Age Just a Number (A Tribute to George Carlin)

George Carlin on age:(Absolutely Brilliant)IF YOU DON'T READ THIS TO THE VERY END, YOU HAVE LOST A DAY IN YOUR LIFE. AND WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED, DO AS I AM DOING AND SEND IT ON. George Carlin's Views on AgingDo you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions. "How old are you?" "I'm four and a half!" You're never thirty-six and a half. You're four and a half, going on five! That's the keyYou get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead. "How old are you?" "I'm gonna be 16!" You could be 13, but hey, you're gonna be 16! And then the greatest day of your life . . You become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony YOU BECOME 21. YESSSS!!! But then you turn 30. Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk! He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There's no fun now, you're just a sour-dumpling. What's wrong? What's changed?You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING 40. Whoa! Put on the brakes, it's all slipping away. Before you know it, you REACH 50 and your dreams are gone.But wait!!! You MAKE it to 60. You didn't think you would!So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and MAKE it to 60.You've built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it's a day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday! You get into your 80's and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30 ; you REACH bedtime. And it doesn't end there. Into the 90s, you start going backwards; "I Was JUST 92."Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again. "I'm 100 and a half!" May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!!HOW TO STAY YOUNG1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay "them." 2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's. 4. Enjoy the simple things.5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive. 7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help. 9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.And if you don't send this to at least 8 people - who cares? But do share this with someone . I got this from Cousin Joan. Until next time heed the message.

Dorian Has Retired

Hello family. I am proud to announce that my brother Dorian has completed his tenure as Senior Project Engineer with the General Motors Corporation. He has spent the last 37 years in various positions with the company. His most recent position was a Safety Engineer for the Chevrolet Corvette Program. I was in Detroit when the "C5" Corvette was about to be launched, and I saw 50 years of Corvettes lined up at the GM Tech Center. I met Mr. Dave Hill who has also retired since, as well as seeing allot of top brass with my own eyes. I probably shouldn't tell this but the C5 drove like a dream, and commanded allot of respect on the road. Actually that type of job is what many people, especially car enthusiast, would only dream of. I imagine he'll miss working with all those intelligent people, and being creative at work. Dorian is also in a book entitled "All Corvettes Are Red." Well, when I look back I can say Dorian has been an excellent brother, a Christian father and husband, and a good person. I just wish he wouldn't forget he's not always driving a Corvette. Hats off to you Dorian, and God Bless. Until next time.

Brain Food

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Until next time. Take care.

Bad Economy Might Be Good For High Blood Pressure

As the worsening economy puts increasing strain on people's pocketbooks, tough economic times may actually have overall health benefits. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, researchers have found that tough economic periods seem to correspond to a decrease in deaths from diseases and conditions that are sensitive to lifestyle choices.
Deaths from high blood pressure, heart disease, and even car crashes fall as people worried about the economy eat, smoke, and drive less.
After examining a wealth of data from the United States and 23 developing nations, economics professor Christopher J. Ruhm, Ph.D., of the University of North Carolina, found that "deaths, overall...decrease when times turn bad." Ruhm argues that "the more that a cause of death affects primarily young people, the greater the effect of a shifting economy."

This is an excerpt from Dr Craig Weber's Health column on Blood pressure.

A Message From William

Dear Family,

I will be traveling to East Africa with Pastor Peter Badia October 14th through November 15th. Peter Badia is an indigenous missionary living in Kenya . He has visited me in my home twice and on one occasion with his wife and daughter went with me to visit Aunt Ethel and Uncle Gerald. He is doing a great work in East Africa and I am privileged to partner with him in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Attached are two documents, one calling our church to 40 days of prayer and the itinerary of our agenda. As you pray for me and the mission, please be informed what to pray in accordance with the attachment. I do covet your prayers.

Please keep a watchful eye on Shirley and my mom. I had hoped to visit Aunt Ethel and Uncle Gerald before I leave. Please look out for them as well. This is the longest time I’ll be away since relocating back to Virginia in 1991.

I do not have all of our family’s email addresses. Please feel free to forward to ensure the widest dissemination. God Bless
(Let me know if you would like a copy of this email with the attachments)
Until next time.

Headed Towards Joy

By now, 2000 some years ago, The Three Wise Men (Three Kings) had already seen the signs and had begun their journey from faraway lands. They were headed towards a joyful event. And as those wise men, we are headed towards a joyful event. Please let faith guide you as we head toward the joy of our celebration of Thanksgiving and the birth of Christ. And remember the following important charitable agencies in their benevolent help during the Holidays. Please support your favorite charity. If you don't have one please get one. If you can give, give in a family members name.

The National Parkinson's Foundation

The American Red Cross

The American Cancer Society

The Lupus Foundation of America

The American Heart Association

Until next time. God Bless You.

Celebrate October Birthdays

Hello and Greetings. This month I have five birthdays. Please email me if I have left some one out metyr2e@yahoo.com .Here's the list:

Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, And Much love to:

Linda Kyle 10/04

William D. Tyree lll 10/07

Brenda Tyree 10/10

Bernard Hardin 10/16

Talia Tyree/ Clark 10/21