A slightly better version: “You have to settle with the past, engage in the present, and believe in the future.”Kate Baker, in “Cheaper by the Dozen 2”
Every time I need to order something mundane from Amazon, I check my wishlist to see if there is anything I could get to make the order more exciting. In other news, why is my credit card always maxed out?!?
ᴮᴼᴿᴱᴰ2ᴰᴱᴬᵀᴴ 3 months ago
a new pair of bunny slippers?
carlsonbob 3 months ago
Earl can go online and bet on futures.
MichaelAxelFleming 3 months ago
Opal has a gift.
enigmamz 3 months ago
Putting on a jacket?? It’s JULY!!!!
Doug K 3 months ago
Sometimes having a motto can be a real gift to someone – especially in the present time.
iggyman 3 months ago
Every day is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present!
win.45mag 3 months ago
God knows EARL will never buy her one.
wongo 3 months ago
I just hope she has the presents of mind to present the present to the present president1
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 3 months ago
I like that saying. Especially the present!
bigger Nate 3 months ago
Reward yourself when you feel down reward yourself without a frown reward yourself for any reason. Reward yourself in every season.
DiminishedFirst 3 months ago
A slightly better version: “You have to settle with the past, engage in the present, and believe in the future.”Kate Baker, in “Cheaper by the Dozen 2”
ANIMAL 3 months ago
Don’t worry Earl……. I’m baffled TOO
Zebrastripes 3 months ago
Opal, the great presenter….oy
bittenbyknittin 3 months ago
Mine is hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
Drbarb71 Premium Member 3 months ago
I like her philosophy. Retail therapy can’t be beat!
elgrecousa Premium Member 3 months ago
Lofty motto; nonsensical application (typical Opal).
kathleenhicks62 3 months ago
She finally gets IT!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 3 months ago
“Live it up, Opal.”
zeexenon 3 months ago
Great idea, I’m heading out for a maxo-jumbo Culver’s Banana Split.
Strawberry King 3 months ago
Are they getting an early fall over there?
cafed00d Premium Member 3 months ago
Every time I need to order something mundane from Amazon, I check my wishlist to see if there is anything I could get to make the order more exciting. In other news, why is my credit card always maxed out?!?
eced52 3 months ago
What kind of present, and can we afford it?
markkahler52 3 months ago
It didn’t work back in the day, it won’t go anytime soon, and it won’t fly now, Opal! So forget it!