Do You Have A Favorite Expression?

"I could have made it!" = after deciding to stop at a yellow light and then thinking I could have gone through in time. Happens a lot.
 
Youuuu..... WHORE!!!!

Directed at a piece of wood that comes undone riiiight at the end of a project

I think it became my favorite expression (expletive) right after my lady said she was worried the neighbors would think I was yelling at her

The neighbors are two miles down the path
 
"Take a long walk off a short pier".........(and some that are a little more colorful, that I can't say here........phone jobs & the people on the other end of the line can be real PITA's.):)
 
  • Max Ehrmann


    Desiderata

    Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
    and remember what peace there may be in silence.
    As far as possible without surrender
    be on good terms with all persons.
    Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
    and listen to others,
    even the dull and the ignorant;
    they too have their story.
    Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
    they are vexations to the spirit.
    If you compare yourself with others,
    you may become vain and bitter;
    for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
    Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

    Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
    it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
    Exercise caution in your business affairs;
    for the world is full of trickery.
    But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
    many persons strive for high ideals;
    and everywhere life is full of heroism.

    Be yourself.
    Especially, do not feign affection.
    Neither be cynical about love;
    for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
    it is as perennial as the grass.

    Take kindly the counsel of the years,
    gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
    Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
    But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
    Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
    Beyond a wholesome discipline,
    be gentle with yourself.

    You are a child of the universe,
    no less than the trees and the stars;
    you have a right to be here.
    And whether or not it is clear to you,
    no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

    Therefore be at peace with God,
    whatever you conceive Him to be,
    and whatever your labors and aspirations,
    in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
    it is still a beautiful world.
    Be cheerful.
    Strive to be happy.

    Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.

 
Mine is "Refuse to Sink". I had a decal made for the back window of my car that says this. it's my statement that I refuse to let my disease conquer me. tough to live up to sometimes though, but I keep pushing through as best I can.
 
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."

Coco Channel
French fashion designer
Quoted by Armand Eisen in Believing in Ameica 1992
 
From my Mom (Friends and acquaintances still call me to hear it, again): "We often criticize, in others, what we can't stand to admit exists in ourselves." Truer words were never spoke. If you want fast insight into the shortcomings of someone you've just met, listen carefully to what that person criticizes in other people, during your conversations.
 
ancient mariner said:


  • Desiderata

    Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
    etc., etc., etc.
Click to expand...

How about this:

[h=3]Deteriorata[/h][FONT=&quot]Go placidly amid the noise and waste,
And remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Avoid quiet and passive persons, unless you are in need of sleep.
Rotate your tires.
Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself,
And heed well their advice, even though they be turkeys.
Know what to kiss, and when.
Consider that two wrongs never make a right, but that three do.
Wherever possible, put people on hold.
Be comforted that in the face of all aridity and disillusionment,
and despite the changing fortunes of time,
There is always a big future in computer maintenance.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Remember The Pueblo.
Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle, and mutilate.
Know yourself. If you need help, call the FBI.
Exercise caution in your daily affairs,
Especially with those persons closest to you -
That lemon on your left, for instance.
Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls
Would scarcely get your feet wet.
Fall not in love therefore. It will stick to your face.
Gracefully surrender the things of youth: birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan.
And let not the sands of time get in your lunch.
Hire people with hooks.
For a good time, call 606-4311. Ask for Ken.
Take heart in the bedeepening gloom
That your dog is finally getting enough cheese.
And reflect that whatever fortune may be your lot,
It could only be worse in Milwaukee.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
And whether you can hear it or not,
The universe is laughing behind your back.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Therefore, make peace with your god,
Whatever you perceive him to be - hairy thunderer, or cosmic muffin.
With all its hopes, dreams, promises, and urban renewal,
The world continues to deteriorate.
Give up![/FONT]
 

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