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Choices ~ Inspiring Poetry

2026-06-13T09:37:00.000-05:00

People have lots of choices in life they can make,
And some decisions turn out to be a huge mistake.
There are others though which turn out really good,
With everything working out just the way it should.

Certain people give the impression they don’t care,
Doing dangerous things which are based on a dare.
But when it gets down to the choice they have made,
They don’t realize there is always a price to be paid.

For each choice you make there is a consequence,
Everyone unable to now prevent the turn of events.
Once you decide and have put the choice in motion,
You must remember it was always your own notion.

Don’t make excuses saying it was your mom or dad,
Or say you wouldn’t have done it, but you were mad.
Did you really take enough time to think this through?
Because the choices you make will remain with you.

My friend don't take the time looking over my way,
You didn’t bother asking me first what I had to say.
Take a look in the mirror, you see the person there?
Now this one person was always completely aware.

You can keep trying daily to give the blame away,
The intent of your original choice with you will stay.
Before you decide try thinking it carefully through,
Hopefully, you will choose the correct thing to do.

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Ten of the Funniest One-Liners Ever Written

2026-06-12T10:01:03.313-05:00

1. I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.
2. I threw a boomerang a few years ago. I now live in constant fear.
3. I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming in terror, like the passengers in his car.
4. I childproofed my house, but somehow they still get in.
5. I told my doctor that I broke my arm in two places. He told me to stop going to those places.
6. I started a procrastinators’ support group… we haven’t met yet.
7. I asked my North Korean friend how it was there. He said he couldn’t complain.
8. I told my phone I needed a break. Now it keeps suggesting airplane mode.
9. I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes… so she hugged me.
10. My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. It got so bad, I had to take his bike away.

Five Bonus One-Liners

11. I didn’t believe my dad was a construction site thief until I got home. All the signs were there.
12. I still remember the last words my grandfather said before he kicked the bucket: ‘Hey, how far do you think I can kick this bucket?’
13. My therapist says I have a preoccupation with vengeance. We’ll see about that.
14. My neighbor knocked on my door at 3 AM. Luckily, I was still up playing my drums.
15. My wife told me to stop impersonating a flamingo. I had to put my foot dow

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Lessons learned from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

2026-06-11T23:06:00.000-05:00

On this day in 1982, “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” landed in theaters. 🎞️ A story of friendship, wonder, and finding your way home — and somehow, it still makes us cry. 🌈 Happy anniversary to one of Steven Spielberg’s most unforgettable classics.

Journey back to the magic and adventure of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the beloved masterpiece from Academy Award®-winning director Steven Spielberg. Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, and Robert MacNaughton star in the unforgettable story of a lost alien and the ten-year-old boy who helps him find his way home. This astounding story is sure to thrill viewers of all ages again with its timeless message of trust, courage, and the overwhelming power of friendship.

Everything I Need to Know I Learned from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Authors: NBC Universal and David Gibson / Illustrations by Amanda Pruitt / Page Length: 112 / Publisher: Clarkson Potter / Publication Year: 2022 / Hardcover Preview Kindle Preview

Illustrator: Amanda Pruitt Neipris and her E.T.: Loss, Learning, Love illustrations

Synopsis: This official book reveals essential life lessons and candid wisdom from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial for its 40th anniversary. This heartwarming little guide captures the joy and delight of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial through bite-sized wisdom, vital lessons, and iconic quotes from the beloved film. With charming illustrations throughout, this book encourages readers to embrace the power of friendship, love others for who they are, overcome their fears, be sure to "phone home," and most important, to "be good." Releasing for the film's fortieth anniversary, this book will offer out-of-this-world inspiration that both adults and children will treasure for years to come.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Rated PG (for language and mild thematic elements)
Released: June 11, 1982
Runtime: 115 minutes
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Henry Thomas, Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore, Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Funko Pop!)
by Arie Kaplan (Author), Chris Fennell (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition Preview

Just in time for the 40th Anniversary of the beloved movie, you can take this adorable Funko Pop! Little Golden Book retelling of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial home with you!

Sources: I Can't Unsee That Movie: film news and reviews by Jeff Huston

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We're Outta' Here

2026-06-11T09:31:43.957-05:00

No one believes seniors . . . Everyone thinks they are senile. An Elderly couple were celebrating their sixtieth anniversary. The couple had married as childhood sweethearts and had moved back to their old neighborhood after they retired.

Holding hands they walked back to their old school. It was not locked, so they entered, and found the old desk they'd shared, where Andy had carved "I love you, Sally."

On their way back home, a bag of money fell out of an armored car, practically landing at their feet. Sally quickly picked it up, but not sure what to do with it, they took it home.

There, she counted the money-- fifty-thousand dollars.

Andy said, "We've got to give it back."

Sally said, "Finders keepers." She put the money back in the bag and hid it in their attic.

The next day, two FBI men were canvassing the neighborhood looking for the money, and knock on the door. "Pardon me, but did either of you find a bag that fell out of an armored car yesterday?"

Sally said, "No."

Andy said, "She's lying. She hid it up in the attic."

Sally said, "Don't believe him, he's getting senile."

The agents turn to Andy and began to question him.

One says: "Tell us the story from the beginning."

Andy said, "Well, when Sally and I were walking home from school yesterday . . . "

The first FBI guy turns to his partner and says,

~~~*~~~

"We're outta here."

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So Many Men, So Little Aspirin - IcqGreetings4U

2026-06-10T03:29:17.366-05:00

The trouble with men is

~ Their MEN!

Women are born with something men will never posess

~ a CLUE

Men dont try to drive women crazy

~ It Comes Naturally

How many men does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Only one, but it takes a woman to get him to do it!

What do a MAN and a CAT have in common?

Unfortunately, NOT ONE THING!

If they can send a man to the moon,

why can't they send them ALL?

Thank goodness all Eve

got from Adam was a rib.

They say it's a man's world...

So THAT'S what's wrong with it!

MEN! They sweep you off your feet

then try to hand you the broom!

"Why do men think they don't need directions

when they can't even find their clean socks?"

The Evolution of Man:
1. Tadpole
2. Frog
3. Prince Charming
4. Royal Pain

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Lessons: Sheep

2026-06-08T17:08:13.932-05:00

All I Need To Know About Life
I Learned From Sheep

Look before you leap

Don't worry, they'll come home - wagging their tails behind them

Never turn your baa-ack on a friend

When chewing your cud, remember: there's no fat, no calories, no cholesterol and no taste

Sheep Happens!

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

Don't let anyone pull the wool over your eyes

Remember to say "Fleece and Thank Ewe"

If you go in like a lion, come out like a lamb

Beware of the wolf in sheep's clothing

Believe in shear luck

Don't get your sheep in a bundle!

Someday your sheep will come in

If you can't sleep, try counting sheep

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Life Lessons Learned from a Cow

2026-06-08T16:22:57.095-05:00

Don't be bossy. Never act cow-ardly.

Don't be just one of the herd.

If you're feeling low, moo yourself a little song.

Successful people are "moo-vers and shakers".

If you need to get somewhere, hoof it.

Some days can be udder frustration.

Chew your food 50 times before swallowing.

Party 'til the cows come home.

If it's good, milk it for all it's worth.

He who lives with the herd learns to watch his step.

Don't stoop to a barnyard mentality.

Following you heart will always steer you in the right direction.

The cream always rises to the top.

Don't let others corral you

It is better to have milked and churned,
than to never have milked at all.

Always be in the mooood for more!

Here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo-moo.

Live for-heifer young.

You herd them before... now share them.

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The Logger's New Math

2026-06-07T05:40:00.000-05:00

THE LOGGERS NEW MATH
~ CHANGING TIMES ~

This one kinda hits home as I grew up on a sawmill

Teaching Math in 1950: A logger sells a truck load of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?

Teaching Math in 1960:A logger sells a truck load of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?

Teaching Math in 1970: A logger exchanges a set "L" of lumber for a set "M" of money. The cardinality of set "M" is 100. Each element is worth one dollar. Make 100 dots representing the elements of the set "M." The set "C," the cost of production, contains 20 fewer points than set "M." Represent the set "C" as a subset of set "M" and answer the following question: What is the cardinality of the set "P" for profits?

Teaching Math in 1980: A logger sells a truck load of lumber for $100. Her cost of production is $80 and her profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

Teaching Math in 1990: By cutting down beautiful forest trees, the logger makes $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the forest birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down the trees? There are no wrong answers.

Teaching Math in 1996: By laying off 40% of its loggers, a company improves its stock price from $80 to $100. How much capital gain per share does the CEO make by exercising his stock options at $80? Assume capital gains are no longer taxed, because this encourages investment.

Teaching Math in 1997: A company outsources all of its loggers. The firm saves on benefits, and when demand for its product is down, the logging work force can easily be cut back. The average logger employed by the company earned $50,000, had three weeks vacation, a nice retirement plan and medical insurance. The contracted logger charges $50 an hour. Was outsourcing a good move?

Teaching Math in 1998: A laid-off logger with four kids at home and a ridiculous alimony from his first failed marriage comes into the logging company corporate offices and goes postal, mowing down 16 executives and and a couple of secretaries, and gets lucky when he nails a politician on the premises collecting his kickback. Was outsourcing the loggers a good move for the company?

Teaching Math in 1999: A laid-off logger serving time in Federal Prison for blowing away several people is being trained as a COBOL programmer in order to work on Y2K projects. What is the probability that the automatic cell doors will open on their own as of 00:00:01, 01/01/00?

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Lessons Learned from a Tree

2026-06-06T05:41:23.933-05:00

All I Need To Know About Life
I Learned From Trees

It's important to have roots.

In today's complex world, it pays to branch out.

Don't pine away over old flames.

If you really believe in something, don't be afraid to go out on a limb.

Be flexible so you don't break when a harsh wind blows.

Sometimes you have to shed your old bark in order to grow.

If you want to maintain accurate records, keep a log.

To be politically correct, don't wear firs.

Grow where you're planted.

It's perfectly okay to be a late bloomer.

Avoid people who would like to cut you down.

Get all spruced up when you have a hot date.

If the party gets boring, just leaf.

You can't hide your true colors as you approach the autumn of your life.

It's more important to be honest than poplar.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Think of the trees and how simply they let go, let fall the riches of a season, how without grief (it seems) they can let go and go deep into their roots for renewal and sleep.

I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree. - @Lindy's Thoughts

Whether we know it or not, we are like the tree. Only our pride hangs on to a false sense of self, wanting to keep everything, refusing to follow advice or orders. What we do doesn't matter; how we do it is what counts.

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Grandma's Cures

2026-06-06T03:13:36.055-05:00

Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately?

Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler

filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of

horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly!

Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus. Get rid of unsightly

toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again!

Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly. (Oven cleaner also works on wasp nests)

Smart splinter remover...just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All

over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt's tomato paste boil cure...cover the boil with Hunt's

tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic.

Vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar

and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the

blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Kill fleas instantly! Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.

Rainy day cure for dog odor... Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson

corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in

the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.

"Nothing great was ever achieved without a good attitude and enthusiasm"

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The Circus Is In Town! ~ Story

2026-06-05T08:09:31.317-05:00

I remember one day, I think it was a Saturday, my sister and I we were outside at play. We both went inside the house to get a drink, our Mother and Dad were standing at the sink. Both of them had really big grins on their face, and ask us if we would like to go someplace. We had no idea of where we were going to go, and what we were going to see we didn’t know.

Our car pulled into the parking lot of the fairground, and there on a BIG banner it said,
The Circus Is In Town!
Trailers were parked everywhere and painted on the side, great big words you could not hide. Wringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus it said, all the words were painted in red.

There were vendors with cotton candy, peanuts and pop corn, Lot’s of funny clowns all running around each one of them tooting a horn. An organ grinder played and he had a little monkey too, And the cute little monkey would come running up to get money from you. He would run back very quickly to the man, to give him the money he had in his little hand.

We then finally went inside the BIG TENT, because this is where they held the main event. I can still hear the words so clear, you have no idea of their worth. “Ladies and Gentlemen Welcome To The Greatest Show On Earth.” The man was all dressed up, he had on a tuxedo and a top hat, I had never seen anyone dressed like that.

First three great big elephants would come out and do lots of tricks, There was also a man who could twirl plates on a stick. A little car would come out and it was puffing and smoking, we all knew they had to be joking. We would all count the little guys as they got out, there were ten in all running about.

The lion tamer came out to show us what he could do, he had a chair and a big whip too. He would snap his whip so fast in the air, it would make this loud noise, and give us all a scare. There was a trapeze with a great big net and at the bottom of it two people met. He was all dressed in white, her in blue, we had no idea of what they were about to do.

They both climbed up rope ladders to get to the top, the ropes seem to go on forever and did not stop. Two swings hung way up in the air, they both took a hold of one of the swings without a care. Oh what a wonderful sight it was to see, them swinging back and forth so gracefully. We didn’t know it was a part of the show, but all of a sudden she would just let go.

We all held our breathes and waited to see, but he caught her by her arms very carefully. Everyone there was clapping with pure delight, because believe me for all it had been quite a night. I can remember the sawdust and peanut shells on the ground, all the sights and all the sounds. All of the performers would come out to take a bow, and when it was over all we could say was wow!

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The Green Frog ~ Poetry

2026-06-05T07:12:04.311-05:00

Did you see that great big green frog over there,
the one just sitting on the lily pond without a single care.
I know I didn’t see him there before,
and I just this second came out our front door.

Maybe he is a charming prince, should I go see,
maybe all it takes is one little kiss from me.
But what if it isn’t the prince, but just an old toad,
will I get warts all over me as the story is told.

What if I kiss him and the spell was cast upon me,
my goodness what kind of creature could I turn out to be.
Would I be stuck in the spell for all of eternity,
maybe even having to jump from tree to tree.

I think I should just continue on my way,
because if my mother saw me what would she say.
Would she holler out to my dad,
I know one thing she would be really mad.

Because I was suppose to go to the store you see,
not be outside jumping around in some old tree.
I am sure she would call the police too,
and ask them just what she should do.

She doesn’t know how to explain what is in the tree,
and told the police, “It looks just like a monkey to me.”
I have this really long tail and it just keeps twitching,
Oh no, now I have developed this terrible itching.

Well, I never wanted to marry a prince anyway,
I promise I’ll never go near a green frog, not after today.
Please will someone wake me up from this dream,
if you don’t I think I am going to scream.

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Women Vs. Men

2026-06-01T14:32:00.000-05:00

WOMEN ~VS~ MEN

DIFFERING VIEWS!

EATING OUT:

If P.J., Melanie, Jan and Judi go out for lunch,
they will call each other Judi, Melanie, Jan and P.J..
But if Doug, Steve, Jim and Don go out for a brewsky,
they will affectionately refer to each other
as Fat Boy, Godzilla, Peanut-Head and Useless.
And when the check comes,
Doug, Steve, Jim and Don will each throw in $20 bills,
even though it's only for $22.50.
None of them will have anything smaller,
and none will actually admit they want change back.
When the girls get their check,
out come the pocket calculators.

BATHROOMS:

A man has five items in his bathroom-
a toothbrush, shaving cream, razor, a bar of Dial soap,
and a towel from the Holiday Inn.
The average number of items
in the typical woman's bathroom is 437.
A man would not be able
to identify most of these items.

GROCERIES:

A woman makes a list of things she needs
and then goes out to the store and buys these things.
A man waits till the only items left in his fridge
are half a lime and a soda.
Then he goes grocery shopping.
He buys everything that looks good.
By the time a man reaches the checkout counter,
his cart is packed tighter than
the Clampett's car on Beverly Hillbillies.
Of course, this will not stop him from going
to the 10-items-or-less lane.

SHOES:

When preparing for work,
a woman will put on a Mondi wool suit,
then slip on Reebok sneakers.
She will carry her dress shoes
in a plastic bag from Saks.
When a woman gets to work,
she will put on her dress shoes.
Five minutes later, she will kick them off
because her feet are under the desk.
A man will wear the same pair of shoes all day.

CATS:

Women love cats.
Men say they love cats,
but when women aren't looking,
men kick cats.

DRESSING UP: A woman will dress up to:
go shopping, water the plants, empty the garbage,
answer the phone, read a book, get the mail.
A man will dress up for:
weddings, funerals.

LAUNDRY:

Women do laundry every couple of days.
A man will wear every article of clothing he owns,
including his surgical pants that were hip
about eight years ago, before he will do his laundry.
When he is finally out of clothes,
he will wear a dirty sweatshirt inside out,
rent a U-Haul and take his mountain of clothes
to the Laundromat.
Men always expect to meet beautiful women at the Laundromat.
( This is a myth perpetuated by
reruns of old episodes of "Love, American Style." )

OFFSPRING:

Ah, children.
A woman knows all about her children.
She knows about dentist appointments, soccer games
romances, best friends, favorite foods,
secret fears, hopes and dreams.
A man is vaguely aware
of some short people living in the house.

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I'm Fine ~~ How are you?

2026-05-19T13:21:59.958-05:00

There's nothing the matter with me,
I'm just as healthy as can be,
I have arthritis in both knees,
And when I talk, I talk with a wheeze.
My pulse is weak, my blood is thin,
But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in.
All my teeth have had to come out,
And my diet I hate to think about.
I'm overweight and I can't get thin,
But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in.
And arch supports I need for my feet.
Or I wouldn't be able to go out in the street.
Sleep is denied me night after night,
But every morning I find I'm all right.
My memory's failing, my head's in a spin.
But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in.
Old age is golden — I've heard it said,
But sometimes I wonder, as I go to bed.
With my ears in a drawer, my teeth in a cup,
And my glasses on a shelf, until I get up.
And when sleep dims my eyes, I say to myself,
Is there anything else I should lay on the shelf?
The reason I know my Youth has been spent,
Is my get-up-and-go has got-up-and-went!
But really I don't mind, when I think with a grin,
Of all the places my get-up has been.
I get up each morning and dust off my wits,
Pick up the paper and read the obits.
If my name is missing, I'm therefore not dead,
So I eat a good breakfast and jump back into bed.
The moral of this as the tale unfolds,
Is that for you and me, who are growing old.
It is better to say "I'm fine" with a grin,
Than to let people know the shape we are in.
Diamond C Aloes

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The Abandoned Chicken: A Story of Regret and Helplessness

2026-05-18T13:40:20.024-05:00

The Importance of Helping Others in Need

Image © Copyright Marina Saumell
from the book "Hector, The Misunderstood Snake"
by Kimberly K. Schmidt and Illustrated by Marina Saumell

The snake bit the chicken and, with the poison burning in her body, she sought refuge in the chicken coop.

But the other hens preferred to expel her, fearing that the poison would spread.

The chicken limped away, crying in pain. Not for the bite, but for the abandonment and disdain of his own family, just when he needed it the most.

And just like that he walked away...... burning with fever, dragging a leg, vulnerable to cold nights.

With every step, a tear came down.

The chickens in the chicken coop watched her move away, until they saw her disappear into the horizon. Some said :

– Let her go... he will die far from us.

And when the chicken finally disappeared into the vastness of the horizon, they were all certain that she was dead.

Some even looked up into the sky, hoping to see vultures fly.

Time has passed.

Much later, a hummingbird came to the chicken coop and announced:

– Your sister lives! He lives in a cave not far from here.

She recovered, but lost a leg due to a snake bite.

He is having a hard time finding food and needs your help.

Silence followed. Then the excuses began:

– I can't go, I'm laying eggs...

– I can't go, I'm looking for corn...

– I can't go, I have to take care of my chicks...

So, one after another, they all rejected the request.

The hummingbird returned to the cave, without any help.

Time passed again.

Much later, the hummingbird returned with painful news:

– Your sister is dead... she died alone in the cave... there's no one to bury her or mourn her.

At that moment, a burden weighs on everyone. A deep complaint filled the chicken coop.

Whoever was laying eggs stopped.

He who searched for corn left the seeds behind.

Whoever took care of the chicks, for a moment, forgot about it.

Regret hurts more than any poison.

"Why didn't we go earlier? ", they asked.

And without measuring distance or effort, everyone left for the cave, crying and complaining.

Now they had a reason to see her, but it was too late.

When they reached the cave, they did not find the chicken...

They found only one letter that said:

> "In life, many times people don't cross the road to help you when you're alive,

but they cross the world to bury you when you die.

And most of the tears at funerals are not due to pain,

But to remorse and regret.

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Nursery Rhymes and Their Meaning

2026-05-15T19:01:29.806-05:00

The real meaning of these Nursery Rhymes.

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Baa, Baa, black sheep, have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes sir, three bags full.

One for my Master,
One for my Dame,
And one for the little boy who lives down the lane.

This rhyme refers to taxes. During the Middle Ages peasants were required to give one-third of thier income to their "master"--the King; one-third to the "dame"--the nobility; and the final third for themselves--the "little boy."

Hickory Dickory Dock

Hickory, dickory, dock,
the mouse ran up the clock.
The clock struck one,
And down he come.
Hickory, dickory dock.

Patrick Rooney says that the "hickory, dickory, dock" chant is just an example of an onnomatopoeia. An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound. Patrick says that "hickory, dickory, dock" is the sound an "old grandfather clock with hiccups" makes.

Hot cross buns!

Hot cross buns! Hot-cross buns!
One a penny, two a penny,
Hot-cross buns!
Hot-cross buns!
Hot-cross buns!
If ye have no daughters,
give them to your sons.

In the Dictionary of Phrase and Fable "hot-cross buns" is defined this way: "In regard to 'hot-cross buns' on Good Friday, it may be stated that the Greeks offered to Apollo, Diana, Hecate, and the Moon, cakes with 'horns.' Such a cake was called a bous, and (it is said) never grew mouldy. The cross' symbolized the four quarters of the moon."

Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the King's horses and all the king's men,
Couldn't put Humpty together again.

During the English Civil War (1642-49) "Humpty Dumpty" as the name for a powerful cannon. It was mounted atop the St. Marys Wall Church in Colchester to defend the city against seige in the summer of 1648. The church tower was hit by the enemy and the top was blown off. "Humpty Dumpty" fell off and tumbled to the ground. The King's men tried to fix him but to no avail.

Jack and Jill.

Jack and Jill, went up the hill,
To fetch a pail of water,
Jack fell down and broke his crown,
And Jill came tumbling after.

This source comes that Jill, in earlier versions, used to be Gill" and was depicted as a boy. In the Norse Mythology the names were Hjuki and Bil. This rhyme deals with the markings on the full moon. The two boys went up a hill to draw water from a well and were captured by Mani, the God of the moon. When the moon is full two children with a bucket on a pole can be seen.

Mary had a little lamb

Mary had a little lamb
It's fleece as white as snow.
And everywhere that Mary went
That lamb was sure to go.
It followed her to school one day,
Which was against the rules,
It made the children laugh and play,
To see a lamb at school.

Mary may have been a real person who attended Redstone Schoolhouse here in America. It is known that a Mary Sawyer nursed a sick lamb back to health. In return the lamb became her pet and followed her everywhere--including to school. Sarah Josepha Hale may be the actual author of this rhyme; which would have been written in 1830.

Three Blind Mice

Three blind mice! See how they run!
They all ran after the farmer's wife,
Who cut off their tails with a carving knife.
Did you ever see such a sight in your life
As three blind mice?

The page A Telltale Tail Tall Tale says that this rhyme is about Queen Mary I of England (the "farmer's wife"). Most of her estates were, indeed, rmland. She was upset with many of her noblemen (the "mice") but burned them at the stake instead of cutting them.

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A Woman's Definition of Everyday Words

2026-05-10T14:22:00.000-05:00

ARGUMENT (ar*gyou*ment)n.
A discussion that occurs when you're right,
but he just hasn't realized it yet.

AIRHEAD (er*hed)n.
What a woman intentionally becomes
when pulled over by a policeman.

BAR-BE-QUE (bar*bi*q)n.
You bought the groceries, washed the lettuce,
chopped the tomatoes, diced the onions,
marinated the meat and cleaned everything up,
but, HE, "made the dinner."

BLONDE JOKES (blond joks)n.
Jokes that are short
so men can understand them.

CANTALOUPE (kant*e*lope)n.
Gotta get married
in a church.
CLOTHES DRYER (kloze dri*yer)n.
An appliance designed
to eat socks.
DIET SODA (dy*it so*da)n.
A drink you buy at a convenience store
to go with a half pound bag of peanut M&Ms.;

ETERNITY (e*ter*ni*tee)n.
The last two minutes
of a football game.

EXERCISE (ex*er*siz)v.
To walk up and down a mall,
occasionally resting to make a purchase.

GROCERY LIST (grow*ser*ee list)n.
What you spend half an hour writing,
then forget to take with you to the store.

HAIR DRESSER (hare dres*er)n.
Someone who is able to create a style
you will never be able to duplicate again.
See "Magician."

HARDWARE STORE (hard*war stor)n.
Similar to a black hole in space-
if he goes in, he isn't coming out anytime soon.

CHILDBIRTH (child*brth)n.
You get to go through 36 hours of contractions;
he gets to hold your hand and say
"focus,...breath...push..."

LIPSTICK (lip*stik)n.
On your lips, coloring to enhance
the beauty of your mouth.
On his collar, coloring
only a tramp would wear...!

PARK (park)v./n.
Before children, a verb meaning,
"to go somewhere and neck."
After children, a noun meaning
a place with a swing set and slide.

PATIENCE (pa*shens)n.
The most important ingredient
for dating, marriage and children.
See also "Tranquilizers."

WATERPROOF MASCARA (wah*tr*pruf mas*kar*ah)n.
Comes off if you cry, shower, or swim,
but will not come off if you try to remove it.

VALENTINE'S DAY (val*en*tinez dae)n.
A day when you have dreams
of a candlelight dinner, diamonds, and romance,
but consider yourself lucky
to get a card.

45 NATURAL HIGHS

2026-03-08T15:36:00.003-05:00

Think about these one at a time BEFORE going on to the next one...

It does make you feel good especially the thought at the end #45.
Thanks Edna for the gentle reminders that the best things in life are FREE!

1. Falling in love.
2. Laughing so hard your face hurts .
3. A hot shower.
4. No lines at the supermarket
5. A special glance.
6. Getting mail
7. Taking a drive on a pretty road .
8.. Hearing your favorite song on the radio .
9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
11. Chocolate milkshake. (or vanilla or strawberry!)
12. A bubble bath.
13. Giggling .
14. A good conversation .
15. The beach
16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.
17. Laughing at yourself.
19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
20. Running through sprinklers.
21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all .
22. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful .
23. Laughing at an inside joke .
24. Friends .
25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
26. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).
28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.
29 Playing with a new puppy.
30. Having someone play with your hair .
31. Sweet dreams.
32. Hot chocolate .
33. Road trips with friends .
34. Swinging on swings.
25. Making eye contact with a cute stranger
36. Making chocolate chip cookies .
37. Having your friends send you homemade cookies.
38. Holding hands with someone you care about.
39. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change
40. Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you.
41. Watching the sunrise .
42. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.
43. Knowing that somebody misses you .
44. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.
45. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think .

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The Most Beautiful Heart - Inspiring Story

2026-02-14T01:34:00.000-06:00

"It is not always about the physical beauty but what is inside that is important."

The Most Beautiful Heart
Author Unknown

One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired his heart for it was perfect.

There was not a mark or a flaw in it. Yes, they all agreed it truly was the most beautiful heart they had ever seen. The young man was very proud and boasted more loudly about his beautiful heart.

Suddenly, an old man appeared at the front of the crowd and said, "Why your heart is not nearly as beautiful as mine."

The crowd and the young man looked at the old man's heart. It was beating strongly, but full of scars, it had places where pieces had been removed and other pieces put in, but they didn't fit quite right and there were several jagged edges. In fact, in some places there were deep gouges where whole pieces were missing.

The people stared -- how can he say his heart is more beautiful, they thought? The young man looked at the old man's heart and saw its state and laughed.

"You must be joking," he said. "Compare your heart with mine, mine is perfect and yours is a mess of scars and tears."

"Yes," said the old man, "Yours is perfect looking but I would never trade with you. You see, every scar represents a person to whom I have given my love - I tear out a piece of my heart and give it to them, and often they give me a piece of their heart which fits into the empty place in my heart, but because the pieces aren't exact, I have some rough edges, which I cherish, because they remind me of the love we shared.

"Sometimes I have given pieces of my heart away, and the other person hasn't returned a piece of his heart to me. These are the empty gouges -- giving love is taking a chance.

Although these gouges are painful, they stay open, reminding me of the love I have for these people too, and I hope someday they may return and fill the space I have waiting. So now do you see what true beauty is?"

The young man stood silently with tears running down his cheeks. He walked up to the old man, reached into his perfect young and beautiful heart, and ripped a piece out. He offered it to the old man with trembling hands.

The old man took his offering, placed it in his heart and then took a piece from his old scarred heart and placed it in the wound in the young man's heart. It fit, but not perfectly, as there were some jagged edges. The young man looked at his heart, not perfect anymore but more beautiful than ever, since love from the old man's heart flowed into his.

They embraced and walked away side by side.

Moral of the Story:
The story of "The Most Beautiful Heart" highlights how authentic beauty is found in emotional depth rather than physical perfection. It teaches that the scars and imperfections we gather from loving, sacrificing, and caring for others make our hearts far more meaningful and exquisitely beautiful than flawless, untested ones

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CYNICS GUIDE TO LIFE!

2026-02-09T13:25:00.000-06:00

The journey of a thousand miles begins
with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.

I believe for every drop of rain that falls,
a flower grows. And a foundation leaks
and a ball game gets rained out
and a car rusts and...

Follow your dream!
Unless it's the one where you're at work
in your underwear during a fire drill.

Do not walk behind me,
for I may not lead.
Do not walk ahead of me,
for I may not follow.
Do not walk beside me, either;
just leave me alone.

If you don't like my driving,
don't call anyone.
Just take another road.
That's why the highway department
made so many of them.

If a motorist cuts you off,
just turn the other cheek.
Nothing gets the message across like a good mooning.

When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle.
It makes the neighbor's dog run to
the end of his chain and gag himself.

It's always darkest before dawn.
So if you're going to steal the
neighbor's newspaper,
that's the time to do it.

A handy telephone tip:
Keep a small chalkboard near the phone.
That way, when a salesman calls,
you can hold the receiver up to it
and run your fingernails across it
until he hangs up.

Each day I try to enjoy something
from each of the four food groups:
the bonbon group, the salty-snack group, the caffeine group,
and the "whatever-the-thing- in-the-tinfoil-in-the-back-of-the-fridge-is" group.

Into every life some rain must fall.
Usually when your car windows are down.

Just remember...
You gotta break some eggs
to make a real mess on the neighbor's car!

When you find yourself getting irritated with someone,
try to remember that all men are brothers ...
and just give them a noogie or an Indian burn.

This morning I woke up
to the unmistakable scent
of pigs in a blanket.
That's the price you pay
for letting the relatives stay over.

It's a small world.
So you gotta use your elbows a lot.

Keep your nose to the grindstone
and your shoulder to the wheel...
it's cheaper than plastic surgery.

This land is your land.
This land is my land.
So stay on your land.

Love is like a roller coaster:
when it's good you don't want to get off,
and when it isn't...
you can't wait to throw up.

It's Not What We Have

2026-02-03T03:13:00.006-06:00

If it's not what we have
Then is it what we don't,
How can how much we give away
Be such a thing of note.

If I sit and hold it tight
'Cause I don't want to share,
Will you want to be my friend
If I'm just too sad to care.

Yet, if I do give you a little lick
Then you will feel good too,
So maybe it's not really in the creamy delights
But, just the sitting here, so cozy like
With the cutest you.

Re-Tired

2026-01-22T12:45:00.000-06:00

Yeah! I got to my retirement
And got some that I could spend
But, I’m not trying that hard
By the time of the day’s end.

I hated having to go to work
Especially just to earn that pay
So I could sit here all alone
Like I do now, day to day.

At work, I had some people
I could see, and some said, “Hi!”
But now, at the end of day
No one to say, “See ya’! Bye!”

I had thoughts of when I quit
I would do this thing or that
But like all those other dreams
I find that’s not where I am at.

I took a trip up to D.C.
To see what all should view
But turned around, came back
Cause not just what, one, should do.

That place I used to hang
Has moved and went away
Where I used to meet my “friends”
‘Least, that’s what I used to say.

I don’t guess nothing’s changed
And I guess it will never be
Anything that I thought it was
Or be things I thought I’d see.

Just biding my time left
As it quickly is, the past
Just knowing that tomorrow
Will be the same as the last.

But guess I lived longer
Than I ever thought I would
And learning I’d dreamt more
Than I ever should or could.

A Pillow and a Blanket ~ Story

2026-01-17T11:55:00.000-06:00

A long time ago, a young, wealthy girl was getting ready for bed. She was saying her prayers when she heard a muffled crying coming through her window. A little frightened, she went over to the window and leaned out.

Another girl, who seemed to be about her age and homeless was standing in the alley by the rich girl's house. Her heart went out to the homeless girl, for it was the dead of winter, and the girl had no blanket, only old newspapers someone had thrown out.

The rich girl was suddenly struck with a brilliant idea. She called to the other girl and said, "You there, come to my front door, please."

The homeless girl was so startled she could only manage to nod.

As quick as her legs could take her, the young girl ran down the hall to her mothers closet, and picked out an old quilt and a beat up pillow. She had to walk slower down to the front door as to not trip over the quilt which was hanging down, but she made it eventually. Dropping both the articles, she opened the door. Standing there was the homeless girl, looking quite scared.

The rich girl smiled warmly and handed both articles to the other girl. Her smile grew wider as she watched the true amazement and happiness alight upon the other girl's face. She went to bed incredibly satisfied.

In mid-morning the next day a knock came to the door. The rich girl flew to the door hoping that it was the other little girl there. She opened the large door and looked outside. It was the other little girl. Her face looked happy, and she smiled. "I suppose you want these back."

The rich little girl opened her mouth to say that she could keep them when another idea popped into her head. "No, I want them back."

The homeless girl's face fell. This was obviously not the answer she had hoped for. She reluctantly laid down the beat up things, and turned to leave when the rich girl yelled, "Wait! Stay right there."

She turned in time to see the rich girl running up the stairs and down a long corridor. Deciding whatever the rich little girl was doing wasn't worth waiting for she started to turn around and walk away. As her foot hit the first step, she felt someone tap her on the shoulder, turning she saw the rich little girl, thrusting a new blanket and pillow at her. "Have these." she said quietly.

These were her own personal belonging made of silk and down feathers.

As the two grew older they didn't see each other much, but they were never far from each other's minds. One day, the Rich girl, who was now a Rich woman got a telephone call from someone. A lawyer, saying that she was requested to see him.

When she arrived at the office, he told her what had happened. Forty years ago, when she was nine years old, she had helped a little girl in need. That grew into a middle-class woman with a husband and two children. She had recently died and left something for her in her will. "Though," the lawyer said, "it's the most peculiar thing. She left you a pillow and a blanket."

Author Unknown

All I Need To Know About Life, I Learned from A Cow

2026-01-13T16:32:00.000-06:00

Wake up in a happy mooo-d.

Honor thy fodder and thy mother and all your udder relatives.

It's better to be seen and not herd.

Turn the udder cheek and mooo-ve on

Don't cry over spilled milk.

The grass is greener on the other side of the fence.

Never take any bull from anybody.

Seize every opportunity and milk it for all its worth!

Stepping in cowpies brings good luck.

When chewing your cud, remember:
There's no fat, no calories, no cholesterol, and no taste!

Always let them know who's the bossy.

Black and white is always an appropriate fashion statement.

Don't forget to cow-nt your blessings every day.

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No More Wrinkles ~ Please!

2026-01-01T02:43:00.000-06:00

A Prayer for You....

Now I lay me down to sleep.
I pray the Lord my shape to keep.
Please no wrinkles, please no bags
And please lift my butt before it sags.

Please no age spots, please no gray-
And, as for my belly, please take it away.
Please keep me healthy, please keep me young-
And, thank you Dear Lord for all that you've done!

THE TRUTH IN 13 WORDS...
Inside every older person is a younger person
wondering what in the world happened.

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The Logger's New Math

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Grandma's Cures

The Circus Is In Town! ~ Story

The Green Frog ~ Poetry

Women Vs. Men

WOMEN ~VS~ MEN

DIFFERING VIEWS!

EATING OUT:

BATHROOMS:

GROCERIES:

SHOES:

CATS:

LAUNDRY:

OFFSPRING:

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Nursery Rhymes and Their Meaning

A Woman's Definition of Everyday Words

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Think about these one at a time BEFORE going on to the next one...

The Most Beautiful Heart - Inspiring Story

CYNICS GUIDE TO LIFE!

It's Not What We Have

Re-Tired

A Pillow and a Blanket ~ Story

All I Need To Know About Life, I Learned from A Cow

No More Wrinkles ~ Please!

A Prayer for You....

All I Need To Know About Life
I Learned From Sheep

THE LOGGERS NEW MATH
~ CHANGING TIMES ~