Winning Words 5/9/12
“A friend is cheaper than therapy.” (Irish Saying) Gallup researchers have found what they think is a common cause for divorce, obesity, homelessness, unhappiness and stress…there’s a lack of friendship. Of course, there are exceptions, but having a friend can make a difference in life. A book is coming out this week, “Sparky and Me,” which describes how two friends supported one another right to the end. ;-) Jack

FROM ILLINOIS LIZ: So true, & friends know friends' history!////FROM JACK: ...and friends let history be history, don't they?

FROM MY LAWYER: Today's blog reminded me of this.
To realize the value of a sister/brother ask someone who doesn't have one.
To realize the value of four years: ask a graduate.
To realize the value of one month: ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby..
To realize the value of one minute: ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane.
To realize the value of one-second: ask a person who has survived an accident.
To realize the value of a friend or family member: LOSE ONE.
Time waits for no one. treasure every moment you have.
You will treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special.
Remember....Hold on tight to the ones you love!

FROM CL IN MICHIGAN: and a friend can be so much more rewarding AMEN and AMEN. ////FROM JACK: A friend seeks no reward, because it's in the friendship.

FROM PLAIN FOLKS CHESTER: "A friend in need is a friend in deed." (That's not a typo) ////FROM JACK: "A friend in need's a friend indeed, A friend who'll tease is better; Our thoughts compressed which makes us blessed,
And makes for stormy weather." (Placebo)

FROM TAMPA SHIRL: Old and new friends are both great. Sparky must be of the Reds. ////FROM JACK: Sparky was manager first with the Reds, but spent most of his years leading the Tigers. Do you remember this poem? "Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver,
And the other gold."