Wednesday, November 04, 2009

News Story


In the backyard, 10/29/09.
Above has nuthin' to do with today's post, but I like it. So there!

Today I read a story about a young boxer who was down on his luck but ultimately worked (is still working?) his way to a better life for himself. Here is what he had to say:

"I could ask someone [to help] but then at the same time, how hard are you going to work for something if every time you get in trouble somebody catches you? I did something to put myself in this position, I have to [do something to] work my way out of it."

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Words to live by.
For everyone.
Me included.

~~~

xoabb

(You'll find ~The Boxer's~ story here.)

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14 comments:

  1. Laura ~Peach~November 4, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    amen....

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  2. Jo WhitehurstNovember 4, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    If only more of the young people in our nation understood this! Good for him!!

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  3. Ann MarieNovember 4, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    GOOD FOR HIM!!!!! Love that you posted this. My children need to read this one.

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  4. FleaNovember 4, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    What is wrong with that man? Young kids and adults don't think that way anymore. Doesn't he know he's supposed to blame everyone else for his problems?

    Now if he could only beat some sense into my own kids - that's the message we've been trying to teach them since they were born.

    LOVE the photo, BTW.

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  5. DarylNovember 4, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    That young man's words and that photo are both awesome

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  6. Nurse NancyNovember 4, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    I wish everyone felt like that...we would have a more productive nation and happier people around us!

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  7. Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades.November 4, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Some good words there!
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  8. Country GirlNovember 4, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Some day, I hope my son understands this wisdom.

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  9. Snooty PrimadonaNovember 4, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Amen Sister! It's so true and very mature in a world of immaturity. Ummm... me included.

    And those trees!!!! Ohhhh!

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  10. CharNovember 4, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    gorgeous shot!!!

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  11. Chesapeake Bay WomanNovember 4, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    That photo and those trees are SPECTACULAR.

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  12. Chesapeake Bay WomanNovember 4, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Oops, the words are too, but being easily distracted by colors I focused more on the photo.

    Signed,
    ADD Queen

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  13. noble pigNovember 4, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Wow, that is wonderful.

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  14. LouiseNovember 20, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    If only the majority of the world (specifically Americans) felt the same way. If only...

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a thought. It's appreciated! xoabb

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