Author Topic: life  (Read 3887 times)

sheila

  • Joined Apr 2008
  • Mablethorpe Lincolnshire
life
« 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.'

Jackie

  • Joined Nov 2009
Re: life
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2010, 10:24:48 am »
I hope we all become as wise as that lady.  ;D

Wizard

  • Joined Nov 2009
  • North East Lincolnshire
Re: life
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2010, 10:42:40 am »
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:
Don't do today what can be put off until tomorrow because today will be yesterday tomorrow

Jackie

  • Joined Nov 2009
Re: life
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2010, 10:49:08 am »
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.  ;)

Wizard

  • Joined Nov 2009
  • North East Lincolnshire
Re: life
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2010, 11:15:54 am »
 :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
Don't do today what can be put off until tomorrow because today will be yesterday tomorrow

Sandy

  • Guest
Re: life
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2010, 10:08:17 pm »
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

 

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