a few summer quotes...
Do what we can; summer will have its flies. --Ralph Waldo Emerson
This should says "skeeters" instead of flies...
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. --James Dent
Cute...I have a feeling Matt would agree with this.
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time. --John Lubbock
This makes me want to go lie in the grass...
Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. --Russel Baker
Particularly true in the South
Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. --Henry James
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Showing posts with label quotes. Show all posts
6.24.2009
6.03.2009
wordy wednesday {6.3}
again, sticking with the "end of school theme"...song lyrics....
school's out by alice cooper
"school's out for summer - school's out forever - school's been blown to pieces - no more pencils - no more books - no more teacher's dirty looks"
Of course, this is a CLASSIC for the end of the school year!!!
we go together from the Grease soundtrack
"we go together like rama, lama, lama, kadingy, kading-a-dong...remember forever, as shoowop, shoowally, wally, yippity, boom-de-boom..." (bet you've never seen those lyrics written out before!!!)
even though the lyrics aren't actually about being out of school, when i think of the end of the school year, the first thing that pops into my head is the final scene of Grease when all of the students coming running out of the school and start singing this song."
summer nights by rascall flatts
"come on ladies - it's time to pop that top - and fellas, i know you're ready to rock - we went crazy cooped up all winter long - and school is out, so let's get it on - flip flop tans and some white sand - i know the perfect spot"
this is their brand new song. i just heard it on the radio for the first time a few days ago and i thought to myself "oh, how perfect for this week's wordy wednesday!"
I know I was going to use the magic *5* number, but this is all I felt inspired to do this time :)
school's out by alice cooper
"school's out for summer - school's out forever - school's been blown to pieces - no more pencils - no more books - no more teacher's dirty looks"
Of course, this is a CLASSIC for the end of the school year!!!
we go together from the Grease soundtrack
"we go together like rama, lama, lama, kadingy, kading-a-dong...remember forever, as shoowop, shoowally, wally, yippity, boom-de-boom..." (bet you've never seen those lyrics written out before!!!)
even though the lyrics aren't actually about being out of school, when i think of the end of the school year, the first thing that pops into my head is the final scene of Grease when all of the students coming running out of the school and start singing this song."
summer nights by rascall flatts
"come on ladies - it's time to pop that top - and fellas, i know you're ready to rock - we went crazy cooped up all winter long - and school is out, so let's get it on - flip flop tans and some white sand - i know the perfect spot"
this is their brand new song. i just heard it on the radio for the first time a few days ago and i thought to myself "oh, how perfect for this week's wordy wednesday!"
I know I was going to use the magic *5* number, but this is all I felt inspired to do this time :)
5.27.2009
wordy wednesday {5.27}
Memorial day makes me think of patriotism. and nothing sume up patriotism like a good 'ole country song. so...song lyrics from patriotic country music is my focus today!
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"You'll be sorry that you messed with the u. s. of a. cause we'll put a boot in your ass, it's the American way" -- Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue by Toby Keith
I know there are more profound parts of the song, but I have to admit that this politically incorrect lyric gives me chills every time I hear it.
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"And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me. And I gladly stand UP, next to you and defend her still today. Cuz there ain't no doubt I love this land...God Bless the USA" -- God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood
This is a classic of course. And I'm proud to say that I was able to type these lyrics from memory.
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"Only in America. Dreamin' in red, white and blue. Only in America. Where we dream as big as we want to. We all get a chance. Everybody gets to dance. Only in America." --Only in America by Brooks and Dunn
I must confess that I'm not a very big B&D fan, but the song has good lyrics, so I needed to include it on my list.
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"I'm just a singer of simple songs. I'm not a real political man. I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference in Iraq and Iran. But I know Jesus and I talk to God and I remember this from when I was young. Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us and the greatest is love" --Where were you by Alan Jackson
I love the chorus of the song because I can really relate to it. I've never been strong into politics or world affairs, but when 9-11 happened, we were all affected. There is so much I didn't, and still don't understand, about our relations with the Middle East, but I know what it feels like to have our country attacked. I think AJ did a truly amazing job of capturing the feelings of the average person and how we may have felt that day.
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"It's a high school prom. It's a Springsteen song. It's a ride in a Chevrolet. It's a man on the moon. And fireflies in June. And kids sellin' lemonade. It's cities and farms. It's open arms. One nation under God.It's America" --It's America by Rodney Atkins
This song doesn't actually have anything to do with our military or war...but it has to do with America and those little everyday things that remind us of this fantastic country in which we live. The things listed may not be *America* to you, but hopefully you have your own list, at least subconciously.
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"You'll be sorry that you messed with the u. s. of a. cause we'll put a boot in your ass, it's the American way" -- Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue by Toby Keith
I know there are more profound parts of the song, but I have to admit that this politically incorrect lyric gives me chills every time I hear it.
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"And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me. And I gladly stand UP, next to you and defend her still today. Cuz there ain't no doubt I love this land...God Bless the USA" -- God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood
This is a classic of course. And I'm proud to say that I was able to type these lyrics from memory.
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"Only in America. Dreamin' in red, white and blue. Only in America. Where we dream as big as we want to. We all get a chance. Everybody gets to dance. Only in America." --Only in America by Brooks and Dunn
I must confess that I'm not a very big B&D fan, but the song has good lyrics, so I needed to include it on my list.
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"I'm just a singer of simple songs. I'm not a real political man. I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference in Iraq and Iran. But I know Jesus and I talk to God and I remember this from when I was young. Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us and the greatest is love" --Where were you by Alan Jackson
I love the chorus of the song because I can really relate to it. I've never been strong into politics or world affairs, but when 9-11 happened, we were all affected. There is so much I didn't, and still don't understand, about our relations with the Middle East, but I know what it feels like to have our country attacked. I think AJ did a truly amazing job of capturing the feelings of the average person and how we may have felt that day.
***************************
"It's a high school prom. It's a Springsteen song. It's a ride in a Chevrolet. It's a man on the moon. And fireflies in June. And kids sellin' lemonade. It's cities and farms. It's open arms. One nation under God.It's America" --It's America by Rodney Atkins
This song doesn't actually have anything to do with our military or war...but it has to do with America and those little everyday things that remind us of this fantastic country in which we live. The things listed may not be *America* to you, but hopefully you have your own list, at least subconciously.
5.20.2009
{wordy wednesday}
OK, I've changed the "theme" of Wednesday (again). I felt like "What I like" and "Thankful" were too similar. I love words and quotes, so now it's Wordy Wednesday. I will include quotes, lyrics, whatever :)
While listening to GAC today, I couldn't help but fall in love with this lyric from Billy Currington's newest song "People are Crazy": "God is great, Beer is good, and People are Crazy". If you go to his website, the song will start playing.
I had to include that one, but here are a few that stick with this week's theme of WRITING...
"Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own." --Carol Burnett
"An author is a fool who, not content with boring those he lives with, insists on boring future generations." --Charles de Montesqieu This made me chuckle, thinking of my comment about how I'm rambling on my blog so Matt doesn't have to hear as much of it :)
"This is pretty much what journals are all about, at least to me. I knew as I wrote them that even though they provided an excellent place for brain (and heart, and psyche) dump, they were mainly a map of me." --Colleen Wainwright I think this really captures my thoughts on writing (particularly the term "brain dump").
"Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for public and have no self". --Cyril Connolly Again, I think this reflects how I feel about writing. I have no idea if anyone will ever read anything I write...but who cares!
While listening to GAC today, I couldn't help but fall in love with this lyric from Billy Currington's newest song "People are Crazy": "God is great, Beer is good, and People are Crazy". If you go to his website, the song will start playing.
I had to include that one, but here are a few that stick with this week's theme of WRITING...
"Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own." --Carol Burnett
"An author is a fool who, not content with boring those he lives with, insists on boring future generations." --Charles de Montesqieu This made me chuckle, thinking of my comment about how I'm rambling on my blog so Matt doesn't have to hear as much of it :)
"This is pretty much what journals are all about, at least to me. I knew as I wrote them that even though they provided an excellent place for brain (and heart, and psyche) dump, they were mainly a map of me." --Colleen Wainwright I think this really captures my thoughts on writing (particularly the term "brain dump").
"Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for public and have no self". --Cyril Connolly Again, I think this reflects how I feel about writing. I have no idea if anyone will ever read anything I write...but who cares!
11.15.2007
quote {southern girl}
love this...
A southern girl is a girl who knows full and well that she can open a door for herself but prefers for the gentleman to do it because it demonstrates a sense of respect. After all, every girl wants to be treated like a princess. We know how to make sweet tea and grits while telling you everything about any football team in the SEC. We pick our battles and fight with the heart of a pit bull while still maintaining grace and elegance. Our mystique is that of a soft-spoken, mild-mannered southern bell who could direct an army, loves her momma and will always be daddy's little girl.
10.29.2007
{quote}
i found this quote on another blog and really liked it...
“Above all else, it is about leaving a mark that I existed. I was there. I was hungry. I was defeated. I was happy. I was sad. I was in love. I was afraid. I was hopeful. I had an idea and I had a good purpose and that’s why I made works of art.”
–Felix Gonzalez-Torres
“Above all else, it is about leaving a mark that I existed. I was there. I was hungry. I was defeated. I was happy. I was sad. I was in love. I was afraid. I was hopeful. I had an idea and I had a good purpose and that’s why I made works of art.”
–Felix Gonzalez-Torres
10.25.2007
{quote}
i liked this quote from a starbucks cup...
"Sometimes good art is simply creating an honest mess."
--Stacy D. Flood
"Sometimes good art is simply creating an honest mess."
--Stacy D. Flood
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