AlanHo Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 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 to 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 neighbour. We've 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, a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete. Remember, 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 spouse 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 the moments that take our breath away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 GOSH!!! :ph34r: :surrender: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Very profound. :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.Reminds me of the story about the shearer's armpit. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.Reminds me of the story about the shearer's armpit. :D Go on.......................... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 :D Ain't you ever seen a shearer making dumplings ? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 :D Ain't you ever seen a shearer making dumplings ? :Dwhat - no........... :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Oh. That's terminal velocity on that particular witicism then, :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Oh. That's terminal velocity on that particular witicism then, :D:unsure: :blink: :confused: :dontgetit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 :rolleyes: Geez, he makes them with his armpit, don't he. Please sit at the back and stop heckling :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 :rolleyes: Geez, he makes them with his armpit, don't he. Please sit at the back and stop heckling :DI'm sorry - but I don't know what the hell you're talking about - is it some Aussie code or something? :mellow: :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Madam, are there any limpets in your family tree ? :D I shall call an usher shortly. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Madam, are there any limpets in your family tree ? :D I shall call an usher shortly. :DSigh! :( Totally confused! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 :D I'll meet you at the kiosk and explain again during the interval. :D Do you like Kiora ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djohn Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 I enjoyed reading it, it made me stop and think quite a lot and reminded me of halcyon days. :) [tranquil and free from disturbance or care] :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 :D I'll meet you at the kiosk and explain again during the interval. :D Do you like Kiora ?:lol: :lol: anytime - and no! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 this thread is exactly why people should get forcibly committed to the asylums ...........chaff should be separated from the wheat ...to make the best bread ...then it should be eaten with gravey , with the bottom cut orf........enjoy........! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Odd chap. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 eat from the top table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 eat from the top tableGood grief - it's either them or me who is off the planet! :blink: :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Its all medieval The upper caste (class) ate from a table raised above the plebs on a dias ...Top table...! Bread was always cut in two horizontally down the middle , the top (upper crust ) was sent to the top table (and this was used as a trenchard or plate to put the meat on ) while the bottom half (burnt ,due to the wood , clay ovens ) went to the lower table (lower cast) ...Its all a question of where you sit ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie2 Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 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 the moments that take our breath away.Now that is food for thought............ definitely :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 just tough s*** if you've got asthma ..............................................or is that nirvana ....?Then you die from asphyxiation ..........?Gratuity, then the end .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Oil drink te that. And a toast to perpetuity. Nice thought, nell. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 You've all gone completely loop while I've been at my sons house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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