April 2018

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Drink, Steal, Swear, and LieI met this guy while I was in Albuquerque and

he has a motto he lives by everyday. He said listen carefully and live by these 4 rules: Drink, Steal, Swear, and Lie.

I was thinking in my head "no," but he then told me to listen while he explained his four rules. So here they are:

1. "Drink" from the "everlasting cup" every day.2. "Steal" a moment to help someone that is in

worse shape than you are.3. "Swear" that you will be a better person today

than yesterday.4. And last, but not least, when you "lie" down

at night, thank God you live in America and have freedom.

I am not as good as I should be, I am not as good as I could be but THANK GOD I am better than I used to be!

Pediatric Nurse — Tooooo CuteA nurse on the pediatric ward, before listening

to the little ones chests, would plug the stethoscope into their ears and let them listen to their own hearts. Their eyes would always light up with awe, but she never got a response equal to four-year old Adam's comment.

Gently she tucked the stethoscope into his ears and placed the disk over his heart.

"Listen", she said........"What do you suppose that is?" He drew his eyebrows together in a puzzled line and looked up as if lost in the mystery of the strange tap - tap - tapping deep in his chest.

Then his face broke out in a wondrous grin and he asked: "Is that Jesus knocking?"

I Am ThankfulFor the wife who says "It's hot dogs tonight," because

she is home with me, and not with someone else.For the husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato,

because he is home with me and not out at the bars.For the teenager who is complaining about doing the

dishes, because it means she is home, not on the streets.For the taxes I pay, because it means I am employed.For the mess to clean after the party, because it means I

have been surrounded by friends.For the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it

means that I have enough to eat.For my shadow that watches me work, because it

means I am out in the sunshine.For the lawn that needs to be mowed, windows that

need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home.

For all the complaining I hear about the government, because it means we have freedom of speech.

For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means I am capable of walking and I have been blessed with transportation.

For my huge heating bill, because it means that I am warm.For the lady behind me in church who sings off key,

because it means I can hear.For the pile of laundry and ironing, because it means I

have clothes to wear.For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day,

because it means I have been capable of working hard.For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours,

because it means that I am alive.Live well, Laugh often and Love with all your heart.

This is to brighten your day. Be thankful for what you have. And remember, Attitude isn't everything—It is the only thing. So choose everyday to see the positive and find the best in everything.

The secret of happiness is to learn to accept the impossible, do without the indispensable, and bear the intolerable.

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Birthstone - Diamond

1 - Easter, April Fool's Day16 - New Moon22 - Earth Day

25 - Administrative Professional's Day

27 - Arbor Day30 - Full Moon

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Features of the MonthBreakfast Feature:

Pancake Sandwich - $5.99

Salad Feature:Cobb Salad - $9.49

Desserts In the Dining Room:New York Style Cheesecake - $4.99

Hours of OperationTrail Blazer TreatsWhat You Need3 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 1/2 cups granola cereal 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

Make ItMelt chocolate and peanut butter with sweetened condensed milk in large saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Stir in granola and coconut. Pat into 13" x 9" baking pan. Chill 1 to 2 hours or until set. Cut into bars.