Preconceived notions are the locks on the door to wisdom.
Merry Browne
My posts are Positive Motivational Quotes, some might be thought provoking; I do not intend them to be controversial. Life is tough, there is so much negativity in our world. I want to share a bit of positive with you! Thanks! Gary Dean
Friday, November 30, 2012
If you're interested in 'balancing' work and pleasure, stop trying to balance them.
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The most beautiful people we have known are those who have
known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and
have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an
appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving
concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.
Elizabeth Kubler Ross
known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and
have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an
appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving
concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.
Elizabeth Kubler Ross
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Zachary Taylor's Birthday? Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States, was born November 24,
1784, at Orange County, Virginia. Known as "Old Rough and Ready," Taylor had a 40-year military career in the United
States Army, serving in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War,
and the Second Seminole War.
... that today is Zachary Taylor's Birthday? Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States, was born November 24,
1784, at Orange County, Virginia. Known as "Old Rough and Ready," Taylor had a 40-year military career in the United
States Army, serving in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War,
and the Second Seminole War.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and
creates a vision for tomorrow.
Melody Beattie
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and
creates a vision for tomorrow.
Melody Beattie
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of the Presidential Library? The first Presidential Library was formed in 1939, when President Franklin Roosevelt donated his personal and Presidential papers to the Federal Government. In the United States, the presidential library system is a nationwide
network of 13 libraries administered by the Office of
Presidential Libraries, which is part of the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA).
... that today is the birthday of the Presidential Library? The first Presidential Library was formed in 1939, when President Franklin Roosevelt donated his personal and Presidential papers to the Federal Government. In the United States, the presidential library system is a nationwide
network of 13 libraries administered by the Office of
Presidential Libraries, which is part of the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA).
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of the Presidential Library? The first Presidential Library was formed in 1939, when President Franklin Roosevelt donated his personal and Presidential papers to the Federal Government. In the United States, the presidential library system is a nationwide
network of 13 libraries administered by the Office of
Presidential Libraries, which is part of the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA).
... that today is the birthday of the Presidential Library? The first Presidential Library was formed in 1939, when President Franklin Roosevelt donated his personal and Presidential papers to the Federal Government. In the United States, the presidential library system is a nationwide
network of 13 libraries administered by the Office of
Presidential Libraries, which is part of the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA).
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Life moves on, whether we act as cowards or heroes. Everything we shut our eyes to, everything we run away from, everything we deny, denigrate, or despise, serves to defeat us in the end. What seems nasty, painful, or evil can become a source of beauty, joy and strength, if faced with an open mind. Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such.
Henry Miller
Henry Miller
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Kick a Football Day? In a 1951 "Peanuts"
comic strip, Charlie Brown first attempts to kick a football.
The first appearance of the gag is in the strip from November
14, 1951. In that strip Violet, not Lucy, is the one holding the ball and she only pulls it away because she is afraid Charlie Brown will kick her hand. Lucy was first shown playing the prank on Charlie Brown on November 16, 1952. Help him out today by going out and kicking a football! ;-)
... that today is Kick a Football Day? In a 1951 "Peanuts"
comic strip, Charlie Brown first attempts to kick a football.
The first appearance of the gag is in the strip from November
14, 1951. In that strip Violet, not Lucy, is the one holding the ball and she only pulls it away because she is afraid Charlie Brown will kick her hand. Lucy was first shown playing the prank on Charlie Brown on November 16, 1952. Help him out today by going out and kicking a football! ;-)
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of the Holland Tunnel? Opened
in 1927, the Holland Tunnel, connecting New York City with
Jersey City, was the first U.S. automobile tunnel to be built
under water. Trivia fans: Unusual for an American public works
project, it is not named for a government official, politician, a local hero or a person of historical interest but for its first chief engineer, Clifford Milburn Holland.
... that today is the birthday of the Holland Tunnel? Opened
in 1927, the Holland Tunnel, connecting New York City with
Jersey City, was the first U.S. automobile tunnel to be built
under water. Trivia fans: Unusual for an American public works
project, it is not named for a government official, politician, a local hero or a person of historical interest but for its first chief engineer, Clifford Milburn Holland.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Life can be like a roller coaster. And just when you think you've had enough, and you're ready to get off the ride and take the calm, easy merry-go round, you change your mind, throw your hands in the air and ride the roller coaster all over again. That's exhilaration... that's living a bit on the edge... that's being alive.
Stacey Charter
Stacey Charter
Did you know...
... that today is Ellis Island Closing Day? Ellis Island, where over 20,000,000 immigrants were processed for entrance into the United States, opened for business on January 1, 1892. On November 12, 1954, it closed. It is now a museum. Trivia buffs: The last person to pass through Ellis Island was a Norwegian merchant seaman by the name of Arne Peterssen in 1954.
... that today is Ellis Island Closing Day? Ellis Island, where over 20,000,000 immigrants were processed for entrance into the United States, opened for business on January 1, 1892. On November 12, 1954, it closed. It is now a museum. Trivia buffs: The last person to pass through Ellis Island was a Norwegian merchant seaman by the name of Arne Peterssen in 1954.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Did you know...
... that today, besides being Veteran's Day in the U.S. (Happy
Veteran's Day!), is the birthday of Route 66? In 1926, Route 66 was commissioned as the first continuous highway from the
Midwest to California. Route 66 crosses 8 states and 3 time
zones. The states it runs through are: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
... that today, besides being Veteran's Day in the U.S. (Happy
Veteran's Day!), is the birthday of Route 66? In 1926, Route 66 was commissioned as the first continuous highway from the
Midwest to California. Route 66 crosses 8 states and 3 time
zones. The states it runs through are: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Rolling Stone Magazine's Birthday? In 1967,
the first issue of Rolling Stone magazine featured John Lennon
on the cover. Throughout its history, Rolling Stone has
featured top Hollywood actors, musicians and other famous
personalities on its covers. According to the book "1,000
Rolling Stone Covers," compiled by the magazine's editors,
Mick Jagger is the leader in most Rolling Stone magazine covers with 27 total.
... that today is Rolling Stone Magazine's Birthday? In 1967,
the first issue of Rolling Stone magazine featured John Lennon
on the cover. Throughout its history, Rolling Stone has
featured top Hollywood actors, musicians and other famous
personalities on its covers. According to the book "1,000
Rolling Stone Covers," compiled by the magazine's editors,
Mick Jagger is the leader in most Rolling Stone magazine covers with 27 total.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of the Louvre Museum? Originally a fortress built in 1190 for King Philippe Auguste, the Louvre was converted into an art museum, opening its doors on November 8, 1793. The Louvre contains many priceless works, including the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Venus de Milo. Traveling there soon? The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays!
... that today is the birthday of the Louvre Museum? Originally a fortress built in 1190 for King Philippe Auguste, the Louvre was converted into an art museum, opening its doors on November 8, 1793. The Louvre contains many priceless works, including the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Venus de Milo. Traveling there soon? The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Slowest Marathon in History Day? In 1986, Vietnam veteran Bob Wieland finally crossed the finish line of the New York Marathon, just 4 days, 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 17 seconds after beginning. His was the slowest time ever for
a marathon. He was also the first person to run a marathon without legs. Wieland has completed six marathons on his hands. What an amazing inspiration!
... that today is Slowest Marathon in History Day? In 1986, Vietnam veteran Bob Wieland finally crossed the finish line of the New York Marathon, just 4 days, 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 17 seconds after beginning. His was the slowest time ever for
a marathon. He was also the first person to run a marathon without legs. Wieland has completed six marathons on his hands. What an amazing inspiration!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Maize Discovery Day? In 1492, several members of Columbus's crew came back from the interior of Cuba with a new grain, maize, also known as corn. Columbus brought back corn seeds to Europe after returning from his first trip to America. Up to this time, people living in Europe did not know about corn.
... that today is Maize Discovery Day? In 1492, several members of Columbus's crew came back from the interior of Cuba with a new grain, maize, also known as corn. Columbus brought back corn seeds to Europe after returning from his first trip to America. Up to this time, people living in Europe did not know about corn.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Foam Packaging Is Dead Day? In 1990, McDonald's announced that it would phase out the use of
polystyrene plastic foam containers and use paper containers instead. It was one of the first major corporations to take action against the build-up of polystyrene containers in garbage dumps.
... that today is Foam Packaging Is Dead Day? In 1990, McDonald's announced that it would phase out the use of
polystyrene plastic foam containers and use paper containers instead. It was one of the first major corporations to take action against the build-up of polystyrene containers in garbage dumps.
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