My sister sent me this, now I'm passing it on to everyone who would like to watch it. It's a cartoon, and it's powerful - sad and wonderful.
http://fpflashfarm.com/3629_191882_missdaddy.swf
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
The Difference Between Rich/Poor People
The Difference Between Rich/Poor People
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.
They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
"Oh yeah," said the son.
"So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father. The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.
We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them."
The boy's father was speechless. Then his son added, "Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are."
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
Artist Unknown
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.
They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
"Oh yeah," said the son.
"So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father. The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.
We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them."
The boy's father was speechless. Then his son added, "Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are."
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
Artist Unknown
Monday, August 15, 2005
Market Days
So I don't have much free time due to the academy but I had to sneak out two weeks ago to Chicago's Market Days for 3 reasons
1. It's a Gay Pride affiliated fest
2. My friends band played - The Kimi Hayes Band
3. Judy Tinuda did a comedy set after my friends played
That was just what the doctor ordered. I have been taking this break-up with my now ex pretty hard and Judy was HILARIOUS!!! Didn't drink, didn't have to :-) I always have a hard time hanging with my friends who try so hard to make me forget and have a good time that they used Judy Tinuda as bait for me to go out.
Well, it worked and I'm so glad I did go out - seeing my friends and getting to laugh for an hour was great.
Besides all of that, there were soooooo many people out and the crowd was friendly!
Other than that I am in my 6th week of the academy only 4 more to go :-) I can't wait!!!
I'm learning so much law I'm amazed at how much information I'm retaining. It reiterates that this is my calling and I can't wait to get out on the streets finish my probational period to go back to class to become a juvenile officer so that I can work at what matters most to me - our children.
1. It's a Gay Pride affiliated fest
2. My friends band played - The Kimi Hayes Band
3. Judy Tinuda did a comedy set after my friends played
That was just what the doctor ordered. I have been taking this break-up with my now ex pretty hard and Judy was HILARIOUS!!! Didn't drink, didn't have to :-) I always have a hard time hanging with my friends who try so hard to make me forget and have a good time that they used Judy Tinuda as bait for me to go out.
Well, it worked and I'm so glad I did go out - seeing my friends and getting to laugh for an hour was great.
Besides all of that, there were soooooo many people out and the crowd was friendly!
Other than that I am in my 6th week of the academy only 4 more to go :-) I can't wait!!!
I'm learning so much law I'm amazed at how much information I'm retaining. It reiterates that this is my calling and I can't wait to get out on the streets finish my probational period to go back to class to become a juvenile officer so that I can work at what matters most to me - our children.
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