The Brussels Post, 1975-01-01, Page 2whiteA Christmas
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1975
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Brussels Post
A small town
We are indebted to a reader for these interesting
bits of thought about a town the size of St. Marys.
We are sure our readers will find some appealing
thoughts here:-
"A little town is where you don't have to guess
who your enemies are. Your friends will tell you."
"A little town, is where everybody knows
everybody else's car by sight - and also where and
when it goes."
"A little town is where few people can get away
with lying about the year they were born. Too many
other people can remember."
"A little town is where people with various
ailments can air them properly to sympathetic ears."
"A little, town is where, when you get the wrong
number, you can talk for 15 minutes anyhow."
"A little town is where the ratio of good people to
bad people is something like 100 to one. That's nice
to remember."
"A little town is where it is hard for anybody to
walk to work for exercise because it takes too long to
stop and explain to people in cars who stop, honk,
and offer a ride."
"A little town is where city folks say there is
nothing to do, but those who live there don't have
enough nights in the week to make all the meetings
and social functions."
"A little town is where everyone becomes a
`neighbor' in time of need."
"A little town is where businessmen struggle for
survival against city stores and shopping centers."
"A little town is where those same businessmen
dig deep many times to help with countless
fund-raising projects."
"A little town is where it's nice to be when rearing
a family."
"A little town is where you don't have to lock your
door every time you leave the house."
"A little town is where many teenagers say there's
nothing to do - and then are surprised to learn that
their big-city 'peers are saying the same thing."
"A little town, when all is said and done, is a nice
place to live."
(St. Marys Journal-Argus)
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Odds n' Ends
by
Elaine Townshend
How gallant we become at this time of the year! We resolve to
atone for the mistakes we committed in 1974, and to make 1975
our best year thus far. We resolve to better ourselves, our
community and our world.
First,we vow not to overindulge in the spirits of our New
Year's celebration.
Next, we'll lose the ten pounds we gained during the holidays,
as soon as the leftovers are finished. Hopefully we'll shed the
excess weight before February, because along with the
Valentines come more chocolates.
For health and financial reasons, many smokers will
endeavour to "kick the habit". It's one of the most sensible ideas
I've heard, but it's easier said than done.
While we gradually pay those bills that accumulated from Our.
Christmas shopping, we'll probably decide to trim our expenses
next year. In 1 975, we'll shop more wisely, and we'll somehow
balance our budget.
Many of us share the tendency to "put off until tomorrow the
things we should do today". With the beginning of a new year,
we resolve to change our pattern.
We'll complete our half-finished projects; we'll attend to the
menial chores, which we neglected last year; we'll organize our
daily routine and provide time for all the tasks we wish to
accomplish.
In addition, we resolve to retain the good will of the Christmas
season for the next twelve months.
We'll remain friendly', generous, thoughtful and kind; we'll
smile at everyone we meet and we'll speak cheerfully. We'll
work harder, complain less and exhibit more patience.
Through the year, we'll practice optimism. We'll find a bright
spot in each day '‘no matter how bleak the weather or the
circumstances.
We'll support the standards we believe to be correct, but we'll
acknowledge the rights of other people to form their own
opinions. We'll avoid arguments - until someone states an
adverse notion, which rouses our anger.
Rather than lament about the unsatisfactory conditions in our
community, we resolve to strive for improvements. We'll
sacrifice our time and energy for the 'good of our neighbours.
After pledging our support to a worthwhile cause, we'll
contribute action as well as words.
Our concern won't be restricted to local affairs. Because we
realize the world grows smaller each year, we'll heed global
happenings. Our efforts seem insignificant; nevertheless, we'll
carve our niches in the world's schefile.
How stimulated we feel with the prospects of such gallant
deeds darting through our heads! Our pledges are sincere, and
our intentions are noble.
Some of you strong-minded people fulfill your resolutions, but
most of us dkperiencethe Weakening of our determination, as
time passes. One by Mid out tesolittionS are' .abandoned.
For this reason, some of us resolve net to reveal'
resolutions. Then, if We br eak them,' no one knows. Although it
remains private, out failure is nonetheless irksoine.
Thus, with renewed vigour, we vow that We'll r persevere with
our NT New Year's resolutions.. U