Sassy Sisters

I've been doing a lot of research lately about bold women. Bold women seem to be either admired or despised for their "out of the box" behavior. Alice Longworth Roosevelt is known for saying, "If you can't say something good about someone, sit right here by me." I really like that. I have always said that I have a good heart.....but, my mouth just gets in the way! Alice was definitely bold.
Several women have been noted for coining the phrase, "Well behaved women seldom make history."
Well, who doesn't believe that? Joan of Arc, Marie Curie and even Jane Austen are great examples.
"I'm not bossy. I just have leadership skills." Leadership is not for the reticent.
But, Bold Women are not mean, and they don't go out of the way to deride, chastise and demean other people.  "The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.", Coco Chanel said. Bold women are independent thinkers!
Eleanor Roosevelt was a Bold Women. I admire a couple of quotes attributed to her. She said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." And, this one is my favorite."You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Life is pretty sad, when you let fear rule your actions.
With that said, here's one for making your day a really great one! Just repeat after me....."It's an Add to Cart kind of day."

Thank you Lord, for being Steadfast and Ever Present. You are our one Constant. We praise Your Holy Name. All that we do is for Your glory.

Really?

English Grammar was not my favorite subject in school. Nor, was I very accomplished in anything that I was asked to do, in any of my many English Classes. However, I did learn a few very useful rules from Miss Besse, Miss Stephens, and Mrs. Ruth Lewis.
* It is never correct to end a sentence with a preposition. (Please refrain from asking me or any
 one, "Where did you go to school at? , or "Where did you work at?", etc.)
* When you are speaking of how you or anyone is feeling......please, use the word "well" and not
 good. (One should reply, to a health inquiry...."I am feeling well, thank you." Do not say, "I'm
 good.")  No one is asking about your behavior..only your health!
 * The trite phrase.."I couldn't care less" means, that you don't care at all. It is preferable to .."I
 could care less" which, doesn't make sense. You are saying that you care and actually you could
 care in a lesser amount. You care, but a little bit! If this is confusing, just don't use it.
I know that I am pushing the "three point sermon rule", but I have just one more suggestion. 
*There is no word "irregardless". Please, do not use it. The prefix "ir" means, without or not.
Regardless already means without regard.  The "ir" is redundant.
That is more than enough grammar for today. Just like your mom used to tell you....this is all for your own well being, or did she say good?

All knowing God. We are blessed. It is up to us to the best with what You have given us. Help us to make the best life choices. We ask these things in Your Holy Name.




 

Me too!

I read, today, of the plans to designate a "Legacy Seat", at Arrowhead Stadium, in honor of Lamar Hunt. Hunt was the original owner of the Kansas City Chiefs Football Team. He was also a founder of the  American Football League and promoter of many civic activities involving the team and its players. Mr. Hunt's "Legacy Seat" will be patterned after the one honoring former Kansas City Monarch great, Buck O'Neil, at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals. Buck's seat is located along the the first base line. In his later years, O'Neil was a talent scout for the Royals.
"Legacy Seats" are placed very prominently, in sports stadiums, and guests of the ball club are chosen, to sit in the special seat during home games.
So, in that same vein, I am putting in my bid, in advance, for a "Legacy Seat", at McCrite Plaza Retirement Community. After I retire or pass on, which ever comes first, I would like a seat, dedicated to honor me.
Why, should I deserve this, you ask? Well, my seat would be in honor of all of the hours that I have spent trying to locate the residents when they have not pressed their buttons. (Residents know that they are  required to press their "all's well" button every morning, before 10 a.m.) Only about half of them follow the rule, on any given day, so it is my job to locate all of the scofflaws. No one, as yet, has escaped my sleuthing skills!
It will also honor the number of hours that I have spent looking for lost apartment keys, car keys, billfolds, money clips, you name it. The lost items are usually found in a pocket of the jacket or sweater that was worn by the resident, during the previous week. But, I deserve the Legacy Seat for searching!
The chair will have to be of abnormal height (just like the one I climb onto and off of, at least 3 dozen times a day). Above the very tall chair will be a sign that reads........"Ask me if the mail is here yet."
I imagine that my Legacy Seat will occupy a place of honor at McCrite Plaza, for a few months or so. Then, there will be other equally great employees to honor. One cannot expect permanent adoration!

All Powerful God. It is so hard for us to be humble. Everything we have, comes from you, We are thankful for our many blessings.