[19September-2007 @ 17:11 EST: Revised preamble. This page still gets the most search hits: There is no Anthony de Croud. The e-mail is SPAM. I post things that pique my fancy at the moment. I like the 8 precepts, but the rest of the e-mail is junk. However, I thought it fair to post everything in its entirety. I did not write the e-mail. I did not forward the e-mail. I strongly encourage you not to forward it either. (I also encourage you to reply to whomever sent you the e-mail and tell them you don't appreciate getting junk mail.)] Received this in our e-mail (English translation follows): PRECEPTO CHINO SOBRE EL DINERO EL DINERO PUEDE COMPRAR UNA CASA, PERO NO UN HOGAR, EL DINERO PUEDE COMPRAR UN RELOJ, PERO NO EL TIEMPO. EL DINERO PUEDE COMPRAR UNA CAMA, PERO NO EL SUEÑO. EL DINERO PUEDE COMPRAR UN LIBRO, PERO NO EL CONOCIMIENTO. EL DINERO PUEDE PAGAR UN MÉDICO, PERO NO LA SALUD. EL DINERO PUEDE COMPRAR UNA POSICIÓN, PERO NO EL RESPETO. EL DINERO PUEDE COMPRAR LA SANGRE, PERO ...
Comments
Did he like his haircut?
kaymac: I thought it was a great line too.
barbara: In terms of appearance, yes. In terms of behaviour ... we both have a lot of energy and had trouble sitting still. But he is far more interested in sports than I ever was. I also asked far more questions than he does. In fact, my mother says my first word was tso? which is Polish for what? as I used the word and a pointed finger to inquire about my world.
MOI: it is a hard habit to stop. I remember at my first job, my boss told me that he thought I would never settle down and stop asking questions.
tin-tin: thanks!
freckled-one: I know it won't. I wish I had kept a journal and recorded more memories of the kids. We do have lots and lots of photos, though.