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People can, and do, squander hours of their lives in thought streams that produce nothing of value at all. (Ratey and Johnson, Shadow Syndromes, p. 334-5)

Never be completely idle, but be reading, or writing, or praying or meditating or working some way for the common good. (Thomas 'A Kempis, The Imitation Of Christ, Book 1, Chapter 19, p. 48)

We must examine our outward and inward affairs and set them both in order, for both are necessary for our spiritual progress. (Thomas 'A Kempis, The Imitation Of Christ, Book 1, Chapter 19, p. 48)

... look closely at yourself and your very personal aspirations, and appreciate the absurdity of running your life on the basis of comparisons with others ... (Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Pulling Your Own Strings, p. 76)
16 March 2012

Ben's Chili Bowl

 Small decisions can have big consequences.  (Steve Case, Everything Counts, 9 October)

I will not forget that each of my actions today will affect others, and I will act with compassion.  (In God's Care, 10 October)

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Yesterday Cyndi and I paid our first visit to the famous Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in Washington, DC. We ate and late lunch and even talked with the owner, Virginia Ali, for a few minutes.  We ate in the back room where the walls are covered with photos of many famous people who have visited over the years.

After lunch we walked a couple of blocks to the Montserrat House on 9th Street where we attended the gallery show and book signing of photos taken by entertainer, Moby.  Before the book signing Moby and two ladies gave a very nice thirty minute concert.

We took the subway from the College Park station.

Mr. Dickie
28 October 2011

There's No Comparison

Don't compare yourself to others; they are just as fouled up as you are. (After Max Lucado, Grace For The Moment, 24 March)

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I was up at 4:30 a.m. today, catching up on my daily reading and listening to some music. The weather turned colder during the night. We had to turn the furnace back on after we got up.

Last night I recorded the show "Who Do You Think You Are?" Afterwards I was disappointed when I realized that they repeated the first episode featuring the family of actress, Sarah Jessica Parker. That was my least favorite program of those I have watched so far.

Some of the information I recently posted to my genealogy blog I never shared when I had my genealogy website on AOL. I'm hopeful that some folks with similar interests will notice the new information and enjoy it.

Mr. Dickie
10/Apr/2010 7:27