Math is important, it can give us clarity

This is a strictly mathematical view point... and it goes like this:

What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?  (Thanks to Derwyn for these thoughts)

Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?

We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 103%?

What makes u 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:

If: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Q R S T U V W X Y Z Is

represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

Then: H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K is equal to 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

And K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E is equal to 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But , A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E is equal to  1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

While, B-U-L-L-S-H-I-Tis equal to 2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%

AND, look how far ass kissing will take you. A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G 1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%

So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty, that while Hard work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there.

Its the Bullshit and Ass Kissing that will put you over the top . Now you know why politicians are where they are!

I’ve never seen a better explanation than this form

How true it is. 

What can you do on a beach (summer time dreaming)

On a winters day some people go California Dreaming, while others just dream. I was dreaming about what I could do if I was on a beach in Maui. Here are 40 things to do on a beach anywhere, but I love Maui so I am dreaming of Maui:

1. Set up a beach Chair
2. Watch the Surf
3. Drink a coffee
4. Snack on a hot dog
5. Eat an Ice Cream
6. Feed the Birds
7. Listen to the birds
8. Get out the Surf Board
9. Take Surfing Lessons
10. Set up the towels
11. People watch (my favorite)
12. Count the waves as they roll in
13. Go Body Surfing
14. Read a book
15. Take pictures
16. Record a video
17. Snuggle
18. Hold Hands
19. Walk
20. Build a Sandcastle 
21. Play Frisbee
22. Catch a football
23. Get out the floaties
24. Go fishing
25. Carry the kids
26. Launch a canoe
27. Make a friend
28. Put on Sun Screen
29. Sit on a Wall
30. Watch Beach Volleyball
31. Try my hand at a Hula dance
32. Launch a Kite
33. Dodge a wave
34. Get buried in the sand
35. Watch the sunset
36. Watch the sunrise
37. Set off fireworks
38. Run
39. Snorkel
40. Swim

A small accident caused by....

Thanks to Derwyn for this classic

My darling husband before you return from your overseas trip, I just want to let you know about the small accident I had with the Ford F-150 when I turned into the driveway.

Fortunately, it was not too bad and I really didn't get hurt, so please don't worry too much about me.

I was coming home and when I turned into the driveway I accidentally pushed down on the accelerator instead of the brake.

The garage door is slightly bent but the Ford F-150, fortunately, came to a halt when it bumped into your Ferrari. I missed our bikes.

I am really sorry, but I know with your kind-hearted personality you will forgive me. You know how much I love you and care for you, my sweetheart. I am enclosing pictures for you at the bottom of this note. I cannot wait to hold you in my arms again.

Your loving wife.

 P.S: Your girlfriend phoned.

Food banks

About 10 days ago, I asked that you think about giving to your local foodbank and I am going to make the request again. December is a special month for many of the  worlds faith. The following multicultural events and celebrations are among those that will happen this year:

• Ramadan (Muslim)
• Eid al-Fitr (Muslim)
• Saint Nicholas Day (Christian)
• Eid'ul-Adha (Muslim)
• Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexican)
• St. Lucia Day (Swedish)
• Hanukkah (Jewish)
• Christmas Day (Christian)
• Three Kings Day/Epiphany (Christian)
• Boxing Day (Australian, Canadian, English, Irish)
• Kwanzaa (African American)
• Omisoka (Japanese)
• Yule (Pagan)
• Saturnalia (Pagan)

Many of the faiths have tenants for their followers to help those less fortunate then themselves. So if you are a religious person, or a non-believer with a strong morals perhaps you should consider helping the food bank this year, as part of your celebrations.

Buddhists  believe that there are many things which a person can give. She can give material things: food for the hungry, and money and clothes to the poor. He can also give his knowledge, skill, time, energy or effort to projects that can benefit others. She can provide a sympathetic ear and good counsel to a friend in trouble.  Buddhism views charity as an act to reduce personal greed which is an unwholesome mental state which hinders spiritual progress. A person who is on his way to spiritual growth must try to reduce his own selfishness and her strong desire for acquiring more and more. He should reduce his strong attachment to possessions which, if she is not mindful, can enslave her to greed. What he owns or has should instead be used for the benefit and happiness of others: his loved ones as well as those who need her help.

In the Christian faith, some of the words that prescribe how practitioners can help the needy are:

Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. Matthew 5:42

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35  

He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” Luke 14:12-14  

Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.Proverbs 22:9 

In the Hindu religion the Artha Shastras, one of the Hindu scriptures written in 300 BCE by a wise man called Kautilya, gives advice for householders. It says that they should always be generous and hospitable to guests, and no guest should ever be turned away without food. Tradition says that a place at the table should always be left for atithi (the unexpected guest).

One may amass wealth with hundreds of hands but one should also distribute it with thousands of hands. If someone keeps all that he accumulates for himself and does not give it to others the hoarded wealth will eventually prove to be the cause of ruin. Atharva Veda 3: 24-25

In the Muslim faith there are many words that prescribe help to the needy, here are some:

Establish worship, pay the poor-due, and bow your heads with those who bow (in worship). (Translation of Qur'an, 2:43)

Lo! those who believe and do good works and establish worship and pay the poor-due, their reward is with their Lord and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve. (2:277)

So give to the kindred his due, and to Al-Miskin (the poor) and to the wayfarer. That is best for those who seek Allah's Countenance, and it is they who will be successful. (30:38)