by John Philipp
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August 10, 2006

Thought~Byte No. 91

April 23, 2008 09:47 AM EDT (Updated: May 25, 2008 07:16 PM EDT)
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Thought~Byte No. 91


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Comments: 94

John Philipp Apr 23, 2008, 9:48am EDT
I'm away working with clients so I may have few comments on your comments this week, which I will miss as it's my favorite activity of the week. But I have to feed the cat, as they say.

Play nicely amongst yourselves and answer each others comment when appropriate.
carolyn b. Apr 23, 2008, 9:59am EDT
Thank you.
Marilyn M. Apr 23, 2008, 10:00am EDT
Good thoughts, John.
Julie (there will always be a rainbow) G. Apr 23, 2008, 10:01am EDT
I love this one!!!
R o b i n ♥ Apr 23, 2008, 10:04am EDT
Not sure I get this one?
Haim Kadman Apr 23, 2008, 10:13am EDT
No chance, it's money which is scarce - I've plenty of dreams.
strongthrufight E. Apr 23, 2008, 10:13am EDT
hehe
t b. Apr 23, 2008, 10:19am EDT
hmmmm
Robyn F. Apr 23, 2008, 10:27am EDT
cute!!
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Apr 23, 2008, 10:39am EDT
Thanks for sharing.
Ann Weaver Hart Apr 23, 2008, 10:59am EDT
cool.
Kimberly Ripley Apr 23, 2008, 11:03am EDT
I like this.....I must say I had to think it through a time or two, but like it nonetheless!
Vivian P. Apr 23, 2008, 11:15am EDT
good advice
Robert - just a simple man - B. Apr 23, 2008, 11:18am EDT
Of course if your name is Forbes, Gates, Rockefeller, etc, this presents you with a dilemma.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Apr 23, 2008, 11:19am EDT
$2.00 if you'll just shaddup!
Larry H. Apr 23, 2008, 11:43am EDT
thanks for sharing
Kay & Snowy Cat Apr 23, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Gosh John, sounds like a recipe for either frustration or graft!
Stefania H. Apr 23, 2008, 12:12pm EDT
Isn't that the truth!
Dee - Nature Babe! Apr 23, 2008, 12:24pm EDT
I have many dreams and very few dollars. But life is good and if we cannot dream, then what can we do?
Lance L. Apr 23, 2008, 12:34pm EDT
I thought it was "in for a penny, in for a pound."
What is the exchange rate on dreams anyway?
CyberGwen ! Apr 23, 2008, 12:37pm EDT
very nice!
Jessie B. Apr 23, 2008, 12:40pm EDT
good advice
Jodi G. Apr 23, 2008, 12:51pm EDT
I love this one!
Gina Robinson Apr 23, 2008, 12:55pm EDT
Great cartoon, John! I love the message.
Debra B. Apr 23, 2008, 1:44pm EDT
Always gotta have a dream - always.
Sarah (I want points) Apr 23, 2008, 2:03pm EDT
That's a good one.
Georgiana S. Apr 23, 2008, 2:05pm EDT
oh yes!
Patricia J. Apr 23, 2008, 2:10pm EDT
I like that, it takes a few minutes to get it but I like it.
Luna Rushdi Apr 23, 2008, 3:17pm EDT
So true! Well I can say that I am faaar faaaaaar away from that world. All I seem to do is daydream. :)
Jerri H. Apr 23, 2008, 4:06pm EDT
Good one~
P.W. Dowdy Apr 23, 2008, 4:28pm EDT
At some point, all progress began as a dream. Someone had an idea of how a certain thing might be better and acted on that insight.

Here's a modern translation from the book of Joel: Where there is no insight, the people perish.
F. Jeanette c. Apr 23, 2008, 4:35pm EDT
cute

10 4 u
Beaker (just Beaker) Apr 23, 2008, 4:46pm EDT
That sounds like the 90s to me. The "greed is good" days. Unfortunately, I had no money then, just like now. Just my dreams to keep me warm.
Donna Hammett-Tooker Apr 23, 2008, 4:54pm EDT
Dreaming is not universally encouraged, John Philipp, for some it is a diversion from the fold and an insult to those who came before you to fight for your individuality - as long as you do not pursue it.
Lisa (I love loons) C. Apr 23, 2008, 5:05pm EDT
Another good one.... love it.
Judith Beckman Apr 23, 2008, 5:40pm EDT
Good thought! I agree. Let's dream big!
Deloris Wright Apr 23, 2008, 5:51pm EDT
good advice John. thanks
blaine d. Apr 23, 2008, 6:02pm EDT
nice one, anyone take credit cards???? /// can i charge it???
Vivian A. Apr 23, 2008, 6:38pm EDT
As always-true. Money is merely a tool, dreams are inspiration.
Susan B. Apr 23, 2008, 7:30pm EDT
Ha! Sounds like she's got expensive dreams :)
Sheila Deeth Apr 23, 2008, 7:56pm EDT
That's an interesting one - leaves me thinking.
Digital Diva S. Apr 23, 2008, 9:22pm EDT
Thanks for posting this to BEST ORIGINAL PHOTOS, ART AND WRITING FOR 2008.
Nancy 67 Apr 23, 2008, 9:25pm EDT
Amen!
Jan S. Apr 23, 2008, 10:07pm EDT
IS there such a place? Dreaming is free, which is part of what makes it so delightful.
Ruth Luce Apr 23, 2008, 11:24pm EDT
Well, now, bit different take I have of course! Dreaming, in my perception of course, is definitely not free, sometimes a much higher price, that price to me money could never pay. A few times was blessed with a little chunk of change that spread nicely. That is what I did, no security, no retirement, nothing sensible except for bills always paid. Tasted everything that comes my way, shared with whoever had need, turned no oppurtunity down and brought along anyone that would truly enjoy experiencing with me, do it til it's gone. Was okay before I had, will be okay again when gone. Will never regret the life I tasted, the people I helped to bring joy to, I would regret if I hadn't though. I'm not guaranteed a future, none of us are, there is only today!! As for dreams, well, those I don't dare, gone long time ago. Setting yourself up big time, fall too hard, nope, no dreams for me, one day every day as it comes and taste it all.
Ron B. Apr 23, 2008, 11:57pm EDT
hehehehe.....
Yvonne R. Apr 24, 2008, 1:42am EDT
I like P. W. Dowdy's comment. It's Very insightful and I totally agree! (:o) Dream big!
Wilhelmine Estabrook Apr 24, 2008, 6:10am EDT
Yes, I caught P.W. Dowdy's insightful comment, too.
As for me, my thoughts often aren't worth much. But I wouldn't sell my dreams ever. Those dreams have fueled the dark days and long nights, and so often made magicical things happen in my life.
John Philipp Apr 24, 2008, 8:25am EDT
Sneaking in a quick free moment.

Thank you all for your kind and clever comments.
penni d. Apr 24, 2008, 8:31am EDT
oh, so TRUE,John...
Bert Van Essen Apr 24, 2008, 9:02am EDT
May we never quit dreaming!
John Philipp Apr 24, 2008, 9:02am EDT
Thanks, Penni.
John Philipp Apr 24, 2008, 9:03am EDT
I'm with you, Bert.
LaRue B. Apr 24, 2008, 11:49am EDT
If we don't have dreams nothing else matters, even money.
I have many dreams, they don't all take money
John Philipp Apr 24, 2008, 4:06pm EDT
Excellent point, LaRue.
John Philipp Apr 24, 2008, 4:06pm EDT
Thanks, Stanley.
Ylanne Sorrows Apr 24, 2008, 4:37pm EDT
Like Robin, I'm not sure I get it. Most of your thought-bytes I find rather humorous, but this one left me kind of hanging, since I just couldn't figure out what it was supposed to mean. Explain, anyone?
Jennifer aka Jenn B. Apr 24, 2008, 7:38pm EDT
I alternate..I dream, I scheme, I fulfill dream and savor the moment before the next wave..............so far life is good.
Miss Heidi M. Apr 24, 2008, 9:26pm EDT
:) thank you
Jennifer N. Apr 24, 2008, 9:32pm EDT
Oh this is a good one. Very thought provoking and scary as well.
hannah w. Apr 24, 2008, 10:37pm EDT
LOL No danger of that here... I dream enough for ten!
Sophiya S. Apr 25, 2008, 10:07am EDT
love it
John Philipp Apr 25, 2008, 11:39am EDT
Ylanne, it means whatever meaning you take away from it for your life.

Thought~Bytes are meant to massage your mind.
John Philipp Apr 25, 2008, 11:39am EDT
Sounds good to me, Jennifer.
John Philipp Apr 25, 2008, 11:40am EDT
You're welcome, Miss Heidi :)
John Philipp Apr 25, 2008, 11:40am EDT
Jennifer, glad you thought so (not the scary part though).
John Philipp Apr 25, 2008, 11:41am EDT
Hannah, good for you.
John Philipp Apr 25, 2008, 11:41am EDT
Thanks, Sigriet.
Granny Janny H. Apr 25, 2008, 6:08pm EDT
Dreams when realized may be more valuable than thoughts.
John Philipp Apr 25, 2008, 6:20pm EDT
And dreams are also thoughts.
Cheryl B. Apr 26, 2008, 4:49pm EDT
I think I'll just keep on dreaming and hoping for the best... :)
John Philipp Apr 26, 2008, 5:37pm EDT
Good plan.
Elsie Duggan Apr 26, 2008, 8:31pm EDT
I love this John, I am smiling.
John Philipp Apr 26, 2008, 9:01pm EDT
Then my work here is done, Elsie.
Wanda H. Apr 28, 2008, 12:27am EDT
Brought a smile here too. Thanks.
John Philipp Apr 28, 2008, 12:32am EDT
You're very welcome, Wanda.
Karolyn Q. Apr 28, 2008, 8:44am EDT
This was a good one!
John Philipp Apr 28, 2008, 10:06am EDT
Thanks, Karolyn.
Shirley U Understand Me S. Apr 28, 2008, 12:16pm EDT
do nightmares count? I have lots of those and little money
I agree. Especially when it comes to me and love..... and what is dreams and what is reality. Great job John!
John Philipp Apr 28, 2008, 5:42pm EDT
In this instance, nightmares do not count, Shirley. Switch back to dreams.
John Philipp Apr 28, 2008, 5:43pm EDT
Thanks, Robbie. Love is another aspect of this.
Tracey W. Apr 29, 2008, 9:53am EDT
profound. Some poeple do live there I fear. Not an affliction I suffer though.
John Philipp Apr 29, 2008, 10:12am EDT
I'm glad you don't, Tracey.
Michelle M. Apr 29, 2008, 12:03pm EDT
Something to think about.
John Philipp Apr 29, 2008, 12:48pm EDT
And that's the whole purpose of Thought~Bytes, Michelle. Thanks.
David S. Apr 29, 2008, 11:32pm EDT
This one hits home, John. I wish some folks at work would dream with me and make it an even more astounding place.
John Philipp Apr 30, 2008, 12:01am EDT
Wouldn't that be nice.

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