I just forwarded the quote to friends...and do wish I knew who said it - boy ain't it the truth! I have several friends and a sister who are breast cancer survivors who have taken the same view of life since their diagnosis - So much for preservation, let's have FUN!
Suzi and Holly
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From: rides2far@xxxxxxxx
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To: Vallonelee@xxxxxxx
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Subject: [RC] Saving my knees/quote
> Lee > "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving > safely in > a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, > thoroughly > used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --WOW-- what a > ride !! "
Oh my gosh! THAT is *my* new quote! I love it! One year I had a student who was very thin, sickly looking and intellectual. He took pride in his inertia. He was in my "gifted" class and wondered if I could get it put on his special "requirements" that he needed one of those little motorized carts like they have for handicapped people at Walmart to support his laziness. One day when two athletes and I were comparing past injuries and joint problems he used us as an example that all exercise & sports are bad for a person. I sure wish I'd had this quote then. Any idea who said it...because I'm going to letter it in caligraphy to go over my desk.
Angie
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