Posted on 07/03/2002 4:32:33 AM PDT by Snow Bunny
It is for selfish reasons that I support our military and veterans. My father was a WWII vet who set an example of honor, dignity, and love of country. His unwavering respect for those in positions of leadership, even when he disagreed, and his utmost respect for the flag and all that she represents filled me with awe at, not only a man with such convictions, but a country whose basic concepts could evoke such respect. Now I am married to a military member who likewise, loves his country and has never been anything but honorable and dedicated to the country that he serves.
God bless you all for the work that you do to raise the awareness for, and the spirits of, our service members.
Happy Fourth, Snow Bunny!
I'm 52 tomorrow. Wow! What a great life I've had. Enough stupid, dumb and bad things, as that many opportunities for Redemption. Where even through that uncertain darkness on the horizon of life yet unlived, I see the ever revealing face of God.
Thank you always for your past, current and future service to our great country. Onward into The Light!
Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!
Molon Labe !!
Goodmorning everyone! :)))
Something to think about when negative people are doing their best to rain on your parade.
So remember this the next time someone who knows nothing and cares less, tries to make your life miserable...
A New York woman was at her hairdresser's on Park Avenue getting her hair styled prior to a trip to Rome with her boyfriend.
She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded, "Rome? Why would anyone want to go there?
It's crowded, dirty and full of Italians.
You're crazy to go to Rome.
So, how are you getting there?"
"We're taking Continental," was the reply. "We got a great rate!"
"Continental?" exclaimed the hairdresser. "That's a terrible airline.
Their planes are old, their flight attendants are ugly, and they're always late.
So, where are you staying in Rome?"
"We'll be at this exclusive little place over on Rome's left bank called Teste..."
"Don't go any further. I know that place.
Everybody thinks its gonna be something special and exclusive, but it's really a dump, the worst hotel in the city!
The rooms are small, the service is surly and they're overpriced.
So, whatcha doing when you get there?"
"We're going to go to see the Vatican and we hope to see the Pope."
"That's rich," laughed the hairdresser."
You and a million other people trying to see him.
He'll look the size of an ant.
Boy, good luck on this lousy trip of yours. You're going to need it."
A month later, the woman again came in for a hairdo.
The hairdresser asked her about her trip to Rome.
"It was wonderful," explained the woman, "not only were we on time in one of Continental's brand new planes, but it was overbooked and they bumped us up to first class.
The food and wine were wonderful, and I had a handsome 28-year-old steward who waited on me hand and foot.
And the hotel, it was great!
They'd just finished a $5 million remodeling job and now it's a jewel, the finest hotel in the city.
They, too, were overbooked, so they apologized and gave us their owner's suite at no extra charge!"
"Well," muttered the hairdresser, "that's all well and good, but I know you didn't get to see the Pope."
"Actually, we were quite lucky, because as we toured the Vatican, a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder and explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors and if I'd be so kind as to step into his private room and wait, the Pope would personally greet me.
Sure enough, five minutes later, the Pope walked through the door and shook my hand!
I knelt down and he spoke a few words to me."
"Oh, really...What'd he say?"
He said, ......................'Where'd you get the sh*tty hairdo?'
Haven't we all known people like this hairdresser?
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