Winning Words 1/13/12
“Whatever tears one may shed, in the end one always blows one’s nose.” Heinrich Heine) Like most of us, this 18th century German poet was a complex individual. He grew up as a political radical, but also wrote sensitive poetry. I think that his quote is a snapshot of how it is when people face sadness in their life. Dr. Oz says that, for some reason, tears and nose blowing go together. ;-) Jack

FROM SHARIN' SHARON: Worried about our cat. The doctor treated her couple of weeks ago, $340, now it looks like she has the same problem. We may have to put her to sleep. At the end of a long week, appreciate the WW Heinrich Heine thought and you decided to pass along, also with your winning commentary.////FROM JACK: I like this verse from the Bible. "God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." (Revelation 21:4)

FROM DR J IN OHIO: speaking of nose blowing.. do your remember our story about the nose flutist (Jeanne and I saw her perform on the Johnny Carson Show)? I wonder if she had tears while playing/blowing the flute? ////FROM JACK: That was hilarious. I wonder if the flute was wiped afterward.

FROM IKE AT THE MIC: Boy! but it must be pretty "messy" when you do both at the same time.. ////FROM JACK: You have to make sure you use different parts of the handkerchief.

FROM PLAIN FOLKS CHESTER: It's OK to wipe your eyes on your sleeve, nut not your nose.////FROM JACK: When there's sadness, it makes no difference. You can use my sleeve, if necessary.

FROM PH VACATIONING IN MESA: a good friend of mine at the church is now dying of ALS. former flight attendant for Northwest/Delta, 55 years old. it is an AWFUL disease!!////FROM JACK: Yes, ALS is AWFUL, and especially so when it affects someone that we know. I tend to respond more to donation requests that relate to diseases affecting people that I know.

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Or use a sleeve! It's all generally a mess anyway. Tears clear the eyes, heart and nose!////FROM JACK: I like the song. "We're Goin' To Meet The Lord." One verse goes: "No more cryin' then; we're goin' to meet the Lord."