I was about to go to bed last night, when I realized I didn't have anything set for today. And, since today is a no-internet day, I wouldn't be able to get anything posted this morning, so....I have another food for thought. Hope that's okay with you guys.
"I do not have superior intelligence or faultless looks. I do not captivate a room or run a mile under six minutes. I only succeeded because I was still working after everyone else went to sleep."
Greg Evans
Novelist
Have a great day!!!
Peace and love,
Alannah
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Hump Day Humor....
Jane and Arlene are outside their nursing home, having a drink and a smoke, when it starts to rain. Jane pulls out a condom, cuts off the end, puts it over her cigarette, and continues smoking.
Arlene: What in the hell is that?
Jane: A condom. This way my cigarette doesn't get wet.
Arlene: Where did you get it?
Jane: You can get them at any pharmacy.
The next day, Arlene hobbles herself into the local pharmacy and announces to the pharmacist that she wants a box of condoms.
The pharmacist, obviously embarrassed, looks at her kind of strangely (she is after all, over 80 years of age), but very delicately asks what brand of condom she prefers.
'Doesn't matter Sonny, as long as it fits on a Camel.'
The pharmacist fainted.
Happy Hump Day!!!
Peace and love,
Alannah
Arlene: What in the hell is that?
Jane: A condom. This way my cigarette doesn't get wet.
Arlene: Where did you get it?
Jane: You can get them at any pharmacy.
The next day, Arlene hobbles herself into the local pharmacy and announces to the pharmacist that she wants a box of condoms.
The pharmacist, obviously embarrassed, looks at her kind of strangely (she is after all, over 80 years of age), but very delicately asks what brand of condom she prefers.
'Doesn't matter Sonny, as long as it fits on a Camel.'
The pharmacist fainted.
Happy Hump Day!!!
Peace and love,
Alannah
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Hooray for great reviews!!!
Having friends get great reviews is like watching your child take the stage playing the lead role. Pride swells until you want to pop!
I've had several friends receive great reviews in the past few days, and I wanted to give a shout out to them for that.
Lu is in the wilds, and as far as I know she has no idea she's received this amazing review from Long and Short Reviews. I've e-mailed her, and texted her, but haven't heard anything from her. Good thing it will still be here when she gets back. LOL
Where There's Heat, by Grace Hood, gets the Best Book Award!!!
Silver received another awesome review for Faerie Fate from Long and Short Reviews too!
And Cher Gorman, a sometimes visitor here, received two great rewards for her book, Wolf Island. The first from The Romance Studio and the second from Long and Short's Whipped Cream.
Huge hugs and congrats to all of you!!! Enjoy the praise, you've deserve every bit of it!!!
"The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it."
Debbi Fields
Founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies
Peace and love,
Alannah
I've had several friends receive great reviews in the past few days, and I wanted to give a shout out to them for that.
Lu is in the wilds, and as far as I know she has no idea she's received this amazing review from Long and Short Reviews. I've e-mailed her, and texted her, but haven't heard anything from her. Good thing it will still be here when she gets back. LOL
Where There's Heat, by Grace Hood, gets the Best Book Award!!!
Silver received another awesome review for Faerie Fate from Long and Short Reviews too!
And Cher Gorman, a sometimes visitor here, received two great rewards for her book, Wolf Island. The first from The Romance Studio and the second from Long and Short's Whipped Cream.
Huge hugs and congrats to all of you!!! Enjoy the praise, you've deserve every bit of it!!!
"The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it."
Debbi Fields
Founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies
Peace and love,
Alannah
Friday, August 6, 2010
What I'm Reading...
Nothing new.... LOL
I've gotten on a Brotherhood kick and have started re-reading some of their books again. I read Butch's while I was at the river on Monday, since then I've been reading Lover Unbound. Butch and V are my two faves and I could probably read their book's over and over and over--
Oh wait, I do!
Hope it's a great weekend for everyone!!!
Peace and love,
Alannah
I've gotten on a Brotherhood kick and have started re-reading some of their books again. I read Butch's while I was at the river on Monday, since then I've been reading Lover Unbound. Butch and V are my two faves and I could probably read their book's over and over and over--
Oh wait, I do!
Hope it's a great weekend for everyone!!!
Peace and love,
Alannah
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Slice of Life
It's been so lonely around here since conference, I forgot to post this morning. While checking e-mail, I came across this quote and thought, "That would be good for Tuesday's Food for Thought" and then...the lightbulb went on.
Since I didn't have anything planned for today, I decided it would work for today and I could fill you guys in on a small accomplishment in my life:
"All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim; have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible."
Orison Swett Marden
1850-1924, Writer
My accomplishment isn't great, it's actually small. But it's so important to me, that I'm practically floating on air. A few weeks ago, I got serious about losing weight. Going on vacation for the most of the first 2 weeks, didn't help, but it didn't make me any less determined.
I was almost afraid to, but I finally weighed and measured myself this morning.
I've lost 5 pounds and a total of 3 1/2 inches!! Yay me!!
Aside from the blister on my toe (lol) I feel better and I have way more energy. And that was my goal. I wanted to be healthier!! Although thinner is a part of that, it wasn't my main goal.
Anyway, just wanted to share. I'll give you another update in a month or so.
Happy Thursday!!
Peace and love,
Alannah
Since I didn't have anything planned for today, I decided it would work for today and I could fill you guys in on a small accomplishment in my life:
"All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim; have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible."
Orison Swett Marden
1850-1924, Writer
My accomplishment isn't great, it's actually small. But it's so important to me, that I'm practically floating on air. A few weeks ago, I got serious about losing weight. Going on vacation for the most of the first 2 weeks, didn't help, but it didn't make me any less determined.
I was almost afraid to, but I finally weighed and measured myself this morning.
I've lost 5 pounds and a total of 3 1/2 inches!! Yay me!!
Aside from the blister on my toe (lol) I feel better and I have way more energy. And that was my goal. I wanted to be healthier!! Although thinner is a part of that, it wasn't my main goal.
Anyway, just wanted to share. I'll give you another update in a month or so.
Happy Thursday!!
Peace and love,
Alannah
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Food For Thought...
"Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself. You may be surprised at how easily this happens. Your doubts are not as powerful as your desires, unless you make them so."
Marcia Wieder
Author and Speaker
Great, great advice!!!
Peace and love,
Alannah
Marcia Wieder
Author and Speaker
Great, great advice!!!
Peace and love,
Alannah
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Hump Day Humor....
Business Management Course
Lesson 1:
A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.
The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.
When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour.
Before she says a word, Bob says, "I'll give you $800 to drop that towel."
After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.
The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.
When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, "Who was that?"
"It was Bob the next door neighbour," she replies.
"Great," the husband says, "did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?"
Moral of the story:
If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.
Lesson 2:
A priest offered a Nun a lift.
She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.
The priest nearly had an accident.
After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg....
The nun said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?"
The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
The nun once again said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?"
The priest apologized "Sorry sister but the flesh is weak."
Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.
On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, "Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory."
Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.
Lesson 3:
A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp.
They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, "I'll give each of you just one wish."
"Me first! Me first!" says the admin clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world."
Puff! She's gone.
"Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life."
Puff! He's gone.
:OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager.
The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."
Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.
Lesson 4
An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.
A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?"
The eagle answered: "Sure, why not."
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson 5
A turkey was chatting with a bull.
"I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree" sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy."
"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.
The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.
Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.
He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.
Moral of the story:
Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
Lesson 6
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.
While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.
The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
(3) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep your mouth shut!
THUS ENDS THE FIVE MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE
Happy Hump Day!!!!
Peace and love,
Alannah
Lesson 1:
A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.
The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.
When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour.
Before she says a word, Bob says, "I'll give you $800 to drop that towel."
After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.
The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.
When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, "Who was that?"
"It was Bob the next door neighbour," she replies.
"Great," the husband says, "did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?"
Moral of the story:
If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.
Lesson 2:
A priest offered a Nun a lift.
She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.
The priest nearly had an accident.
After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg....
The nun said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?"
The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
The nun once again said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?"
The priest apologized "Sorry sister but the flesh is weak."
Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.
On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, "Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory."
Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.
Lesson 3:
A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp.
They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, "I'll give each of you just one wish."
"Me first! Me first!" says the admin clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world."
Puff! She's gone.
"Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life."
Puff! He's gone.
:OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager.
The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."
Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.
Lesson 4
An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.
A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?"
The eagle answered: "Sure, why not."
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson 5
A turkey was chatting with a bull.
"I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree" sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy."
"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.
The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.
Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.
He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.
Moral of the story:
Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
Lesson 6
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.
While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.
The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
(3) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep your mouth shut!
THUS ENDS THE FIVE MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE
Happy Hump Day!!!!
Peace and love,
Alannah
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