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WITandWISDOM(tm) - April 6, 2007 ISSN 1538-8794 ~~~~~~~ THOUGHTS: Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out if they've got a second. Give your dreams all you've got and you'll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you. - William James 1842-1910, Author Source: Marcella's Inspiring Collection http://tinyurl.com/w9nb9 ~~~~~~~ SPECIAL THOUGHTS: The famous author of The Power of Positive Thinking once told this story. A man once telephoned Norman Vincent Peale. He was despondent and told the reverend that he had nothing left to live for. Peale invited the man over to his office. Everything is gone, hopeless, the man told him. I'm living in deepest darkness. In fact, I've lost heart for living altogether. Norman Vincent Peale smiled sympathetically. Let's take a look at your situation, he said calmly. On a sheet of paper he drew a vertical line down the middle. He suggested that they list on the left side the things the man had lost, and on the right, the things he had left. You won't need that column on the right side, said the man sadly. I have nothing left, period. Peale asked, When did your wife leave you? What do you mean She hasn't left me. My wife loves me! That's great! Said Peale enthusiastically. Then that will be number one in the right-hand column— Wife hasn't left. Now, when were your children jailed That's silly. My children aren't in jail! Good! That's number two in the right-hand column— Children not in jail, said Peale, jotting it down. After a few more questions in the same vein, the man finally got the point and smiled in spite of himself. Funny, how things change when you think of them that way, he said. Source: Marcella's Inspiring Collection http://tinyurl.com/w9nb9 ~~~~~~~ THIS & THAT: Southern Women Of The USA Southern women appreciate their natural assets: Clean skin. A winning smile. That unforgettable Southern drawl. Southern women know their manners: "Yes, ma'am." "Yes, sir." "Why, no, Billy!" Southern women have a distinct way with fond expressions : "Y'all come back!" "Well, bless your heart." "Drop by when you can." "How's your Momma?" Southern women know their summer weather report: Humidity Humidity Humidity Southern women know their vacation spots: The beach The rivuh The crick Southern women know the joys of June, July, and August: Colorful hi-heel sandals Strapless sun dresses Iced sweet tea with mint Southern women know everybody's first name: Honey Darlin' Shugah Southern women know the movies that speak to their hearts: Fried Green Tomatoes Driving Mis Daisy Steel Magnolias Gone With The Wind Southern women know their religions: Baptist Methodist Football Southern women know their country breakfasts: Red-eye gravy Grits Eggs Country ham Mouth-watering homemade biscuits with momma's homemade jelly Southern women know their cities dripping with Southern charm: Chawl'stn S'vanah Foat Wuth N'awlins Addlanna Southern women know their elegant gentlemen: Men in uniform. Men in tuxedos Rhett Butler Southern girls know their prime real estate: The Mall The Country Club The Beauty Salon Southern girls know the 3 deadly sins: Having bad hair and nails Having bad manners Cooking bad food Submitted by Barbara J. Weymouth ~~~~~~~ KEEP SMILING: "While I was preaching one Sunday, an elderly woman, Mary, fainted and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they strapped her to a stretcher and got ready to head out the door, Mary regained consciousness. She motioned for her daughter to come near. Everyone thought she was summoning her strength to convey what could be her final words. The daughter leaned over until her ear was at her mother’s mouth. ’My offering is in my purse,’ she whispered." By Eric Hulstrand, in Leadership Magazine Submitted by Malladi Murthy in India ~~~~~~~ TRIVIA: WEBMASTER CENTRAL - web promotion guru Pastor Ralph Wilson says, "I'm quite impressed at the improvements to Google Webmaster Central. If you haven't already, set up an account. Once you verify that you're the site owner (via a metatag or a verification file), you have access to lots of data about your site. Look especially at the information on backlinks that is now available! There's also information on page and http errors that helps you spot and fix problems. Thanks, Google!" http://www.google.com/webmasters/ Source: Web Evangelism, http://guide.gospelcom.net/resources/webull07mar1.php#tips