"Gladys gets invited to Chicago"

CONFIRMED:

What an honor......"Gladys Friday" along with Denise Price Thomas are invited / confirmed speakers for The Joint Commission's Annual Patient Safety Convention ~ June, 2010.

They are also invited / confirmed speakers for The Joint Commission's Annual Ambulatory Care Convention ~ October 2010.

Is Chicago ready for "Gladys?"

Is OPRAH ready for "Gladys?"

Denise Price Thomas aka "Gladys Friday" are looking forward to their upcoming events for 2010.

A BIG THANK YOU to all fans ~ especially the one cooling off my hot flashes!

Hugs to go ~ ~

Christmas Party with a Twist!

"Gladys" was invited to a Senior's Christmas Party. The ladies were all excited because they were doing something a little different this year. They were planning to wear dresses to match the color of their husband's hair. When they explained this to "Gladys" ~ she decided that she would not be able to attend. When asked why ~ she explained that her husband is BALD and she had NO IDEA how to iron all of the wrinkles from her "birthday suit" ~

Moral of this story ~ go to the parties, eat more food, fill in your wrinkles!! ENJOY ~

I'm "Gladys Friday"......aren't you?

"All Ears"

An elderly gentleman finally went to the doctor about his hearing. He recommended a hearing aid. He was fitted, returned for his check up to discover that his hearing was back to 100%.

The doctor said, "I'm sure your family must be very happy for you" and the gentleman said, "I haven't told them.......but I can hear them so well that I have changed my will 3 times already."

Moral of this story ~ speak only words that you would be proud to share.

I'm "Gladys Friday" today, aren't you? Enjoy your weekend.

"The OLD Dog"

I hope you've all had a great week!

I was visiting with some friends this week and when "Bernice" and I came in from shopping, we noticed her husband and their dog curled up on the couch watching TV.

Bernice said, "What would you like for dinner love? Chicken, beef or lamb?" and Archie responded, "Why, thank you Bernice, I'll have the chicken" and she quickly said, "Not YOU, I was talking to the dog, you're having LEFT-OVERS and you can get up and fix 'em yourself!"

Ain't love GRAND? The sweet life of a dog ~ think about it.

Have a great weekend, I'm "Gladys Friday"

Denise Price Thomas and "Gladys Friday" are honored after having been confirmed this week as speakers for:

The Joint Commission Annual Conference on Quality and Patient Safety ~ June 2010

and

The Joint Commission Annual Ambulatory Care Conference ~ October 2010

both are in Chicago.

Thanksgiving Dinner with Family, Friends & Twins

We had a lovely Thanksgiving Dinner yesterday. I had invited some of my friends to join our family. While having dinner, I overheard a conversation with two of my most elderly friends, one said to the other, "I'm so sorry to ask this....but please tell me your name, I know it....and remember that we have known each other for a very long time, I just can't remember your NAME for the life of me!"

The other friend sat there for a moment and said....."That's fine, I understand, I do that too......but how soon do you need to know it?"

I walked up, put my arms around each of "the old maid twins", calling them by name, thinking that would solve the issue. They looked up at me and said, "now just who are you young lady, do we know you?"

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! A great time to reflect on our many blessings, being with family, friends, fun and food all around.

By the way, a "Gladys Hint" ~ I have discovered the best way to get chocolate home without it melting in the car, is to EAT IT ON THE WAY....it worked for me....of course, I'm wearing it today!

I'm "Gladys Friday" and I'm sure you are too!

"Speeding Senior"

On the way to "Gladys Friday's" speaking engagement this week, she was in a hurry to get there and was pulled over by a policeman....lights, camera, action! Could it be "Papa Rotsy" (media) she wondered. She thought for a brief moment that she was going to be in the movies or was being escorted to the event.......but it didn't turn out that way.

The officer asked, "Mam, why are you traveling SO FAST?" and she said, "Well Officer, when you are MY AGE, you have to get there in a hurry BEFORE you FORGET WHERE you are going......and another thing, since when did they start letting 'kids' be policemen?"

He must have thought "Gladys" looked like his "Grandmother" ~ because she arrived at the event EARLY as he led the way.

I'm "Gladys Friday" today, aren't you?

I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'm already counting my blessings.

"Gladys Friday" ~ Family Reunion

"Gladys Friday's" husband wasn't real excited about going to her out of town family reunion. He was complaining and whining the entire way. Getting closer to their destination, "GLADYS" saw a beautiful hillside, where cows were grazing, there were pigs, goats and chickens just enjoying the beautiful day. How lovely! (she thought)

Her "SPOUSE" noticed the pleasant smile that "Gladys" had on her face and always wishing to wipe that smile OFF, he asked her, "you see any of YORE relatives over THAR?" While KEEPING that smile ON her face "Gladys" said, "YES, I SHORE DO, I SEE ALL OF MY IN-LAWS!"

Moral of the story: There are always two ways to look at things. Find the way that makes you SMILE.

Enjoy your day. I'm "Gladys Friday" aren't you?

"Gladys Friday" along with DPT Consulting & Training enjoyed speaking this week to those attending the support group meetings held at Gaston Memorial Hospital. They weathered the stormy weather, winds and rain and they let the fun~shine in! We saw the results of "Laughter is Like a Medicine" Lovely groups - great people! Thank you all.