RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 31, 2012: “How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults..."

“How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults, or resolution enough to mend them.”

~Benjamin Franklin

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 30, 2012: “The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year..."

“The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year. 
It is that we should have a new soul.” 

~G.K. Chesterton

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 29, 2012: "Successful technologies often begin as hobbies..."

"Successful technologies often begin as hobbies. 

Jacques Cousteau invented scuba diving because he enjoyed exploring caves. 

The Wright brothers invented flying as a relief from the monotony of their normal business of selling and repairing bicycles."

~Freeman Dyson

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 28, 2012: “Are you willing to forget what you have done for other people..."

“Are you willing to forget what you have done for other people, and to remember what other people have done for you ... to remember the weakness and loneliness of people who are growing old.

Are you willing to believe that love is the strongest thing in the world ... stronger than hate, stronger than evil, stronger than death?

Then you can keep Christmas!

But you can never keep it alone.” 

~Henry van Dyke ("Keeping Christmas" in The Spirit of Christmas)

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 26, 2012: "We all in the same boat brother..."

"We all in the same boat brother. 

You rock it too far to the right you fall in the waddah,

rock it too far to the left you fall in the same waddah,

and it's just as wet on both sides."

~Huddie Ledbetter, aka Lead Belly and Leadbelly

American folk and blues musician, and multi-instrumentalist

"King of the 12-string guitar" 

January 20, 1988-December 6, 1949

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 25, 2012: “There has been only one Christmas..."

“There has been only one Christmas - 

the rest are anniversaries.” 

~W. J. Cameron

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 24, 2012: "Christmas is not as much about opening our presents..."

"Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts." 

~Janice Maeditere

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 23, 2012: “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field..."

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 

And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.'” 

~Luke 2:8-11

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 22, 2012: "For God so loved the world..."

"For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." 

~John 3:16(KJV)

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 21, 2012: “Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings..."

“Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won't make it 'white'.”

~Bing Crosby in the movie "White Christmas"

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 20, 2012: "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas..."

"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

Just like the ones I used to know

Where the treetops glisten and children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

With every Christmas card I write

"May your days be merry and bright

And may all your Christmases be white"

(I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

Just like the ones I used to know

Where the treetops glisten and children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow)

(I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

With every Christmas card I write

"May your days be merry and bright")

"And may all your Christmases be white"

~Originally sung by: Bing Crosby / Written by: Irving Berlin

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 19, 2012: “Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue..."

“Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue 

Wrap your presents to your darling from you 

Pretty pencils to write ‘I love you’ 

Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue” 

~Lyrics: Willie Nelson; Music: Roy Orbison

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 18, 2012: “Ask your children two questions this Christmas..."

“Ask your children two questions this Christmas. 

First: ‘What do you want to give to others for Christmas?’ 

Then Second: ‘What do you want for Christmas?’ 

The first fosters generosity of heart and an outward focus. 
And the second can breed selfishness if not tempered by the first.” 

~Author Unknown

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 17, 2012: "Probably the reason we all go so haywire at Christmas..."

"Probably the reason we all go so haywire at Christmas time with the endless unrestrained and often silly buying of gifts is that we don't quite know how to put our love into words." 

~Harlan Miller, Author

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 16, 2012: “Order your soul..."

“Order your soul; 

reduce your wants; 

live in charity; 

associate in Christian community; 

obey the laws; 

trust in Providence.”

~Saint Augustine

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 15, 2012: "The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree..."

"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: 

The presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other." 

~Burton Hillis

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 14, 2012: "...weeping may endure for a night..."

"...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."

~Psalm 30:5

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 13, 2012: "Those Christmas lights..."

"Those Christmas lights 

Light up the street 

Down where the sea and city meet 

May all your troubles soon be gone 

Oh Christmas lights keep shining on" 

~Christmas Lights Sung By Coldplay

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 12, 2012: "Christmas cookies and happy hearts..."

"Christmas cookies and happy hearts, 

this is how the holiday starts."

~Unknown

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 10, 2012: "Oh, geez, look at this! "

"Oh, geez, look at this! 

One light goes out, they ALL go out!!!"

~From The Twelve Pains of Christmas

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 9, 2012: "I never thought it was such a bad little tree..."

"I never thought it was such a bad little tree. 

It's not bad at all, really. 

Maybe it just needs a little love." 

~Linus Van Pelt (looking at Charlie Brown's puny tree in A Charlie Brown Christmas)

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 7, 2012: "Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives..."

"Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives:

Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.

Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.

And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.

As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.

No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.

I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph -- so help us God.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire."

~President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation and Congress

Delivered December 8, 1941, Washington, D.C.

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/fdrpearlharbor.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ufoUtoQLGQY

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 6, 2012: "Christmas Gift Suggestions..."

"Christmas Gift Suggestions: 

To your enemy, forgiveness. 

To an opponent, tolerance. 

To a friend, your heart. 

To a customer, service. 

To all, charity. 

To every child, a good example. 

To yourself, respect."

~Oren Arnold 

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 5, 2012: "Why is it that when the snooty department stores put their Christmas decorations up..."

"Why is it that when the snooty department stores put their Christmas decorations up just after the 4th of July, it's 'Elegant Foresight,' but when I leave mine up until April, my neighbors think I'm just tacky?"

~Alisa Meadows

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 4, 2012: "Were it not for the shepherds..."

"Were it not for the shepherds, there would have been no reception. And were it not for a group of stargazers, there would have been no gifts." 

~Max Lucado From "God Came Near"

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 3, 2012: "I love roasting because you can give it love..."

"I love roasting because you can give it love, get it in the oven and go and play with the kids or whatever you've got to do, and then hours later you've got a lovely dinner."

~Jamie Oliver

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 2, 2012: “The way I see it, a 'real man' is one who..."

“The way I see it, a 'real man' is one who cares what his daughter cares about.”

~Jeanne Sager

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DADS CHANNEL THEIR INNER PRINCESSES TO SING LITTLE MERMAID SONG

http://moms.today.com/_news/2012/10/15/14439014-dads-channel-their-inner-princesses-to-sing-little-mermaid-song?lite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwSn5ObK8-g&feature=player_embedded

;o)

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: December 1, 2012: "You have to be generous if you want to spend your time..."

"You have to be generous if you want to spend your time making someone else dinner. Even if you're charging, you're still giving."

~Mario Batali

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 30, 2012: "Best way to get rid of kitchen odors..."

"Best way to get rid of kitchen odors: 

Eat out." 

~Phyllis Diller

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 29, 2012: "Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments..."

"Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour."

~John Boswell

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 28, 2012: "Nature looks dead in winter because..."

"Nature looks dead in winter because her life is gathered into her heart. She withers the plant down to the root that she may grow it up again fairer and stronger. She calls her family together within her inmost home to prepare them for being scattered abroad upon the face of the earth."

~Hugh Macmillan

"Rejuvenescence," The Ministry of Nature, 1871

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 27, 2012: “It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird..."

“It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad.”

~C.S. Lewis

British Scholar and Novelist, 1898-1963

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 26, 2012: "Strength is the ability to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands..."

"Strength is the ability to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands - 

and then eat just one of those pieces." 

~Judith Viorst

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 25, 2012: "When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed..."

"When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. 

 If it comes out of the ground easily, it was a valuable plant."

~Author Unknown

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 23, 2012: "How sad, the very same people who so lovingly..."

"How sad, the very same people who so lovingly and peacefully celebrated Thanksgiving just the day before,

often behave like rabid beasts savaging a carcass just to get at sales before others do on Black Friday the very next day."

~RB

A blend of several quotes found online, with my own little sentiments added

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 22, 2012: “The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts..."

“The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts.

No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving.” 

~H. U. Westermayer

(Not sure this is entirely true; AmerInds have suffered greatly through the generations - some at the hands of immigrant invaders - The White Man!!!)

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 21, 2012: “For flowers that bloom about our feet..."

“For flowers that bloom about our feet; 

For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet; 

For song of bird, and hum of bee; 

For all things fair we hear or see, 

Father in heaven, we thank Thee!” 

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 20, 2012: “Thanksgiving Day is a jewel..."

“Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; 

But be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude.” 

~E.P. Powell, 1833-1915, American author and journalist

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 19, 2012: "Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year..."

"Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; 

to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow."

~Edward Sandford Martin

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 18, 2012: "From potluck dinners to Bible studies..."

"From potluck dinners to Bible studies, sometimes our schedules are so full of Christian activities that we have no time for God. 

Our church lives become so full of words that we begin to drown in our own sea of Christianese and rhetoric."

~Eric Sandras

Buck-Naked Faith: A Brutally Honest Look at Stunted Christianity

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 17, 2012: Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips..."

"Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life."

~Hugh Sidey, Journalist, 1927-2005 

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 16, 2012: "Spaghetti is love..."

"Spaghetti is love."

~Mario Batali

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 15, 2012: "Warm skies, the stars are listening..."

"Warm skies, the stars are listening.

Country night sings her song.

Fireflies light the distance.

Making me want to sing along."

~Ruthie Foster

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 13, 2012: "Having a bad day?"

"Having a bad day?

Hold your hand over your heart; feel that?

That beating?

That's called purpose.

You're alive for a reason.

Don't waste this day by filling it with doubts and self-pity!"

~Unknown

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 12, 2012: "Everything begins with a dream..."

"Everything begins with a dream, so dream big - 
and trust God to do the rest."

~Unknown

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 11, 2012: "But this Veterans Day..."

"But this Veterans Day, I believe we should do more than sing the praises of the bravery and patriotism that our veterans have embodied in the past. We should take this opportunity to re-evaluate how we are treating our veterans in the present."

~Nick Lampson

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 10, 2012: "For people who think that going totally vegetarian is too challenging..."

"For people who think that going totally vegetarian is too challenging, the Meatless Monday campaign offers a gentle entrée into the idea of eating without eating animals."

~Michael Parrish Dudell

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 9, 2012: "Advice is like snow..."

"Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper in sinks into the mind."

~Samuel Taylor Coleridge

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 8, 2012: "When you're out grocery shopping for your family..."

"When you're out grocery shopping for your family, maybe you can put a can of cat or dog food in your cart and bring it to an animal relief center."

~Rachael Ray

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 7, 2012: "It is a bit embarrassing to have been concerned..."

"It is a bit embarrassing to have been concerned with the human problem all one's life and find at the end that one has no more to offer by way of advice than 'try to be a little kinder.'"

~Aldous Huxley

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 6, 2012: "A broken bone can heal..."

"A broken bone can heal, but the wound a word opens can fester forever."

~Jessamyn West

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 5, 2012: "...animals are masters at intuitive communication..."

"...animals are masters at intuitive communication, and they will receive every message sent to them. If you talk out loud to your animal, your message is received. If you think thoughts to or about your animal, your animal perceives those thoughts. Unfortunately, this also means that it’s impossible to keep anything secret from your animal. Think about how many times your cat has disappeared just as you decided to get the cat carrier! Even a pictured formed in your mind can be perceived by your animal, such as when your dog reacts with glee just as you think about going for a walk."

JOI

http://www.selfhelpdaily.com/want-to-know-what-your-pets-thinking-ask-her/

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 4, 2012: "When told the reason for daylight savings time, the Old Indian said..."

"When told the reason for daylight savings time, the Old Indian said, 'Only the government would believe that you could cut a foot off the top of a blanket, sew it to the bottom, and have a longer blanket.'"

~Unknown

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 2, 2012: "Hors D'oeuvre..."

"Hors D'oeuvre: A ham sandwich cut into forty pieces."

~Jack Benny

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: November 1, 2012: "Brother, you say there is but one way to worship..."

"Brother, you say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit. 

If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it? 

Why not all agreed, as you can all read the Book?"

~Sogoyewapha, "Red Jacket"
Seneca Nation

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 31, 2012: "Some people are really going all out for Halloween..."

"Some people are really going all out for Halloween.

The guy driving behind me even has sirens and flashing lights to go with his cop costume."

~Unknown

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 30, 2012: "True love is like seeing ghosts..."

"True love is like seeing ghosts; we all talk about it, but few of us have ever seen one. "

~La Rochefoucauld

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 29, 2012: "Some are weather-wise..."

"Some are weather-wise, 

some are otherwise."

~Benjamin Franklin

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 28, 2012: "...we're all at the mercy of a voluminous set of cognitive biases that distort our thinking..."

"...we're all at the mercy of a voluminous set of cognitive biases that distort our thinking: We routinely ignore evidence that contradicts our preexisting beliefs...” 

~Daniel Kahneman, American psychologist and Nobel laureate
Author: Thinking Fast and Slow

"It takes a lot more effort to draw rational conclusions from objective evidence than it does to simply accept preconceived biases that we are already comfortable with. We are all inherently lazy; more or less."

~Unknown

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 27, 2012: "From ghoulies and ghosties..."

"From ghoulies and ghosties
And long-legged beasties

And things that go bump in the night,

Good Lord, deliver us!"

~Old Scottish Prayer

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 24, 2012: "Once, when I went trick-or-treating..."

"Once, when I went trick-or-treating, there was a house with a bowl of candy with a 'Take One Please' sign on it. 

A child who got there before me took the entire bowl - 

and left all of the candy sitting on the porch."

~Unknown

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 23, 2012: "Halloween was confusing..."

"Halloween was confusing. All my life my parents said, "Never take candy from strangers." And then they dressed me up and said, "Go beg for it." I didn’t know what to do! I’d knock on people’s doors and go, "Trick or treat. No thank you."

~Rita Rudner

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 22, 2012: “One of life's primal situations..."

“One of life's primal situations; the game of hide and seek. Oh, the delicious thrill of hiding while the others come looking for you, the delicious terror of being discovered, but what panic when, after a long search, the others abandon you! 

You mustn't hide too well. 
You mustn't be too good at the game.”

~Jean Baudrillard

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 21, 2012: "I'll bet living in a nudist colony..."

"I'll bet living in a nudist colony takes all the fun out of Halloween."

~Unknown

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 20, 2012: "When you think you've had it bad..."

"When you think you've had it bad, 

here are some of the worse Halloween treats ever:

-BBQ sauce packets

-An old Chuckee Cheese token

-A squirt of hand lotion

-A packet of saltine crackers

-A sandwich bag of cornflakes"

~Unknown

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 19, 2012: "Celebrate your success and find humor in your failures..."

"Celebrate your success and find humor in your failures.

Don't take yourself so seriously.

Loosen up and everyone around you will loosen up.

Have fun and always show enthusiasm.

And when all else fails, put on a costume and sing a silly song."

~Sam Walton

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 18, 2012: “I think that playing dress-up begins at age five..."

“I think that playing dress-up begins at age five 
and truly never ends.”

~Kate Spade

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 17, 2012: "Clothes make a statement..."

"Clothes make a statement.
Costumes tell a story."

~Mason Cooley

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 16, 2012: "I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself..."

"I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion."

~Henry David Thoreau

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 15, 2012: "If there are no dogs in Heaven..."

"If there are no dogs in Heaven...
then when I die,
I want to go where they went."

~Will Rogers

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 14, 2012: "We cannot blame the schools alone..."

"We cannot blame the schools alone for the dismal decline in SAT verbal scores.

When our kids come home from school do they pick up a book or do they sit glued to the tube, watching music videos?
Parents, don't make the mistake of thinking your kid only learns between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m."

~George Bush

RB'S QUOTE OF THE DAY: October 13, 2012: “Worry is today's mice..."

“Worry is today's mice nibbling on tomorrow's cheese”

~Unknown