What made you smile today? - Page 495

genghisfawn · 06-07-2012, 11:13 PM

I realized that tomorrow is Friday, therefore it's jean day at work tomorrow!

We're over the huge hurdle at work that was stressing me out and it'll just level off from here.

This week is Pride in Saskatoon. Karaoke on Wednesday? Absolutely.

Best for last: I drive along the river on my way home, and I stopped at the farmer's market site to empty the garbage out of my console (I am one of THOSE.) A little girl who had been hanging off a lamppost while her mother was relaxing nearby came running up and said, "May I have a ride in your car? I'll give you a chalk." She had sidewalk chalk in her hand and it was purple. I was sorely tempted but for the optics of the situation, because hey... free chalk.

Why my car? It's not a snazzy one, but she must have sensed Marthe's innate worth somehow.

starryeyes · 06-07-2012, 11:51 PM

I just got a gig working with Richard Dreyfuss. I love him!! Can't wait! :-D

barnes · 06-08-2012, 02:14 AM

her fantastic spaghetti !!!

Hollylane · 06-08-2012, 05:55 AM

Dog rescues abandoned newborn

A farm dog in Ghana has attained hero status after spending a night protecting an abandoned newborn human. Authorities say the dog, along with its two-week-old charge, was found under a bridge in Winkongo (which is near Bolgatanga, the Upper East Regional Capital of Ghana), near the farm where he lives – with the tiny baby snuggled against him.

A search party had been convened to look for the dog, not the baby, when the pooch's worried owner got concerned that her pet hadn't returned home in the evening. Searchers spent most of the night tracking the hound through nearby fields and woods, and came upon the unlikely pair quite some time later; finally locating him under the bridge near the farm he calls home, they were surprised to find the dog curled around a human infant.

laruss · 06-08-2012, 08:17 AM

I got to see my favorite girl last night. Brought her a tomato plant after the last one we bought died while we were away for a long weekend. The smile on her face made me smile.

Kobi · 06-08-2012, 08:22 AM

WELLESLEY - A Massachusetts high school teacher told graduating students "none of you is special" in a lively, if unusual, speech.

David McCullough Jr., who teaches English at Wellesley High School near Boston, made the point repeatedly in a blunt address last Friday in which he highlighted the "pampered, cosseted, doted upon, helmeted, bubble-wrapped" graduates' existence.

"You've been nudged, cajoled, wheedled and implored," McCullough said. "You've been feted and fawned over and called sweetie pie. Yes, you have."

But he warned them, "Do not get the idea that you're anything special. Because you're not."

McCullough pointed out that "across the country, no fewer than 3.2 million seniors are graduating about now from more than 37,000 high schools."

"That's 37,000 valedictorians ... 37,000 class presidents ... 92,000 harmonizing altos ... 340,000 swaggering jocks ... 2,185,967 pairs of Uggs," he added.

"You see, if everyone is special, then no one is. If everyone gets a trophy, trophies become meaningless," he said, before musing, "We have of late, we Americans, to our detriment, come to love accolades more than genuine achievement."

McCullough ended his address on an optimistic note, though.

"Resist the easy comforts of complacency, the specious glitter of materialism, the narcotic paralysis of self-satisfaction," he urged his audience. "Dream big. Work hard. Think for yourself. Love everything you love, everyone you love, with all your might. And do so, please, with a sense of urgency."

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In this day and age, that speech took guts. Have to smile at a man who speaks his truth so eloquently.

Also, in this day and age, part of me wonders where he will be teaching next year.

Leigh · 06-08-2012, 08:31 AM

Knowing I get to see a good friend today even if its not under the best circumstance

Bard · 06-08-2012, 09:50 AM

My darling daughter ..I got a letter from her school today and for the third year in a row she has been give a recognition award for both academic excellence and good citizenship thats my Abby Goose so Desd and I get to go to a awards breakfast for her

VuDu · 06-08-2012, 09:59 AM

Talking to someone new and finding out how much we have in common. I may or may not have a slight crush....

Miss Scarlett · 06-08-2012, 10:02 AM

The way hy spent a good deal of time this morning (before hy was really awake) researching a part for my car...you're awesome Honey and i'm a very lucky grrl!

PinkieLee · 06-08-2012, 10:53 AM

Friday night... means date night!

I think we are gonna get a big ol' tub of movie popcorn & watch Snow White & the Huntsman

nekohl · 06-08-2012, 01:50 PM

My boy Fruitcake and I are house sitting this weekend. Fruitcake loves the big hill behind this house. He was up there rolling in the grass on his back while simultaneously sliding down the hill. Then, he would run back up and do it again. Pure doggie joy.

gaea · 06-08-2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~ocean

JAGG ~~ we need a moderator for the prize . ** thinking gaea would be perfect >> u would make me blush i think , just saying ~~ OH !! Gaea !!!

it would be an honor

Teddybear · 06-08-2012, 03:32 PM

Finding a note hidden for me by my baby girl.

What a beautiful surprise

Leigh · 06-08-2012, 03:49 PM

Spending time chatting on yahoo with the one I adore

Julien · 06-08-2012, 04:15 PM

My cat Connor, who can always make me smile and laugh. Good kitty.

Point~Of~No~Return · 06-08-2012, 04:17 PM

beautiful friends with their up lifting attitudes

joy

friendship

laughter

ButchEire · 06-08-2012, 05:13 PM

My girlfriend, messing with her new phone. Kinda nerdy and very sexy.

Novelafemme · 06-08-2012, 05:59 PM

Spending the day with my girls and my honey. Now I'm all pooped out!

DamonK · 06-08-2012, 06:06 PM

A Moose
A Peppa
A CoCo
A girl
Another girl
A Bear

06-07-2012, 11:51 PM	#9882
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06-08-2012, 08:17 AM	#9885
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06-08-2012, 08:22 AM	#9886
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,617 Times in 7,640 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	Mass. teacher to grads: 'none of you is special' WELLESLEY - A Massachusetts high school teacher told graduating students "none of you is special" in a lively, if unusual, speech. David McCullough Jr., who teaches English at Wellesley High School near Boston, made the point repeatedly in a blunt address last Friday in which he highlighted the "pampered, cosseted, doted upon, helmeted, bubble-wrapped" graduates' existence. "You've been nudged, cajoled, wheedled and implored," McCullough said. "You've been feted and fawned over and called sweetie pie. Yes, you have." But he warned them, "Do not get the idea that you're anything special. Because you're not." McCullough pointed out that "across the country, no fewer than 3.2 million seniors are graduating about now from more than 37,000 high schools." "That's 37,000 valedictorians ... 37,000 class presidents ... 92,000 harmonizing altos ... 340,000 swaggering jocks ... 2,185,967 pairs of Uggs," he added. "You see, if everyone is special, then no one is. If everyone gets a trophy, trophies become meaningless," he said, before musing, "We have of late, we Americans, to our detriment, come to love accolades more than genuine achievement." McCullough ended his address on an optimistic note, though. "Resist the easy comforts of complacency, the specious glitter of materialism, the narcotic paralysis of self-satisfaction," he urged his audience. "Dream big. Work hard. Think for yourself. Love everything you love, everyone you love, with all your might. And do so, please, with a sense of urgency." ---------------- In this day and age, that speech took guts. Have to smile at a man who speaks his truth so eloquently. Also, in this day and age, part of me wonders where he will be teaching next year. __________________

06-08-2012, 08:31 AM	#9887
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06-08-2012, 09:50 AM	#9888
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06-07-2012, 11:13 PM	#9881
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06-08-2012, 02:14 AM	#9883
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06-08-2012, 05:55 AM	#9884
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06-08-2012, 09:59 AM	#9889
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06-08-2012, 10:02 AM	#9890
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06-08-2012, 01:50 PM	#9892
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06-08-2012, 03:32 PM	#9894
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