Life has two rules: number 1, Never quit!; number 2, Always remember rule number 1 ~Duke Ellington
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Tuesday, May 24, 2005

Not an original post - but worthy just the same.

Every now and then I have to take time away from the computer and everyone else. I needed a break, but I'm now back. This was in my inbox, so I thought I would share.

A SUGGESTED GIFT LIST

1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING...
But you must REALLY listen.
No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response.
Just listening.

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...
Be generous with appropriate hugs,
kisses, pats on the back and handholds.
Let these small actions demonstrate the
love you have for family and friends.

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...
Clip cartoons.
Share articles and funny stories.
Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet.
A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even
change a life.

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job" or
"That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone.
Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, really
it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.
--author unknown to me


Blogger Nina said...
I like that... thanks for posting it  

Blogger Shelia said...
Christen, Thanks for stopping by. I've gotten slack on my posts, but I'll be making up for it.  

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