Just one thing: Love
“I’ll tell you the secret to life. This one thing. Just this one thing. You stick to that and everything else don’t mean sh**,” said Curly
“What’s the one thing?” asked Mitch.
“That’s what you’ve got to figure out.” replied Curly.
I have nothing intelligent or even non-intelligent to say to this one, just: :-)
ReplyDeleteJust is good. :-) Like Buddha and the flower, the simple recognition of a smile is all that is needed. You are brilliant my dear. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to do this image for a long time. The idea of just one thing comes from the movie City Slickers, when Curly (Jack Palance) utters that famous line. Now that was a magical movie moment if there ever was one. :-D
From a review of the movie:
Crystal, Kirby, and Stern's characters lead the herd back successfully to the Colorado ranch, and Crystal shares the last thing Curly taught him. It was a profound existentialist lesson (like Kierkegaard's idea that I could live and die for): what really matters in life is for each of us to find our passion, our "One Thing".
Great image, title, and caption. Why not put it on your sidebar? It would be great to see it on a daily basis.
ReplyDeleteDeb, great idea. I've never tried to put an image like this on my sidebar so I'm not quite sure how to go about it with blogger. Can you point me in the right direction?
ReplyDeleteHi Trée! Benedict XVI just leaved Poland. More in my blog. Jaroslav
ReplyDeleteHey Jar, good to see you again. I'm on my way over to check it out.
ReplyDeleteDeb, as you can see I'm teachable. :-)
ReplyDeleteHere is the site that made it possible: Blogger Help
:-D Apologies, read that through and it made no sense. Try again:
ReplyDeleteSeveral times I've not got further than thinking about a post that made reference to that line. :-)
I've not read any Kiekegaard (double blush as I do believe he is Danish), but watching the scene in the movie when it first came out quite a few years ago now, it made quite the impact. You said it best in a way I can only agree with "what really matters in life is for each of us to find our passion".
Hope you are all better and having a fantastic day!!
Sunshine, I think it's so important, I've taken Deb's advice and placed the image on my sidebar. Been a good day here and I'm feeling better or maybe it's just the brandy talking. :-D
ReplyDeleteSweet dreams when you get that far. :-)
You are feeling better, brandy induced or not, that's great news!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, x
Is it time for some coffee in Denmark? Sweetie, you really should try and get some more rest. :-)
ReplyDeleteI know, not healthy, and after the 15th I have every intention of 8 a night :-)
ReplyDeleteI'd pour an extra, but it's getting late there. :-) Sweet dreams when you get that far, x
It looks great on the side!
ReplyDeleteDeb, thanks for the idea. :-)
ReplyDeleteTree, thanks for the lesson on A Pope. I honestly hadn't heard of him (shame on me, Literature student). I did read Lord Byron though. We learn something new everyday, don't we. Maybe the library has a copy of his works...
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Saffy. What are friends for? ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I was hoping you would tell us the one thing... oh, well... back to trying to figure it out!
ReplyDeleteI loved this little post and image - thanks :)
Morning Melly. I suppose we all have to answer that question for ourselves. Let me know if you find that "one thing" in your life. I would love to hear how you put your insights into words. Peace my friend. :-)
ReplyDelete:) One very good thing...and a great image now attached to that thought forever in my mind.
ReplyDeleteVery happy Monday sweet man. I do hope it is full of...well...one thing. ;)
Aggie, you make me smile like no one else. Wishing you a very happy Monday too my dear sweet very sexy blogger babe. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou have put up a lot of nice works while I was gone. My favorite is the Garlic. I have already found the 1, and that changed me forever.
ReplyDeleteThanks DJB. The garlic seemed to be a fave of many. I might need to do a whole food series. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm envious of the trip you've been on. And, if you've found "the one" in your life I'm equally envious. Travel safe me friend.
Perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks Oliviah. Your kind words are always most appreciated. :-)
ReplyDeleteI don't have the answer. Maybe there are too many 1s out there...
ReplyDeletePS I hope you're feeling better.
Thanks Chicky, I am feeling better and I guess from your last post so are you. :-)
ReplyDeleteOf course, time in bed is not such a bad thing. Come join me and we'll "heal" each other. :-)
get well soon Tre...awwww...
ReplyDeleteHugggggz!
Keshi.
Thanks for the hugs Keshi. I'm feeling much better and I hope and trust the same for you my dear angel.
ReplyDelete"One thing" is the form following the function of nothing.
ReplyDeleteTravis, is form and nothingness one thing, which is to say two sides of the same coin or, if seen as two things, do they indicate delusion on a macro level?
ReplyDeleteHey beautiful :-) Happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteAnd to you too Sunshine. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd a Happy Tuesday too. :-D
ReplyDeleteYeah, let's not forget Tuesday--LOL. :-D
ReplyDeleteWait a minute...
ReplyDeleteWas that "Mitch" and Curly, or Moe and Curly? If Moe, then where's Larry?
And just who's on first??
Darius, you're right! :-D
ReplyDeleteYou tryin' to tell me something? :o)
ReplyDeleteAmazing that such a gem can be found in such a movie....
ReplyDeleteMmmm, tell me what is the 'One' thing darlin'? Giggles!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteLinny, only that ice cream is an option. :-)
ReplyDeleteOB, I was taught at an early age that truth is where you find it and often one finds it in the most unexpected places. Who would have thought Curly knew so much? :-)
ReplyDeleteOk, time to head back to the fridge for another Dove bar. You've ruined me you know. ;-)
Y, I think you know what the "one thing" is, in fact I'm certain of it. Come a little closer and let me whisper it in your ear. Just a little closer darlin'. :-)
ReplyDeleteSweet dreams, when you get that far. :-)
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to check in and say hey. Hey. Been MIA for awhile, looks like I missed a few things. Hope things are going well for you now - take care.
ReplyDelete"Where, oh where has my little dog gone?
ReplyDeleteOh where, oh where can he be?
With his ears cut short and his tail cut long,
Oh where, oh where can he be?"
hee hee - nursery rhymes to get stuck in your head. You'll be whistling it all day. :P
Just wunderin what you're up to and hoping you have a happy Wednesday.
Hugs.
My fave was always 'hey diddle diddle', I was fascinated by the cow who could jump over the moon :)
ReplyDeleteGood morning, hope you have a delightful day, x
Hey Meg. Always good to see you stop by. I'm doing fine. Thanks for asking. Hope and trust you are too. :-)
ReplyDeleteAwww, Aggie, it's so nice to be wondered about. :-D
ReplyDeleteI'm in Tempe on business today. Just a one day trip to deal with some legal issues regarding an upcoming trial, which is is just a couple weeks so I'll be heading back here again soon. The joy of participating in our legal system. Happy Happy, Joy Joy. :-D
Sunshine, I should have brought my camera. The skies are crystal blue with not a cloud in sight and the desert is just absolutely gorgeous--in the morning--because once it starts to get hot then its a beotch. :-D
ReplyDeleteIf today is Thursday, have a good one. :-D
lol, sounds lovely anyway :-) You shall have to take the camera, when you head back again in a couple of weeks. In the mean time, happy working :-D and a safe & pleasant journey home.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely... Love is what we carry with us, always.
ReplyDeleteKaren, so good to see you again. At the end of the day, what else is there besides Love? I do mean Love with a capital L. Glad to see you had a wonderful time on holiday. :-)
ReplyDeleteI just love City Slickers and the sequel. :-) Thinkin I'm gonna have to go put it on now..*giggles*
ReplyDeletehope ur feeling betta today Tre...
ReplyDeleteKeshi.
Kaliblue, nice to see you stop by. Always good to touch base with another Tennessee blogger. City Slickers is a great movie. Let me know when you are going to put it on and I'll bring the popcorn. :-)
ReplyDeleteKeshi, thanks for checking in on me. I'm feeling much better sweetie. In other words, it's safe to come a little closer. :-D
ReplyDeleteHey you :-) Hope you had a pleasant flight.
ReplyDeleteSweet dreams, when you get that far, x
By the way, has anyone noticed this "one" image is not the same one I originally posted? Just checking. :-)
ReplyDeleteI re-rendered yesterday with just a few subtle changes for those keeping score. Do you hear me Lisa? ;-)
Very pleasant flight. However, I get to do it all over again on Monday.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sunshine. Has the coffee kicked in yet? :-)
Re: the image, have you taken a step back? Hadn't noticed, but then I'm not known for my observational skills. :-D
ReplyDeleteCoffee didn't cut it, so I took a walk in the rain, got thoroughly drenched and thoroughly woken. :-)
Monday, so soon. Another quickie?
not ruined
ReplyDeletebetter
because of the reawakening
:-]
since when am i a scorekeeper?
ReplyDeleteit also appears i've become
less and less observant
as i age gracefully...
who knows,
could this signify
a further dive inward,
or just simply
that my eyesight
has gone all to sh-t
(that was shit
in case it wasnt clear)...
so no,
i have no idea what changes
you made to all those 1's.
i cant seem to detect a difference.
i personally would enjoy
the image if all those
1's were completely gone,
as the sky or planet or whatever
that blue stuff is,
is quite lovely on its own,
and all those ones tend to impose
an idea upon that image
and clutter up an otherwise
peaceful scene.
but then, thats just my old
Crabby opinion.
and no, i dont want you
to take all the ones out
just because i am an
opinionated old Crab...
but, on a lighter note....
funny, us jazz musicians
used to joke about
finding the One,
or knowing where One was,
meaning
the first beat in each bar
of music...
or something like that.
as far as the secret to life goes,
dang! i thought it was
chocolate all this time...
sheesh.
i'd better get back to
those philosophy books.
i must have missed something...
Afternoon Sunshine. On the image, I just cleaned up some of the one's to give the image a less cluttered look and moved a couple of them around.
ReplyDeleteTrip back to Mesa will be a three day affair, which I hope will fulfill all my obligations as a witness in the lawsuit. Been waiting three years for this case to make it to court so I'm very ready to get this done.
Thanks for the chocolates and flowers. Much appreciated. :-)
OB, I like the way you think. You've got potential my dear! :-D
ReplyDeleteIf my freezer is fully stocked with Dove bars, could that move me from Joe#5 status to maybe Joe#4? Never hurts to ask. Now if I had a pleasure boat and the ice chest on that boat was filled with Dove bars, what would that do for me? :-D
Morning Lisa. You know, my chiropractor's name is Lisa and she looks very, very, very much just like you. I'm not shiotting you--it is eerie the resemblence. And, she is from New York and has 11:11 tattooed on her lower back. Now, what are the chances of that!
ReplyDeleteJust kidding about the 11:11, but everything else is spot on. :-)
I'll give you a pass on the scorekeeping duties, but age is a good thing. Young is nice, but nothing beats experience! :-)
And finally, happy Thursday :-)
ReplyDeleteLOL, yes, finally it's Happy Thursday! Hope and trust you have made the most of your 86,400 seconds today. :-)
ReplyDeleteI haven't found that L-O-V-E yet, but I will when the time is right. Love for my family, friends, and my cat keeps me going (as well as love for humankind).
ReplyDeletei guess the only difference
ReplyDeletebetween your chiropractor Lisa
and me lisa
is that
i'm not that manipulative.
(no, really, i'm not!)
thats why i dont get along
with men...
okay, that was a little
far fetched...
almost fell for the 11:11 comment!
you got me, baby!!
obviously YOU havent seen it
on the clock yet...
anyone?
has anyone seen 11:11
on the clock more times
than they'd like to remember?
any by the way,
just because i'm old
doesnt mean
i'm experienced!
wait, that didnt sound right...
just because i'm old
ReplyDeletedoesnt mean i can type...
(sorry, my kid was dashing off
into the great unknown
with my car, of course
so it was a race
to the front door...
he still got the car...)
soooooooooooooo,
what DID you change ?
did you add another 1?
is there an 11:11
hiding in there somewhere?
a message about
one of the Beatles perhaps?
do tell...!
OMG Lisa, I never realized my image had 11:11 in it until you just mentioned it. What does it mean? You must tell me! :-D
ReplyDeleteHonest to Janus, I didn't do this on purpose. Has it doomed my blog? Notice, this is about as long as I've gone without an update. Could flaunting the 11:11 in the face of whoever, could that have been a big mistake that I'm only now paying for?
I need your help Lisa. Talk to me. :-)
Karen, one never knows what is around the next corner, so we all just keep going. Much love to you and the cats from me and Jack. :-)
ReplyDeletei dont know.
ReplyDeletemaybe this extended
11:11 flaunting
is a good thing...
(um, just where IS the 11:11, please?
i seem to have missed it,
not that you're short on
ones in this picture,
by any means...
is it the one on the horizon?
the mirror-ish image?
besides, wheres the " : "
dont you need a :
to make 11 11
11:11?
i'm not sure if theres any rules...
ps who is Janus?
yet another one of your
female aquaintances perchance?
anyway, fear not
lisa is here
talking away to...
well to nobody, really!
she says your blog
is not doomed
by the excessive presence
of 1's,
but rather,
enhanced....
what'd "the old bag" say?
"not ruined,
better,
because of the
reawakening..."
i like that.
...of course, there was that incident
ReplyDeletewith the laptop malfunction,
you know,
when the B and the N
fell off....
and of course,
the "space" bar....!
OMG, i'm getting
goosebumps....!
this is more cosmic
than an alien pod!
I agree, OB wins the gold star of the day for the from ruin to awakening bit. Bloody brilliant insight. For my own edification, she should visit more often. :-D
ReplyDeleteAs for the 11:11, if you can't see it, it must not be there since I consider you to be the 11:11 expert. In fact, before you brought it to my attention, I had no idea of the global relevance of 11:11. Quite spooky when you think about it.
As for my handicapped lappy, I perfer to think of it as lingustically challenged, thank you very much. :-)
I think it's time to trot out the peace flags for my next post. Never hurts to fall to one's knees and beg for mercy. :-D
no need to beg...
ReplyDeleteso, wheres the 11:11?
i still cant see it!
unless its that horizon
mirror image thingy...
does 11:11 have
global relevance?
i had to google it
to find out more,
because of the ridiculous
number of times i see it
on my clock...
anyway, just be thankful
your lap doesnt have
a wardrobe challenge....
An attitude of gratitude. That's my final answer and I'm sticking to it. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnd you thought I was all about the bicycle...the wheels turn in many ways, my friend :-]
ReplyDeleteHmmm, Dove bars would definitely put you in line for a promotion (hmmm, how solid is Joe #4 at this point?)...but consider there are only five Joes
and
you're
one of them
Thanks for the gold star -- been awhile since I've gotten one of those!
OB, you continue to impress and amaze me in so many different ways. Thoughts of falling at your feet and uttering "I'm not worthy" are starting to cross my mind. :-D
ReplyDeleteDo Godiva bars count too? Had some of them this weekend and I must say they are one of the few foods that causes spontaneious (sp?) eye closing along with lots of Mmmmm, sounds. :-D
Godiva is great -- they make ice cream bars? So many ice cream bars, so little time...and so much cycling that would have to be done (hmmm, this is not a bad thing!)
ReplyDeleteBut, Dove holds the top spot when it comes to plain'ol dark chocolate (I keep those in the freezer too)...lots of mmmmmmmmm s.
No falling anywhere...the star was more than enough :-]
OB, Godiva does indeed make ice cream bars. I love raspberry and they make a white chocolate rippled with raspberry ice cream covered in milk chocolate.
ReplyDeleteDark chocolate. Mmm, I imagine you do know the two great benefits of dark chocolate, which is considered by many who know to be a health food in moderation. (1) a wonderful anti-oxident; (2) I forget the scientific details probably because I agreed with the conclusion such that the details were unimportant, but dark chocolate is suppose to do wonders in enhancing the sexual experience. I not shiotting you on that one--I actually read a medical report that seriously made that claim. Good enough for me! :-)
I'm off to see James in concert tonight in Atlanta--about a five hour drive. Have a great weekend OB and I'll see you when I get back. :-)
I agree, the details are unimportant compared to the result! >:-)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great concert.
Really, next time I'll reply on a different post!
OB, you are making me blush. :-D
ReplyDeleteI had a great time at the concert. Thanks for asking.