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Good Times – Bad Times

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“In prosperity

our friends

know us;

in adversity

we know

our friends.”

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~ John Churton Collins

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There are many shrinking violets

who are afraid to go out in the rain,

there are many delicate roses

who wilt under the noon day sun

and then there are the weeds that prosper

under all conditions.

Lesson,

do not choose your friends by their looks.

Today, do not pull the weeds from your garden

because everyone knows that dandelions

can make the best wine.

Friendships are friendships in good times and bad.

Friendship is a priceless gem

that is to be valued and protected.

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ME and the Boss

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Destroyed

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“These things

will destroy the human race:

politics without principle,

progress without compassion,

wealth without work,

learning without silence,

religion without fearlessness

and worship without awareness.”

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Anthony de Mello, SJ

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I do not know if it is the cynic in me

or just old age realism, but,

having been raised in the middle of the last century,

I perceive that the world has begun

the downward slippery slide towards destruction.

Everyone worships some things,

hopefully those things are peace of mind,

love of life and God.

Today, let us all pray and do our best to

reverse the downward trend.

Life is not to be taken for granted.

Life is living and loving in the here and now.

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ME and the Boss

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