Something to ponder....

[Dixie_Peach 1]

Don't Break The Elastic!!

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.

Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.

And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day... like her breasts.

They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.

The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."

"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."

"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."

"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life."

"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."

"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."

"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."

"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."

"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.

People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."

"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

[blackbettie 0]

I think I love that old woman.

Thanks for sharing, dixie!

[Dixie_Peach 1]

I think I love that old woman.

Thanks for sharing, dixie!

Thank YOU for reading!

Blessings to ya blackbettie!

Lynne

[Peggy 1]

I really like listening to Maya talk.

She is a truly beautiful women

[MrMrsKnight 0]

Wow.... those quotes are beautiful!!

[almaty 19]

that was cool lynne

[Dixie_Peach 1]

that was cool lynne

thank you bro dean... i thought so too... maya angelou is one of my favorites... she is an inspiration!

[slim 1,533]

Can you imagine if everyone was like her?

[Jasman0717 9]

That's good stuff

[MaryandMian 1]

Thanks for sharing the story.

[rejane 1]

[KarenCee 3]

I cut and pasted this so I could send it round to my friends. I'm sure they've prolly seen it before but it does bear repeating...and remembering. Thanks Lynne.

[AnaAndDaniel 0]

amen!

Daniel

:energetic:

[Welshcookie 17]

I love Maya Angelou!!!! I have many of her books, my mum bought me her cookbook at christmas which has some great recipes and stories

Thanks Lynne....

Edited March 25, 2006 by welshcookie

[Reba 2]

over 70 years old and she's only now watching her boobs race to her waiste? sheesh! Mine have been racing since I was 30!

"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."

rainy day = get out towels for dogs, because they're going to be a mess!

lost luggage = call the airline, then go shopping!

tangled Christmas tree lights = have a few drinks then try again later

What does that say about me?