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I found the following unattributed piece in an old file and thought you might enjoy the wisdom in it. 🙂
Old Farmer’s Advice:
Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.
Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.
Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor..
Words that soak into your ears are whispered …not yelled.
Meanness don’t jes’ happen overnight.
Forgive your enemies; it messes up their heads.
Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.
It don’t take a very big person to carry a grudge.
You cannot unsay a cruel word.
Every path has a few puddles.
When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.
The best sermons are lived, not preached
Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t never gonna happen anyway.
Don’t judge folks by their relatives.
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
Live a good, honorable life.. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll enjoy it a second time.
Don’t interfere with somethin’ that ain’t bothering you none.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a Rain dance.
If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’.
Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got.
The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every mornin’.
Always drink upstream from the herd.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.
Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it back in.
If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try orderin’ somebody else’s dog around..
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply..
Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
Life is simpler when you plow around the stump is one of my faves in the above advice. Which piece of advice resonates with you?
rachelcarrera said:
WOW! This is AMAZING! Thanks for sharing! ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Rachel. It’s amazing how simple common sense can elude us. I have to remind myself all the time. ❤
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
Not so simple at all, Diana. Thank you, thank you, thank you for digging it up and planting the fields again.
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Mark! ❤
Diana xo
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Minuscule Moments said:
I love them all Diana and had to laugh at drink up stream from the herd. Thanks for sharing life would be pretty grand if you listened to such wisdom.
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dianasschwenk said:
It’s funny because it’s true Kath! ❤
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Bill said:
“Live simply.” That sums it all up.
I’ve heard a variation of the “wallow with pigs” advice. Something like, “When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty. And remember, the pigs like it.”
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dianasschwenk said:
I like it, Bill! One person’s fun is another person’s nightmare!
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Chatter Master said:
Incredibly brilliant words, simple and true, to live by.
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dianasschwenk said:
I know, eh? ❤
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
Some bloody true words
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dianasschwenk said:
No kidding, eh Jo-Anne? ❤
Diana xo
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susielindau said:
Fabulous. Old and still true!
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dianasschwenk said:
I totally agree Susie! ❤
Diana xo
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Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author said:
The farmer lives by the rule of common sense. Oh, if only the world was ruled by farmers.
-Alan
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dianasschwenk said:
What a thought Alan! If only… ❤
Diana xo
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Jim McKeever said:
This is great stuff, Diana, thank you!
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Jim. We seem to live in a world where simple common sense sometimes gets lost in shuffle, don’t you think? ❤
Diana xo
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Jim McKeever said:
Yes indeed, far too often Diana!
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russtowne said:
Thank you, Diana. I enjoyed them all.
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dianasschwenk said:
Good to hear Russ, I actually thought of you when I posted this! ❤
Diana xo
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Brigitte said:
Ah, Diana, this is just great. Love it. And the pic. Thank you.
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Brigitte – so good to see you here! ❤
Diana xo
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Louise Gallagher said:
Love it! All of them are soooo good! thank you. ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
You’re welcome. Although I can’t take credit for any of them. It’s getting harder to write original posts with my new job and all…maybe once I adjust… ❤ Loved your post today Louise.
Diana xo
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Jennifer's Journal said:
These are gold, Diana. How do I pick only one? The “troublemaker in the mirror” resonated, for sure… ha ha. And I am glad I’m not a banker anymore! 😀
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dianasschwenk said:
If you were still a banker, you’d be the ONE exception to the rule Jennifer. ❤
Diana xo
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silentlyheardonce said:
The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every mornin’ – Love this one. 🙂 Though the whole post is enjoyable.
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dianasschwenk said:
Maybe if I stop looking in the mirror silentlyheardonce? 😀
Diana xo
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silentlyheardonce said:
Na that trouble maker is always around. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
haha so true. 🙂
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silentlyheardonce said:
🙂
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bulldog said:
Letting the cat out of the bag. .. but I love them all
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dianasschwenk said:
Yeah, trying to put it back in could be painful bulldog! ❤
Diana xo
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bulldog said:
Specially if its a big cat like a lion
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vanbytheriver said:
“Words that soak into your ears are whispered …not yelled.” Parents need to pay attention to this one ! So many good ones in there. Thanks, Diana ❤ Van
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dianasschwenk said:
That is a good one Van, thanks for dropping in! ❤
Diana xo
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Val Boyko said:
Stop digging your own hole and drink upstream! Classic wisdoms 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Sure is, Val! ❤
Diana xo
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Ian Munro @ leadingessentially.com said:
😀😀😀
My favorite line … If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’.
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes! That’s a good one too Ian! ❤
Diana xo
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