And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that His justice cannot sleep for ever.
- Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, 1781

In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for the divine protection. Our prayers, sir, were heard and they were graciously answered.…Have we now forgotten this powerful Friend? Do we imagine that we no longer need His assistance? I have lived a long time, and the longer I live the more convincing proof I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men.…We have been assured, sir, that 'except the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain that build it,' and without His concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel.
- Benjamin Franklin, at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, 1787

A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader. - Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren, February 12, 1779

Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. - Mark Twain

It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure. - Mark Twain

Always do right, this will gratify some and astonish the rest. - Mark Twain

A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain. - Mark Twain

Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain

Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering. - Yoda

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Friday, May 21, 2010

The most famous parental quote?

"Because I said so!" - the quote most often used by parents since the dawn of verbal communication...
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Friday, May 14, 2010

Jerry Van Dyke does 'Mule Train' on the TV show 'Yes, Dear'

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It's just so simple!

I would have never believed this, if I didn't see it for myself!

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Dreams do come true!

Never lose sight of where you are going.  Never forget where you have been.  Always know where you are.

Click the link to read this story about a Star Wars wedding.
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Listen to the people!

Sometimes you should just let things speak for themselves...

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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Nashville 2010 Flood

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Monday, May 10, 2010

Really?!? - from SNL's May 8, 2010 show

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Sunday, May 9, 2010

Betty White and Saturday Night Live

Thank you, Betty White, for the laughs on Saturday Night Live.  That had to be one of the most hilarious shows in the history of SNL!

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Friday, May 7, 2010

History Mystery: Lost U.S. Colony Found at Last?

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God put Shay Kelley to work

This is an interesting story about a woman that lost her job, home and car, but did not lose her faith in God.  God put her to work with what she is calling Project 50/50.  I encourage you to check out her story and then check out Project 50/50.  You can also follow her on Twitter or Facebook.
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