Andy Rooney Observations

     If you  will take the time to read these. I promise  you'll come away with an enlightened  perspective. The subjects covered affect us all  on a daily basis:

They're written by the  late Andy Rooney (ex-60 Minutes USA), a  man who had the gift of saying so much with so  few words. Enjoy.......

I've learned.... That  the best classroom in the world is at the feet  of an elderly person.

I've learned.... That  when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned.... That  just one person saying to me, 'You've made my  day!'     makes my day.

I've learned.... That  having a child fall asleep in your arms is one  of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned.... That  being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned.... That  you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned.... That I  can always pray for someone when I don't have  the strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned.... That no  matter how serious your life requires you to be,  everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned.... That  sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold  and a heart to understand.

I've learned.... That  simple walks with my father around the block on  summer nights when I was a child did wonders for  me as an adult.

I've learned.... That  life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer  it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned.... That we  should be glad God doesn't give us everything we  ask for.

I've learned.... That  money doesn't buy class.

I've learned.... That  it's those small daily happenings that make life  so spectacular.

I've learned... That  under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants  to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned.... That to  ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned.... That  when you plan to get even with someone, you are  only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned.... That  love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned.... That  the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to  surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned.... That  everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a  smile.

I've learned.... That no  one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned... That  life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned.... That  opportunities are never lost; someone will take  the ones you miss.

I've learned.... That  when you harbour bitterness, happiness will dock  elsewhere.

I've learned.... That I  wish I could have told my Mum and Dad that I  love them one more time before they passed away.

I've learned.... That  one should keep his words both soft and tender,  because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... That a  smile is an inexpensive way to improve your  looks.

I've learned.... That  when your newly born grandchild holds your  little finger in his little fist, that you're  hooked for life.

I've learned.... That  everyone wants to live on top of the mountain,  but all the happiness and growth occurs while  you're climbing it.

I've learned.... That  the less time I have to work with, the more  things I get done.

To all of you.... Make sure you read  all the way down to the last sentence.

It's National  Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you  care. Send this to everyone you consider a  FRIEND, even if it means sending it back to the  person who sent it to you. If it comes back to  you, then you'll know you have a circle of  friends. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!! YOU  ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONOURED! Now send this  to every friend you have!! And to your family.  This was sent to me by a friend.