Jack’s Winning Words 7/27/18
“Before you speak, listen.  Before you write, think.  Before you invest, investigate.  Before you criticize, wait.”  (Unknown)  Out West a STOP sign reads: WHOAA.  A t-shirt for mom has a STOP sign on it with WHINING printed below.  While looking at today’s quote, I thought of the railroad crossing sign with the words, STOP  LOOK  LISTEN.  It’s a good sign to keep in mind as you prepare to speak, to write or to invest your money.  “If only…” can be some sad words.   ;-)  Jack

FROM RI IN BOSTON:  Today's WW are packed with sound advice to rid ourselves of hardship and disgrace.  There you'll find the guidance for self help, and it doesn't cost a cent===JACK:  Flashing lights were added to the Stop-Look-Listen sign.  People ignored them.  Then, blocking gates.  People drove around them.  It's the same with other kinds of advice.  Consequently, "train wrecks" continue to happen.

FROM HAWKEYE GEORGE:  One of my earliest regrets growing up is doing before thinking it all out.===JACK:  What happened to you is called, maturation.

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY:  Some of our biggest mistakes are not listening.  If we would just listen! ===JACK:  There's a song in the ELCA Book of Worship that has this refrain: "Listen, listen, God is calling  through the Word inviting,  offering forgiveness,  comfort and joy."