Lesson:: Coffee

All I Need to Know About Life I Learned from Drinking Coffee

* I am productive! I am productive! I am productive!

* Better latte than never.

* A day without coffee is like night...you sleep through it.

* We all have to do the daily grind.

* Espresso yourself.

* Automatic drip defines most people's personalities.

* Stand your grounds.

* If the spoon doesn't dissolve, it isn't coffee.

* I love the caffeine; it's the rich taste I could do without.

* Don't stop till you're shaking.

* Impatience is a virtue.

* Take two cups and call me in the middle of the night.

* Who needs sleep when you've got coffee?

* There's no rest for the caffeinated.

* Decaf is for sissies.

* Man cannot live by coffee alone - donuts are pretty essential too.

* There is no such thing as a free refill.

* It's okay to be full of beans sometimes.

     ~ Author Unknown

A grandmother was surprised by her 7 year old helper early one morning.  He had made her coffee! She drank what was the worst cup of coffee in her life. And, when she got to the bottom, to her utter amazement there were three of little green army men in her cup.  Puzzled, she asked "Honey, what are the army men doing in my coffee?"   Her grandson answered "Grandma, you know how it says on TV,
"The best part of waking up is soldiers in your cup."

"If it ain't caffeinated, it ain't coffee!"

12 Signs You’re A Real Coffee Addict

1.  You keep artificial sweetener in small dimes bags for convenience, officer.

2. You can’t function throughout the day unless you get your morning fix.

3. You have etched clues to your addiction into the walls of your social networks.

4. A fact that has caused your friends to no longer follow you down this road. (Like, we get it, #caffeine is life. Real original.)

5. You need it to party, with full knowledge that it will keep you up all night.

6. You learned the difference between a coffee mug and robbing a barista at gun point the hard way, allegedly.

7. You’ve tried quitting before and that was the worst 2 hours of your life.

8. People don’t give you money on the streets because they know you’re going to spend it at Starbucks.

9. Your breath reeks from it and you’re covered with stains.

10. You can only get that really good shit from Colombia.

11. You walk around hooked up to an IV filled with the stuff.

12. It wakes you up! And wouldn’t ya know it, you don’t want the right to remain silent. That’s like irony I think.

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Lesson - Trees

All I Need To Know About Life I Learned From Trees

In today's complex world, it pays to branch out.
It's important to have roots.
To be politically correct, don't wear firs.

Be flexible so you don't break when a harsh wind blows.
Don't pine away over old flames.
Sometimes you have to shed your old bark in order to grow.

If you want to maintain accurate records, keep a log.
To be politically correct, don't wear firs.
It's more important to be honest than poplar.

It's perfectly okay to be a late bloomer.
Grow where you're planted.
Avoid people who would like to cut you down.

Get all spruced up when you have a hot date.
If the party gets boring, just leaf.

If you really believe in something,
don't be afraid to go out on a limb.

You can't hide your true colors
as you approach the autumn of your life.

Author Sally Deems-Mogyordy of Sheffield Lake, Ohio.

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Lesson Puzzles

Life Lessons Learned From Jigsaw Puzzles

Don't force a fit.
If something is meant to be, it will come together naturally.

When things aren't going so well, take a break.

 Everything will look different when you return.

Be sure to look at the big picture.
 Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration.

Perseverance pays off.
Every important puzzle went together bit by bit, piece by piece.

When one spot stops working, move to another.
But be sure to come back later.

The creator of the puzzle gave you the picture as a guidebook.

Variety is the spice of life.
It's the different colors and patterns that make the puzzle interesting.

Establish the border first.
Boundaries give a sense of security and order.

Don't be afraid to try different combinations.
Some matches are surprising.

Take time to celebrate your successes
(even little ones).

Anything worth doing takes time and effort.
A great puzzle can't be rushed.

Author Unknown

 

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Lesson Horses

A Father's Explanation Of Why He Had Horses For His Children

My daughter turned sixteen years old today; which is a milestone for most people. Besides looking at baby photos and childhood trinkets with her, I took time to reflect on the young woman my daughter had become and the choices she would face in the future.

As I looked at her I could see the athlete she was, and determined woman she would soon be. I started thinking about some of the girls we knew in our town who were already pregnant, pierced in several places, hair every color under the sun, drop outs, drug addicts and on the fast track to no-where, seeking surface identities because they had no inner self esteem. The parents of these same girls have asked me why I "waste" the money on horses so my daughter can ride. I'm told she will grow out of it, lose interest, discover boys and all kinds of things that try to pin the current generation' s "slacker" label on my child. I don't think it will happen, I think she will love and have horses all her life.

Because my daughter grew up with horses she has compassion. She knows that we must take special care of the very young and the very old. We must make sure those without voices to speak of their pain are still cared for.

Because my daughter grew up with horses she learned responsibility for others than herself. She learned that regardless of the weather you must still care for those you have the stewardship of. There are no "days off" just because you don't feel like being a horse owner that day. She learned that for every hour of fun you have there are days of hard slogging work you must do first.

Because my daughter grew up with horses she learned not to be afraid of getting dirty and that appearances don't matter to most of the breathing things in the world we live in. Horses do not care about designer clothes, jewelry, pretty hairdos or anything else we put on our bodies to try to impress others. What a horse cares about are your abilities to work within his natural world, he doesn't care if you're wearing $80.00 jeans while you do it. - Because my daughter grew up with horses she learned about sex and how it can both enrich and complicate lives. She learned that it only takes one time to produce a baby, and the only way to ensure babies aren't produced is not to breed. She learned how babies are planned, made, born and, sadly, sometimes die before reaching their potential. She learned how sleepless nights and trying to out-smart a crafty old broodmare could result in getting to see, as non-horse owning people rarely do, the birth of a true miracle.

Because my daughter grew up with horses she understands the value of money. Every dollar can be translated into bales of hay, bags of feed or farrier visits. Purchasing non-necessities during lean times can mean the difference between feed and good care, or neglect and starvation. She has learned to judge the level of her care against the care she sees provided by others and to make sure her standards never lower, and only increase as her knowledge grows.

Because my daughter grew up with horses she has learned to learn on her own. She has had teachers that cannot speak, nor write, nor communicate beyond body language and reactions. She has had to learn to "read" her surroundings for both safe and unsafe objects, to look for hazards where others might only see a pretty meadow. She has learned to judge people as she judges horses. She looks beyond appearances and trappings to see what is within.

Because my daughter grew up with horses she has learned sportsmanship to a high degree. Everyone that competes fairly is a winner. Trophies and ribbons may prove someone a winner, but they do not prove someone is a horseman. She has also learned that some people will do anything to win, regard-less of who it hurts. She knows that those who will cheat in the show ring will also cheat in every other aspect of their life and are not to be trusted.

Because my daughter grew up with horses she has self-esteem and an engaging personality. She can talk to anyone she meets with confidence, because she has to express herself to her horse with more than words. She knows the satisfaction of controlling and teaching a 1000 pound animal that will yield willingly to her gentle touch and ignore the more forceful and inept handling of those stronger than she is. She holds herself with poise and professionalism in the company of those far older than herself.

Because my daughter grew up with horses she has learned to plan ahead. She knows that choices made today can effect what happens five years down the road. She knows that you cannot care for and protect your investments without savings to fall back on. She knows the value of land and buildings. And that caring for your vehicle can mean the difference between easy travel or being stranded on the side of the road with a four horse trailer on a hot day.

When I look at what she has learned and what it will help her become, I can honestly say that I haven't "wasted" a penny on providing her with horses. I only wish that all children had the same opportunities to learn these lessons from horses before setting out on the road to adulthood.

-- author unknown

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Beauty Of A New Age

The name of this print entitled "Beauty of a New Age" ©Lee Seed 

If I came knocking at your door,
Would you know I was there?
Would you open and invite me in,
To show me that you care?

If I tiptoed around your heart,
And promised to be quiet,
Would that be okay with you?
Or would it cause a riot?
 
I promise not to step on,
Any feelings you have there,
It’s only my desire,
To let you know I care.

It’s only my intention,
To tell you, you are handsome,
Not to make you shy away,
Nor hint at any ransom.
 
But just to reassure you,
To let you know it’s true,
I love the way you make me feel,
With things you say and do.

To let you know in some small way,
Although we’re miles apart,
That you already have a place,
That’s special in my heart.

© 2003 Loree (Mason) O’Neil

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