Something to Ponder

SOMETHING TO PONDER: George Carlin George Carlin's wife died early in 2008 and George followed her, dying in July 2008. It is ironic George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent and so very appropriate. An observation by George Carlin: The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete. Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. And always remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away. George Carlin

Hello Again - Raul Malo

How is it that "one night we're making memories, and then that's all you are"? Here's to you old friend. You know who you are.

Well, well, hello again, tell me where you've been
It's been a while oh honey, my old friend.
You've been there for me, faithful as you can be
You're the one I count on in the end.

I wish it weren't so but that's how it seems to go
One night you're making memories then that's all you are.

Well, hello again, here's to what might have been

We've got no secrets, no reasons to pretend
Talk about old times, laugh until we cry
We haven't done this since I don't know when

Well, hello again, tell me where you've been
Well, hello again, here's to you old friend.

Why Prayers Don't Get Answered

1- You don't pray

2- Unconfessed sin

3-You pray in disbelief (James1)

4- You pray for the wrong reasons 

I remember him

 I'll always remember him. He was so beautiful like the morning of that day.

 beautiful he was when we were alone

 we never met after because the night took him away.

 Everything  like a secret was left behind in the night

 His face full of tears.

Maybe it's best that time erases all the pain

 but still often , too often , I remember him.

 Daily the rain is falling by the park

 I stand alone 

memory came over me. 

I remember the morning of all the sorrow

 I remember the night with he went away

 He was so beautiful like the morning of that day

 beautiful he was when we were alone 

we never met after that because the day took him away.

Who You'd Be Today

For Mike