determine your own self worth. Stop measuring.
---- Ken Darby
