Ralph The Collector
I collect stuff. I collect logo balls from the various golf courses I have played. I collect wine corks with the hopes of making something out of them someday.
But, mostly I collect lists. I have a list of stories I want to write, a list of books I want to publish, a list of places I want to visit, a list of bumper stickers I like, and a list of quotes I have heard or read that mean something.
This comes from my list of quotes. The old I get, the truer it becomes.
“Is what I am doing today important? I hope so because I am exchanging a day of my life for it.” Author Unknown
But, mostly I collect lists. I have a list of stories I want to write, a list of books I want to publish, a list of places I want to visit, a list of bumper stickers I like, and a list of quotes I have heard or read that mean something.
This comes from my list of quotes. The old I get, the truer it becomes.
“Is what I am doing today important? I hope so because I am exchanging a day of my life for it.” Author Unknown
posted by Ralph at 5:03 PM
14 Comments:
I like lists, too. I even have a label on my blog - "lists." I need to do a list posting soon.
Collecting I understand. I have been doing that most of my life. Now I'm in the process of un-collecting.
This means a huge yard sale. My girls and I are planning one in August and all the proceeds will go in the fund for our September vacation.
I love that quote and thinking about it makes me glad I did what I did today. My two sisters and I went to the beach for a walk. Time with loved ones is never a waste, but a treasure.
I'd say that's a darned good one, Ralph.
I don't enjoy lists, but I do enjoy quotes. On one hand I really like the one you've posted. It's deeply profound and inspiring. On the other hand, I feel like a naughty child as I think of the misspent days. *G*
I LOVE that quote. Somehow it reminded me of "Hoka Hey!" A Lakota saying that means - Today is a good day to die... which means, to me, live today as if it were your last - live in peace, love and harmony with the world. Ya can't get better than that!
When I first read the quote, it smarted a little bit. I took today off from work and have done nothing but nap, read, write and do intermittent housework. None of that felt very important.
Then I realized that down time, reconnecting with myself- and not getting dressed all day was worth the day I'm exchanging.
Lists=good! I make lists all of the time, it gives me a sense of accomplishment to cross things off......ok, ok, who am I kidding, it helps me to remember what I did and what still needs to be done!
"In making tactical dispositions, the highest pitch you can attain is to conceal them." - Sun Tzu
Great quote, Ralph. Lists are a mandatory management tool; but, I've fallen short. I don't have a list of my lists.
That is a great quote Ralph. Makes you think!
Wine corks, huh? Shall we all send you our wine corks? You could make things sooner!
Great quote Ralph. sobering.
Yeah, I'm with Rachel. Lets all get together and send corks to Ralph. After they have a houseful we'll find out where Char wants to put them.
I collect a few things myself. I have many lists of things to do, things I want to do. I wish I could actually get to some of those things on the list.
That quote sounds like something on Rachel's church signs...lol. I am sure Marilyn doesn't want any more corks...
OOPS, I meant Char! I keep getting your wives mixed up.
Yep, that's a goodie.
I am a list maker. I don't keep lists of things like you do, but I make lists. I would not know what to do in Walmart without a list in my hand. I'd just wander around aimlessly with no purpose or direction. The list makes all the difference.
:-)
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