This is a long one and I'm sure you won't read it..... but its so true and interesting
I had a piece of shrimp in my carne asada fries last night... It made me chuckle.
Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - mouthy
> comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write
> something so very eloquent ...and so very
> appropriate post 9-11. A wonderful Message by 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
> again. 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
Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - mouthy
> comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write
> something so very eloquent ...and so very
> appropriate post 9-11. A wonderful Message by 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
> again. 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