Slide 1:They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy.......


Slide 2:I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.


Slide 3:I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.


Slide 4:I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've mademy day!' makes my day.


Slide 5:I've learned..... That having a child fall asleep in your arms isone of the most peaceful feelings in the world.


Slide 6:I've learned.... That being kind is more important than beingright.


Slide 7:I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from achild.


Slide 8:I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don'thave the strength to help him in some other way.


Slide 9:I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requiresyou to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.


Slide 10:I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand tohold and a heart to understand.


Slide 11:I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around theblock on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.


Slide 12:I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. Thecloser it gets to the end, the faster it goes.


Slide 13:I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give useverything we ask for.


Slide 14:I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.


Slide 15:I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings thatmake life so spectacular.


Slide 16:I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone whowants to be appreciated and loved.


Slide 17:I've learned..... That to ignore the facts does not change thefacts.


Slide 18:I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone,you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.


Slide 19:I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.


Slide 20:I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a personis to surround myself with people smarter than I am.


Slide 21:I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greetedwith a smile.


Slide 22:I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in lovewith them.


Slide 23:I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.


Slide 24:I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost, someone willtake the ones you miss.


Slide 25:I've learned .... That when you harbor bitterness, happinesswill dock elsewhere.


Slide 26:I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that Ilove her one more time before she passed away.


Slide 27:I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft andtender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.


Slide 28:I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improveyour looks.


Slide 29:I've learned..... That when your newly born grandchild holds Your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.


Slide 30: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.


Slide 31:I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, themore things I get done.


Slide 32:Send this to everyone you consider a friend. YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONORED!


Slide 33:Friends, where would we be without them! Have a nice today and tomorrow and there after.... Have a wonderful life!