Wednesday, October 28. 2009Inappropriate times to Text - For fun
I just twittered about a Police officer texting while riding a Segway and realized that I was too critical. People have just not learned where it is appropriate to text. So as an aid to society, I am compiling a list of inappropriate times not to text others. Everyone is aware of the consequences of texting while driving a car (train or plane). I will highlight some of the often overlooked items:
1) While sitting on the toilet - do you need a picture or do I have to explain this one? 2) while landing the lunar module - duh, no cell towers! 3) while being intimate with your significant other! I bet you want a picture - it is hard enough to get the correct symbols for emotional content. Heaven forbid you get the wrong combination and your partner finds out - Warning! Will Robinson Warning! (exception 1 - if your partner is texting also, it is OK; exception 2 - if you are texting each other, it is not OK) 4) while running a chainsaw - too difficult with work gloves. 5) while water skiing - it detracts from your attempts to look good. 6) while eating any sticky foods - the damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn keys might get stuck. 7) while skydiving - the force of the wind might slam the device into your face. while playing Rugby - results in too many knock ons. 9) while at a Rugby party - you never want to miss any part of a Rugby party. Besides God gave you two hands, both equally equipped to hold a pint. 10) while in Church - unless you are texting God. (Please if you have God's address, please advise via text; also, it is perfectly acceptable to respond to any text message at anytime from God) 11) while scoring a TD on Monday Night Football - Yes T.O. that means you (However, if you can tweet "I Scored", consider how it will give the NFL commissioner something to do!) 12) while hang gliding - you may drop it on the head of a native who thinks that it is a gift from God. Thereby declaring all communication forever forward must be by texting. We have too little conversation as it is - SHUT THE DAMN THINGS OFF!!!!!! If you have any other inappropriate times to text, please respond to this with a comment, THANKS! Copyright 2009 - Jim Lindell Wednesday, October 28. 2009What is Important in Life?
Recently, I had to pull a boat lift out of a lake in Northern Wisconsin. Unfortunately the waders would not protect me so I went into the water in my swimming suit. The outside air temperature was 30 degrees F. In a couple of minutes I turned beet red. I quickly hustled out of the water and went inside to warm up. Yes it was dangerous. I also had to pull the dock out of the water - at least I could use the waders. My boys and my nephew were there to help me. As we got ready to pull out the dock, there were light snow flurries. I called the boys out to the end of the dock and told them to stand still and enjoy the serenity. At that point in time, there was no other place like that. In the midst of freezing weather and bone chilling water, it was the ideal peaceful place to be.
Each of us have the opportunity to enjoy wherever we are at any given moment. The ability to become at peace at any given time and any given situation is a fantastic gift. The difficult economic times provide a unique opportunity to focus on what is important in our lives. The greatest wealth that we possess is our spirituality, our family and our friends. It is not in our possessions. Learn contentment in all stages of your life. Copyright 2009 - Jim Lindell Sunday, October 18. 2009Educate ourselves to save our children
This entry is written by Joan Jensen. Her son's name is Mack and this is her message to all of us. Mack was part of our Wisconsin Select Rugby Squad. Pay attention - this is heartfelt and crystal clear - Jim Lindell
I am writing with the hope of bringing more awareness to an activity that seems to be on the rise among tweens and teens. Some of the names this activity goes by are: Choking Game, Pass-out Game, Space Monkey, Suffocation Roulette, Scarf Game, The American Dream, Fainting Game, Purple Hazing, Blacking out/blackout, Dream game, Flat Liner, California Choke, Space Cowboy, Airplaning, Purple Dragon, and Cloud Nine. This "game" is a dangerous and addictive activity that older children and early adolescents sometimes play to get a brief high. They either choke each other or use a noose to choke themselves. After just a short time, children can pass out, which may lead to serious injury or even death from hanging or strangulation. I was not aware of this type of activity and didn't notice warning signs, until July 10, 2009, when my husband discovered our 17-year- old son Mack, dead in his bedroom. Mack Jensen Mack was a bright, articulate, honors student; a fit and very active young man, who worked hard and participated in many activities including band, swimming, wrestling, football, rugby; he also hunted and fished and played lots of chess with his dad. He was very open with both of us and had friends all over the state. He had teachers, coaches and adult friends that he talked to often. He knew how to have fun and wasn't a risk-taker or an over-achiever, but a very competitive young man. We talked to him often about having so much on his plate and asked if it was ever too much; he said that he was having fun and would back off if things got to be too much. My son was enjoying a great life and looking forward to so much more. Being a typical 17-year-old, Mack was very confident and in part, that is what killed him. I think he thought that this activity was a game and not dangerous; a quick little high without using drugs or alcohol, and no one would be the wiser. Words cannot describe the devastation to his family, friends and community. Here are some warning signs that someone is playing the choking game: Parents, please learn more about this and talk with your kids; coaches talk with your young athletes; administrators please train staff, teachers talk with students; pastors/priests get the word out to your congregations; kids, please talk to your friends, classmates and anyone you know and continue to TALK, TALK, TALK about this terrible activity that is called a "game"; it can be brain damage, serious injury or death in disguise. Other resources for more information: http://www.stop-the-choking-game.com/en/home.html or http://www.cdc.gov/Features/ChokingGame/ or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fainting_game Joan's personal wish - If I can spare anyone else the profound sadness that I am experiencing over the death of my son through awareness, it would be a ray of hope for me and my family. I would appreciate if you could forward this letter. Help me to catch people’s attention. Feel free to share this letter with your family and friends and have them pass it on also.
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Jim LindellJim Lindell is a National Speaker, Author, and Vistage Chair. He is motivated by helping others improve their lives and businesses.
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