“A Navy Chief’s Prayer for Serenity”

I thought this one to be quite fitting for those years wearing the anchors …

Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I cannot accept,

And the wisdom to hide the bodies of those I had to kill today because they got on my nerves.

And also, help me to be careful of the toes I step on today,
as they may be connected to the feet I may have to kiss tomorrow.

Help me always to give 100% at work...

12% on Monday,
23% on Tuesday,
40% on Wednesday,
20% on Thursday
and 5% on Friday

And help me to remember...

When I'm having a bad day and it seems that people are trying to wind me up,

it takes 42 muscles to frown, 28 to smile and only 4 to extend my arm and smack someone in the mouth!