Things Worth Remembering The three habits that lead to success are: Patience, Application, and Vision.
Take care: The person who will tell others' faults to you - will tell yours to others.
It is always better to be underestimated.
There are three things that are better than riches: Health, Freedom, and Honor.
Think swiftly, speak softly, act wisely.
"The world is neither Scottish, English, nor Irish, neither French, Dutch, nor Chinese, but human, and each nation is only the partial development of a universal humanity." - James Grant on founding the National Association for the Vindication of Scottish Rights, 1862
All from: The Book of Celtic Wisdom
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Obi-Wan Kenobi: “If you spent as much time practicing your saber technique as you do on your wit, you would rival Master Yoda as a swordsman.”
Anakin Skywalker: “I thought I already did.”
Obi-Wan: “Only in your mind, my very young apprentice.”
Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones
So… Padawan Learner got in a fight with a tree Thursday night. This may surprise, you but the tree won. $1900 dollars and a week later and the old car should be back in fighting shape again. Let’s hope this little event reminds him to slow down and drive more carefully on snow-covered roads from now on. And people wonder why I hear Rainman’s voice in my head every time he tells someone, “I’m an excellent driver. “
Anakin: “Not another lecture, Master. At leaset not on the economics of politics….”
Anakin: “…and besides, you’re generalizing. The Chancellor doesn’t appear to be corrupt.”
Obi-wan: “Palpatine is a politician. I have observed that he is very clever at following the passions and prejudices of the Senators.”
Anakin: “I think he’s a good man. My…”
Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones
The MSNBC talking heads have taken over my coffee shop. Damn Caucus.
“No! Stop, Chewie, stop! Chewie! Chewie this won’t help me! Hey! Save your strength. There’ll be another time. The Princess. You have to take care of her. You hear me? Huh?” – Han Solo, Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back
I would like to take this moment (as I sit ignoring and being ignored by Dad Windu as we play with our new iPhones at Mullets) to tell you all how much I am enjoying my 3 day weekend.
Not being on my feet – glorious.
Not getting up at the crack of dawn to drag a sleeping teen out of bed – fabulous.
Not making my own coffee or breakfast – decadent.
I am completely looking forward to doing this again next weekend.
OBI-WAN: “I sense it, too.”
ANAKIN: “Stay here!”
DORMÉ: “You all right, M’Lady?”
Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones
Oh, yes. I’m doing just fine with some hot chocolate and raspberry-flavored handmade marshmallows (not by my hands!). Mmmmmm.
OBI-WAN: “Well, you’ve lost him.”
ANAKIN: “I’m deeply sorry, Master.”
Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones
While I was off in MN last weekend, my 2nd in command was so ill she was debating on whether or not to go to the ER. She sent a text to me saying as much… Which I received about an hour after the store was supposed to open.
After much fan-dangling from afar, the store opened 1.5 hours late. You’d have thought the world was going to stop selling all clothing at noon that day. Our neighbors have informed us that our customers were banging on their doors wanting to know, “WHERE ARE THEY?”
It’s nice to be loved.
“And you, young Skywalker; we shall watch your career with great interest.” Chancellor Palpatine, Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace
I have been watching, on and off, The Universe on demand from Netflix this week (thank you awesome internet-ready Samsung TV and forced week of vacation!), and I have decided that when I grow up I’m going to be an astronomer. Then again, if I get back to watching Mythbusters I may decide to return to my earlier decision to be a Physicist. I think the fact that we only get one short ride on this rock is deeply unfair.
Bib: “Die Wanna Wanga!”
3-PO: ”Oh, my! Die Wanna Wauaga. We, we bring a message to your master, Jabba the Hutt.”
Artoo lets out a series of quick beeps.
3-PO: ”… and a gift. (to Artoo) Gift, what gift?”
Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi
I just read about the new book, The Cult of LEGO , on Evil Mad Scientist. This has my brother’s and my oldest nephew’s names written all over it.
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