My Life Quotes -- On General Stuff

If you could write your own life quotes, what would they be?

Here are mine on General Stuff:

When they start playing 80’s music on the Oldies Station, you’re officially deemed “Old”.

Extraordinary should be the goal for everyone.

People are very interesting to observe. I just wish I could understand why they do the things they do.

Writing to publish is one of the hardest things to do. Right up there with math and rocket science.

Dress codes work best in the military where they have the discipline to back it up. 

    --Dress codes are a hot topic right now with our school district.

It's hard to tolerate adults who still act like they are three, but then I try by imagining them as children who missed out on something critical in their lives.

      ---90% of brain development occurs before age five (Robert Ehrlich).

Too bad the world associates Americans with the words “excess”, "obese”, and "apathy". I want the world to associate us with “moderation”, “lean”, and  "passion".

What would your "General Stuff" quote be?

My Life Quotes - On God

If you could write your own life quotes, what would they be?

Here are mine on God:

In some cases, praying is the only way to love on people.

God does still talk to people. Are you on your knees, listening?

Passion is a gift from God. Use it.

The more I see of humanity, the more I am awed by God that he loves us so much that he’d die for us, so that we might live with Him forever.

No matter where you are in your faith journey (or lack of one), God is pursuing you.

The best question you can ask is “Is there a God?” because when you do, He’ll let you know.

Submitting and waiting are two of the hardest lessons to learn, but the ones God uses to grow you the most.

What would be your "God Quote" be? 

My Life Quotes - On Parenting

I like quotes. They say a lot in only a few words.  

If you could write your own life quotes, what would they be?

Here are mine on Parenting: 

Photo by Toby Hamsher, 2010

For the husband and child: Don't you see the mess? Clean it up, people!

For the wife and mother: Don't nag and complain -- they just make you cranky!

Caring for plants is great. I feed and water them and they never talk back.

Mothers are the Queens of Broken Records. I must say, “Brush your teeth, wash your hair, take a bath, make your bed, pick up your shoes, don’t slouch, unload the dishwasher, and turn off YouTube” a million times a day.

Parents who ignore their child’s bad behavior, might as well say, “Go ahead and do it.” That’s the message they send.

Meaningful daily talks with kids and teens is the best way to influence their lives for good.  

--The average parent only talks with their kids for 4 minutes a day.

Dress code for life: No cracks front or back.  

--Stole this one from our youth leader

The last one to leave the room is in charge of the room. That means: turn off lights, close the windows, pick up dirty dishes, etc.

--Why doesn’t anyone else get this rule, but me?

What would be your "Parenting Quote"?