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Exhibit A Exhibit B I think the images tell there own story, but perhaps you might also like to have a look at the following: A writer and academic who has close ties with the Scottish political establishment. Make of that what you will. Quote:
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How this made me think so hard about so many things! What is it a husband needs from his wife? It is simple really. I don't understand women who have such great husbands yet they take them for granted. The husband is unemployed for a while and instead of being a source of encouragement and a fountain of security what do they do? Tear him down. Put him down. Use hurtful words. One thing I have always believed in is to NEVER use sex to manipulate or put down the husband. No. Don't do it ever! My husband while I went to college did not speak much English and had to take very humble jobs. I would always tell him he would get something better eventually and to me he was the finest man in the world. Regardless of how much money he made or did not make. His productivity in the wallet would never affect my love for him. And he always knew that. Always. And there were days when we had very little. He said he knew I was the best cook in the world because all we had were two eggs and some mushrooms and a potato to eat. And I made the best soup from that he ever ate! It was awfully good! Lol. I would listen to all his dreams and tell him he could do it. He could achieve anything he wanted to achieve. I would emphasize all his fine qualities, and his flaws I would accept with humor. So many women friends ask me why my marriage has lasted so long. I was so young when I married. And I remember so many things. The details. One should never be with someone for self interest only. Or for some material comfort. But because one truly appreciates and loves the personal qualities of that person. It could be so easy to hurt that male heart and ego. But why do it to such a dear and good man? When it is so much more rewarding to see that passion in his eyes when he knows that no matter how harsh the outside world is to him, at home he is always the apple of his wife's eye....es tan bonito amar asi. Oh it is so beautiful to love like that. And when one loves like that what happens? If the man is a man of true character he will take all that security, love and encouragement and grow and believe he can do it all successfully! And he does! True power? I think it is knowing how to love others the right way. That is true power. All else is smoke and mirrors. There is a song I like that is a good summation to my thoughts here. Eres Tu Eres tu como el agua de mi fuente, Eres tu como el trigo de mi pan, It is you, Like the water in my fountain, It is you, Like the wheat in my bread. What it means is that how you love is what is the essence of sustenance in life. And too many people don't get enough love the right way. It makes them hard and bitter and callous inside. And keeps them from reaching all the potential they were meant to achieve. Oh SE, how you made me laugh. You are reserved and dignified and so interesting. I think you are waiting for the person that is going to make the music sing a lot in you.
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So you won't go through any trouble dearest SE. I did it for you.
Eres Tú (Spanish) Words and music by Juan Carlos Calderón Letra y música de Juan Carlos Calderón Como una promesa, eres tú, eres tú Como una mañana de verano Como una sonrisa, eres tú, eres tú Así, así, eres tú. Toda mi esperanza, eres tú, eres tú Como lluvia fresca en mis manos como fuerte brisa, eres tú, eres tú Así, así, eres tú Eres tú como el agua de mi fuente (Algo así eres tú) Eres tú el fuego de mi hogar Eres tú como el fuego de mi hoguera Eres tú el trigo de mi pan Como mi poema, eres tú, eres tú Como una guitarra en la noche todo mi horizonte eres tú, eres tú Así, así, eres tú Eres tú como el agua de mi fuente (Algo así eres tú) Eres tú el fuego de mi hogar Eres tú como el fuego de mi hoguera Eres tú el trigo de mi pan Eres tú... ============================================================= Eres tú (You are) This is a direct translation of the Spanish lyrics For the benefit of those who do not understand Spanish But would like to have an idea about the meaning of the song This direct translation has no correlation to the lyrics of Touch The Wind, which was recorded by Mocedades as an English version of Eres Tú ============================================================== Ésta es una traducción directamente al inglés de la letra de Eres Tú para quienes no saben el español pero desean entender lo que quiere decir la letra Esta traducción directa no tiene nada que ver con la letra de Touch The Wind grabada por Mocedades Como una versión en inglés de Eres Tú Like a promise, you are, you are Like a summer morning Like a smile, you are, you are Like that, like that, you are All my hope, you are, you are Like fresh rain in my hands Like a strong breeze, you are You are; like that, like that, you are You are like the water of my fountain (Something like that, you are) You are the fire of my fireplace You are like the fire of my bonfire You are the wheat of my bread Like my poem, you are, you are Like a guitar in the night My whole horizon you are You are; like that, like that, you are You are like the water of my fountain (Something like that, you are) You are the fire of my fireplace You are like the fire of my bonfire You are the wheat of my bread You are That is how I feel about my husband always. Hmm. Do you know who loves BOLEROS and knows more boleros than anyone else I know? My mother. She must know every bolero known to humankind. She grew up with the Romantic music in Spanish. Los Tres Panchos. Las Aces...so many old trio groups. My father loved salsa and plena and bomba, and besides being a very good conga player, was a really fine dancer. He was more eclectic than Mami was. He loved his American Jazz, Swing, Classical, African American music of all sorts. The old time greats like Duke Ellington and Dinah Washington and Billie Holliday. Charlie Parker and so on. He also liked more modern groups and musicians. I remember he loved, "You are the Sunshine of my Life" by Stevie Wonder. And "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder too. And he liked "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth Wind and Fire. Lol. My father was highly playful and would dance with me such tunes as "Staying Alive" and "Boogie Nights". Neither of my parents liked Elvis Presley at all though. Lol. I don't know why. Oh, I caught my husband (who sings occassionally in the shower and he always chooses some old bolero). He sings so offkey and terrible. Lol. I love it though. He thinks I can't hear him. His piano playing is beautiful. Sensitive and soulful. He has always been courteous. And uses old fashioned respectful ways that are always winning him so many friends among the Latin Americans. Especially the older generations. They appreciate courtesy. Don and Dona always. And he has great manners. Pulls out the chair at a restaurant. Stands up if I go to the bathroom at a restaurant. Puts on my coat and hat for me when we go out. Opens doors for me. So many little details. He was so patient in our courtship and so highly respectful with my parents. My father died knowing I was in good hands. He was so tender with my father and took care of him as a true son would. Such a rare man SE. He truly is. My husband was never pushy. He asked permission always before kissing me or anything else when we were courting. The only time I remember his control slipping just a little bit was when he and I went for a picnic on the beach together and I was swimming and looking at the fish. I came out and plopped down on the beach blanket next to him and was about to doze off, and I caught him with a rare look of lust on his face. He tried to cover it up. Lol. All in all he was and has always been such a caballero in every way. Where are the caballeros now? A bunch of pushy, mannerless clods is what there is out there. Oh, where are those old fashioned mothers instilling the old courtesies in their children now? Real manners goes a long way in the world. Today and always. One reason why I liked you SE. You have a bit of that old fashioned courtesy. I see it in some of your writing. It will always serve you well Senor.
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![]() Yes I have meant to ask you about this before, eighteen is a very young age to be married and I wondered how typical this was in Puerto Rico? My parents would have been horrified if I had married so young (they themselves married in their early thirties after a six year courtship). There is a general tendency in Scotland to marry later. The reason early marriage is frowned upon is the belief that the relationship is more likely to break down, so it is good to know that in your case not only has this not happened, but the flame is still burning brightly. Quote:
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“Pessimist: One who, when he has the choice of two evils, chooses both.” “Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute.” I am more of a parachute man myself. Here is a piece by Chopin, don't you think it sounds a little bit Spanish considering it was written by a Polish man who lived on France? Maybe that is just because it is performed on guitar. Quote:
Sonetto del Dolce Lamento Temo di perdere la meraviglia dei tuoi occhi di statua e la cadenza che di notte mi posa sulla guancia la rosa solitaria del respiro. Temo di essere lungo questa riva un tronco spoglio, e quel che più m'accora è non avere fiore, polpa, argilla per il verme di questa sofferenza. Se sei tu il mio tesoro seppellito, la mia croce e il mio fradicio dolore, se io sono il cane e tu il padrone mio non farmi perdere ciò che ho raggiunto e guarisci le acque del tuo fiume con foghe dell'Autunno mio impazzito. Buenos diás
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