A Ticket To Smile

Life can be so much fun.

If you know how it's done.

You can do this part.

If you open up your heart.

So if you really know how.

You can do this now.

Put a smile on your face.

Every time you go some place.

Share it to everyone you know.

Then your gloomy day will go.

So when your smile comes out.

There can be no doubt.

When you do this one thing.

It will make your heart sing.

Put your fears to rest.

Make you feel the best.

Ballad of Jimmy D

He left his mom and dad, to live on his own.

He found no joy, to be all alone.

He looked for a job and he found something good.

But all he wanted, was a new livelihood.

Jimmy's coming home, Jimmy's coming home.

So say a big hello, to the boy I know.

He left his special friends, without saying goodbye.

He left his lovely home, with tears in his eyes.

He wanted new friends, he could always give a hand.

He wished for those, who would always understand.

Jimmy's coming home, Jimmy's coming home.

So say a big hello, to the boy I know.

He left all his friends, who helped him along the way.

He wished, he said thanks, before he left that day.

He dreams of coming home, to his mom and dad.

And see all the friends, he once proudly had.

Jimmy's coming home, Jimmy's coming home.

So say a big hello, to the boy I know.

A Clever Grocer ?

Charlie owns a grocery store.

He put up a sign on the window.

Tomatoes 25 cents a piece

or three for a dollar.

The first customer walked in and complained.

"It's not fair!" the young lady declared.

"I should get four tomatoes for a dollar."

Charlie apologized and provided the customer

four tomatoes for a dollar.

The second customer stepped inside the store.

He made a big fuss about the sign.

"Your sign can't be right!" he said.

"It should be four tomatoes, instead of three."

Charlie agreed with the old man.

He sold him four tomatoes for a dollar.

Charlie's friend, Ben stood near by.

He heard both customers complaint.

Ben pulled Charlie aside.

"Aren't you forgetting something?" Ben asked.

"You should correct the window sign."

"What mistake?" Charlie asked.

"Before the sign was up," Charlie said.

"Customers bought only one tomato"

Smile

Smile at your mailman, smile at the cook.

Smile at your neighbor, don't just look.

Smile at your teachers, at your school.

Show everyone that smiling is cool.

Smile at the barber, smile at your kin.

Smile at the painter, don't hold it in.

Share your smile, who are close to thee

Show your smile, for everyone to see.

Smile at the gardener, say a little hi.

Smile at the doctor, don't be shy.

Share your smile, like the morning sun.

Show the whole world, how it's done.

So walk to the park or any other place.

You can put a smile, on everyone's face.

So take a little stroll and say hello.

And share your smile, wherever you go.

Let's Be Happy

It's not fun to be pouty,

I rather be silly.

It's not fun to be grumpy,

it's better to be funny.

It's not fun to be crabby,

I like to be zany.

It's not fun to be grouchy,

I rather be happy.

It's not fun to be gloomy,

it's better to be cheery.

It's not fun to be angry,

I like to be friendly.

I don't want to miss,

 a life full of bliss.

So no more feeling moody,

I am going to be HAPPY.

Ten Children Books

Ten new children books, sit on a shelf.
You're invited to come and pick one yourself.
Peter came up first, he waited patiently in line.
He boldly grabbed one, now there's only nine.
Tiffany took her turn, she could hardly wait.
She decided on one, now there's only eight.
Wally loved the library, he called it heaven.
He chose his favorite, now there's only seven.
Billy filled with glee, stared at the mix.
He found his favorite, now there's only six.
Mandy came along, she was next to arrive?
She quickly picked one, now there's only five.
Miranda came up next, she wanted to explore.
She grabbed her favorite, now there's only four.
Erica got her chance, a moment to see.
She found her favorite, now there's only three.
Three children books left, each one brand new.
Until Joshua took one, now there's only two.
Michelle saw the ruckus, she joined the fun.
She picked her favorite, now there's only one.
Jody had no choice, only one left to choose.
She grabbed the last one, a book she can use.
The librarian had noticed, the shelf had none.
She placed ten more, now you can choose one.

Magic Of This LOVE

It all starts with a look in her eye.

It may be a glance or the way she says Hi.

It can be the way she walks that looks so fine.

Now you can't get her out of your mind.

It's the magic of this love.

She's all that you can think of.

It hits you straight, in your heart.

You feel it, right from the start.

Suddenly you feel this love inside.

This feeling you have, you cannot hide.

Your heart beats now, your smile comes out.

You know it's love, there is no doubt.

It's the magic of this love.

She's all that you can think of.

It hits you straight, in your heart.

You feel it, right from the start.

You know your life, is not the same.

All because the girl of your dreams came.

You feel this bond and the joy it brings.

You know it's love, it's a wonderful thing.

It's the magic of this love.

She's all that you can think of.

It hits you straight in your heart.

You feel it, right from the start.

Love vs. Hate

Jim grabbed his brother from behind 

and wrestled him to the floor.

"Give it back!" Jim shouted.

"What's going on?" their mother shouted.

Their father walked in and

separated the two boys.

"Will you boys ever stop fighting?"

The parents decided their boys will 

spend a weekend with Grandpa.

Jim and Tim followed Grandpa to the car.

"Where are we going?" Jim asked Grandpa.

"We're going to visit the zoo," Grandpa announced.

They stopped near a large gated fence,

where the lions roamed the field.

Grandpa sat both boys down,

and proceeded to tell them a story.

There were two lions that fought over everything.

One lion was full of anger

and the other lion was full of love.

"Which lion do you think will win

this fight?" Grandpa asked the boys.

The two brothers looked at each other,

and shook their heads. "we don't know."

"The one you feed," Grandpa replied.

Grandpa leaned over and whispered to them.

"The same fight is going inside of you."

"Which one do you feed?"

Let's Get Fit

So are you ready to get fit?

Do you have the time to commit?

Exercise is easy, it can be done.

It's a work out and it's really fun.

If you stumble now and then.

Just get back up and start again.

Choose one exercise that suits you.

There is so much that you can do.

Aerobics, ballet and dance too.

Even a treadmill to name a few.

Go for a jog or get on a bike.

Play some tennis or go on a hike.

You don't have to run a race.

You can go at your own pace.

Stretch a little bit, followed by a swim.

You can use weights to stay trim.

So head to the gym and kick up your feet. 

You can do this with rhythm and beat.

They tell you it's healthy and fun.

Whether you walk, jog or run.

You can exercise an hour each day.

Bring along a friend and start today.

No more excuses, it's time to commit.

Set yourself a goal and just do it!

Hurry, Hurry

Toby bolted out the door and headed across the street.

He sped past Betty along the way.

"Hurry, Hurry!" Toby cried out.

"What's the rush?" Betty asked.

"It's going to be great." Toby proclaimed.

"There is a special event today."

"What is this special event?" Betty pleaded.

"No time to say, Toby said. "Come follow me"

Betty followed Toby through a playground.

They sped past Pete who stood nearby.

"What is the big rush?" Pete asked.

"Toby is off to see a special event." Betty replied.

"I am following him to find out what it is."

"Could it be the big Christmas parade tonight?" Pete asked.

"No, No," Toby shouted. "It's not a Christmas parade."

"Then, what is it? Pete asked again.

"No time to say," Toby called out. "Come follow me."

Pete and Betty followed Toby through the park.

They ran past Tiffany standing near a tree.

"Where are you going?" Tiffany asked.

"Toby is off to see a special event," Pete answered.

"We're coming along to find out what it is?"

"Is it a Christmas sale?" Tiffany asked.

"No, no," Toby cried out. "It's not a Christmas sale."
"Then, what is it?" Tiffany pleaded.

"No time to say," Toby said, "Come follow me."

Tiffany, Pete and Betty followed Toby across the field. 

Soon they passed Roger sitting on a park bench.

"What's the hurry?" Roger cried out.

"Toby is off to see a special event." Tiffany answered.

"We're following him to find out what it is."

"Are you going to see Santa at the mall?" Roger asked.

"No, no," Toby called out. "It's not Santa"

"Then, tell us what it is," Roger pleaded.

"No time to say," Toby replied. "Come follow me."

Toby led them to a huge display.

Roger, Tiffany, Pete and Betty stood nearby.

"Look!" Toby pointed up ahead. "There it is."

They stood in front of a brightly lit Nativity scene.

"This is the reason we celebrate this season." Toby proclaimed.

"It's Jesus birthday!"

"WOW!!!!!" They all exclaimed.

MERRY   CHRISTMAS

LOVE not hate

It's LOVE and not hate that we need today.

It's LOVE that can help us on our way.

It's LOVE and not hate that cares for everyone.

It's LOVE that shows kindness to all and not one.

It's LOVE that can aid, someone in need of a hand.

It's LOVE that spreads joy and show you understand.

It's LOVE that gives comfort to a lonely heart.

It's LOVE that brings us together and not break apart. 

It's LOVE and not hate that we need today.

It's LOVE that can help us on our way.

God created

This is the sky that God created.

This is the stars, that light up

the sky, that God created.

This is the sun, that shines 

through the day and divides it 

from the night, with the stars, 

that light up the sky, that 

God created.

This is the earth, that orbits

the sun, that shines through

the day and divides it from 

the night, with the stars, that

light up the sky, that God created.

This is the land, with flowers and trees, that fills the earth, that orbits the sun, that shines through the day and divides it

from the night, with the stars, that light up the sky,

that God created.

This is the waters, with fish and whale, that flows on the land, that fills the earth, that orbits the sun, that shines through the day and divides it from the night, with the stars, that light up the sky, that God created.

This is the animals, large and small, that lives on the land, surrounded by water, that flows on the earth, that orbits the sun, that shines through the day and divides it from the night, with the stars, that light up the sky, 

that God created.

This is the men and women that

take care of the animals that live

on the land surrounded by water

that flows on the earth that orbits

the sun that shines through the day

and divides it from the night 

with the stars that light up the sky

that God created.

This is the day the Lord has made,

let us rejoice and be glad in it.

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