Wednesday, July 8, 2009

If It Is Not Right


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The depths of unfinished projects swallow those who start strong but falter before finishing. How many times have we begun worthwhile endeavors and abandoned them? (The Upper Room Disciplines - 2006, 2 July)

I recognize that my behavior dictates a large part of my life. I am responsible for my own actions. (Sefra Kobrin Pitzele, One More Day, 1 July)

The passion for setting people right is, itself, a dis-ease with the self. (Marianne Moore in Acts of Faith by Iyanla Vanzant, 27 June)

Dishonesty complicates, truth simplifies. (Suzanne Somers, 365 Ways to Change Your Life, Day 183)

If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. (Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, XII, 17)

  • Today friends and family members dealing with health problems and lack of work or poor paying jobs are in our thoughts and prayers.
  • I'm glad to see that the eight month long election ordeal in Minnesota has finally been resolved. Senator Al Franken was sworn in as the junior senator from that state. We really need to make changes in our election process to prevent this kind of situation from happening.

  • There's an obituary in today's Washington Post for Mollie Sugden the actress who played the part of Mrs. Slocum on the British TV show "Are You Being Served." She died in England on July 1st. Both of the female stars have now passed away. The show continues to be shown here in Washington, DC and even though we may have seen some of the episodes many times we still smile or laugh at the character of Mrs. Slocum. Thank you Mollie Sugden for the years of wonderful comedy you continue to bring into our lives.
Mr. Dickie

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