"That's the secret to life... replace one worry with another..." Charlie Brown

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 text straight through, and you'll get the point.

• Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
• Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
• Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
• Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
• Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
• 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:

• List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
• Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
• Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
• Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
• 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.

Thanks to Casey for this one.

I'm BC and I'll BC'ing Ya

Can we see the light at the end of the tunnel for Americans?

If you've read much of my blog you probably noticed my distaste for George Bush and his government. Please, don't get me wrong, the American people are great. I have nothing but good things to say about your wonderful people. During a crisis, no group of people on earth show compassion like Americans, something Canadians and others can learn from.

It just saddens me to see the government spending billions on everything but it's own tax paying public. Hundreds of billions have been spent on the so called Homeland Security since 9/11. You would think with those kinds of dollars they could have kept the disaster in the gulf Coast from happening. Am I off base in thinking evacuating people from a disaster does not fall under Homeland Security?

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Shoulda asked Brownie....

Donald Rumsfeld is giving president Bush his daily briefing. He concludes by saying: "Yesterday, 3 Brazilian soldiers were killed."

"OH NO!" the president exclaims. "That's terrible!"

His staff sits stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the president sits, head in hands.

Finally, president looks up and asks, "How many is a brazillion?"

I'm BC and I'll BC'ing Ya