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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Aphorism

aph·o·rism - [af-uh-riz-uhm] 

–noun

a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation, as “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” (Lord Acton).  Reference


The nicest thing about the future is it always starts tomorrow.

Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail.

If you don't have a sense of humor, you probably don't have any sense at all.

Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs.

A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water.

How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to 
become a teenager who wants to stay out all night?

Business conventions are important because they demonstrate how 
many people a company can operate without.

Why is it that, at class reunions, you feel younger than everyone else looks?

Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job.

No one has more driving ambition than the boy who anxiously awaits his 16th birthday.

There are no new sins; the old ones just get more publicity.

There are worse things than getting a call for a wrong number at 4am - 
It could be a right number.

No one ever says 'It's only a game' when their team is winning.

I've reached the age where the happy hour is a nap.

Be careful reading the fine print. There's no way you're going to like it.

The trouble with bucket seats is not everybody has the same size bucket.

After 70 if you don't wake up aching in every joint, you are probably dead.

We can't change the wind, but we can adjust our sails.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  It has been a nice productive weekend and I've finally cleared a whole bunch of boxes from my kitchen and living room.  Tomorrow I will see what I can do about the bedroom. 

Tonight is the Community Christmas Concert at the Congregational Church.  It is close enough to walk.  I love my new town.  I hope your Sunday is blessed.  I'm going to watch the snow flurries for awhile.


10 comments:

  1. Sounds like you're so content in your new location! What a nice way to spend the evening. Enjoy!

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  2. Love those quotes and the picture. So beautiful. Glad you are doing well.

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  3. Thanks for stopping by, and the nice comment.
    Yes, I have big plans for the new year..with many prayers, and my fingers crossed I hope to kick this bad habit of mine.

    Have a Great Day!

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  4. Loved the picture of the tree - beautiful! We lived in a small historical town in Vermont for a year and a half - I loved it. I felt like I was living in a picture postcard! Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Looking forward to reading more of yours.

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  5. Your quotes were fantastic and the pictures of your new town are amazing..I Want To Live There!!! I am glad my singing kitties gave you a laugh..the middle on is our Chloe!

    Have a blessed week,
    Shawn

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  6. Love the sense of humor one. Could not be more true for the people I deal with everyday.

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  7. Beautiful thoughts to share. HOw lovely to walk to church and just enjoy all that God has made. :O)

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  8. Beautiful photo! Looks like the perfect spot for a festive evening! Cheers & Hugs!

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  9. Candace, So glad you are enjoying your new home. Love the gazebo and all the lights. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, SusanD

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  10. Enjoy the concert and have a good week! :)

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