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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

You can’t win, but there are alternatives to fighting.

“You can’t win, but there are alternatives to fighting.” ―Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars IV: A New Hope

What happens when Death is waiting for you? From the makers of Chad Vader. Again, language warning for delicate ears.

Death is a bit of a jerk

I hope so, Commander, for your sake.

“I hope so, Commander, for your sake. The emperor is not as forgiving as I am.” – Darth Vader, Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi

 

In keeping with my last few Saturday posts, here’s a video about Darth Vader’s less-talented and slightly bumbling younger brother, Chad Vader, the day shift manager of a grocery store. This is the first of a series of Chad Vader videos. Links to the others are below. Warning: If you have tender little ears, you might not want to watch these.

Season 1
Chad Vader #1, Day Shift Manager

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Chad Vader #2, The Date
Chad Vader #3, The Night Shift
Chad Vader #4, Dog in the Store
Chad Vader #5, Holiday Blues
Chad Vader #6, New Job
Chad Vader #7, The Plan
Chad Vader #8, Clint vs. Chad

Chad Vader Training videos (season 2)
#1, A Spy in Produce
#2, Custodial Empowerment and You
#3, Decoding the Dress Code
#4, Are You Fit for Command?

And finally, the music video: Chocolate Rain

That wizard’s just a crazy old man.

“That wizard’s just a crazy old man.” ―Owen Lars about Obi-Wan “Ben” Kenobi, Star Wars IV: A New Hope

 

So you’re looking to off-load that Mega-SUV that seemed like such a great idea a couple of dollars per gallon ago. I’m sure you’ve figured out that you’re going to be mighty lucky to get more than 2 cents on the dollar for that monster these days. Well, with cheap, fuel-efficient new cars getting rarer and rarer on new car sales lots these days, you may find that you are forced to take the $1.74 that you pocket after selling the old vehicle and consider a used car. Be warned and take a few tips from a master Jedi who found himself in the same position.

If you choose to face Vader, you will do it alone.

“If you choose to face Vader, you will do it alone. I cannot interfere.” ― Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back

 

What to do? What to do? So there you are, dressed up in your Star Wars finery and wondering what one does at a weekend-long Star Wars convention. Fear not! After spending some quality time in the Mos Eisley Cantina drinking up the courage to go talk to that tasty bit of space flesh, you’ll be able to combine your love of 80’s pop music, freakishly detailed costumes and watching Dancing with the Stars in your parents’ basement - if you’re into that kind of thing. Well, Eileen has found the clip for you. Try not to wet yourself.