Five Rules to Remember in Life:

1. Money cannot buy happiness, but its more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes than on a bicycle.
2. Forgive your enemy, but remember the bastard's name.
3. Help someone when they are in trouble and they will remember you when they're in trouble again.
4. Many people are alive only because it's illegal to shoot them.
5. Alcohol does not solve any problems, but then again, neither does milk.

Thoughts Worth Thinking

... AND BE YOURSELF

Two gents of ancient vintage came
To the park each week to chat.
In the cooling shade of an ageless tree,
On a rickety bench they sat.

They spoke of events going on in the world,
Of their children, grandchildren and wives.
They spoke of various concerns they had,
Influences shaping their lives.

One said that he yearned to interact,
To participate in a group,
But with some groups he felt that he
Had dropped out of the loop.

Why fret about that, the other replied.
You should not be concerned.
Loops change as people within them change.
By now you should have learned.

Just try to accept the hand you are dealt.
Do not put yourself to the test.
Enjoy the people, work hard at your role ...
The role you find fits you the best.

While you are involved, be part of the group,
Avoid being left on the shelf.
But learn who you are, and never try
To be anyone but yourself.

© Shelby Forrest — Find More Goodies at ThingstoSay.com