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To: RR who wrote (36731)	5/9/2001 1:34:21 AM
From: Cactus Jack	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 65232

Good God, RR, Don't ever quit preaching the gospel of self-determination. I'm telling you now, without joking, you should write a book. What an important message about persevering throughout life. Thanks for continuing to share it. jpgill PS: Case nearly settled.

To: RR who wrote (36731)	5/9/2001 6:59:09 AM
From: horsegirl48	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 65232

RR I think you should write children books!! I love reading your posts they really r entertaining. I will and always have been a turtle!!

To: RR who wrote (36731)	5/9/2001 2:26:46 PM
From: dustcatcher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

RR: It's not "The Little Train That Could," it's "The Little Engine That Could." One of my favorite stories when I was a little younger (say 65 years?). ---Jack---

To: RR who wrote (36731)	5/9/2001 3:29:38 PM
From: J. C. Dithers	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 65232

RR, thank for the terrific parable about that plucky turtle! We can learn so much from animals if only we would open our eyes to their world. Over the years, we have had dogs who suffered calamities such as loss of a limb or blindness. The way they cope with such misfortunes is truly inspirational. There is no moaning and groaning, no looking backward, no change in personality. From the first moment afterward, they are too busy learning how to adapt to have any time for self-pity. Our three-legged dog (who was hit by a car and needed amputation) was a sight to behold, falling and scrambling up, time and again, until she very quickly mastered her new balance. Talk about meeting life head-on with a positive attitude! You tell a great story. Keep 'em coming! Best Regards, JC

To: RR who wrote (36731)	5/10/2001 6:31:37 AM
From: Clappy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

Hi RR, I'm a day late, but I wanted to tell you I think that turtle story was the one of the best critter type descriptions you've written. It was excellent. Felt like I was there. I was stretching out my neck also. <g> Thanks. -CecilTheTurtle

To: RR who wrote (36731)	5/11/2001 6:45:33 PM
From: Ex-INTCfan	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 65232

RR, I LOVED that story about the turtle. Animals are fascinating. I've been watching the birds attack our new cat, Gracie. They know she is there, so they are letting her know it by divebombing her. Cats have a lot to teach us about living as well. They truly live for the moment. Henry's four years were far too short, but he got more enjoyment out of them than many people do in 80. Everything was a game or a challenge or something to be relished. He was like a four-legged Zen master. One of my employee's friends got hit by the proverbial bus recently. I mean, A BUS RAN HIM DOWN AND KILLED HIM. I don't know him. I hope he spent enough time living for the moment as Henry did and as Gracie appears to do. Me, I get caught up in the same crap that most people do sometimes, but being around animals has helped me to move from the type A personality toward the type B, because I hate the stress associated with type A. I'm here to have a good time and to make things better. I can define "things" anyway I feel like it -- myself, the environment, my relationships, my portfolio -- whatever. What difference is there between the turtle and those who climb Mount Everest? I suppose the shell is the biggest one. XI

To: RR who wrote (36731)	6/7/2001 8:07:43 AM
From: stockman_scott	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

<<Set your goals again, work to regain what you lost, do it with conviction and determination. Don't quit on yourself, or those that depend on you.>> RR: Some great advice...I'm drinking a little Darjeeling tea and pondering the plan (which needs to be upgraded). I have had the blessing to experience some expensive lessons early on in life and now the challenge is to apply all that I've learned. There is plenty of room for improvement...=) Thanks again for sharing. Best Regards, Scott