bizzyb's blog: "Jo's Place"

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin. ~anonymous~

One Flaw In Women Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They bring joy, hope and love. They have the compassion and ideas. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give. HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language. ------------------------------------------- The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone. ------------------------------------------- Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. Treasury. ------------------------------------------- Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better. ------------------------------------------- Coca-Cola was originally green. ------------------------------------------- It is impossible to lick your elbow. ------------------------------------------- The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska ------------------------------------------- The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...) ------------------------------------------- The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given hour: 61,000 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: Spades - King David Hearts - Charlemagne Clubs -Alexander, the Great Diamonds - Julius Caesar -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received! in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 year! s later ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what? A. Their birthplace -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested? A. Obsession ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"? A. One thousand ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common? A. All were invented by women. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil? A. Honey -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the year? A. Father's Day ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase......... "goodnight, sleep tight." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down." It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"

1. Who are you? 2. Are we friends? 3. When and how did we meet? 5. Would you kiss me? 6. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. 7. Describe me in one word. 8. What was your first impression? 9. Do you still think that way about me now? 10. What reminds you of me? 11. If you could give me anything what would it be? 12. How well do you know me? 13. When's the last time you saw me? 14. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? 15. Are you going to put this on your blog and see what I say about you?

This is a True Story THROUGH DANNYS EYES By Flo Hart Ten years ago I met them, while on a trip out west, As I neared the station Homestead looking forward to a rest, And a cool drink with the owner, or just a cup of tea, When suddenly! Two lads appeared; they scared the daylights out of me. I guessed their ages were the same, maybe eight or nine, So I stopped the car beside them where one he gave the sign. His hair and skin was black as coal, but he gave a pearly grin, Said, If youre heading for the station house, mind if we hop in? He quickly opened up the door, and said, Hi! My name is Danny. My friend, his name is Emmanuel, but most folk call him Manney. A tall, slender, fair skin lad held out his hand to me, And as I gazed into his face, I knew he could not see. Pleased to meet you boys, I said, Why dont you call me Fred, Dan said his Dad was the stockman, while Manneys owned the spread, And us two kids, were bonza mates, cause weve grown up together, And the arm hed placed around his friend, it shone like polished leather. Well, later on that evening, I had been asked to stay the night, Talk turned to my passengers, and Manneys lack of sight. What lack of sight, his Father said, as he called out to his son, Tell us what you saw today, Ill bet you boys had fun. Well, Dad, he said, first we saw the rosy clouds as the sun came up, A little yellow bird became a butter cup, A lazy mottled lizard sunbaked on a log, While in the swamp a fat tadpole became a little frog. The graceful Brolgas danced about on their long, thin legs, While a father Emu settled on ten dark eggs. Just then my host, he whispered, as my face, it showed surprise, You see, Fred, he misses little, for he sees through Dannys eyes. Now Manney spoke of ancient tribes, who roamed the sunburnt plains, Of carpets of wild flowers that blossomed after rain, But when he spoke of dreamtime, his voice was filled with awe, I realized it was a miracle, for he saw what Danny saw. Well recently I journeyed west, and called on them again, Just then a sun-bronzed lad appeared, his face was filled with pain. I asked him about Danny, he said his horse threw him against a tree. It was only then I realised, that now this lad could see. The folk told me of that accident, and of that mateship rare, And before he died Dan whispered to the people gathered there, Give my eyes to Manney, Its his turn now to see, Tell him where Im going, theyll be no good to me. Now, when Manney sees the stars, or at a rainbow bright, Or gazes at his pretty wife, he thanks God for his sight. Then he thinks of his bonzer mate, who beneath the old oak lies, And how, just as in childhood, he sees through Dannys eyes.