Our Weekly Message for October 27, 2004
 

Greetings special friends,

The World Series is in full swing along with football and, before we know it, basketball as well. We are definitely a sports minded society. However, these sports offer great venues for dance teams, family gatherings and friends cheering feverishly in support. What fun we have with sports activities in this country! It creates a personal physical challenge for the players then offers a venue of competitive sportsmanship for the audience.

Here are some thoughts for the day:
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“You have to be a player to get into the game.” Katha Pollitt, writer
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“Because it hasn’t been done before, doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Those who are afraid to make a mistake will never make a significant achievement.”
Ted Hood, America’s Cup winner
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“Don’t make it hard – make it happen!” contributed by Don Mikkelsen
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“If you cannot be satisfied with what you have,
you must learn to be satisfied with what you haven’t.” Caroline Rush
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Next week, we will be traveling ‘down under’ to visit the Jean Richards, director of the Australia Dance/Drill Team. They have made several past appearances at our National/International competitions along with teams that she has directed to our events from Japan and South Africa. You can find out more about the 2005 International competition in Australia by visiting http://www.addt.com.au/. You can also view the results from our 2004 competitions by visiting our web site at www.DanceADTS.com.

Everyone seems to be constantly worried about buying the right gift, spending the right amount of money and making sure that they gift they give is equal or greater to what they received from this person last. Below are eight gifts that don’t cost a cent. Perhaps we should choose these gifts more often.

Have a blessed week, don’t forget to vote, and always, keep in touch.
 

Joyce E. Pennington
President, CEO
American Dance/Drill Teamฎ
800/462-5719

     

   
 Eight Gifts that Do Not Cost A Cent

1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING...
But you must REALLY listen.
No interrupting, no daydreaming,
no planning your response.
Just listening.

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...
Be generous with appropriate hugs,
kisses, pats on the back and handholds.
Let these small actions demonstrate the
love you have for family and friends.

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...
Clip cartoons.
Share articles and funny stories.
Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
It can be a simple
"Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet.
A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for
a lifetime, and may even change a life.

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
A simple and sincere,
"You look great in red," "You did a super job"
or "That was a wonderful meal"
can make someone's day.

6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...
Every day, go out of your way
to do something kind.

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...
There are times when we want nothing better
than to be left alone.
Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of
solitude to others.

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...
The easiest way to feel good is
to extend a kind word to someone,
really it's not that hard to say,
Hello or Thank You.
 

 
   

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