A.L. Kitselman said, “The words “I am” are potent words; be careful what you hitch them to. The thing you’re claiming has a way of reaching back and claiming you.” I can imagine the hands of happiness reaching for me…
Why are sex and violence always linked? I’m afraid they’ll blur together in people’s minds – sexandviolence – until we can’t tell them apart. I expect to hear a newscaster say, “The mob became unruly and the police were forced…
Someone once said, “Life’s problems wouldn’t be called “hurdles” if there wasn’t a way to get over them.” This quote is great. It gives me a very clear image of life’s problems as ‘hurdles’ and I know I either jump…
John Morley said, “No man can climb out beyond the limitations of his own character.” Why does your character limit you? Because it’s who you really are. To climb out further you need to challenge yourself, to seek better characteristics….
Al Oliver said, “There’s no such thing as bragging. You’re either lying or telling the truth.” When I was younger I was able to do a lot of things. Not everyone believed me and I realised their reaction was based…
It’s another Monday morning after a wedding for me. This time it wasn’t mine, it was a friends. A fantastic time, completely different to my own wedding last week. Last week I only mentioned our wedding in passing and wrote…
Just got this email today. If you enjoy Speedway please sign. Hi all, As you may or may not be aware the Auckland City Council is up to its dirty tricks again in trying to get rid of the Speedway…
Wow! Just got these from our photographer as a sneak preview. See the full gallery on Posterous
Someone said, “Expectation speeds our progress.” Doing, wanting or getting nice things for yourself makes your life better. It is not selfish if you are also doing things for others, it is a reward for doing those nice things. Because…