Words of wisdom from Maya Angelou - forwarded via email...

Subject: Maya Angelou, words of wisdom. Read to the end, you will laugh just picturing it happening.

(This was forwarded to me via email. Not confirmed by me as words from Maya Angelou, but as one of my favorite authors and people... it sounds like her to me. Besides, it is funny.)

I love the thoughts she lives by!!!

I didn't break the elastic... Don't break the elastic!

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday... Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting...'Regardingbody changes, she said there were many, occurring every day.....likeher breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this: 'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.' 'I'velearned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/shehandles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangledChristmas tree lights.''

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.''

I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.''

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.''

I'velearned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt onboth hands; you need to be able to throw some things back....''

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.''I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one..''

I'velearned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. Peoplelove a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.''

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn..''

I'velearned that people will forget what you said, people will forget whatyou did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'

Please send this to five phenomenal women today... and back to me if you think i'm one also.If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another woman's self-esteem..If you don't...the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down around your ankles!Believe me, I didn't take any chances on MY elastic breaking.... I sent it to a lot of special women I care for.

Note... I don't usually forward emails, but I did forward this one. Hope it brings you a smile!

Pat Deere

Always aim for the moon. Even if you miss you will land amongst the stars

Maya Angelou, Letter To My Daughter

Letter to My Daughter: Dedicated to the daughter she never had but sees all around her, Letter to My Daughter reveals Maya Angelou’s path to living well and living a life with meaning. Told in her own inimitable style, this book transcends genres and categories: guidebook, memoir, poetry, and pure delight. Like the rest of her remarkable work, Letter to My Daughter entertains and teaches; it is a book to cherish, savor, re-read, and share.

http://www.mayaangelou.com/AngelouBooks.html

This is a wonderful web link to Maya Angelou's new book, Letter To My Daughter. For those of you who know me, I love to hear her talk and read her books. On the web link above is a link to her UTube introduction the the book posted here. I have read it, and when I do, I can hear her voice reading to me. It is a wonderful experience. For those of you who would like to hear a beautiful woman give her outlook on life, her experiences, and the gift of her unforgettable voice, click on the link... read the book... let me know what you think.

A couple of years back I got tickets to see Maya with a friend in Detroit. They were upper balcony seats worth about $20. The usher said, "Your seats are broken, can I offer you another?". We followed her down, down, down, down, all the way to the 2nd row on the main floor right in the center. It was an experience I will never forget. I am anxious to hear your responses. I do have an extra book. If you are in the vacinity of my Tecumseh, MI studio, I would gladly lend it to you!

Pat