The Trouble Tree

The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric saw quit, and now his ancient pickup truck refused to start.

While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching tips of the branches with both hands.

When opening the door, he underwent an amazing transformation. His tanned face was wreathed in...

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Two men look out the same prison bars; one sees mud and the other stars. - Frederick Langbridge

I read that quote many years ago and never forgot it. And so began a lifetime of collecting quotes.

Although fate presents

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Age fifty-six was when my 'overweight' status began.
So I never got to try these oldies-but-not-so-goodies.

Negative Calorie Diet
Apple Cider Vinegar Diet

(Later revised to include apple cider, kelp, vitamin B-6, and lecithin)

3 Day Diet
7 Day Cabbage Soup Diet
12 Day Mayo Clinic Diet
21 Day Grapefruit Diet

Beverly Hills Diet
Peanut Butter Diet
Israeli Army Diet

Dieters Beware of plans that have ...

* Claims that sound too good to be true
* Eliminated one or more of the five food groups
* Recommendations

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The Ping-Pong Battle of the Diets ... for our Wallets.

1963 - [COLOR="Blue"]Weight Watchers is incorporated by Jean Nidetch[/COLOR]

1972 - [COLOR="DarkRed"]Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution phenomenal success [/COLOR]

1973 - [COLOR="Blue"]Richard Simmons opens his first club for the severely overweight[/COLOR]

1976 - [COLOR="DarkRed"]William Duffy Sugar Blues[/COLOR]

1982 - [COLOR="Blue"]Richard Simmons Never Say Diet[/COLOR]

1986 - [COLOR="DarkRed"]Michel...

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