I got this in a email and thought that I would share..


Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; And Maybe it was my fault.


Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).


His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6 -year- old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.


Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Tylenol, sun lotion or a band-aid to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.


Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.


Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.


Common Sense finally gave u p the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason.


He is survived by his 3 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.


Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

Don't it all make Common Sense NOW!!!!!!!!!

Gloria

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To all my friends here in the stream.....


Posters

Take care and have a wonderful SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gloria

This really spoke to me, I really do believe these things, and I'm sure
there is at least one thing on this list that applies to all of you.

Birth Certificate shows that we were born

A Death Certificate shows that we died

Pictures show that we lived!

Have a seat . . . Relax . . . And read this slowly.
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I believe -. . . That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean
they
don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't
mean
they do.

I believe - . That we don't have to change friends if we understand that
friends change.

I believe - That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt
you
every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I believe - . That true friendship continues to grow, even over the
longest
distance. Same goes for true love.

I believe - . That you can do something in an instant that will give you
heartache for life.

I believe - . That it's taking me a long time to become the person I
want
to
be.

I believe - That you should always leave loved ones with loving words.
It
may be the last time you see them.

I believe - . That you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I believe - . That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we
feel.

I believe - . That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I believe - .. That heroes are the people who do what has to be done
when
it
needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I believe - . That money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I believe - That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and
>have
the best time.

I believe - . That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when
you're
down, will be the ones to help you get back up.

I believe - . That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be
angry,
but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I believe - . That maturity has more to do with what types of
experiences
you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how
many
birthdays you've celebrated.

I believe - That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe - . That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world
doesn't
stop for your grief.

I believe - . That our background and circumstances may have influenced
who
we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I believe - . That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It
could
change your life Forever.

I believe - . Two people can look at the exact same thing and see
something
totally different.

I believe - . That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by
people
who don't even know you.

I believe - . That even when you think you have no more to give, when a
friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.

I believe - . That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent
human
being.

I believe - . That the people you care about most in life are taken from
you
too soon.
Gloria

THis Post is in Rememberance Of My BEst Friends Eleanore.

THough it has been 1 yr. SInce you went home to be with you HUsband and Jesus I just wanted you to know that I still Miss you Dearly.
Thanks for being the BEst Friend in the world and there shall be no one that can take you place..
I love you (mum) Eleanore..

Gloria

BITCHOLOGY
When I stand up for

Myself and my beliefs,
They call me a
Bitch.
When I stand up for
Those I love,
They call me a
Bitch.
When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts
Or do things my own way, they call me a

Bitch.
Being a bitch
Means I won't
Compromise what’s
In my heart.
It means I live my life
MY way.
It means I won't allow anyone to step on
Me.
When I refuse to
Tolerate injustice and
Speak against it, I am
Defined as a
BITCH.
The same thing happens when I take time for
Myself instead of being everyone's maid, or when I act a
Little
Selfish.
It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to
Be
Who I
Truly
Am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think me
‘Should be.
I am outspoken,
Opinionated and determined. I want what I want and there is
Nothing wrong
With that!
So try to stomp on me,
Try to douse my inner flame, try to squash every ounce of
Beauty I hold
Within
Me.
You won't succeed.
And if that makes me a bitch,
So be it.
I embrace the title and
Am proud to bear it.

AND I AM A CANADIAN

Gloria