Something to think about

[georgswa (Georg Ruf) (RIP)]

Pass this on to those who have made a difference to your life. I just did.



The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the
"Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions.
Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and
actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.




How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no
second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the
applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades
and certificates are buried with their owners .

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with .



Easier?

The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the
most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones
that care .


"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.
It's already tomorrow in Australia " (Charles Schultz)

What better time of the year is there to take a moment to think about
how much friends and family really mean to us?

[Dalene Steenkamp (Coetzee)]

This is not something to think about.

It is something to live with.

Thank you _  so true and so valuable.

[georg ruf jr.]

Very good. Some thoughts we should cherisch beyond Xmas.
Thank you.

[barb (Fry)]

Thank you Georg, and may I wish you (and yours) a very Merry Christmas ---