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wow. i have to say these are all wonderful suggestions! a couple of them are new to me and i can't wait to check with the local library to get copies; reading something unfamiliar to me makes it even more fun for myself. i hadn't thought of the "chicken soup" series; i agree it's something...

i am to begin reading aloud to seniors at the local retirement community. i'm trying to put together a list of stories, poems, essays that have a christmas, new years or winter feeling to them. i can't think of that many pieces that might work. so far i have: a christmas carol (dickens) the gift of ...

certainly an icon in american folk music.

just a little something to mull over in your mind . . .

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Actually, I think it's pretty smart. The new album is on his own label, and he's found a way to bypass the corporate labels by direct sales through an established channel. It's no different from doing a free mini-concert at Borders then selling your album out of a box. yeah, i know. actually, i was...

Ok, I've heard opinions that James Taylor has been just resting on his laurels, or whatever. I still loved him. But tonight he's on the cable tv shopping channel QVC :-? Selling his new CD. James, Sweet Baby James, have you become another big box store? thanks. i really thought i was hallucinating ...

We once had a betta named "Bob." The Amish shy away from anything that might be interpreted as ostentatious or attention getting. Sounds like "Bob" would fit right in. :) here's just a few that come to mind... Muley Little Roamer Big Teat Sugar Jaws Eunice Stella Woodtongue Funny...

hyldemoer wrote:She was pretty relieved to hear that it was bugs she was seeing, that she wasn't having hallucinations from the frozen custard we'd been eating as we walked.

A big joy of my youth was watching the fireflies (or lightning bugs as we called them) on warm summer evenings. The backyard would be filled with them. Their slowly pulsating lights seemed to add to that lazy summer feeling that hung in the dreamy, lillac scented air. They were as much a part of my ...

sadly, this has become an all too common occurence in the business world. employees who are loyal to the company they worked most of their adult life for and who were promised certain rewards for their decades of service get the shaft because people at the top of the ladder realize there is more for...

continuing the courtroom theme, here is a true classic: --------- In a court in Killarney, deep in Munster, Ireland, this conversation is reported to have taken place: Lawyer: 'At the scene of the accident, Mr O'Shea, did you tell the Garda officer that you had never felt better in your life?' O'Sh...

I have no idea if this is true or not, but it makes for a good story: --------------------- Delivering the ruling, the judge agreed with the insurance company that the claim was frivolous. The judge stated nevertheless, that the lawyer held a policy from the company, which it had warranted that the...

jim stone wrote:Well said.

thanks, but i really can't take credit for writing it.

jim stone wrote:Sure what hears it calling, and wants to flock, is your spirit?

the flesh is willing and the spirit is weak.

If there is a geographical spot on this planet where you feel your spirit might flock to, where would that place be? i don't know where this place is, but my spirit can hear it calling!!! :D :D :D http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/lemonadespeedster_2007/NZICE/harem-1.jpg