Speaking of blowing a face gasket-this had me rolling. Kevin, I think
Deteriorata is more your style!
Pete
>
>Um,
>
>There is also the Deteriorata:
>
>Deteriorata
>
>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.
>
>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.
>
>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.
>
>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!
>
>
>
>
>
>Jerry Mouton "Laissez les bons temps rouler!"
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Kevin Stevens" <Kevin_Stevens@pursued-with.net>
>To: "Jesus Villarreal" <jesvilla@gte.net>
>Cc: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 3:30 PM
>Subject: Re: Peace on Earth
>
>
> > On Thu, 5 Dec 2002, Jesus Villarreal wrote:
> >
> > > Kevin Stevens wrote:
> > >
> > > I don't see why peace on Earth is such a
> > > > desideratum.
> > > >
> > > > KeS
> > >
> > > desideratum??? That's not in my English to Spanish
> > > dictionary/translation book!! ;^)) Please control yourself Mr.
>Stevens.
> >
> > Oh, I'm not buying that one, Jesus - you didn't have a velvet
>ultraviolet
> > print of "Desiderata" hung over the waterbed of your pad during your
>salad
> > days?
> >
> > KeS
> >
> > Desiderata
> >
> > Go placidly amid the noise and the 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 the dull and
>ignorant;
> > they too have their story.
> > Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit.
> > If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter,
> > for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
> > Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
> > Keep interested in your 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 imaginings.
> > Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
> > Beyond a wholesome discipline be gentle to yourself.
> > You are a child of the universe,
> > no less than the trees and the stars and 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, 1927.
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