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December 18, 2007 |
A Publication of QVHD |
A Merry,
Little Column
By: V. Deborah Culligan, RN, MPH,
Deputy Director QVHD
It is a festive time of
the year. For most, despite the exhaustion, it is a happy time of the
year. For some, their happiness comes from family togetherness, parties
and presents. For others, their joy comes from a reflection on the roots
of the celebration. But regardless of whatever brings you comfort and
joy, from Thanksgiving and continuing through the New Year, is a time of
celebration, reflection and renewal. The advent of a new calendar year
is often a starting point for new behaviors or simply putting one year
to rest and getting “a fresh start.” It signals a finality that can help
some to cope with a particularly difficult past year.
One thing that is always helpful, no matter what stressors a situation
brings, is to keep a sense of humor. Following are some thoughts on
family and children that were forwarded in an email to me. (The author
may be Ansley Reynolds III , but that is not clear.) Whoever wrote these
thoughts has a great perspective on life. Some of these “great truths”
really hit home. I hope you enjoy these “merry, little” sayings.
- “Raising teenagers is like nailing Jello to a tree.”
- “Families are like fudge, mostly sweet with a few nuts.”
- “Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.”
- “Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not
the toy.”
- “Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.”
- “Never hold a cat and a hairdryer at the same time.”
- “Don't trust your dog to watch your hot dog for you.”
- “Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.”
- “You know you are getting old when you get the same sensation
from a rocking chair that you got when riding a roller coaster.”
- “Time may be a great healer, but it is a lousy beautician.”
- “You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.”
- Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
- You know you are old when you know all the answers but nobody
bothers to ask you the questions.
- No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize a cat.
- Wrinkles don't hurt.
If you keep a sense of humor this season, you may find greater
enjoyment in all that you do. On a more somber note, keep this saying in
mind when you are feeling overwhelmed: “I felt sorry for myself because
I had no shoes, until I met the man who had no feet.” May peace, joy,
hope and love come to your home this wonderful time of the year!
For more information, District residents
(Hamden, North Haven and Woodbridge) can call QVHD, 203.248.4528. Or you
can request information online
or through email, dculligan@qvhd.org
| An Ounce of Prevention is a
publication of the Quinnipiack Valley Health District, located at
1151 Hartford Turnpike, North Haven, CT 06473. Telephone:
248-4528. An Ounce of Prevention is
written by V. Deborah Culligan. The articles are published in the following local newspapers, The Advisor &
Beth-Wood News.
The content is provided as health education and
information to help you make health decisions. It is not intended to
be legal or medical advice, or substitute for recommendations made
by your health care provider. Address all comments to the district
office. |
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