[GCFL-discuss] George Carlin

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Hope you all enjoy this.
Jeff



     Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - gross and

     mouthy comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write

     something so very eloquent ...and so very

     appropriate post 9-11. A wonderful Message by George

     Carlin:



     The paradox of our time in history is that we have

     taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider

     freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more,

     but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have

     bigger houses and smaller families; more

     conveniences, but less time.



     We have more degrees but less sense; more knowledge,

     but less judgment; more experts, yet more problems;

     more medicine, but less wellness.



     We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too

     recklessly; laugh too little, drive too fast; get

     too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read

     too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.



     We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our

     values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate

     too often.



     We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.

     We've added years to life, not life to years. We've

     been all the way to the moon and back, but have

     trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.

     We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've

     done larger things, but not better things.



     We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.

     We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We

     write more, but learn less. We plan more, but

     accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to

     wait.. We build more computers to hold more

     information, to produce more copies than ever, but

     we communicate less and less.



     These are the times of fast foods and slow

     digestion, big men and small character, steep

     profits and shallow relationships. These are the

     days of two incomes but more divorce; fancier

     houses, but broken homes.



     These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers,

     throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight

     bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to

     quiet, to kill.



     It is a time when there is much in the showroom

     window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when

     technology can bring this letter to you, and a time

     when you can choose either to share this insight, or

     to just hit delete.



     Remember, spend some time with your loved ones,

     because they are not going to be around forever.



     Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to

     you in awe, because that little person soon will

     grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a

     warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the

     only treasure you can give with your heart and it

     doesn't cost a cent.



     Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and

     your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and

     an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep

     inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish

     the moment for someday that person will not be there

     again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and

     give time to share the precious thoughts in your

     mind.



     AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:



     Life is not measured by the number of breaths we

     take, but by the moments that take our breath away.



     If you don't send this to at least 8 people.... who

     cares?

     -George Carlin
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