The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Community => Coffee Lounge => Topic started by: sheila on July 13, 2010, 09:08:20 am
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> Don't break the elastic!
> In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
> And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting...'
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> Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day.....like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
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> The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
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> Maya Angelou said this:
> 'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'
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> 'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'
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> 'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'
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> 'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'
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> 'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'
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> 'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back...'
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> 'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'
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> 'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'
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> 'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back...'
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> 'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn..'
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> 'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'
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I hope we all become as wise as that lady. ;D
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Jackie Dear I am as wise but not yet struggling with the boobs problem I just let it all roll over me.Gorra at my time of life ??? ;D ;D ;D :farmer:
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True george we all have to accept the changes that come to our bodies but as an ex nurse I know it isnt your boobs that drop but it is other globe shaped objects that drop in men. ;)
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:D Jackie an I don't care A sharp frost and a good "F" and I should be no more :D :D :D :farmer: Exit via the big Incinerator in Weelsby Ave ;D
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I could just sit and listen to her all day, I saw that interview and thought it was TV gold, lovely women with such a wonderful attitude and voice!!! THanks