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by tourbi
Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: Humour and Games
Topic: The Pope’s Surprise
Replies: 0
Views: 1352

The Pope’s Surprise

The Pope’s Surprise Many years ago, a beloved Pope died and went to heaven. Saint Peter greeted him in a firm embrace. "Welcome your holiness, your dedication and unselfishness in serving your fellow man during your life has earned you great stature in heaven. You may pass through the gates without...
by tourbi
Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:05 pm
Forum: Humour and Games
Topic: while shopping
Replies: 0
Views: 1142

while shopping

While Mark was shopping for pet supplies, one of the salespeople came running up to him. “Mark! Mark! I just saw someone driving off with your BMW!”
“Dear God! Did you try to stop him?” “No,” said the clerk, “but don’t worry. I got the license plate number!”
by tourbi
Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: Inspirations And Words For Today
Topic: Inspiration
Replies: 0
Views: 1130

Inspiration

Swimming with Dolphins Allegra Taylor “It’s not easy to die when you are only fifteen.” Those were the words that began the story I heard from Robert White, a North Carolina factory worker. He and his wife were visiting their daughter Lee in the hospital as they did every evening, but Lee had alrea...
by tourbi
Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:01 pm
Forum: Inspirations And Words For Today
Topic: Buddhist Wisdom
Replies: 1
Views: 1486

Buddhist Wisdom

For one who is in the habit of constantly honoring and respecting the elders, four blessings increase—age, beauty, bliss, and strength.

-Dhammapada 109
by tourbi
Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: Inspirations And Words For Today
Topic: Hindu Wisdom
Replies: 0
Views: 1197

Hindu Wisdom

In the beginning Love arose, which was the primal germ cell of the mind. The Seers, searching in their hearts with wisdom, discovered the connection of Being in Nonbeing. A crosswise line cut Being from Nonbeing. What was described above it, what below? Bearers of seed there were and mighty forces ...
by tourbi
Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: Humour and Games
Topic: First Time at a Unitarian Service
Replies: 0
Views: 724

First Time at a Unitarian Service

First Time at a Unitarian Service

A man goes to a Unitarian Universalist service for the first time, and later is asked what he thought of it. "Darndest church I ever went to," he replies, "the only time I heard the name of Jesus Christ was when the janitor fell down the stairs."
by tourbi
Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:56 pm
Forum: Humour and Games
Topic: new recuit
Replies: 0
Views: 932

new recuit

The new army recruit was serving his first guard duty. He did his best for a while but about 5 a.m. he went to sleep. When he opened his eyes he found the day officer standing before him. Remembering the stiff penalty for being asleep on guard duty, this clever young man kept his head bowed for ano...
by tourbi
Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:51 pm
Forum: Inspirations And Words For Today
Topic: Inspiration
Replies: 0
Views: 740

Inspiration

A Miracle Called Faith Heather L. Sanborn The morning was no different from any other—except for the persistent cry from a determined little cat. The school principal and I both froze when we saw her—a small, bedraggled, black-striped, gray kitten with a very mangled front leg. Howling plaintively,...
by tourbi
Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:45 pm
Forum: Inspirations And Words For Today
Topic: Buddhist Wisdom
Replies: 0
Views: 812

Buddhist Wisdom

We walk on frosted ground praising chrysanthemums bordering fields; sit on the edge of the woods waiting for the moon to rise. Not having to be alone is happiness; we do not talk of failure or success.

-Chia Tao, "When I Find You Again, It Will Be In Mountains"
by tourbi
Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:44 pm
Forum: Inspirations And Words For Today
Topic: Hindu Wisdom
Replies: 1
Views: 1289

Hindu Wisdom

He who pursues the householder's life well here on earth
Will be placed among the Gods there in heaven.

-Tirukkural 50
by tourbi
Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: Inspirations And Words For Today
Topic: Pagn Offering
Replies: 3
Views: 1651

Pagn Offering

I call the light of golden rays I seek protection thus, I pray for heavenly forces at my side angels, sages, spirit guides or wolves who walk with cunning skill Come to my aid! Come at my will! Black bird soaring light my path so I am victim to no one's wrath! And when my journey knows success, all...
by tourbi
Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane Gustav Is Coming!
Replies: 26
Views: 6414

Be safe to all in the way of this.  
Sending you energy!!ImageImage
by tourbi
Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:44 pm
Forum: Humour and Games
Topic: Dividing Pecans
Replies: 0
Views: 766

Dividing Pecans

Dividing Pecans On the outskirts of town, there was a big old pecan tree by the cemetery fence. One day two boys filled up a bucketful of nuts and sat down by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the nuts. "One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me," said one boy. Several were dropped ...
by tourbi
Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: Humour and Games
Topic: old retired racehorses
Replies: 0
Views: 996

old retired racehorses

Two rather old retired racehorses are in a bar getting totally drunk. After about two hours the first racehorse says "You know.... when I was a young racehorse...from one hundred starts, I won (hic) 90 races, got 5 seconds and 5 thirds.... I am without doubt the greatest racehorse that ever lived.....
by tourbi
Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: Inspirations And Words For Today
Topic: Inspiration
Replies: 0
Views: 739

Inspiration

My Life as a Midwife Brian Baker I used to lead two separate lives. In one, I took advantage of my six-foot frame and three-hundred-plus pounds of brawn to earn an adequate living as a bouncer. I broke up fights, and, occasionally, had to throw a punch or two. In the ten years that I pursued this p...

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