Some people

walk in the rain

others just get wet

-----Roger Miller

One of my favorite fragrances is the incoming rain, not yet arrived, but the fragrance precedes to give us the promise of much needed moisture.

I read a story of a little girl who, having been in danger of dying just after being born and being in a state of health where the parents could not touch her little body, the mother prayed that God would hold her in His loving arms and care for her until they could. Several years later, while at a sporting event of her brother's, the little girl nonchalantly mentions when her mother speaks of the incoming rain, that is how God smells. The mother explains that, no, it is just rain. The little girl explains that when she was sick, God held her against his chest and that is how God smelled. I don't do the story justice in this and may not have gotten it all correct.

I can remember the joy as a child of a shower moving in and it smelled so fresh and clean and then how marvelous it was to just walk in the rain and feel it hit your face and feeling so free. The rumbling of thunder is to me so calming.

I think we should all walk in the rain and enjoy the experience even as adults. I seldom use an umbrella. When I see people running in and out of building, with newspapers being held over their heads or rushing to their cars with umbrellas, I always wonder why.

In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. ~Albert Schweitzer

A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails. ~Donna Roberts

A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world has gone out. ~Grace Pulpit

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares. ~Henri Nouwen

A good friend is a connection to life - a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world. ~Lois Wyse

If you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow. If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile. But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me. ~Author Unknown

In my friend, I find a second self. ~Isabel Norton

What about when your just plain mad, and that turns to tears, where are those quotes..

When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894

Usually when people are sad, they don't do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry, they bring about a change. ~Malcolm X

Malcolm X seemed like a smart man

And you're a smart woman.

One that anyone would be proud to call a friend.

Eat a third and drink a third and leave the remaining third of your stomach empty. Then, when you get angry, there will be sufficient room for your rage.

Anger at lies lasts forever. Anger at truth can't last.

Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life.

Speak when you are angry--and you will make the best speech you'll ever regret.
Laurence J. Peter
US educator & writer (1919 - 1988)

Never get angry. Never make a threat. Reason with people. (To late)
Mario Puzo, 'The Godfather'
US novelist & screenwriter (1920 - 1999)

(Love the site these came from)

In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane.
Oscar Wilde

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Never get angry. Never make a threat. Reason with people. (To late )
Mario Puzo, 'The Godfather'Yes, but isn't this the same guy that put the horse head in the bed???? That's not exactly "reasoning...." :)
US novelist & screenwriter (1920 - 1999)

(Love the site these came from)

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I think we have the same sites, K.

Great minds, eh?

“You are the embodiment of the information you choose to accept and act upon. To change your circumstances you need to change your thinking and subsequent actions.” There can be no hope when there lacks interest for better. There can be no trust when there lacks confirmation of truth. There can be no faith when there lacks complete confidence of purpose.” To move ahead you need to believe in yourself... have conviction in your beliefs and the confidence to execute those beliefs, Without faith, hope and trust, there is no promise for the future, and without a promising future, life has no direction, no meaning and no justification.”The tears of faithfulness to your beliefs cleanse your spirit to envision the road ahead. Everything is possible for the person who believes, Success is a welcomed gift for the uninhibited mind!

Adlin Sinclair

Awesome exhortation, Jolie... had to spread the love, or else I'd give you a greenie for it.

Very true.

The Naughty Naughty Naughty man my Father-in-law was contributed these remarkable quotes during his lifetime:

1) She sits among the lima beans and peas

2) I can't get over a girl like you, so get up and close the window

3) Want to play Pearl Harbor? Go to sleep and I'll attack you.

The rest are too naughty to share - He was a naughty man and litearlly chased me around the house.

I miss my Pops :(

Crud, I'm in another mood.... This whole "being an emotional woman" thing really stinks at times!


"Wanting him is hard to forget, loving him is hard to regret, losing him is hard to accept, but even with all the hurt I've felt, letting go is the most painful yet."


"Sometime you just have to hold your head up high, blink away the tears and say good-bye."


"You didn't intentionally break my heart, you even said you were sorry, but I cried anyway... I know the truth that you're too scared to admit, you're with her, but when you look at me, you can't even remember her name..."


"I cried today... not because I miss you... or even wanted you... but because I realized I'm gonna be all right without you."


"So... from now on... when you think of me... just remember that I could've been the best thing you ever had."


And that, my friends, is the scope of my emotions this morning.... what a ride, eh?

Ok, I'm going to put a lot of A Day To Remember quotes on here

"I gave you everything I had, until I had nothing left. Now you act as if I'm just a burden.
I've finally let go."

"Don't threaten me with what you think I feel.
If you could read my mind you'd be in tears."

"All I ever wanted to be was be the one who would wipe those tears from your eyes"

"You'll tell me that you care, and then run straight back to him"

That's just from one song ha ha

Awww, shucks, Rome... those tears that were threatening to spill? Yeah... Its raining, babe!

Rah...

I've got to start working on an article - get my mind off all this!

Great quotes, by the way. :)

That's why I listen to them when I'm at my other job, because I get so angry over how she walked away from everything I don't even let sadness show.

But you know, even on this insane emotional roller-coaster I am reminded that I choose the way I live each moment. I choose to feel sad, wounded, upset, and angry or I choose to feel content, resolved, beautiful, and yes, happy.

So, today I have chosen to get off this emotional roller coaster and take a ride on that delightful porch swing... the swing on which I can sit and watch the sunset while reflecting on the amazing blessings of my life.

I'm reveling in my beautiful moments.

HC, is the following an original? You have your sig of "Don't sell yourself short," etc. as an original. But I wasn't sure about this one. If I ever use it, just want to credit it to the writer.


Always remind me that my tears have made my rainbow.
My failures, my heartaches, my mistakes have made my rainbow. My beautiful reminder of grace. My promise in the storm.

I read "my tears have made my rainbow" and went from there...

So yes, it is partially original. The concept inspired me.

Thanks for that kudos! It makes me smile when things I write touch hearts.

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HC, is the following an original? You have your sig of "Don't sell yourself short," etc. as an original. But I wasn't sure about this one. If I ever use it, just want to credit it to the writer.

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Thanks for this question... I think I've fixed it in the signature...

I'm sorry... I love you all... all of your quotes are awesome... in fact all of you are awesome... but drum roll... PLEASE!!

I was responding to a post and noticed a signature of one of our Member's AND JUST FELL IN LOVE WITH IT... every one of them.

I wondering, if I give him credit, would I be allowed to use it as well? Oh Gosh I just love it... okay here they are... Each one is now engraved in my heart.

I share these signatures that I saw on our member

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Katieperez's signature


Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ & The American Soldier
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

Freedom isn't free.............. God bless our troops!

~If you are not willing to stand behind our troops, then please, feel free to stand in front of them~

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OOoooo, AH. That is very good!

I had someone use something I said as a signature quote and it was an amazing honor! I don't think she would mind you using it at all. The guy that used mine sent me a PM and asked.

I like it too! Very true, very true. :)

(Mornin, Darling AH... how you be today?)

“When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.”
~Lao Tzu



“Do everything. Love as much as you can. it may hurt but it helps us grow. Give all you have...you may be poor but you will be content. Always forgive....your heart can not afford not to. Teach what you know and learn what you don't. Stay open to all”



"Let me posses what I now have, or even less, so that I may enjoy my remaining days, if Heaven grant any to remain."
[Latin = Sit mihi quod nunc est, etiam minus et mihi vivam Quod superest aevi--si quid superesse volunt di.]
~Horace

Doing good there HC - day off - beautiful snow - ( gained 4 pounds over night... huh?? ) LOL but all and all good.

Happy Friday my beautiful friend :)

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Doing good there HC - day off - beautiful snow - ( gained 4 pounds over night....huh??? ) LOL but all and all good.

Happy Friday my beautiful friend :)

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Ooo... ooo... ooo... Its FRIDAY!! Happy dance! Join me, AH?

Lets dance a little jig, unaware of the opinions formulating in the minds that are watching our giddy, excited dance! Throw caution to the wind and lets dance! :) :)

Wooo-hoooo! It's almost the weekend!

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Ooo... ooo... ooo..... Its FRIDAY!!! Happy dance! Join me, AH?

Lets dance a little jig, unaware of the opinions formulating in the minds that are watching our giddy, excited dance! Throw caution to the wind and lets dance! :) :)

Wooo-hoooo! It's almost the weekend!

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WOW!! Oh yeah!

This guy copied me!!

Ok, maybe not the whole "dimmed lights making-out-with-myself-on-the-floor" stuff, but other than that, yeah, buddy! :D

Almost makes you wonder if he knew he was being videoed...

Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never--in nothing, great or small, large or petty--never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. ~ Winston Churchill

80 percent of the world's work is done by people who don't feel very well. ~ Winston Churchill

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined. ~ Henry David Thoreau

Love is an action. ~ M. Scott Peck

Courage, it would seem, is nothing less than the power to overcome danger, misfortune, fear, injustice, while continuing to affirm inwardly that life with all its sorrows is good; that everything is meaningful even if in a sense beyond our understanding; and that there is always tomorrow. ~ Dorothy Thompson

"The humble improve."

~ A quote from Wynton Marsalis

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"The humble improve."

~ A quote from Wynton Marsalis

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You have defined my mood, yet again.

Odd, isn't it?

You should see me when I try... ;)

''You aren't being punished,you just haven't been rewarded yet''
-Unknown Author

“I am a kind of paranoiac in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy.”
-J.D.Salinger

''It's sad to fall asleep. It separates people. Even when you're sleeping together, you're all alone.''
''Don't use the brakes. Cars are made to go, not to stop! ''
-from the French film A About de Soufflé

Okay HC I know we are doing quotes that have influenced us but what about a song that has influenced us? I have to post the words to this song, as they made me smile today and can influence us to look at a bad situation, with a smile...

Well you know those times
When you feel like there's a sign there on your back
Says I don't mind if you kick me
Seems like everybody has
Things go from bad to worse
You'd think they can't get worse than that
And then they do

You step off the straight and narrow
And you don't know where you are
Use the needle of your compass
To sew up your broken heart
Ask directions from a genie
In a bottle of Jim Beam
And she lies to you
That's when you learn the truth

If you're going through hell
Keep on going, don't slow down
If you're scared, don't show it
You might get out
Before the devil even knows you're there

Well I been deep down in that darkness
I been down to my last match
Felt a hundred different demons
Breathing fire down my back
And I knew that if I stumbled
I'd fall right into the trap that they were laying, yeah

But the good news
Is there's angels everywhere out on the street
Holding out a hand to pull you back up on your feet
The one's that you've been dragging for so long
You're on your knees
You might as well be praying
Guess what I'm saying

If your going through hell
Keep on going, don't slow down
If you're scared don't show it
You might get out
Before the devil even knows you're there

Wow what's that song called?

Rodney Atkins If You're Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows) Lyrics

May the saddest day of your future be no worse, than the happiest day of your past. (Irish blessing) :)

Happiness is a journey, not a destination
Dance as though no one is watching you
Love as though you have never been hurt before
Sing as though no one can hear you
Live as though heaven is on earth.

By Father Alfred D'Souza


Never Regret.
If it's good, it's wonderful
If it's bad… it's experience

I just broke up with someone and the last thing he said to me was "You'll never find anyone like me again!" I'm thinking, "I should hope not! If I don't want you, why would I want someone like you."

Ha nice.
Bet he felt right stupid

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I just broke up with someone and the last thing he said to me was "You'll never find anyone like me again!" I'm thinking, "I should hope not! If I don't want you, why would I want someone like you."

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LOL... nice one Jolie :-)

“Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.”
Oscar Wilde