Wednesday 31 December 2008

Cheers Everyone!

I was cleaning up the papers mounting up on my desk and found this little ditty that I had read somewhere and thought it might come in handy one day......and today is the day!

I think it is a fitting final post for 2008.

"This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.

Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.

Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job.

Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.

It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done".

(Source: Anon, traditional)

The Moral? Communication is often more complicated than it first seems!

Looking forward to "visiting" you all over and over again in 2009. Stay safe everybody as this somebody really cares and hopes nobody misses out on the happiest and healthiest year ever. I hope I haven't missed anybody!

My cats Wilson and Ellie patiently waiting for SOMEBODY to open the door!

11 comments:

Roban said...

With the time difference, you're my first final post to read in 2008! I have definitely enjoyed getting to know you this year. Your posts are always so insightful; they make me think! And the music... you definitely have a knack for linking just the right songs to your blog.

Wishing you the very best for 2009 and looking forward to our continued friendship...

Hugs,
Roban

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year Peggy!

...and I agree, communication sure can be complicated. Sometimes it's how two (or more) people interpret differently what has been said. Here's to 2009 being a time for improved communcations (and a bunch of fun, as well!)!

Stefunkc said...

I love it! I remember hearing that when I was quite young and finally understanding it years later.

Sadly I didn't buy any of those sunglasses. I'm too practical and cheap and couldn't justify the $9 price tag. I might talk myself into it on the way out of town though!

Jennifer Chronicles (jenx67.com) said...

LOVE that last line - the caption on the kitty pic - "somebody."

Anonymous said...

Love this post my friend, you are featured in mine for today..tomorrow..love your music, I am going to play it on my computer at work tomorrow! I am looking at your commenters listed above and you have a real who's who of the blog world... I love them all!!!

Rick said...

Hello. Forgive me for being so bold, but I am having a little giveaway on my blog. I am offering a chance to win a free caricature created by me. There are no gimmicks. It's just my way of celebrating two years of blogging. Please do me the honor of signing up for a chance to win.

Meow said...

Lovely Post, Peggy!!

Have a very Happy & Prosperous New Year!! It is a pleasure knowing you & hope that our bond gets stronger in the coming year.

Namaste,
Meow

McMGrad89 said...

I killed the big computer. Working on the laptop with a low signal. Wishing you a happy new year...Let's see, it's already the New year there. I look forward to getting to know you more this year.

Lilly said...

That is a great post - how true it is. If communication could just be more simple. I look forward to reading more of your posts in 2009. Happy New Year to you.

Zz... said...

haha funny ditty. thanks for the comment- I am feeling too lazy to post pictures on my blog as well but you can see two different picture links in the right hand coloumn under "my world in pictures" if interested, cheers :)

Caroline said...

Happy New Year Peggy! I am so looking forward to your wonderful insights in 2009! Wishing you many blessings this year!