Posts Tagged ‘actions speak’
Proper Response
There were times when my kiddos didn’t answer questions that I asked properly. As a parent, I could catch any “tude” (attitude) that laced the answers. They didn’t realize at the time that they were making this way harder on themselves than they ought. I remember being called upon to attend a hearing to a…
Read MoreSteady & Faithful
I recently came across a video that had my grandparents (Mammie & Pappy) from Kentucky in the video. They’ve been in heaven for several years now, but I miss interacting with them and conversations with them. My Pappy fought in WWII and was a strong man with a strong personality as well. My Mammie was…
Read MoreTalk Is Cheap – Actions Speak!
I know people who can talk a good game. They know something about everything. They are very important people – if you don’t believe me, ask them. I have been around people who are “know it all’s” and I’ve been around people who are brilliant and scholarly. The later don’t usually talk as much. I’m…
Read MoreStrategic
I admire others who analyze and plan strategically. I am learning more and more about how important planning is in every area of my life. Planning is important to my family as I put together a blueprint for my “empty nest years” and sunset years. I applaud young people who start planning their retirement…
Read MoreActions Speak
I remember as a young boy I was told that “actions speak louder than words”. I have learned that axiom to be true over the years. There are some folks who “talk a good game”, but their actions don’t back up their talk. Others don’t talk much, but they give and serve “behind the…
Read MoreMy Word
I’ve heard that talk is cheap. If talk is not followed by action, then it is indeed quite cheap. There are people who “talk a good talk”, but then they don’t deliver. I’ve learned over the years to be suspicious of politicians – they seem to say whatever the people want to hear so that…
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