Monday, September 22, 2008

The Real Mother Goose

Mother Goose was actually a real person - her name was Elizabeth Goose and she lived in Massachusetts in the 1600's.

The Lion King trivia

Simba's Toucan chaperone, Zazu, was played by Rowan Atikinson of Mr. Bean fame.

Shark Tale Trivia

In the movie Shark Tale, Lenny coughs up a license plate with the registration "007 981".  This is the same plate found inside the Tiger shark in the movie Jaws.

Friday, September 19, 2008

"Am I" or "I Am"?

Listen to these questions...
  • Am I giving?
  • Am I touching others in a positive way?
  • Am I appreciative?
  • Am I genuine?
  • Am I connecting with my family and friends?
  • Am I achieving my goals?
  • Am I attracting the right people?
Now read these statements aloud...
  • I am genuine.  I am giving.  I am appreciative.
  • I am connected to my friends and family.
  • I am touching others in a positive way.
  • I am attracting the right people.
  • I am achieving my goals.
The same words sound different as they roll off your tongue.  The emotions they generate in your brain is different.  The way you feel about yourself is dramatically different.

Everyone is looking for the next great diet, the next super food, or the next magic pill.

For me, I'm looking to change the words I use to change my life.  It's working.  I'm growing.  I'm becoming financially independent.  I'm earning respect and admiration by giving to others.  Finally, I'm doing good in the world and the world is rewarding me.

I don't have the magic pill or super system, or even all the answers.  But I am putting together the pieces.  If this message makes sense to you, I encourage you to check out this link.  I was skeptical, but 21 days ago I took a small leap forward.

Send Out Cards

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Barbie's Real Name

The popular doll, Barbie's real name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.

World Peace Versus Soccer

The international football (soccer) governing body, FIFA, has more member countries than the United Nations.

The World's Oldest Boomerang

The world's oldest boomerang surprisingly doesn't come from Australia.  The oldest boomerang ever discovered was found in the Carpathian Mountains in Poland.  It's believed to be 20,000 years old.

First Breakfast Cereal

In 1863, an early version of Grape-Nuts was produced called Granula.  This was the first breakfast cereal ever produced.

Ice Cream Consumption

The top two countries in the ice cream consumption are the USA and New Zealand.  The average American eats 23 L per year of ice cream.  The average New Zealander eats 20 L per year.