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

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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