Keeping it Simple (KISBYTO)

Saturday, May 3, 2014

International Firefighters Day – 2014

By Terry Orr

International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May. On this date you are invited to remember the past firefighters who have died while serving our community or dedicated their lives to protecting the safety of us all. At the same time, we can show our support and appreciation to the firefighters worldwide who continue to protect us so well throughout the year. (Source: http://www.firefightersday.org)

“The role of a firefighter in today’s society – be it urban, rural, natural environment, volunteer, career, industrial, defence force, aviation, motor sport, or other is one of dedication, commitment and sacrifice – no matter what country we reside and work in. In the fire service we fight together against one common enemy – fire – no matter what country we come from, what uniform we wear or what language we speak.” - Lt JJ Edmondson, 1999

Did you know that May 4th is also the feast day of Saint Florian? According to legend, Saint Florian saved an entire burning village in Ancient Rome with a single bucket of water. He is the patron saint of chimney sweeps and firefighters, so it is fitting that we celebrate International Firefighters Day on this particular date. (Source: http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/international-firefighters-day)

Previous KISBYTO article on this subject can be found here

http://kisbyto.blogspot.com/2011/05/international-firefighters-day.html

Thursday, May 1, 2014

National Military Appreciation Month

By Terry Orr

USN Retired

National Military Appreciation Month started as a simple idea; to gather America around its military family to honor, remember, recognize and appreciate those who have served and those now serving and to know the history behind it all. Subsequent formal legislation informs our service-members that their country has set aside an entire month to honor, remember and appreciate them. (Source: http://www.military.com/military-appreciation-month)

From the National Military Appreciation Month website www.nmam.org

Top Ten Ways to Support Our Military and Veterans!

Check out our Events Page for ideas on how to organize an event in your community (http://www.nmam.org/events.htm)
Fly the flag on your house, car, and/or business during May
Send a Care Package to a soldier through USOCARES (https://www.uso.org/OUCP-donation-page-with-partner.aspx?LangType=1033)
Ask your elected officials at all levels to recognize our Military
Adopt a Hero at Soldiers’ Angels (http://www.soldiersangels.org)
Encourage Libraries, Schools, and Organizations to participate in recognizing our Armed Forces
Ask Local Media (TV, Radio, Newspaper) to Feature NMAM
When you see a person in a military uniform, shake their hands and say: “Thank you for serving our Country”
Encourage Schools to Study American Military History during May
Hire a Veteran

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Beautiful Life

25 AWESOME TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL LIFE!!!

By Terry Orr

Tips for a Stunning Life (Facebook posting)

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. & While you walk, SMILE It is the ultimate antidepressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

3. When you wake up in the morning, Pray to ask God’s guidance for your purpose, today.

4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, broccoli, and almonds.

6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

7. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

9. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.

10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Forgive them for everything!

11. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

12. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

13. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.

14. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: ‘In five years, will this matter?’

17. Help the needy, Be generous! Be a ‘Giver’ not a ‘Taker’

18. What other people think of you is none of your business.

19. Time heals everything.

20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

21. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

23. Each night before you go to bed, Pray to God and Be thankful for what you’ll accomplish, today!

24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

25. Share this to everyone on your list to help them lead a happier life…!!!!

Print it! Post it! Follow it! Enjoy it!

Friday, April 4, 2014

FACEBOOK HUMOR

By Terry Orr

Happy April 4, 2014 –

The first Friday in April,
Home Opener for the Washington Nationals, and
Opportunity to share some of the interesting posting from my Facebook page this week.

Hope you enjoy.

Man and his wife come into the Country Club grille today. She ordered the soup of the day, I brought it out he pipes in with "That looks good. Why didn't you ask if I wanted any soup?" Me: "I'm sorry, I mistook you for a grown up and thought you could make your own decision"