Winning Words 8/11/11
“We’re not in Kansas anymore.” (Dorothy to Toto) A man found out that he had leukemia. He came home and told his wife, “We’re not in Kansas anymore.” As the disease progressed, he remained upbeat, using the “Kansas” phrase. Life has a way of leading us down strange roads. The man’s tombstone reads, “We’re not in Kansas anymore.” It’s said that heaven has yellow brick roads. ;-) Jack

FROM FG IN MICHIGAN: I have had a rough few days at work with some old and new issues. I read your blog while I eat breakfast. Thank you for the kind and reflective words each morning. They help to get me energized and keep me focused. ////FROM JACK: Sending out Winning Words before breakfast helps get the day started for me in a positive way. Today's "Kansas" saying reminds us that life is always subject to change.

FROM PEPPERMINT MARY: oh, i hope heaven has yellow brick roads...and ruby slippers!////FROM JACK: You don't need magic slippers to be able to go through the pearly gates and walk on the golden streets. "I believe; I believe!"////MORE FROM PM: Oh I know that, but wouldn't they look great with gossamer wings?

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Thankfully, we have a "Wizard" who will whisk us away to the real Oz!////FROM JACK: Some of the people turned against Jesus, because he refused to be the kind of wizard that they wanted. The Wizard of Oz is a favorite of mine, and I can see religious analogies in Baum's writing.

FROM BLAZING OAKS: Psychiatrist Judith Orloff says" Spirituality isn't static: It's an evolving optimism that won't let hardships get the best of you". When we find "We are not in Kansas anymore", hopefully we will have (like the person you quote today) an upbeat spirit to meet the challenge. Sometimes prayer-power is as potent as healing drugs. "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" has a new heavenly meaning...:-) Thanks!////FROM JACK: Sometimes the changes in life situations are more dramatic than at other times, but they come daily.

FROM PLAIN FOLKS CHESTER: Sounds like something Hillary would say to Bill.////FROM JACK: Everyone has their personal road to travel. It's not always an easy one.