The Daily Optimist 526, Monday, May 26, 2008

Philosophy:

"It’s also helpful to realize that this very body that we have, that’s sitting right here right now... with its aches and it pleasures... is exactly what we need to be fully human, fully awake, fully alive." --Pema Chodron


Funny:

A veterinarian surgeon had had a hell of a day, but when he got 
home from tending to all the sick animals his wife was waiting 
with a long cool drink and a romantic candle-lit dinner, after 
which they had a few more drinks and went happily to bed.

At about 2:00 in the morning, the phone rang.  "Is this the 
vet?" asked an elderly lady’s voice.

"Yes, it is", replied the vet, "Is this an emergency?"

"Well, sort of", said the elderly lady, "there’s a whole bunch of 
cats on the roof outside making a terrible noise mating and I 
can’t get to sleep. What can I do about it?"  

There was a sharp intake of breath from the vet, who then 
patiently replied "Open the window and tell them they’re wanted 
on the phone"

"Really?" said the elderly lady, "Will that will that stop them?"

"It should," said the vet, "- IT STOPPED ME!"


Have a great day! :-)