Monday, December 15, 2008

I Believe

I believe-
that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I believe—
that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.


I believe—
that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.


I believe—
that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.


I believe—
that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.


I believe—
that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.


I believe—
That you can keep going long after you can't.


I believe—
That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.


I believe—
that either you control your attitude or it controls you.


I believe—
that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.


I believe—
that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.


I believe—
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.


I believe—
that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.


I believe—
that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.


I believe—
that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.


I believe—
that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.


I believe—
that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.


I believe—
that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.


I believe—
that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.


I believe—
that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.


I believe—
That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.


I believe—
that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.


I believe—
that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.


I believe—
that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.


I believe—
that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.


I believe—
that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.


I believe—
that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Laws of Yesterday

Here are a few state laws that were put on the books from years gone by... most of which have been rescinded. But some have not, so be careful out there!

  • In Oklahoma, dogs must have a permit signed by the mayor in order to congregate on private property in groups of three or more.

  • In Minnesota, it is illegal to cross state lines with a duck on your head.

  • It is illegal to walk down a street in Maine with your shoelaces untied.

  • In Los Angeles, it is unlawful to hunt for moths under a street light.

  • In Pennsylvania, it is illegal for a man to purchase alcohol without written consent from his wife.

  • In Alaska, it is illegal to look at a moose from the window of an aircraft or another flying vehicle. It is also illegal to push a live moose out of a moving aircraft.

  • In Nebraska, a parent can be arrested if his or her child can't hold a back a burp during a church service. While in Alabama it is illegal to wear a false moustache which causes laughter in church.

  • In Idaho, a citizen is forbidden by law to give another citizen a box of candy that weights more than 50 lbs.

  • In Texas it is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing.

  • In Huntington West Virginia, it's legal to beat your wife so long as it's done in public on a Sunday-and on the courthouse steps.

  • In Ohio, women are prohibited from wearing patent leather shoes in public.

  • In North Dakota, it is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on.

  • By law, everybody in Vermont must take at least one bath a week.