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How many times do we get inundated each day with ads that tell us we can be making the big bucks tomorrow if we just sign up today? If that were true, we'd all be out making money hand over fist. The real world just doesn't work like that. There are those that have money (who will continue to make money), those who will inherit money, those that will win money (the very far and few between), and the rest of us with no money.

So to all out there like me... with little or no money, here is what I have learned...

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first pay cheque.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion, today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

42. The best is yet to come.

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

Peace to David Carradine

With great sadness, it is reported that Kung Fu Legend David Carradine past away in Hong Kong. Apparently he hung himself. Although reports that authorities are investigating. A spectacular actor, he will be sorely missed. May the afterlife treat you well.

Baseball Blues

So each week a group of dads heads out to the old ball park to face off against the 20 something kids with lightening speed. The Hespeler Dads Baseball Club is ready for action. Our spirits are high, our goals are no less than victory. The results often miss the mark. Yes, we were stomped last night. First and foremost, the game was at 10:15 pm. That's past bedtime for most of us. Second, we decided to hit the bar before the game, as going afterwards would just be too late. Was the outcome predetermined, only higher powers can decide that. Ah well, the big beer mug we have as our logo sitting curved around our guts attests to the true reason we are out. We are men, we aren't proud, and we're ready to drink. Hey if the Blue Jays can lose 8-1, we can afford a loss every once in a while too.

General Motors (GM) Give Money? Government Money

So General Motors is going bankrupt. Boo Hoo. This is one company that the world can do without. There are more cars on dealer and used dealer lots than on the roads. We are a society that is burdened with too much choice. I think its about time that one of the big manufacturers goes under. I feel terrible for all the people that will lose a job, but it was going to eventually happen. Now as for the unions... well they need to take some of the blame too. The pensions, benefits, and even wages that are in place are wonderful, but don't reflect the reality of the work done. I guess we'll just have to see how much money each of us will be donating to keep the company alive. The worst part is the current CEO and big wigs were on the news the other day saying this is a good thing. Sure, wipe out the pension debt that is crippling you, and get working on reducing pay and benefits to maximize the money in your pocket. I am all for a federal referendum to see if the Canadian people want to bail out GM.

Welcome and Hello

The first post is always the hardest. Welcome to my Blog. A chance to share all the views I hold so dear. I'll ponder the first topic... they will be varried, they will be weird... you might even say they are reminiscent of a rocket scientist... Well that's what I am.