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Date Posted: 07:15:54 01/14/02 Mon
In reply to:
handyken
's message, "So true" on 06:07:46 01/14/02 Mon
Welcome to the board HandyKen.
Rootbeer :o)
>George Carlin Tells it Like it is >>>>>>
>A wonderful Message by George Carlin
>>
>>" The paradox of our time in history is that we have
>taller buildings but
>> shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower
>viewpoints.
>> We spend more, but have less.
>> We buy more, but enjoy less.
>> We have bigger houses and smaller families, more
>conveniences, but less
>> time.
>> We have more degrees, but less sense, more
>knowledge, but less
>judgment,
>> more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but
>less wellness.
>> We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too
>recklessly, laugh too
>little,
>> drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get
>up too tired, read
>> too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
>> We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our
>values.
>> We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too
>often.
>> We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.
>> We've added years to life not life to years.
>> We've been all the way to the moon and back, but
>have trouble crossing
>the
>> street to meet anew neighbor.
>> We conquered outer space, but not inner space.
>> We've done larger things, but not better things.
>> We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.
>> We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
>> We write more, but learn less.
>> We plan more, but accomplish less.
>> We've learned to rush, but not to wait.
>> We build more computers to hold more information, to
>produce more
>copies
>> than ever, but we communicate less and less.
>> These are the times of fast foods and slow
>digestion, big men and small
>> character, steep profits and shallow relationships.
>> These are the days of two incomes, but more divorce,
>fancier houses,
>but
>> broken homes.
>> These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers,
>throwaway morality,
>> one-night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that
>do everything from
>> cheer, to quiet, to kill.
>> It is a time when there is much in the showroom
>window and nothing in
>the
>> stockroom A time when technology can bring this
>letter to you, and a
>time
>> when you can choose either to share this insight, or
>to just hit
>delete.
>> Remember, spend some time with your loved ones,
>because they are not
>going
>> to be around forever.
>> Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to
>you in awe,
>because
>> that little person soon will grow up and leave your
>side.
>> Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you,
>because that is
>the
>> only treasure you can give with your heart and it
>doesn't cost a cent.
>> Remember to say, "I love you" to your partner and
>your loved ones, but
>> most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend
>hurt when it comes
>> from deep inside of you.
>> Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment, for
>someday that person
>> will not be there again. Give time to love, give
>time to speak and give
>> time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. "
>
>I hope you enjoy reading this one.
>
>
>handyken
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