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Inspirational quotes....and stuff

JustJules — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:12:49 GMT

I was pondering life and change, and stumbled across an old site that has some very profound quotes by some very smart people, and some unknown ones too. Thought I would share. A quote I particularly like... "One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching." ~ Unknown

http://exploreforayear.com/clarity/45-inspiring-quotes-change

There are about 45 of them... too many to post, but some are very thought provoking.

Yesterday was supposedly "Give a compliment to someone day", but really, shouldn't that be every day? If someone looks nice, or does something nice, wouldn't you tell them so? It seems like negativity and nastiness is far too prevalent these days, people are in attack mode, or at least in defense mode. I have found that when you compliment someone, or speak kindly to them, it changes their demeanor. I was behind a lady the other day waiting in line at the pharmacy to pick up some meds for my dad. She was impatient and clearly in an irritable mood, making big sighs and looking around... it was a busy time, it's flu season... she had on a pretty scarf so I complimented her on it. She looked at me then thanked me, then she made a comment about the cold temps, and I responded with why there were so many people here needing medicine. We had a short conversation, and it passed the time to get her mind off being frustrated waiting in line. Pretty soon, it was her turn to be served. We told each other to have a nice day. I could have stood in line behind her and said nothing, listening to her sigh and huff and be impatient...she just needed a change in focus. Be nice to someone today.

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MomOf4 — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:16:39 GMT

Very nice post Jules.

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JustJules — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:17:52 GMT

Hi Mom. Thanks.

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Preds — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:20:50 GMT

GO BRONCOS! See, being nice.

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scotttie — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:21:02 GMT

Great post Jules. Another thing I like to do, when I have had especially good service at the store is ask to see the manager. I have had to wait a while but I then tell the manager what an excellent employee this person is. Really makes their day. They get so many complaints.

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JustJules — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:22:50 GMT

On 1/27/2014 Predsfan said:
GO BRONCOS! See, being nice.

You are being super nice!!!! Happy Monday Preds! I think your neighbor's Bronco fever must be contagious *giggles*

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Preds — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:25:00 GMT

On 1/27/2014 Jules5280 said:
On 1/27/2014 Predsfan said:
GO BRONCOS! See, being nice.

You are being super nice!!!! Happy Monday Preds! I think your neighbor's Bronco fever must be contagious *giggles*

Nope. I take "shots" for it. tee hee Happy Monday!

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JustJules — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:27:02 GMT

On 1/27/2014 beammeupscottie said:
Great post Jules. Another thing I like to do, when I have had especially good service at the store is ask to see the manager. I have had to wait a while but I then tell the manager what an excellent employee this person is. Really makes their day. They get so many complaints.

Hi Scottie I think that is awesome when you take the time to tell a manager about great service, they hear so much negative, it's good when people tell them things are going well. Anytime someone is unhappy with service they complain to the manager, yet when things are going good nobody takes the time to compliment them. Of course, I understand the mindset that things should go smoothly so why compliment someone on something that should be status quo, but everyone likes to hear they are doing a good job. You're an awesome and thoughtful person!

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JustJules — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:29:38 GMT

On 1/27/2014 Predsfan said:
On 1/27/2014 Jules5280 said:
On 1/27/2014 Predsfan said:
GO BRONCOS! See, being nice.

You are being super nice!!!! Happy Monday Preds! I think your neighbor's Bronco fever must be contagious *giggles*

Nope. I take "shots" for it. tee hee Happy Monday!

I bet your shots are much more fun than flu shots! Do I smell tequila? We need to come up with a Broncos cocktail, Mom help me out. Where is Croemer? She knows how to pour a good drink. Scottie loves the blue stuff so we have that part covered....

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Preds — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:31:33 GMT

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scotttie — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:31:47 GMT

On 1/27/2014 Jules5280 said:
On 1/27/2014 beammeupscottie said:
Great post Jules. Another thing I like to do, when I have had especially good service at the store is ask to see the manager. I have had to wait a while but I then tell the manager what an excellent employee this person is. Really makes their day. They get so many complaints.

Hi Scottie I think that is awesome when you take the time to tell a manager about great service, they hear so much negative, it's good when people tell them things are going well. Anytime someone is unhappy with service they complain to the manager, yet when things are going good nobody takes the time to compliment them. Of course, I understand the mindset that things should go smoothly so why compliment someone on something that should be status quo, but everyone likes to hear they are doing a good job. You're an awesome and thoughtful person!

Awww thank you.

Once at McDonald's I was even at the drive up window and asked to see the manager. Of course she approached with that "now what" look. And I said " you need to give that girl who takes orders a raise. She is AWESOME." The look on the mgr's face was priceless. I had to tell her twice because she couldn't believe her ears.

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Preds — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:33:47 GMT

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------ — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:34:43 GMT

Nice Jules

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JustJules — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:35:57 GMT

On 1/27/2014 Predsfan said:

Perfection!!! I could totally have a few of those this Sunday. What's in it? Besides the orange slice

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scotttie — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:36:29 GMT

On 1/27/2014 Predsfan said:

FOR ME????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

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JustJules — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:37:05 GMT

On 1/27/2014 ------ said:
Nice Jules

Hi Gato... Watch out, Preds is trying to get me drunk.

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jlkz — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:37:19 GMT

Saw this one card at Fresh Market in Naples and had to buy it: Just when the caterpillar thought its life was over, it became a butterfly! Lots of possibilities in the future!

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scotttie — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:38:07 GMT

On 1/27/2014 Jules5280 said:
On 1/27/2014 Predsfan said:
On 1/27/2014 Jules5280 said:
On 1/27/2014 Predsfan said:
GO BRONCOS! See, being nice.

You are being super nice!!!! Happy Monday Preds! I think your neighbor's Bronco fever must be contagious *giggles*

Nope. I take "shots" for it. tee hee Happy Monday!

I bet your shots are much more fun than flu shots! Do I smell tequila? We need to come up with a Broncos cocktail, Mom help me out. Where is Croemer? She knows how to pour a good drink. Scottie loves the blue stuff so we have that part covered....

Oh, Yeah, Predsfan and Sunshine45 are the best bartenders!! Ask Sunshine for her special Tangueray and Tonic with her special syrup.

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JustJules — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:44:08 GMT

On 1/27/2014 jlkz said: Saw this one card at Fresh Market in Naples and had to buy it: Just when the caterpillar thought its life was over, it became a butterfly! Lots of possibilities in the future!

I like that a lot jlkz!!! I've always seen butterflies as new hope, definitely possibility in each new day. Thanks for sharing that.

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Preds — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:46:58 GMT