INSIGHT

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- Significant Incidents...
of Political Coincidence

- That's Life...(wits & wisdoms)

- FIREY Words...RECONSIDERED


Significant Incidents...
of Political Coincidence

Here's a little part of US history which makes you go h-m-m-m-m-m.



Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.

John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.


Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.

John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.


The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters.


Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.


Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.


Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.

Both Presidents were shot in the head.


Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy.

Kennedy's secretary was named Lincoln.


Both were assassinated by Southerners.

Both were succeeded by Southerners.

Both successors were named Johnson.


Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.

Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.


John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839.

Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.


Both assassins were known by their three names.

Both names are comprised of fifteen letters.

Lincoln was shot in 'FORD'S Theatre'.

Kennedy was shot in a car called 'Lincoln' (a division of the FORD motor company).


Booth ran from the theatre and was caught in a warehouse.

Oswald ran from a warehouse and was caught in a theatre.


Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.


And here's the kicker...
A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, Maryland.

A week before Kennedy was shot, he was in Marilyn Monroe!


That's Life...(wits & wisdoms)

Plates seen on a Mercedes Benz in California . . . WAS HIS .....

If you can't keep a secret, you don't need to know it. ....

Quote from the boss: "I didn't say it was your fault. I said I was going to blame it on you." .....

If you want the world to beat a path to your door, just try to take a nap on a Saturday afternoon. .....

Measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the things you have for which you would not take money. .....

When your dreams turn to dust, it's time to vacuum. .....

Is your holier side your altar ego? .....

I need someone to refresh my memory. How many cars are allowed through an intersection after the light turns red? Is it three or five? .....

What's dumber, expecting educators to be entertaining, or expecting entertainment to be educational?.....


FIREY Words...Reconsidered

What People Say...

  When the fire trucks are delayed 30 seconds in traffic...
People Say: "It took them 10 minutes to get here."

  When the engine races by at 35 mph...
  People Say: "Look at those reckless fools."

  When 2 men struggle with a 4 man ladder...
People Say: "They don't even know how to raise a ladder."

  When firefighters open up windows to ventilate to reduce the heat and smoke...
  People Say: "Look at the wrecking crew."

  When they open floors or walls to get at the fire...
People Say: "There goes the axe squad."

  When the Chief stands back where he can see and direct his firefighters...
People Say: "He's afraid to go where he sends his men."

  When the fire department loses a building...
People Say: "It's a lousy department, they don't know what they're doing."

  When the fire department makes a good stop...
People Say: "The fire didn't amount to much anyway."

  When a lot of water is necessary to put out the fire...
People Say: "They're doing more damage with the water than the flames did."

  When the fire department inspects property...
People Say: "They're meddling in somebody's business."

  When a citizen wants a fire hazard corrected...
People Say: "I'll call the mayor."

  When a firefighter gets hurt...
People Say: "He was a careless guy."

  When a civilian gets hurt...
  People Say: "It's a lousy fire department."

  When they see a firefighter taking a break between training and inspections...
  People Say: "Look at them, they don't do anything, they're a waste of money."

  When a firefighter gets killed...
  People Say: "Hey, it's a dangerous job, he knew he was taking chances when he took the job."


OTHER PEOPLE SAY...


When a firefighter gives a fire safety program to a class of third graders,
Other People Say:
I can tell he really cares about children.

When a firefighter carries a rescued victim from a burning building,
Other People Say:
She's such a small person ... look at that exceptional strength.

When a firefighter rescues a frightened kitten from a tree,
Other People Say:
I can tell that ALL life is precious to him.

When a firefighter celebrates Christmas on the following Sunday,
Other People Say:
I'm grateful that she's willing to make a sacrifice for my safety.

When a firefighter does a safety inspection of my building,
Other People Say:
I never thought of that as a potential safety hazard.

When a firefighter brings the fire engine to career day at our school,
Other People Say:
I'd be proud if my child chose that career.

When the firefighters ask for a cost-of-living raise,
Other People Say:
We certainly get our money's worth from these folks.

When a firefighter risks her life to save mine,
Other People Say:
Thank you, God, for this brave, dedicated person.

AND...OTHER PEOPLE SAY...



When the fire trucks are delayed 30 seconds in traffic...
Other People Say:
"Don't those idiots see the flashing lights?
Can't they hear the sirens?"

When the engine races by at 35 mph...
Other People Say:
"Another fire...
may God protect the fighters and the victims."

When 2 men struggle with a 4 man ladder...
Other People Say:
"It's a shame there isn't more money to provide more firefighters."
(In a volunteer department case :
"Too bad there aren't more brave men and women willing to risk their lives like these.")

When firefighters open up windows to ventilate to reduce the heat and smoke...
Other People Say:
"They don't get paid enough to take risks like those."

When they open floors or walls to get at the fire...
Other People Say:
"I hope they don't find any surprises along the way."

When the Chief stands back where he can see and direct his firefighters...
Other People Say:
"I admire his capabilities to lead his men like that. I wouldn't have the first idea what to do."

When the fire department loses a building...
Other People Say:
"Buildings can be replaced, people can't. Thank God it was only a building."

When the fire department makes a good stop...
Other People Say:
"Oh, thank God, thank God.....and thank you firefighters.."

When a lot of water is necessary to put out the fire...
Other People Say:
"Maybe next time people will think twice about wasting water when they see how much is needed to save a house or a life"

When the fire department inspects property...
Other People Say:
"I never would have thought THAT would be a hazard...
thank you for letting me know."

When a citizen wants a fire hazard corrected...
Other People Say:
"I know you say it's part of your job, but I still thank you for getting it taken care of."

When a firefighter gets hurt...
Other People Say:
"Dear Lord, take care of him till he is well again."

When a civilian gets hurt...
Other People Say:
"He's lucky the fire department got there when they did He could have died."

When they see a firefighter taking a break between training and inspections...
Other People Say:
"I can't imagine all the information they have to remember.
I am glad they are well-trained."

When a firefighter gets killed...
Other People Say:
"The pain his family must be going through. The pride they must feel at his devotion to others. Is there anything being done to help his family?"


This is dedicated to all those firefighters devoted to their duties...whom we truly rely on, and are forever grateful to.


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