Now that you know that I am a collector you can understand that I collect sayings, mottos, quips, slogans, quotes, etc. Not only do I collect them, but my niece sends me collections of them. Here are a few "Gems" from her today's missile:
Sometimes, when I look at my children,
I say to myself,'Barbara, you should have remained a virgin.
-- Barbara Bush (mother of G.W.)
Santa Claus had the right idea.
Visit people only once a year.
-- Victor Borge
We could certainly slow
the aging process down
if it had to work its way through Congress.
-- Will Rogers
Before I retired I had these tacked up on the board in my counseling office:
"HE WHO HAS A WHY TO LIVE CAN BEAR WITH ALMOST ANY HOW."
"It is the Communicator's Responsibility To be Understood."
Mary Ellen Huhn of Nokomis, Florida, submitted this to a news letter to which I subscribe, a long time ago. I know it was years ago because the paper is yellow. I hope Mary Ellen is still around to give and get hugs. To quote,
It's wondrous what a hug can do,
A hug can cheer you when you're blue.
A hug can say,"I love you so"
Or, "Gee, I hate to see you go."
A hug is "Welcome back again!"
And "Great to see you, where've you been?"
A hug can soothe a child's pain
And bring a rainbow after rain.
The hug! There's just no doubt about it,
We scarsely could survive without it.
A hug delights and warms and charms,
It must be why God gaves us arms.
are not above them.
Hugs are great for fathers and for mothers,
Sweet for sisters, swell for brothers.
Amd chances are some favorite aunts
Love them more than potted plants.
Kittens crave them. Puppies love them.
Heads of state are not above them.
A hug can break the language barrier
And make your travels so much merrier.
No need to fret about the store of 'em,
The more you give, the more there are of' 'em.
So stretch those arms without delay
And give someone a hug today.
Here's mine to you.
'My topical post today at South by Southwest and The Reaction is about politics.
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2 comments:
Hi,
If Barbara Bush did indeed make that comment (..."I should have remained a virgin"), she plagiarized Ms. Lillian Carter (President Jimmy's mom) who said many years before:
"Sometimes when I look at my children I say to myself, "Lillian, you should have stayed a virgin."
Lillian Carter, mother of Jimmy and Billy
Very interesting. I cannot say I am surprised at all.
What is the other old saying? "The acorn does not fall far from the tree?"
Thanks for the info, Anonymous.
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