Things I’ve Learned from Fridge Magnets and Other Places

 Just a note:  punctuation and other formatting is as found on the magnets.  I changed it only for clarity. 

“If you can speak, you can influence;  If you can influence, you can change lives”  Robert (Bob) Brown is an industry expert, author, and seminar leader, trainer and keynote speaker.

“If we are to have magical bodies, we must have magical minds.”  Wayne Walter Dyer was an American self-help author and a motivational speaker.

“Marrying the right person is the singularly most important decision you make in your life.”  Steven Roberts, journalist and spouse of Cokie Roberts.

All you need in life is a friend who has CHOCOLATE.  Sophie Diehl Age 11

THREE things that people should do EVERYDAY is tell their KIDS they LOVE them.  THREE times.  Elizabeth McDonald Age 11

Women and cats will do as they please; and men and dogs should get used to the idea.  Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and naval officer

be the change you wish to see in the world    Gandhi

live with intention.  walk to the edge.  listen had.  practice wellness.  play with abandon.  laugh. choose with no regret.  continue to learn. appreciate your friends.  do what you love.  live as if this is all there is.  Mary Anne Radmacher , writer and artist

Unknown Sources

Save the Earth.  It’s the only planet with chocolate.

Life’s biggest challenges can be cured with Love, Prayer, and a little chocolate.

Back away from my chocolate and nobody gets hurt!

I’m dying for chocolate.

Nothing can go wrong, today, that a little chocolate won’t fix!

Friends are like fancy chocolates … it’s what inside that counts.

YAY!  CHOCOLATE!

Picture this … a boy is milking a cow and says, “Now, let’s try the chocolate nozzle”

I’d give up chocolate, but I’m no quitter.

Round these parts, stealin’ chocolate is a hangin’ offense!

Can you tell that I Iike chocolate?

OTHER THINGS

You don’t have to be CRAZY to work here … but it helps!

REMEMBER the “Big Boy.”

Life is better with a Schnauzer.  I have one, you know.

Kiss your dog, daily.

Advice from a DOG … Be loyal.  Delight in the simple joys of a long walk.  Make new friends.  Hide your favorite snack.  When loved ones come home, always run to meet them.  Learn new tricks, no matter your age.  Unleash your talents.

Advice from a CACTUS  …  Conserve your resources.  Be patient through the dry spells.  Get plenty of sunshine.  Accentuate your strong points.  Stay sharp!

Advice from a HUMMINGBIRD  …  Sip the sweet memories.  Let your true colors glow.  Some days are just a humdinger.  Just wing it  Keep  your visits short and sweet!

Advice from a LAKE … Be clear.  Make positive ripples.  Look beneath the surface.  Stay calm.  Shore up friendships.  Take time to reflect.  Be full of life!

Advice from an APPLE … BE WELL ROUNDED.  SAVOR VARIETY.  LET YOUR PLANS RIPEN.  EAT HEALTHY.  TAKE A BITE OUT OF LIFE.

CHIHULY:   GARDEN OF GLASS.  I hope you have seen a Chihuly exhibit.

Picture a young puppy.  When life is ruff, Friends help keep our chins up.

I always start my diet on the same day – Tomorrow!

I have a condition that prevents me from dieting.  It’s called being freakin’ hungry!

MEANINGLESS TASKS ARE JUST PART OF WHAT I DO.

I’m going to retire and live off of my savings.  What I’ll do the second week, I have no idea.

Do More of what Makes You HAPPY.

Friendship is when people know all about you, but like you anyway.

I Am The Future of America.  Be Afraid.  Be Very Afraid.

Be safe and well.

The Cranky Crone

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