Thought of the Week: October 30, 2011

The Dash

I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
from the beginning...to the end.

He noted that first came her date of birth
and spoke the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time
that she spent alive on earth
and now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own,
the cars...the house...the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard,
are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
that can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
to consider what's true and real
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we've never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect
and more often wear a smile...
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.

So when your eulogy is being read
with your life's actions to rehash,
would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

©1996 Linda Ellis

Thought of the Week: October 23, 2011

“Lighthouses don't go running all over an island looking for boats to save: they just stand there, shining.”     ~ Anne Lamott

Thought of the Week: October 17, 2011

“Faith is to believe what you do not yet see; the reward for this faith is to see what you believe.”     ~ Saint Augustine

Dining with David: Shakey's Pizza Parlor

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor – Warner Robins, GA – October 12, 2011

http://www.shakeys.com/

Well, nothing can be simple.  I drive into Warner Robins and there are maybe a hundred restaurants near my hotel.  Not to be outdone, I drive 10 minutes away to go to a nostalgic place, Shakey’s.  Once I saw it listed, I just had to go visit.  When I pulled up, I was reminded of the 1970’s and the local Shakey’s in Midfield, AL.  Shakey’s goes back to the 50's and was big in the 70’s.

I got the basic dinner buffet to sample some pizza, spaghetti, chicken and their Mojos (sliced potato bites).  After the first bite, I was reminded of the original style; thin crust, light sauce, a little cheese and some toppings.  Since the high temp ovens are used, the crust is very good with those wonderful bubbles.  Good food, great place, great memories.

Rating: 7.5

Thought of the Week: October 10, 2011

“Design is not just what it looks like.  Design is how it works.”
                         ~ Steve Jobs

Thought of the Week: October 2, 2011

Happy National Customer Service Week