Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash, was one of the greatest political sages this country has ever known.
Enjoy the following:
1. Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco.
2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.
3. There are two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither works.
4. Never miss a good chance to shut up.
5. Always drink upstream from the herd.
6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
7. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back into your pocket.
8. There are three kinds of men: -The ones that learn by reading. -The few who learn by observation. -The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves.
9. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
10. If you’re riding’ ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then To make sure it’s still there.
11. Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier’n puttin’ it back.
12. After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you’re full of bull, keep your mouth shut.
ABOUT GROWING OLDER…
First ~Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying About your age and start bragging about it.
Second ~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.
Third ~ Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me; I want people to know ‘why’ I look this way. I’ve traveled a long way, and some of the roads weren’t paved.
Fourth ~ When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth,Think of Algebra.
Fifth ~ You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks.
Sixth ~ I don’t know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.
Seventh ~ One of the many things no one tells you about aging Is that it’s such a nice change from being young.
Eighth ~ One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been.
Ninth ~ Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.
Tenth ~ Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft. Today it’s called golf.
And, finally ~ If you don’t learn to laugh at trouble, You won’t have anything to laugh at when you’re old.
OK! I like this one Grit. Such wisdom! Made me smile. Thanx Harry.
TO LONG FOR ME.
And the words had more than one syllable and no pictures … how are we supposed to retain this information?
Hi Harry I now have cancer of the right kidney. It moved up from the bladder. Once this is behind me we have to get together for that lunch. Last summer was one night mare after another. They say this is all due to Agent Orange. I am now 60% and my rep said I should get 100% now. Wish it was 0 and I was back to my old self.
Really sorry to hear that. Agent Orange and the Bad Water at “Swamp Lagoon”. When will it end? I don’t think it will ever end when we know that some of our kids are carrying it around. What’s next! You should have already been 100% P&T. My buddy Dick was granted 100 P&T as soon as bladder cancer was approved for exposure to the toxic water at”Lagoon” Any way, hang in there SGT. I don’t know what else to say. It really sucks! Harry
Thanks Harry. At least I am still here. Could be worse. Glad to hear your friend got 100%. Have meeting with doctors on the 17th and will go from there. Tell you all about it when I see you this summer.
As a kid I lived at Camp Lejeune from 1956-1965 with exception of a year that my father was in Okinawa. He served from 1942-1972 & retired Mgy/sgt. Both of my parents passed away before age 70 of kidney failure. I had kidney failure also, but after 2&1/2 yrs on dialysis I had a transplant. I contacted the VA & received a letter saying that I qualify for some compensation for the BAD WATER. The problem is ,I don’t know how to get all the record’s. My parent’s died in the 1990’s. Semper-Fi Harry
Hi Chris, I don’t know how it is where you live but, I would contact your County Veterans Service Officer they will be able to help you get the records and help with a claim. I have always had a good experience with the DAV National Service Officers. Sorry for your loss. Semper Fi Chris Harry PS The VA also have Service Officers but I have never dealt with them.
Hi Harry, sorry for the late reply. Thanks for the info on who to contact on the bad water deal. I live in western Pa., 35 miles outside of Pittsburgh.Thanks again
Hey Sgt. You need to ask your rep about back pay for the bladder cancer. I think you should have been 100% all along and deserve back payments. most everyone that I know was granted 100 from the day that it was classified as a “Presumptive Condition” Just say’n Harry
Hell I have had bladder cancer twice,Ischemic heart disease, now Kidney and ureter cancer from the Bladder cancer and my VFW Rep is saying I might end up with 100%.
Harry I just talked to my rep. The reason I am not getting 100% is because the chemo took care of the bladder cancer both times. If it comes back they will increase it to 100% only while I am going to chemo. As far as the kidney cancer it is being evaluated now. Since my doctor wrote a letter saying the kidney cancer came from the bladder cancer I should get an increase in my disability. Once kidney is removed my doctor has to send information as to what is going on.
Will Rogers was a man of profound common sense who could simplfy even very complex issues. Being a fellow Oklahoman, I have enjoyed the wit and wisdom of Will for many years. My favorite quote is:
“All the wars in the world even if you won ’em, can’t repay one mother for the loss of one son. But even at that when she says to you, ‘That’s my oldest boy’s picture, he was lost in the war,’ there is behind that mist in her eyes, a shine of pride.” – Will Rogers, Dec 17, 1933
If you are every in or near Claremore OK, maybe while traveling old US Route 66, be sure to stop and see the Will Rogers Museum. It would be time well spent. Semper Fi!!!
Yeah common sense.. lost to history. Harry
“The only thing that comes out of Oklahoma are steers and….”
Will Rogers quote given at the 1927 Republican Convention, “Republicans and Democrats are equally corrupt, but it’s only in the amount where Republicans excel.”
Love Will Rogers. Need more like him
THANK YOU FOR REMINDING US ABOUT THE GENIUS OF THIS GREAT AMERICAN. MAY HIS WISDOM AND WHIT BE SHARED BY MANY GENERATIONS TO COME.