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Comment on Qualities of a Friend

2012-02-02T19:52:27Z

Caution:
There are others out there that will use you, and use you to be their slave. As sad as that is, you MUST be careful before (for me) being friendly. I understand not all with agree with me and that's fine and understood. While I always try to be helpful, others will use the helpfulness as a crutch to make you feel sorry for them. When you first meet someone that does not give you a chance to speak or never asks about your feelings or your thoughts they are usually selfish. This is a tried and true theory. Use it on the next person you speak with and see if this is wrong. don't offer anything, just ask questions and let them talk. My kids have used this and have filtered many *friends* If you happen to meet with someone that gives you time to speak THAT is when you want this person as a friend. Friends are few. That's true. I have one friend, and many acquaintances.
Smile often but be careful.

Comment on Qualities of a Friend

2012-01-11T03:13:48Z

My particular goal this year is to see how many time we DON'T eat out. (not counting birthdays, or anniversary) Thus saving money, planning and preparing nutritious meals for my family. In doing so I have a new cookbook that cooks with little or no salt, no dairy and no sugar and lots of veggies. IT has been a challenge but seeing a difference in my wallet, kids wanting seconds, and seeing small differences in my wardrobe when I put it on is exciting! Staying in a budget for meals is also another goal. My husband will be happy, the kids healthy and our outlook positive. God bless you all on a Happy Healthy New Year!

Comment on Qualities of a Friend

2012-01-09T20:49:48Z

Deborah, Great reminder to pen my personal goals. I have been heavily focused on my business plan. Thank you!

Comment on Home Pool Etiquette

2011-12-17T15:41:57Z

This reminds of me of the time a girlfriend of mine and I went to this pool party and needed to use the ladies room. It was such a lovely home...we made up an excuse to see the rest of the home on our *way* to the bathroom. :o)

Comment on Amazing Career Advice From Dogs

2011-12-17T15:37:54Z

I was told one time that dogs tend to live in the moment. How much more joy would be have if we thought that way?

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!

Comment on What is Civility?

2011-11-09T12:30:58Z

I am doing something of the same interest and will be taking note on this .Thank

Comment on Technically Polite

2011-11-08T18:17:01Z

This form of communication was done while we were visiting a friend we had not seen in a few years. Even though she text only once during our meal I found it rude but only stated that she must be important to speak with.

Personally, I would treat it like a phone call. Excuse myself and get up to have a private conversation by way of phone if the person texting me needs help.

Comment on Civil Holidays

2011-11-08T17:17:38Z

I always pondered if you thought of something you would like done or said to you and then do it for someone else it would be in a sense a bless for the other person.

Comment on Women of Excellence

2011-11-08T17:00:02Z

This is a new beginning for me. This will be a challenge for me but one I am looking forward to doing. Please pray for me that I stay on track and keep looking upward and onward!

Comment on Holiday Entertaining

2011-11-03T00:09:03Z

Oh how I miss those days of entertaining! I loved being the host! This was nothing fancy but every year my husband and I would have our anniversary party. We provided the meats and everyone brought the fixins! The Christmas parties were to die for as I would wash the sweet little dishes so everyone would be able to use them over and over. It was a joy for me to do being in the kitchen and talking it up with family and friends. Sigh, what wonderful times they were and boy do I miss them!

God bless.