Posts Tagged ‘hard work’
Standing Firm
I grew up in the country side of Kentucky. I grew up in an era where your word and a hand shake were as good as a written contract. Things are a bit different now. If it isn’t in writing, it’s probably not going to happen. I grew up with values of hard work, honesty…
Read MoreSkin-Deep Beauty
I remember my Mom telling me years ago that “beauty is only skin-deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone”! There is some truth to that for sure. As I’ve grown older and noticed some beautiful people on the outside with diseased hearts. I have to confess that I do try to look nice…
Read MoreGood Work & Word
I believe that work is honorable. Those who work produce something and often the work product serves others and not just themselves. I think of serving professions: Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMT’s, Physicians, Pastors, Teachers, REALTORS, etc.… This list could get very long. There is a joy that comes from serving others that is hard to…
Read MoreWork Ethic
I work on purpose. I work to provide for my family and myself. I like food with my meals! I also see work as a service to others. I’ve worked all sorts of different jobs as I grew up. I learned first to work in the hay fields and tobacco fields of Kentucky. I…
Read MoreIntegrity Not For Sale
There are some things that are for sale to the highest bidder. I remember hearing a story about a millionaire who propositioned a young lady and offered her $1Million dollars to sleep with him. She thought about it for a bit and then said “yes”. He then said, “would you sleep with me for…
Read MoreWork With My Hands
I use my hands for all types of things….. to type this journal entry to put food in my mouth to get dressed to put my contacts in to brush my teeth to comb my hair to drive my car to open doors -this list could go on and on. The works of my hands…
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