This is a classic poem written by W. Livingston Larned. If you have young kids, please read it…..If you have read it before, read it again!

Father Forgets

Listen, son:
I am saying this as you lie asleep,
one little paw crumpled under your cheek and
the blond curls stickily wet on your damp forehead.
I have stolen into your room alone.
Just a few minutes ago,
as I sat reading my paper in the library,
a stifling wave of remorse swept over me.
Guiltily I came to your bedside. Read the rest of this entry

How to get people like you.

I was having dinner with a friend some time ago at a hotel restaurant in Denver Co.  When we first sat down we waited for some time before our waitress came over to take our orders. We had seen her pass us by, and she had seen us sitting there for at least 10 minutes before she found the time to come to our table.  The place was not busy at all, so I was mildly annoyed by the time she made her way to our table. When she got there, you could tell that she was not having a very good day. In fact you could say that she was annoyed that she had to deal with another customer.  Before I even had a chance to say anything, my friend asked her in a very polite tone of voice “how is your day going?”  She instantly got a smile on her face and said “thanks for asking, but I have had better days.” After talking with her for a few minutes,  and hearing her story we learned that she had worked at the same hotel for over 20 years. Read the rest of this entry

One of the keys to success is balance.  If one area in your life is below par, it can affect the other areas of your life.  It’s that simple.  Here is a perfect example.  If your finances are not in order, or if you are struggling to pay your bills, it can and most likely WILL affect your relationship with your spouse or significant other.  Likewise, if your relationship with your husband or wife is no doing well, it can affect other areas of your life.  Having a strong relationship is very important.  To perform your best, you have to have someone by your side that is supportive, understanding, loving, and encouraging.  If you are having problems in your relationship, it might be a good idea to seek some help.  Relationships can be complicated sometimes and unfortunately a lot of us don’t always approach them like we should.  If you are having problems in your relationship, or if you have had a recent break up, there is hope.  Talk to someone.  Get some help.  Don’t throw away a good thing out of ignorance.  With a little guidance on what to do, you CAN get your ex back, you can have a strong relationship; you can get the support and understanding that you need to be your best.

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