Category Archives: quotes

Light

“There is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than any darkness we may encounter”. Mother Teresa

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Boxes For Liberty

“There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo.”                           – Ed Howdershelt Thanks to Carla for sending this over.

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Inequality

“Not all horses were born equal. A few were born to win.” Mark Twain

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Morning Light

“I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day . . . with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.” J. B. Priestley  

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Chores

Yes, honey.  I’m almost ready to start on the garage.

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

The Difference

A coward dies a thousand deaths. . .  a soldier dies but once. -William Shakespeare.  

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Golden Age Truths

Sometimes I’ll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong. I totally take back all those times I … Continue reading

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

Simply Stated

I’m about as useful as the “G” in Bologna this morning. And we will leave at that for now. Happy Friday..

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Lost Words/Phrases

A collection of words and phrases you just don’t hear much any more. What happened to them? Heavens to Murgatroyd! (Expression of surprise) Would you believe the email spell checker did not recognize the word murgatroyd? Lost Words from our … Continue reading

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far . . .

My wife’s birthday was earlier this week and our oldest daughter, Kelliann bought her mother a card that, had I seen it first, would have been from me.  The front of the card says  “Sure, you’re a year older, but … Continue reading

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 3 Comments

It’s A Good Day When You Can Perplex Devils

An old man once said, “When a man said to his companion, ‘Forgive me,’ and at the same time humbles himself, the devils are perplexed.” The Paradise of the Holy Fathers   Think about how you feel when someone is genuinely … Continue reading

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Think On These Things

I am confidant that you will obsess on at least one of these all day. *** * If you attempt to rob a bank you won’t have any trouble with rent/food bills for the next 10 years, whether or not … Continue reading

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Good Company

There is not much I can add to Mr. Westerfield’s comment, aside from “Guilty as charged, your honor.” Who else out there joins me in this affliction? We’d be in good company.  

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Listen

“The less you speak, the more you will hear.” (Alexander Solzhenitsyn) Put another way, God gave you two ears and one mouth. You should listen twice as much as you speak. Note to self: Try to remember that. Thanks to … Continue reading

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Coach Holtz

Do Right. Do Your Best. Treat others as you want to be treated. . . . Lou Holtz Lou Holtz came to the University of South Carolina Football Program in 1999 and had a very positive impact on the program … Continue reading

Posted in quotes, Uncategorized, USC Gameecocks | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment