Saturday, June 20, 2009
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A Message by George Carlin:
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 too 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 neighbor. We 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, and 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 partner 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.
8 comments:
sooo dang cute! wish we could have been there! how is texas treating you? i wish we could have a pool party soo bad! i need some janene time bad :) love ya!
Hey Janene! i haven't seen you guys since Talon was a baby, Crazy how long its been! and you have 3 kids!! Katie has kept me updated on you guys, but i'm glad you have a blog. hope you don't mind me lookin'. :) sound like you are having fun in Texas, this is our first summer at home and while it is really nice i still sometimes wish we were out somewhere new again. have fun and take care!
That's awesome that he still loves Spidey so much... Does he still have that rad costume some really cool friends got him last year? ;) haha... Hope ya'll are doing well!
I love the spider man stuff! what a cute kid. um, just one question. Who are all those people? didn't you just move to Texas? did you put a sign out that said free cake and pinata? :)
Happy birthday Talon! I can't believe you have a 4 year old as well! Miss you guys!
give him what? i have no idea what you are implying:) so that's all it takes huh? i will get crackin' ... do i have to go the extra mile to get a shopping allowance out of the deal?
Lol, I remember his full spiderman outfit. He kept jumping by where Ashlynn was sitting on the couch- she was totally freaked out. So funny! So- we're having #4! I just figured since we're pregnant you must be too, right?! ;) let me know.
Ty,
Hey looks like life is going well for you and your family. I think of the mission alot and enjoyed the good old days in Carpentersville. I always wonder how you and Hustead and lots of others are doing. If you would like to shot me a email it would be great to hear from you.
Your awesome man!
Elder Farmer
ezra@fatboyicecream.com
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