Winning Words 3/30/11
“Sometimes in life you don’t always feel like a winner, but that doesn’t mean you’re not a winner.” (Lady Gaga) Did you ever think you’d see a “Gaga” quote used in Winning Words? Time & Forbes have both listed her as among the100 most influential people in the world. Go figure! What she’s saying here needs to be said to all of us on those days when we need a lift. If Gaga’s a winner, you are, too. ;-) Jack

FROM RS IN MICHIGAN: Nope, I sure DIDN’T expect a Lady Gaga quote here! You are quite “hip” for a minister and over 30 years old too!!! Ha Ha Ha. FROM JACK: Gaga's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28, 1986). Put a "Lady" in front of that and you have a mouthful.

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: All of us have a place in this wide world and she definitely does too. And, if she is a winner (and she sure has a following) you are correct...we are all winners. FROM JACK: God's world is full of surprises.

FROM TS IN MICHIGAN: No, I didn't. FROM JACK: Martin Luther once said that 3 things will surprise him when he gets to heaven. 1) Some will be there that he didn't expect. 2) Some will not be there that he expected. 3) ...that he's there himself.

FROM SH IN MICHIGAN: lol This is one of those times when a person says to oneself "Now why didn't I think of saying that?" lol some more here now. FROM JACK: I think that God wants some fun in heaven.

FROM MK IN MICHIGAN: You never cease to amaze me! You're right!! FROM JACK: "Irony" is an word that describes a device for making a story interesting. The short story author, O. Henry, was a master of the use of irony. One of my favorite books is a collection of his stories. Today's WWs uses irony.

FROM MOLINER CF: Why does everybody always have to be a winner? I have often thought it would be great for a dieter's club called "Losers International." FROM JACK: On the popular TV show, "The Biggest Loser" is declared to be the winner. Or, if winning doesn't matter, why keep score?

FROM TAMPA SHIRL: It takes all kinds to make this interesting world. Speaking of winning, the Rays are playing the Blue Jays this afternoon at 4p at the Trop in their last spring training game. Let's hope they win and many more, too. FROM JACK: "Vive la différence," as they say in France. Today's problem is that so many people are afraid of diversity...racial, religious, political, idiological. BTW, yesterday I watched the Tigers play the Yankees in Tampa. Have you ever gone to any of spring training games there?

FROM CJL IN OHIO: I hope my winning & losing is not based on Gaga! FROM JACK: Read the message. Don't shoot the messenger.

FROM PRPH IN MINNESOTA: are you sure its not Lady Gag Gag? FROM JACK: The 8th Commandment and meaning.

FROM BLAZING OAKS: AMEN, to that! Can't believe Little Miss Koo-koo would be influential to any
meaningful extent, but what do I know??! FROM JACK: Most people have a side that is hidden from general viewing. That's why judging can only be partially right...if right, at all.

FROM DAN THE MAN IN WISCONSIN: still hip. i like gaga-good music to watch people exercise to. FROM JACK: Maybe I'll have to try GaGa instead of Sousa when I exercise.