I sign up for all these inspirations, not that they just don't appear when they're needed, however, all the help I can get is always appreciated!!! Thanx Dr. John

Please Say 'Thank You'
Daily Inspiration
By Dr. John H. Sklare
Friday, March 16, 2007


Is it just me or did we used to be a lot more polite? People just don’t say Thank You like they used to. I was reminded of this just the other day as I was walking into a store when I noticed a woman struggling to push a baby stroller through the door. I immediately turned my walk into a sprint and rushed over to help. After I helped her through the doorway, she walked away without a word. I stood there and thought to myself, “You’re welcome!” Not a Thank You to be heard anywhere.
It seems to me that Thank You is two words that are sorely lacking in our vocabulary today. I’m not even going to try to guess why because I believe the reasons are very complicated. But I want to take this opportunity today to raise your awareness and suggest that we start a movement together. And that movement is to create a kinder and more grateful society. If you don’t currently do so, make today the day you begin to show appreciation by saying Thank You when someone does something kind or helpful for you. It only takes a moment and it will make you and the other person feel acknowledged and appreciated! When you’re driving and someone is kind enough to let you merge into the traffic in front of them, wave to them. Or if someone holds the door open for you as you approach with your hands full, thank him or her. It’s only a small step for man, but a step in the right direction nonetheless! With that said, I’d like to say Thank You for reading my column today!

Wishing You Great Health,
Dr. John H. Sklare

Well, I've been a cross between disinterested, scattered, and depressed for a while. Thanks to my wife and a really good Psychologist, I've made moderate improvement in all the above. I take meds for AADD and alertness and it's like I've been released, whew!!!
The point to this is I need to become assertive again, but without my addictive and agressive personality showing up. I've spent the better part of the last 10 years believing that if I treat people the way I would be treated, everything would be just dandy....well, some parts yes and some not even close!! I met and married a wonderful woman;the problem is that when I met her, I brought me along. This is a healthy relationship for the both of us. This puts me in unchartered territory, never been there before....this takes love, paitence, tolerance, prayer and all the other stuff I am not accomplished in using on a daily/regular basis!!
While I do think God has a terrific sense of humor, He would not have brought me this far to not keep teaching me, I do have faith. I will continue to treat people well, remembering I'm not junk, stupid or a doormat, and giving Him all the praise and credit for all He gives me and allows me to give!! That's all now....always more later.....

Hello again everyone!! Have you ever said " I really don't want to do that again" or " Nope, I'll never do that again in this lifetime"?? I've tried both sentences several times only to find out that you will and after wonder why you "dissed" the experiences.
Operating a bus/coach, remodeling and/or renovating my living space, working/performing maintainance on my personal vehicles, etc., etc., etc.!!!
I have always disliked the word "never", "perfect" also.
To sum up, I've completely redid my townhouse to sell it and move to Florida....circumstances changed and here I am, living in Chicago, working as a coach operator in Mt. Prospect and I will complete some minor maintainance on my wifes car; next week, with a little help, I will do the same to my car.
Just goes to show you, if you are interested, the only thing constant in life is change.....I never thought that would happen in my perfect life, LOL!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone, Sami the Claw has left the building. Sami was our biggest cat, but cancer has a way to whittle down the very best. Sami - 6/16/98 to 2/12/07 My wife writes:

My sweet Sami has gone over the Rainbow Bridge. :(He lost a lot of weight in the past month and was having a respiratory problem. When Daddy and I took him to the v*t, she was very concerned and gave him oxygen throughout the whole day, took some blood and then sent us to the Veterinary Specialty Center in Buffalo Grove.It did not take the vet on duty very long to tell us it was cancer. After a discussion, Tom and I and the vet decided that letting Sam go quickly and without pain, was the best option.He was such a brave boy. He looked up at me, rested his little head on my arm, and I stroked his soft fur until he was gone.It was very quick, very painless, and the vet, Barb, was the most caring and sweet woman! The best one I have ever met! She, above all else, made it easier. Her full explantion and kind words throughout, were the epitomy of what vet caring and service should be.And now Sami has joined Nick and Angel and Olivia and Purrs and Trouble, and his daddy Liebschen, as well as all the pups in the “ultimate kitty-play-park” just over the Rainbow Bridge.He will be missed like no words can ever express. But one thing I have learned is selfishness of humans is wrong in these awful times, and we have to let go and let God care for our babies when we as humans cannot anymore.My sweet baby Sam-I-am…I love you, Daddy loves you and Willie, above all will miss his playmate and Brofur.Have FUN up there!!!
Love, Mommy and Daddy

I've been a bit down lately......I do know it'll pass and to use the "tools" for fools like me.....here's one of 'em....Thanx Dave!!!

ACCEPT CHANGE WITH A SMILE-----------------------------------------------Sooner or later, you'll experience a crisis in your life,and how you meet it will determine your future happiness and success.Since the beginning of time,everyone has been called upon to meet such a crisis. A closer look will show you that most "crisis situations"are opportunities to either advance or stay where you are.In fact, most changes in your life will take placeout of either "inspiration" or "desperation." Whatever comes your way,give it meaning and transform it into something of value.Your personal growth is the process of responding positively to change. A precious stone cannot be polished without friction,nor humanity perfected without trials. ----------------------------------------------------------©2007 by Max SteingartReproduce freely but maintain © notice. Sent By Dave Putnam: dputnam@interaccess.com

Another script received....and worth sharing!!! Thanx again Dave!!

WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET-----------------------------------------------------Visualize what you want.See it, feel it, believe in it.Your mind is your mental workshop.You can build anything you want in it. Make your mental blueprint and then begin construction.See things as you would have them be instead of as they are. Use your imagination to perceive your new realityeven when it's not fully materialized.Remember, you must first clearly see a thing in your mindbefore you can do it or have it. Your imagination will show you how to turn possibility into reality.The beginning of your success is in your imagination.First think, then organize your thoughts into plans.Then transform your thoughts into reality by taking some positive action. See the things you want as already yours.Think of them as yours, as belonging to you,as already in your possession.Picture yourself as having already achieved your goal. Dreams and ideas can cross continents and oceans.They go anywhere you can go.
@2006 Written by:MotivationMentor@aol.comReproduce freely but maintain © noticeSent By Dave Putnam: dputnam@interaccess.com

This is Nicky....On Friday, 11/17, at 2 P. M., my wife and I allowed the Doctor and staff, who valiantly tried to care for and cure him, to end his suffering and send him over the Rainbow Bridge. Nicky was not able to overcome a severe bladder infection and pneumonia. He was @ 5 years old or so and he was my hero ( he answered to his name or his title). He was my sleep on my chest kitty, he head-butted me every day, purred and drooled when he was happy and had several questions and was a very opinionated member of the household. He also was nicknamed "Steve McQueen" for all of his 10-15 foot great escape attempts. I aquirred Nicky from the Otero's, he bit me the first time I touched him, it WAS love at first bite!! After I took him home, and a few hisses later, he and my other cat, Crybaby, got along famously. I was blessed to meet and marry Michelle, who was quite the cat collector herself. When we added a few kittys to our family, Nick had that look..."Why!?...Why do we need all the cats??!" Nicky got me, with all my fragility ( real and/or imagined) to this point...I really miss him. I had another pet who crossed over the Bridge, my Lapso-Terrier, Patches T. Puppy....I'll bet right after Nicky bit her they shared some stories.......God bless you Nicky....Life goes on!!

From Nicky: You've given me a special gift,So sorrowfully endowed,And through these last few cherished daysYour courage makes me proud But really, love is knowing When your best friend is in pain, And understanding earthly acts Will only be in vain. So looking deep into your eyes, Beyond, into your soul, I see in you the magic, that will Once more make me whole Your strength is why I've followed you,And chose you as my friend, And why I've loved you all these years...My partner 'til the end.Please, understand just what this gift, You've given, means to me, It gives me back the strength I've lost, And all my dignity. You take a stand on my behalf, For that is what friends do. And know that what you do is right, For I believe it too. Freeing me, not holding me here, Dear friend, you let me run, Once more a strong and steady cat, My pain and struggle done. And don't despair my passing, For I won't be far away, Forever here, within your heart, And memory I'll stay. I'll be there watching over you, Your ever faithful friend,"And in your memories I'll run,...a strong cat once again.

Hi again!!! I receive this kind of script all the time . I have to share this one with you.

THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE BEGINS IN YOUR MIND--------------------------------------------------------------------------------It's not what you have, but what you enjoy that constitutes your abundance.Your real riches are riches in your head and heart. Wealth without enjoyment is little consolation.True satisfaction comes from appreciating what you have. There are two ways of being happy:you must either diminish your wants or augment your means.It's always better to appreciate things you cannot have than to have the things you cannot appreciate. Your riches will always lie within you,not in your material possessions.
------------------------------------------------------------------------©2006 by Max Steingart http://www.maxsteingart.com/Reproduce freely but maintain © notice Sent by Dave Putnam dputnam@interaccess.com

Thanks again Dave, for taking the time to put this together so it's influence can reach us.