Jack’s Winning Words 9/26/17
“When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover that they are not in it.” (Bernard Bailey)  When I was growing up, the expression, “He’s full of himself,” was used to identify egotists.  In today’s world the braggart is called a gasbag or a blowhard.  Steering away from politics…Jesus advised humility.  “The humble will be exalted.”  Pride is one of the 7 deadly sins.  Smugness could be number 8.     ;-)  Jack

FROM PEPPERMINT MARY:  i witness this scenario each year when the new little ones join our school group.  some adapt quite quickly and are happy to part of a bigger vision.  some need more time and extra love and guidance to make the leap.  the sooner learned and accepted...the better for their world and the world's future.✌❤😊====JACK:  You probably don't teach them this song...
School days, school days, Dear old golden rule days.
'Readin' and 'ritin' and 'rithmetic, Taught to the tune of a hick'ry stick.
I was your queen in calico, You were my bashful barefoot beau,
And I wrote on your slate, 'I love you, Joe,'  When we were a couple of kids.
...especially the part about a hick'ry stick.

FROM BB:  Big Smile.  Watched a pilot TV show last night called, “Good Doctor” about an autistic physician who’s applying for a surgical residency at a hospital.  After doing emergency procedures on a child at the local airport, he’s allowed into the OR under the surgeon who will be his mentor.  At one point, after being slammed for his thoughts/contributions, he tells the lead surgeon something like, “I’ve noticed you are very egotistical; do you find this trait makes you a better surgeon?  Does it get in the way of working well with your colleagues?”  I found the discourse and the whole show interesting – told from the point of someone socially uncomfortable and, very blunt/honest.  Wish there was a bit more of that trait and a bit less ego….====JACK:  Some people probably confuse your name with that of water filter.  Incidentally, that filtration system was founded by a German man who named it after his daughter.

FROM MT IN PENNSYLVANIA:  That’s a great quote, Jack.  …and your subtle gag was LOL!
Regarding the ‘center of the universe’ theme — here is a hilarious and brilliant piece of standup satire by the former Saturday Night Live writer and ‘news’ commentator, A. Whitney Brown.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VDOBrVEjZ0
====JACK:  I'm glad to know that someone reads between the lines of my postings.