Some kind words from Andy Rooney. Someone posted this on another board I frequent and I wanted to pass it on.<P>I?ve learned...that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.<P>I?ve learned...that when you?re in love, it shows.<P>I?ve learned...that just one person saying to me, ?You?ve made my day! Makes my day.<P>I?ve learned...that having a child (***Or a Kitty!!**) fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.<P>I?ve learned...that being kind is more important than being right.<P>I?ve learned...that you should never say ?no? to a gift from a child.<P>I?ve learned...that I can always pray for someone when I don?t have the strength to help him in some other way.<P>I?ve learned...that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to be goofy with.<P>I?ve learned...that sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.<P>I?ve learned...that simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child, did wonders for me as an adult.<P>I?ve learned...that life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.<P>I?ve learned...that we should be glad God doesn?t give us everything we ask for.<P>I?ve learned...that money doesn?t buy class.<P>I?ve learned...that it?s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.<P>I?ve learned...that under everyone?s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.<P>I?ve learned...that the Lord didn?t do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?<P>I?ve learned...that to ignore the facts does not change the facts.<P>I?ve learned...that when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.<P>I?ve learned...that love, not time, heals all wounds.<P>I?ve learned...that the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.<P>I?ve learned...that everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.<P>I?ve learned...that there is nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and feeling their breath on your cheek.<P>I?ve learned...that no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.<P>I?ve learned...that life is tough, but I am tougher.<P>I?ve learned...that opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.<P>I?ve learned...that when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.<P>I?ve learned...that I wish I could have told my mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.<P>I?ve learned...that one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.<P>I?ve learned...that a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.<P>I?ve learned...that I can?t choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.<P>I?ve learned...that when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you?re hooked for life.<P>I?ve learned...that everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you?re climbing it.<P>I?ve learned...that it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a life threatening situation.<P>I?ve learned...that the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.<BR>

Thanks snobird. (and Andy). I've learned ... that you can only do just so much, and be thankful that you are still here on this earth, and have the opportunity to try even more. Not only for your marriage, but for everything... career, closeness with family, extendend family and friends... I've learned that there will be people who don't understand. I've learned, that you must set an example as a parent, and not be the enemy. I've learned that to go south, we must go north. (sorry, referring to my own messed up commute in Arlington). We are here with another chance. There are so many gone. Try to be thankful. Everyone take a deep breath. See how good it feels?<BR>God Bless America.<P>Deb.

And this probably won't help anyone except me for getting it off my chest...I've learned that I'm hated. No matter how many charities I give to, not matter how many doors I hold open for perfectly healthy people as well has handicapped, no matter how many languages I try to learn or cultures I try to understand. No matter how much I read or try to get others to read. No matter anything. I am hated. Because I am an American. But nonetheless...I AM AN AMERICAN. And I am certainly proud of it.