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Can't help but wonder......... Sep 29, 2008 8:21 am
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.......of all people, WHY is RickySpin "WATCHING" my blog?? (the only one)
Should I be honored, concerned, worried, what??????? Hmmmmm!!!!
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I've been away from SFF for the better part of a week and........ Sep 28, 2008 2:36 pm
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......after reviewing recent blogs from that time period I can see nothing has changed!

The time I was gone was spent in visitation with a wonderful friend that I would not otherwise have had the privilege to meet, were it not for this site.

I have made many friends here.... they know who they are....they also know who I am Speaking of "multiple handles", no one has had more than I....(one at a time, I might add...but I won't bore you with the details as those who know, KNOW and the remainder are not of importance to me ANYMORE!) ^

I must say that TIME with my SFF Friends AWAY from here is many times better than ANY TIME SPENT HERE.......the joint just "ain't like it usta was folks"

God be with you all, my friends and may all SFFer's one day "see the light" and FIND the kind of FRIENDS I have here!
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10 Commandments of Human Relations Sep 23, 2008 4:04 am
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This piece, by Rubel Shelly is an excerpt from daily "Heartlight"

The fundamental issue in human ethical behavior is summarized by Jesus in what we have come to call "The Golden Rule."

He put it this way: "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you,......(Matthew 7:12)

It asks us to test our treatment of others by putting ourselves in their place. Treat others the way you would want them to treat you in the same or similar circumstance.
Somebody took that principle and translated it into Ten Commandments of Human Relations. You may have seen this anonymous piece, for it circulates in a variety of settings. In case you have missed it, I am reproducing it here.

1. Speak to people. There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting.

2. Smile at people. It takes 72 muscles to frown, only 14 to smile.

3. Call people by name. It is music to anyone ears to hear thesound of his or her name.

4. Be friendly and helpful.

5. Be cordial. Speak and act as if everything you do is genuinely a pleasure. If it isn't, learn to make it so.

6. Be genuinely interested in people. You can like almost anyone, if you try.

7. Be generous with praise, cautious with criticism.

8. Be considerate of the feelings of others. There are usually three sides to a controversy -- yours, the other felloww, and the correct one.

9. Be alert to serve. What counts most in life is what you do for others.

10. Live with a good sense of humor, a generous dose of patience, and a dash of humility appropriate to being human.

The great challenge in human experience is not work skills, but people skills. That is, research has shown that the majority of people who fail in their vocation do so because they cannot get along with people.

You might think through the meaning of these ten common-sense ideas for your own workplace and personal activity. But what about the larger setting for your daily life? These principles work everywhere you go, for they are about showing respect to the people you meet in all those places.

..... all of us have something to be valued, affirmed, and acknowledged by others. But let it begin with us to acknowledge it in them. As the cycle of giving and receiving enlarges, the human community comes alive.

SFF is a very large human "community".......LET THE HEALING BEGIN!
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The Politics of SCHADENFREUDE! Sep 21, 2008 2:38 pm
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Why taking pleasure at the pain of political opponents can hurt everybody.

By Conor Friedersdorf, September 17, 2008 (Culture 11)

John Dickerson aptly declared that in 2008, taking offense is often a campaign's best offensive strategy. He called it "the politics of umbrage," and noted, "if done correctly, candidates can exploit flamboyant displays of public upset to gain attention, raise money, put their opponents on the defensive, and distract from an unfavorable story." Tiresome though it was to watch Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama take turns feigning outrage at one another's attacks, the tactic has its place: truly unfair attacks reveal something ugly about the attacking candidate's judgment, character and temperament.

But the arrival of Sarah Palin has inspired a variation on "the politics of umbrage" that is wholly illegitimate. The GOP is stoking indignation at the way journalists, commentators, and Democrats unconnected to the Obama campaign are disrespecting her--and hoping that indignation translates into money and votes. "The snobbery of it, the meanness of it, reminded the entire country, for the first time in a decade, what it is they don't like about the left," Peggy Noonan says of the reaction to the Alaska governor. "All of this is being exploited—so far relatively deftly, soon to be heavy-handedly—by the Republican Party, which is sending out emails saying that if you'll click on this little link you'll be able to contribute money to help stop the smears and lies aimed at Mrs. Palin."

So that I don't muddy my argument, I take no position here about whether the treatment of Governor Palin by her critics is legitimate or illegitimate, accurate or contrived. Instead I insist that even if the mainstream media, East Coast elites, New York Times op-ed columnists, Andrew Sullivan, Charlie Gibson, the whole faculty of Harvard, feminists who supported Hillary Clinton, and every dinner party attendee in Manhattan and San Francisco were tarnishing the Alaska Governor’s reputation, and understating her abilities in the most unfair ways imaginable, none of the above would say anything about whether or not she is qualified to be vice-president! Or whether she was the most qualified person available to John McCain! Or what her selection says about his judgment!

Lest my vehemence mislead, this isn't a condemnation of voters motivated by indignance at Sarah Palin's treatment. I sympathize with their reaction. I've felt it myself, during another close presidential election.

Having rooted for John McCain in the 2000 GOP primary, and for Bill Bradley in the Democratic race, the November contest felt a bit like watching a championship sporting event for which none of my teams qualified. The Texas persona of George W. Bush struck me as rather silly, though on substance he hewed closer to my positions than his opponent. His humble, non-interventionist stance on foreign policy appealed to me most. On judges, I sought a continuation of the Rehnquist court’s commerce clause revisionism. Though I am not religious, faith-based initiatives seemed to me a worthwhile experiment that might help some poor people.

In hindsight, however, I must admit that it wasn’t just policy questions that drove my mild preference for a Bush victory. It was also an immature desire to stick it to those with whom I disagreed politically—an impulse I’ve since dubbed The Politics of Schadenfreude (enjoyment taken from the misfortune of someone else). The fact that I felt it, even long ago, is embarrassing to admit in print, for taking pleasure in the misfortune of others is always a shameful emotion.

Even so, a full reckoning is necessary.
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All SENIORS are not SENILE! Sep 21, 2008 11:17 am
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An older, white haired man walked into a jewelry store one Friday evening with a beautiful young gal at his side.

He told the jeweler he was looking for a special ring for his girlfriend. The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a $5,000 ring.

The old man said, "No, I'd like to see something more special."

At that statement, the jeweler went to his special stock and brought another ring over.

"Here's a stunning ring at only $40,000" the jeweler said.

The young lady's eyes sparkled and her whole body trembled with excitement.

The old man seeing this said, "We'll take it."

The jeweler asked how payment would be made and the old man stated, "by check. I know you need to make sure my check is good, so I'll write it now and you can call the bank Monday to verify the funds and I'll pick the ring up Monday afternoon," he said.

Monday morning, the jeweler phoned the old man.
"There's no money in that account."

"I know," said the old man, "But let me tell you
About my weekend!"
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ME for President! Sep 20, 2008 10:05 am
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(Thanx Beeaird, this is just too cool....had to share it with our friends)

I HAVE DECIDED TO BECOME A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE.

HERE IS MY PLATFORM:

1. Press 1 for English is immediately banned. English is the official language. Speak it or wait at the border until you can.

2. We will immediately go into a two-year isolationist posture to straighten out the country's attitude. NO imports, no exports. We will use the 'WalMart' policy: 'If we ain't got it, you don't need it.'

3. When imports are allowed, there will be a 100% import tax on it.

4. All retired military personnel will be required to man one of our many observation towers on the southern border. (Six month tour) They will be under strict orders not to fire on SOUTHBOUND aliens.

5. Social Security will immediately return to its original state. If you didn't put nuttin' in, you ain't getting' nuttin' out. Neither the president nor any other politician will be able to touch it.

6. Welfare - Checks will be handed out on Fridays at the end of the 40 hour school week and the successful completion of urinalysis and a passing grade.

7. Professional Athletes -- Steroids - The FIRST time you check positive you will be banned for life.

8. Crime - We will adopt the Turkish method: The first time you steal, you lose your right hand. There will be no more life sentences -- if you are convicted of a Capitol Offense, you will be put to death by the same method you chose for your victim, gun, knife, strangulation, etc.

9. One export will be allowed - Wheat -- The world needs to eat. A bushel of wheat will be the exact price of a barrel of oil.

10. All foreign aid using American taxpayer money will immediately cease, and the saved money will pay off the national debt and ultimately lower taxes. When disasters occur around the world, we'll ask the American people if they want to donate to a disaster fund, and each citizen can make the decision whether it's a worthy cause.

11. The Pledge of Allegiance will be said every day at school and every day in Congress -- right after a prayer to God.

12. The National Anthem will be played at all appropriate ceremonies, sporting events, outings, etc.

Sorry if I stepped on anyone's toes, but a vote for me will get you better than what you have and better than what you're gonna get.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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SMILE Baby! (thoughts on aging) Sep 19, 2008 9:13 am
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Birds of a feather flock together and crap on your car.

When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself.

The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends.

The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.

He who hesitates is probably right.

Did you ever notice: The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are ' XL.'

If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody.

If you can smile when things go wrong , you have someone in mind to blame.

There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it. For example I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt.

Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.

The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.

You know you are getting old when everything either dries up, or leaks.

One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from being young.

Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.

First you forget names, then you forget faces. Then you forget to pull up your zipper. It's worse when you forget to pull it down.

Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth...AMEN..!!
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YOUR attitude............. Sep 19, 2008 6:18 am
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Some important thoughts to ponder.......

Life is full of "blessings, blights, and achievements"!

We don't choose the "state of affairs" but we do choose our "state of mind"!

YOUR attitude today will make all the difference in everything that matters!

"Live like you were dying"!
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Bullchit and Brilliance! Sep 18, 2008 4:45 pm
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A wealthy old lady decides to go on a photo safari in Africa, taking her faithful aged poodle named Cuddles along for the company.

One day the poodle starts chasing butterflies and before long, Cuddles discovers that he's lost. Wandering about, he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch.

The old poodle thinks, 'Oh, oh! I'm in deep doo-doo now!' Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat. Just as the leopard is about to leap the old poodle exclaims loudly, 'Boy, that was one delicious leopard! I wonder if there are any more around here?'

Hearing this, the young leopard halts his attack in mid-strike, a look of terror comes over him and he slinks away into the trees. 'Whew!' says the leopard, 'That was close! That old poodle nearly had me!'

Meanwhile, a monkey who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the leopard. So off he goes, but the old poodle sees him heading after the leopard with great speed, and figures that something must be up. The monkey soon catches up with the leopard, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the leopard.

The young leopard is furious at being made a fool of and says, 'Here, monkey, hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving canine!

Now, the old poodle sees the leopard coming with the monkey on his back and thinks, 'What am I going to do now?', but instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn't seen them yet, and just when they get close enough to hear, the old poodle says,

'Where's that damn monkey? I sent him off an hour ago to bring me another leopard!

Moral of this story....

Don't mess with old farts .. age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.

I am in no way insinuating that any of you are old, some are just more youthfully challenged.
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Now THIS is a HATEMONGER! Sep 16, 2008 11:40 am
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Just a little reminder as to what a REAL HATEMONGER truly is!

It was 1987! At a lecture the other day they were playing an old news video of Lt.Col. Oliver North testifying at the Iran-Contra hearings during the Reagan administration.

There was Ollie in front of God and country getting the
third degree, but what he said was stunning!

He was being drilled by a senator; 'Did you not recently spend close to $60,000 for a home security system?'

Ollie replied, 'Yes, I did, Sir.'

The senator continued, trying to get a laugh out of the audience, 'Isn't that just a little excessive?'

'No, sir,' continued Ollie.

'No? And why not?' the Senator asked.

'Because the lives of my family and I were threatened,
Sir.'

'Threatened? By whom?' the senator questioned.

'By a terrorist, sir' Ollie answered.

'Terrorist? What terrorist could possibly scare you that much?'

'His name is Osama bin Laden, sir' Ollie replied.

At this point the senator tried to repeat the name, but
couldn't pronounce it, which most people back then probably couldn't. A couple of people laughed at the attempt. Then the senator continued. Why are you so afraid of this man?' the senator asked.

'Because, sir, he is the most evil person alive that I know of', Ollie answered.

'And what do you recommend we do about him?' asked the senator.

'Well, sir, if it was up to me, I would recommend that an assassin team be formed to eliminate him and his men from the face of the earth.'

The senator disagreed with this approach, and that was all that was shown of the clip. By the way, that senator was Al Gore!

Also:

Terrorist pilot Mohammad Atta blew up a bus in Israel in 1986. The Israelis captured, tried and imprisoned him. As part of the Oslo agreement with the Palestinians in 1993, Israel had to agree to release so-called 'political prisoners.'

However, the Israelis would not release any with blood on their hands, The American President at the time, Bill Clinton, and his Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, 'insisted' that all prisoners be released.

Thus Mohammad Atta was freed and eventually thanked us by
flying an airplane into Tower One of the World Trade Center .. This was reported by many of the American TV networks at the time that the terrorists were first identified.
It was censored in the US from all later reports.

NEVER FORGET!
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Can't help but wonder.........earthytaurus3Sep 29 5:46 pm
I've been away from SFF for the better part of a week and........LadyNAds2Sep 29 7:39 am
10 Commandments of Human RelationsremotecontrolSep 24 7:38 am
".........torn by conflicting messages..........."DonetosoonSep 22 9:41 pm
All SENIORS are not SENILE!remotecontrolSep 22 9:57 am
The Politics of SCHADENFREUDE!bob77021Sep 22 6:12 am
Bullchit and Brilliance!FreshEmeraldSep 20 1:59 pm
ME for President!bikenskiSep 20 1:30 pm
SMILE Baby! (thoughts on aging)jimbob4293Sep 20 12:02 am
YOUR attitude.............Destiny823Sep 19 7:54 am
Now THIS is a HATEMONGER!flirty4uSep 18 11:20 pm