From George Carlin.. This one isn't JUSt a rant
> Wonderful Message by George Carlin whose wife died recently:
>
> The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but
>shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more,
>but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less We have bigger houses and
>smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees
>but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more
>problems,more medicine, but less wellness.
>
> We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too
>little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired,
>read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have
>multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love
>too seldom, and hate too often.
>
> We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to
>life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but
>have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered
>outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better
>things.
>
> We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the
>atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more,
>but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more
>computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but
>we communicate less and less.
>
> These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small
>character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of
>two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are
>days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night
>stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to
>quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and
>nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to
>you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to
>just hit delete.
>
> Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not
>going to be around forever.
>
> Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because
>that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
>
>
>
>
> Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the
>only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
>
> Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but
>most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes
>from deep inside of you.
>
> Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person
>will not be there any more.
>
> Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the
>precious thoughts in your mind.
>
> AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
> but by the moments that take our breath away.
>
George Carlin
>
> The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but
>shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more,
>but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less We have bigger houses and
>smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees
>but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more
>problems,more medicine, but less wellness.
>
> We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too
>little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired,
>read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have
>multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love
>too seldom, and hate too often.
>
> We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to
>life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but
>have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered
>outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better
>things.
>
> We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the
>atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more,
>but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more
>computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but
>we communicate less and less.
>
> These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small
>character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of
>two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are
>days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night
>stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to
>quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and
>nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to
>you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to
>just hit delete.
>
> Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not
>going to be around forever.
>
> Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because
>that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
>
>
>
>
> Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the
>only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
>
> Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but
>most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes
>from deep inside of you.
>
> Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person
>will not be there any more.
>
> Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the
>precious thoughts in your mind.
>
> AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
> but by the moments that take our breath away.
>
George Carlin