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  1. #21
    Quote Originally Posted by shereec View Post
    My husband is an avid cyclist and has a regular route through the nearby neighborhoods. One day he saw 2 young girls (about 12 years old) with a lemonade stand and a sign that said fund raiser. So he stops to buy a cup and compliment them on their efforts. When he asked what they were raising funds for, the answer was "we want to go shopping." He laughed all the way home. Which brings me to several of my personal rules:
    Laugh often.
    Make eye contact.
    Smile at strangers.
    Say thank you.
    A lemonade stand on a bike ride is a joy.

    Life is too short not to laugh - especially at yourself.

  2. #22
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    A couple:

    1) Encourage people.
    2) Teach people how to manage money, but only when they ask you to do so.
    3) Instead of giving someone a fish over and over again, do so once or twice but then teach them how to fish.

    dth.

  3. #23
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    Feb 2007
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    Clearwater, FL

    Things I Learned From My Dog: (Windsor's Rules to live by)

    Not original, but true
    1. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
    2. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
    3. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
    4. When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
    5. Take naps often and stretch before rising.
    6. Run, romp and play daily.
    7. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
    8. Be loyal.
    9. Never pretend to be something you're not.
    10. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
    11. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
    12. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
    13. On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
    14. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
    15. No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing or pout.
    16. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk
    and I always strive to be half the person my dogs think I am
    Windsor (aka Loni)

    a wasted youth is better by far than a wise and productive old age

  4. #24
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    -Be aware of the most special people in your life (this includes your dog), and make sure you let them know about it a lot, in the best way you know how.
    -Remember that life is supposed to be fun, and take steps to make it be that way.
    -In romantic relationships, never cheat.
    -Sleep late every once in a while.
    -Hang out with your mom when you can. Try to learn something from her every time.
    -For that matter, try to learn as much as you can, as often as you can, from any possible source.

  5. #25
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    Feb 2007
    Location
    Raleigh

    Golden Rules for Living

    Not original but don't know who to credit. I'll have one daily for the next several days:

    1. If you open it, close it.

  6. #26
    passive agressive is the only type of agressive.

  7. #27
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    Lexington, KY

    Wink Pottery Barn rule?

    Quote Originally Posted by devildeac View Post
    Not original but don't know who to credit. I'll have one daily for the next several days:

    1. If you open it, close it.
    Sounds like: You break it, you own it.

  8. #28
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    Raleigh

    golden rules for living

    Quote Originally Posted by Lavabe View Post
    Sounds like: You break it, you own it.
    That's not on the list I have but it is a nice "rule."

  9. #29
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    Feb 2007
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    Winter Park FL
    Always arrive on time.
    If the service was good, tip at least 20%.
    Say, "please" and "thank you" and "Sir" and "Mam"
    Let my spouse have the remote once in awhile.
    Serve others.
    Laugh, Cry and Pray every day.

  10. #30
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    Mar 2007
    Location
    Back in Vegas... again.
    Put the seat down (for the guys).

  11. #31
    Quote Originally Posted by sue71 View Post
    Put the seat down (for the guys).
    Put the seat up (for the ladies). Nothing makes me madder than waking up in the middle of the night to find the seat down. Oh wait, I usually "look for before I leap" so disregard my earlier comment.

  12. #32
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    Acworth, GA
    1. Don't presume to speak for others.
    2. Don't get tired of other people's opinions just because they agree with yours.

  13. #33
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    Raleigh

    rules

    2. If you turn it on, turn it off.

  14. #34
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    Orange County, NC
    1. Smile at at everyone you pass - even if your mad at the world. (You usually end up a bit happier.)
    2. If you say your going to do something...do it.

  15. #35
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    Location
    Mebane, NC

    wow

    Quote Originally Posted by 2535Miles View Post
    Right on allenmurray. I'll add a few of mine:

    Open the door, for everyone.

    Slow down and let that a-hole in front of you merge. It's just not worth it.

    Find one thing, everyday, and do it better than you did yesterday. I don't care if it's tying your shoes 0.345 seconds faster, or walking to your car two less steps, just do something better.

    Laugh. Cry. Get angry. Be sad. Feel emotions, don't bury them.

    These are very good.

    I have a couple:

    -Your blessed everyday by waking up in your bed, so live it to the fullest, because for some people it will be their last.

    -Give 100% at everything no matter what the situation is, especially when you are blessed with the ability to do things that other people cannot.

  16. #36
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    Location
    Waterloo, Ontario (unfortunately, no longer in London England).
    Quote Originally Posted by Lavabe View Post
    If there's a possibility of an upcoming snowstorm, do NOT invade the supermarket and wipeout the store's supply of milk and bread.
    People actually do that?!? Amateurs.

  17. #37
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    Raleigh

    rules

    3. If you unlock it, lock it up.

  18. #38
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    Feb 2007
    Location
    Durham

    Smile rules

    somewhat more traditional, but it is how I hope I've lived my life:
    1. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you; and
    2. My rights end where your rights begin and vice versa

    And I also had a fundraiser experience the other day in front of the local grocery store; young boy (with parents) selling popcorn, I told him I was sorry but I can not eat popcorn but I will give you all my change anyway (about $1.50) just because he was out and making the effort. Also, as others have pointed out, never pass up a lemonade stand if at all possible.

  19. #39
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    Raleigh

    rules

    4. If you break it, admit it.

  20. #40
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    Lexington, KY

    Smile Jagger rules

    You can't always get want you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need.

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