Jack’s
Winning Words 1/16/18
“Have faith,
hope, and charity; that’s the way to live successfully.” (Dale Evans) Dale and her husband (Roy Rogers) were both
very religious people. Her quote is from
a song she wrote, called, “The Bible Told Me So,” based on 1 Corinthians 13:13. Colin Powell, describing what makes a
successful life, says: “Have a plan and be structured…Focus on commitment…Get
rid of distractions and negativity…Associate with positive people.” Maybe it’s a blend. ;-)
Jack
FROM HAPPY TRAILS IN NOVA SCOTIA: For years, especially the couple where I chaired the 150th anniversary of the Nova Scotia Pony Express, I signed correspondence with "Happy Trails".
One night I woke up dreaming about Dale Evans--hadn't thought about her since I listened to the Roy Rogers Show on radio when I was a kid. When I heard the news that morning, Roy Rogers had died.
That's the whole story.====JACK: Here's an interesting sidelight..."Janis Joplin left a taped recording of Happy Trails as a birthday greeting for John Lennon on October 1, 1970, three days before her death. Lennon, whose birthday was October 9, later told Dick Cavett that her taped greeting arrived at his home after her death."
Some trails are happy ones, Others are blue.
It's the way you ride the trail that counts,
Here's a happy one for you.
Happy trails to you, Until we meet again.
Happy trails to you, Keep smiling until then.
Who cares about the clouds when we're together?
Just sing a song, and bring the sunny weather.
Happy trails to you, Until we meet again.
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: ...and eliminate the negative.====JACK: Always focus on the positive.
FROM TARMART REV: Well stated, Jack! ====JACK: St Paul said it first and said it best.
FROM BLAZING OAKS: How true: You can't surround yourself, or hang out with negative people, and expect to live a positive life!! I have a pillow that says, CHOOSE HAPPY. Often it IS a choice,
and becomes a habit, or way of life! Even our mourning of lost loved ones can be positive, thankful for the years we had together, rather than bemoaning our loss! Interesting facts about the Happy Trails song on your blog! I'd forgotten the verse part of that song. So today we'll ride the frigid wintry trail with a positive attitude of gratitude!====JACK: One of my all-time favorites is Johnny Mercer's, "You Gotta Accent the Positive, Eliminate the Negative." (You can probably sing it) ====OAKS: YES! My Sis and I used to sing the chorus of that song in our programs.
Good advice for any time and occasion!
Gather 'round me, everybody Gather 'round me while I'm preachin'
Feel a sermon comin' on me The topic will be sin and that's what I'm ag'in'
If you wanna hear my story The settle back and just sit tight
While I start reviewin' The attitude of doin' right
You've got to accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative
And latch on to the affirmative Don't mess with Mister In-Between
You've got to spread joy up to the maximum Bring gloom down to the minimum
Have faith or pandemonium's Liable to walk upon the scene
To illustrate my last remark Jonah in the whale, Noah in the ark
What did they do just when everything looked so dark?
(Man, they said "We'd better accentuate the positive") ("Eliminate the negative")
("And latch on to the affirmative") Don't mess with Mister In-Between (No!)
Don't mess with Mister In-Between
You got to ac (yes, yes) -cent-tchu-ate the positive Eliminate (yes, yes) the negative
And latch (yes, yes) on to the affirmative Don't mess with Mister In-Between
No, don't mess with Mister In-Between
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Roy and Dale were very special people. We loved their program and it was one we were always allowed to watch. Colin Powell lives the life he talks about and in politics that’s rare. We all need a blend!====JACK: "Blend-ship, just a perfect friend-ship."
FROM ST PAUL IN ST PAUL: that being said, i bet Powell was more than happy to get out of that GW Bush White House!====JACK: I wonder if the General still identifies with the GOP.
FROM PH: Interesting. My father (a professional magician) knew both of them. He also was friends with Milky the Clown. Fond memories.====JACK: Yes, I do remember that your father was a magician...and that you were his assistant. Do you ever watch The Carbonaro Effect on Tru TV? He is good, and the show is funny at times. BTW, are you still collecting for Toastie Toes?
FROM BLAZING OAKS: How true: You can't surround yourself, or hang out with negative people, and expect to live a positive life!! I have a pillow that says, CHOOSE HAPPY. Often it IS a choice,
and becomes a habit, or way of life! Even our mourning of lost loved ones can be positive, thankful for the years we had together, rather than bemoaning our loss! Interesting facts about the Happy Trails song on your blog! I'd forgotten the verse part of that song. So today we'll ride the frigid wintry trail with a positive attitude of gratitude!====JACK: One of my all-time favorites is Johnny Mercer's, "You Gotta Accent the Positive, Eliminate the Negative." (You can probably sing it) ====OAKS: YES! My Sis and I used to sing the chorus of that song in our programs.
Good advice for any time and occasion!
Gather 'round me, everybody Gather 'round me while I'm preachin'
Feel a sermon comin' on me The topic will be sin and that's what I'm ag'in'
If you wanna hear my story The settle back and just sit tight
While I start reviewin' The attitude of doin' right
You've got to accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative
And latch on to the affirmative Don't mess with Mister In-Between
You've got to spread joy up to the maximum Bring gloom down to the minimum
Have faith or pandemonium's Liable to walk upon the scene
To illustrate my last remark Jonah in the whale, Noah in the ark
What did they do just when everything looked so dark?
(Man, they said "We'd better accentuate the positive") ("Eliminate the negative")
("And latch on to the affirmative") Don't mess with Mister In-Between (No!)
Don't mess with Mister In-Between
You got to ac (yes, yes) -cent-tchu-ate the positive Eliminate (yes, yes) the negative
And latch (yes, yes) on to the affirmative Don't mess with Mister In-Between
No, don't mess with Mister In-Between
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Roy and Dale were very special people. We loved their program and it was one we were always allowed to watch. Colin Powell lives the life he talks about and in politics that’s rare. We all need a blend!====JACK: "Blend-ship, just a perfect friend-ship."
FROM ST PAUL IN ST PAUL: that being said, i bet Powell was more than happy to get out of that GW Bush White House!====JACK: I wonder if the General still identifies with the GOP.
FROM PH: Interesting. My father (a professional magician) knew both of them. He also was friends with Milky the Clown. Fond memories.====JACK: Yes, I do remember that your father was a magician...and that you were his assistant. Do you ever watch The Carbonaro Effect on Tru TV? He is good, and the show is funny at times. BTW, are you still collecting for Toastie Toes?
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