"The confidence she exhibited was tragic in its simple way. Her whole being revealed to the conscientious observer that she was on the defensive, fending off the curious and the interested." - Sonia Rumzi
It...
Book Review - It Could Happen Again
Thursday, 31 March 2011
The Most Beautiful Flower
Author Unknown
The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree. Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown, for the world was intent on dragging me down.
And if that weren't enough to ruin my day, a young boy out of breath approached...
The Pastoral Applicant
Author Unknown
One of the toughest tasks a church faces is choosing a good minister. The chairman of the official board undergoing this painful process finally lost patience. He'd just witnessed the Pastoral Selection Committee reject applicant after applicant for various minor faults - real or imagined....
Sunday, 27 March 2011
Malaysia – Melaka Hill
By Rough Guy’d
If there is only one noticeable landmark you see in Melaka, then that would be the hill. Clearly visible anywhere in the town, it is the home to Bukit St. Paul church and a must-see for anyone. As well as being the home to the church, the hill also has a collection of museums and other...
Saturday, 26 March 2011
Have A Piece Of Cake
Auhor Unknown
Often we wonder, “What did I do to deserve this?” or “Why did God have to do this to me?” Here is a wonderful explanation!
A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong, she’s failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away.
Meanwhile,...
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
In Life, You Can’t Turn Back
Author Unknown
A young lady was waiting for her flight in the boarding room of a big airport. As she would need to wait many hours, she decided to buy a book to spend her time. She also bought a packet of cookies. She sat down in an armchair in the VIP room of the airport to rest and read in peace.
Beside...
Monday, 21 March 2011
Make Me A Butterfly
By MebFollow these directions to construct colorful cloth butterflies. Add a magnet to use on the refrigerator, or put on a wire stem to add to flower arrangements. Also make great gift wrap decorations and can be used in place of a bow. There's no limit except your imagination. A great way to use up...
Friday, 18 March 2011
Farmer's Daughter
Performed By Crystal Bowersox
Halfway to crazy, not far from sane
Sick and tired of all your games
All I ever wanted was you to take care of me
Honor thy mother and father too
But I know there ain't no way in hell that God mentioned you
All I ever wanted was you to care for me
Now I'm stuck in this...
Monday, 14 March 2011
What Dreams Are Made Of
Some weeks ago, I posted that I was Moving On To The Next Chapter and promised to keep everyone updated on what this new chapter was. Well, here it is ... my very own fiction novel - Excuse Me, My Brains...
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
By David Romano
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as...
Be A Believer To Be An Achiever
By Harvey Mackay
The professor stood before his class of 30 senior molecular biology students, about to pass out the final exam. 'I have been privileged to be your instructor this semester, and I know how hard you have all worked to prepare for this test. I also know most of you are off to medical...
Just A Mom
Author Unknown
A woman, renewing her driver’s license at the County Clerk ’s office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. ”What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job or are you just a……?”
“Of course I have a job,”...
Keep Quiet
Author Unknown
A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street.
"But officer," the man began, "I can explain..."
"Just be quiet," snapped the officer. "I'm going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back."
"But, officer, I just wanted to say...,"
"And...
Saturday, 12 March 2011
Do Not
Author Unknown
Do not undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others.
It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Do not set your goals by what other people deem important.
Only you know what is best for you..
Do not let your life slip through your fingers by living in the...
A Quiet Voice Within
Author Unknown
As a teacher of origami, Art Beaudry was asked to represent his school at an exhibit at a large mall in. He decided to take along a couple hundred folded paper cranes to pass out to people who stopped at his booth.
Before that day, something strange happened — a voice told him to find...
Our Four Wives
Author Unknown
There was a rich merchant who had 4 wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to delicacies. He took great care of her and gave her nothing but the best.
He also loved the 3rd wife very much. He's very proud of her and always wanted to show...
Adrift
By Adam Khan
In 1982 Steven Callahan was crossing the Atlantic alone in his sailboat when it struck something and sank. He was out of the shipping lanes and floating in a life raft, alone. His supplies were few. His chances were small. Yet when three fishermen found him seventy-six days later (the...
Lessons & Laughs For The Workplace
Author Unknown
Lesson 1
A junior manager, a senior manager and their boss are on their way to a meeting. On their way through a park, they come across a wonder lamp. They rub the lamp and a ghost appears. The ghost says, "Normally, one is granted three wishes but as you are three, I will allow one...
Friday, 11 March 2011
Beauty Tips
Author Unknown
A dear old lady was asked what she used to make her complexion so beautiful and her whole being so bright and attractive.
She answered:
"I use for my lips, truth
I use for my voice, kindness
I use for my ears, compassion
I use for my hands, charity
I use for my figure, uprightness
I...
Mum's Letters
By Octavia Locke
To this day I remember my mum's letters. It all started in December 1941. Every night she sat at the big table in the kitchen and wrote to my brother Johnny, who had been drafted that summer. We had not heard from him since the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
I didn't understand why...
Love Cures
BY Neil Eskelin
Early in the 20th century, two young medical school graduates and their father started a small sanitarium for mental patients on a farm outside Topeka, Kansas. This was a time with the "rest cure" was in vouge in psychiatry, and patients were sent to impersonal institutions to life...
I'm Sorry I Lied
Author Unknown
Jenny was so happy about the house they had found. For once in her life that was on the right side of town. She unpacked her things with such great ease. As she watched her new curtains blow in the breeze. How wonderful it was to have her own room. School would be starting, she would...
The Boy Behind The Wall
Author Unknown
My friend wrote this sad love story when she was going through a break up. She was a firm believer in love but luck did not shine brightly on her. It is difficult to find true love and after even just one heart break, it is so easy to just close yourself up.Perhaps by the end of the...
Even If ...
By Darlene Eastes
Your heart is breaking
Your mind is unclear
Your tired and restless and full of fear
Come to me-
even if
You say words you shouldn’t
You don’t do things you should
You doubt and try to change,
but never think you could.
Come to me-
even if
You thought an evil thought
You thought...
Can't
Author Unknown
Can't is the worst word that's written or spoken;
Doing more harm here than slander and lies;
On it is many a strong spirit broken,
And with it many a good purpose dies.
It springs from the lips of the thoughtless each morning
And robs us of courage we need through the day:
It rings...
Malaysia - Melaka
By Rough Guy’d (*as Rough Guy'd braves the next chapter of his travels in China and Philippines, we wish him all the best!)
With my pleasant memories of Singapore behind me, I was looking forward to Malaysia. Though I’d enjoyed my trip so far, Malaysia is a country that I have fond memories of. Now,...
ABC's Of Friendship
By Robyn Freedman Spizman
Always be honest
Be there when they need you
Cheer them on
Don't look for their faults
Every chance you get, call
Forgive them
Get together often
Have faith in them
Include them
Just listen
Know their dreams
Love them unconditionally
Make them feel special
Never...
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Handwriting On The Wall
Author Unknown
A weary mother returned from the store,
Lugging groceries through the kitchen door.
Awaiting her arrival was her 8 year old son,
Anxious to relate what his younger brother had done.
While I was out playing and Dad was on a call,
T.J. took his crayons and wrote on the wall
It's on the...
So Much To Thank God For
By Portia Calleja
A grateful heart is all that you need
to let God know that you are pleased.
When you are thankful for things you have been blessed,
remember to thank God first before anyone else.
When things turn out the way you want them to,
clasp your hands in gratitude to God to whom credit...
Always A Better Way
By Portia Calleja
Speak to me about desperation;
I will give you hope.
Look at me with grief;
I will return a gracious smile.
Show me disbelief;
I will share with you my faith.
Tell me you�re in haste;
I will urge you to calm down.
Talk to me in useless arguments;
I will answer you in silence.
Speak...
The Right Place
Author Unknown
God has a way of allowing us to be in the right place at the right time. I was walking down a dimly lit street late one evening when I heard muffled screams coming from behind a clump of bushes.
Alarmed, I slowed down to listen and panicked when I realized that what I was hearing were...
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Are You A Duck Or An Eagle?
Author Unknown
No one can MAKE or FORCE you serve customers well. That's because great service is a choice.
Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestsellers Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive and Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt, tells a wonderful story about a cab...
The Angel Project
By Ellie Braun-Haley
I held onto the hand of my shivering granddaughter as we waited our turn to get into the huge barn-like building. We couldn't see inside because of the length of the line up and so we passed our time watching the outside lineups.
Volunteers were busily placing frozen turkeys...
What's The Secret To Success?
Author Unknown
"Takes pain," said the window.
"Keep cool," said the ice.
"Drive hard," said the hammer.
"Be up to date," said the calender.
"Never be led," said the pencil.
"Be sharp," said the knife.
"Make light around you," said the fire.
"Stick to it," said the glue.
"Be bright," said the la...
Saturday, 5 March 2011
Bully Writes ‘Accomplished’ On Facebook Page
By April Drew
2 April 2010 - An angry mother of a South Hadley High School students has spoken out about the bullying 15-year-old Irish girl, Phoebe Prince, encountered the last few days before she hanged herself.
The mother, who spoke on condition of anonymity to the Boston Herald for fear her daughter...
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Moving On To The Next Chapter
By Pandora Poikilos
Most of you already know that when I started Peace from Pieces back in June 2010, it would function as my lifeboat to draw me out of the murky waters I was in. Now, months and months later, with almost 40,000 hits on this blog and 600 plus blogs at Blog-A-Licious, I have been blessed...
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
What Are You Missing?
Author Unknown
The scene
Washington D.C. Metro Station on a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about an hour. During that time, approximately two thousand (2,000) people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
After 3 minutes, a middle-aged man noticed there was...
The Elephant & The Fly
By Remez Sasson
A disciple and his teacher were walking through the forest. The disciple was disturbed by the fact that his mind was in constant unrest.
He asked his teacher, "Why most people's minds are restless, and only a few possess a calm mind? What can one do to still the mind?"
The teacher...
These Challenging Times
By Edward G. Drennan
I graduated in 1982, a time very similar to what we are experiencing today - the economy was suffering through a major recession and the degree that I held was not worth what it was only a few months earlier.
I could not believe that after all the time spent in school that I...
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Daisy Lemmas Riff (Blog Chain)
By Roy Durham
Howdy! Are you ready to have some fun? Are you ready for some adventure? Do you want to look for hidden treasure? Visit new places travel the world? Do you like to play games? Do like to read a good story? Do you like meeting new people? How about make new friends? Maybe find a new job?...
Blog-A-Licius - Sherbet Blossom
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Blog-A-Licious - The Few, The Proud, The Wife
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Blog-A-Licous - Textbook Mommy
Blog-A-Licious - Blue Frogs Legs
Blog-A-Licious - Pretty All True
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Blog-A-Licious - The Invisible Art
Blog-A-Licious - Rediscovering Domesticity
Blog-A-Licious - Quiver Full
Blog-A-Licious - Cori's Big Mouth
Blog-A-Licious - Great Fun
Blog-A-Licious - Busy Wife
Blog-A-Licious - Steps To Happiness
Blog-A-Licious - Toby & Max
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Blog-A-Licious - Peas In A Pod
Blog-A-Licious - Riley
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