November 12, 2016

I don't have a clue

Disclaimer--Some of this “It’s Saturday” might be rather stodgy and top-heavy with uninteresting stuff.  Ya gotta give Donnie and Hillary credit, they were entertaining alright (i.e. laugh out loud entertaining).  I have no idea how they could come up with all that stuff to make me laugh.  I actually think that they believed some of what they said. But, I really don’t have a clue.  I always thought that they thought they were talking to some third grade class.  Not a fourth grade class folks, no no, a fourth grade class would have seen right through them. If you don't believe me, ask the media--they are always right. NOT!  I see they are now sitting around eating humble pie with egg on their face!

My mentor use to say--It's never as good as it looks or never as bad as it looks. It will now be very interesting if our great country can have synergy.  It appears we are quite divided.  It appears it will take a great leader(s) to work through this.  There are probably many ways to get folks to agree.  Earlier this year, Vladimir Putin turned back the clock, passing a new law forbidding Christians from sharing their faith anywhere but within the walls of official church buildings. Even speaking of Christ in private homes is forbidden. Online sharing of the Gospel is forbidden. Ouchy ouchy!

GeorgeTheCrook says—Folks just don’t think alike; not no two folks do.  They just don’t. From my perspective, it appears that some folks are hoodooed by voodoo! Yabut propaganda can affect the situation tooooo.  And money or power can rig folks’ minds sometimes as well.  Then if you put power and money together, watch out.  Is that being hoodooed by voodoo? Or is that just money and power talking? 

Folks all seem to have different interests in books, food, music, work, etc. Folks just don’t have the same interests and tastes.  No two folks think exactly the same.  That is why it is sooooo hard to recommend different stuff to other folks.  A friend said—I enjoy your blog most days. You hear that—most days.  That is normal folks.  That is why folks have such few close friends and there is a high percentage of divorces. Folks just don’t agree on things and will not accept (i.e. not even listen) to other folks’ opinions and thoughts.  Members of families even struggle (i.e. money management, morals, values, faith, social believes etc.). Ok, some of you folks don’t agree with what I am saying!!!! See, I told you sooooo! Such is life. 47% for Donnie and 48% for Hilary—folks don’t seem to agree, see!  And there appears to be a huge massive chasm between the philosophies of those two and their followers. GeorgeTheCrook thinks our country is running in the mud while SusieQ thinks we are running downhill with the wind on our back.  See, folks don’t agree. Bingo!  I guess time will work it out.  But hang onto your hats folks; this could be quite a ride.  

Do you have “crazymakers” in your life?  I mean folks who just drive you crazy. They just get in your head (e.g. folks who just make you do things you don’t want to do or think things you don’t want to think). They make your life crazy; not the way you want to be.  LuckieEddie says--Sometimes the “crazymaker” can be ourselves (i.e. we can’t distinguish fact from fiction).  A friend made us a meal recently.  When she delivered it she said that she didn’t know if it was any good as she doesn’t cook very much anymore. She said she lost her confidence in her ability. Another gal makes us meals and always says--It might not be very good. When I tell TheSoupLady, who gives us a quart of soup every Tuesday, that her soup is good; she says--It's just something I put together. Other folks have given us food also with such a kind, humble, servant attitude.  These are really good folks. All the food was absolutely delicious.  It was really good let me tell ya.  The food was good but their thoughts, kindness and love for us is waaaaaay better.  Such is life.   ~  Crazy! Arlene always says that the food I cook is delicious.  NOT!  Even with her Alzheimer’s disease, Arlene is as kind and sweet as always.  That’s my Arlene!

ItchieBitchie says--I maybe don’t have a clue what kind of heart you have. I read this while eating my oatmeal with half a banana on it--Your mouth just reveals what’s inside your heart. A harsh tongue reveals an angry heart. A negative tongue reveals a fearful heart. A boasting tongue reveals an insecure heart. An overactive tongue reveals an unsettled heart. A judgmental tongue reveals a guilty heart. A critical tongue reveals a bitter heart. A filthy tongue reveals an impure heart. On the other hand, an encouraging tongue reveals a happy heart, a gentle tongue reveals a loving heart, and a controlled tongue reveals a peaceful heart. Does that make any sense to you? 

I wonder about some of you folks; I sit around wondering about you guys all the time.  Every day! NOT! The state of IA is the leader in corn production and also pork production .  It says in the paper, sooooo it must be right, that IA is also the leader in “nice.” Maybe all the corn and hog smell does that.  The paper says Iowans aren’t as narcissistic as the rest of the country.  Also, it said that Iowa is probably on the top lists of states in the United States for volunteerism.  I didn’t have a clue that Iowans are that good. 

There are many nice folks! Oh ya! I went for a bike ride to Kesley corner recently on a beautiful fall morning.  I got to the corner and laid my bike down to take off a layer of shirts and my pants.  People are soooo nice.  A young gal stopped for the stop sign (i.e. four way stop in the country) and then went through the intersection.  She then stopped and got out of her vehicle and came back to me.  The conversation went like this—You alright erv—I’m fine, my body temperature has warmed up and I need to take some clothes off—are you sure; I would be glad to give you a ride—really I’m fine; thanks soooo much for your concern—are you sure you are alright—really, I’m fine; thanksamillion.  She left and about a minute later another gal stopped and I had the same story line.  Crazy!  CLARIFICATION For your information, when I said I took off my pants, I want you to know that I had biking shorts under my pants!!!!!

It appears that most folks don’t like to be proselytized to.  That word has a sorta kinda a negative connotation to it by many folks.  Folks don’t want to be told what to do or think.  Just because you or I think a certain way, others do not and don’t want to be evangelized tooo. ItchieBitchie says—If I think I’m going to die like a pig (i.e. life has no meaning) and am ok with it, I’m good; just leave me alone.  GeorgeTheCrook says--Maybe you don’t have a clue what is going on or maybe I don’t have a clue what is going on or maybe neither one of us have a clue what’s going on. BUT some day we all will.  But if atheist BigPete is right, then we won’t. But is he right?

When I went to vote, a friend came up to me.  We said some niceties and then talked about her dad.  I told her I saw her help him to church Sunday.  It was touching in see. Her father is a super senior.  I know him as we did business together for many years.  I told my friend that her dad was of high character; a good guy with a good heart.  He always was the same when things were good and when they were not soooo good.  He is a God-fearing person who is confident with himself.  He always was positive and looked forward (i.e. she said he still does).  My friend said that when she felt soooo low that even God wouldn’t listen to her, she went to her daddy and asked him to pray for her. He is a good man. 

IMPORTANT—If any of you don’t believe in God (i.e. are seekers [don’t know for sure what you believe; just haven’t decided yet] or an atheists) and get in a real tough situation sometime with no possible solution (i.e. you are out of options), you can pray to God and He will listen to you no matter what your past is.  He will treat you the same as a long time Believer.  That’s crazy you say.  It is but true.  And it's at no cost; now that's a deal folks. If you feel you can’t pray to God for whatever reason or don’t think you are good enough, let me know and I will pray for you or pray with you.  Any time folks. Any time.  

Well this is the last word of this week’s “It’s Saturday.” Some of you are saying—it’s about time.  It’s like when a guy was asked--Are you mad that your wife always gets the last word?  No no, I’m just glad when she gets to it!

Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans. (-:

erv

MyFriendJean says—Friends are people who help you be more yourself, the person you are intended to be.

P.S. Played pb at 7:30 the other morning. Slammin'Mary was having heart problems; her heart was beating real fast. She asked me to finish her game. I took her by the arm and helped her to a chair to sit down. I said I didn't want her to pass out and I would have to do mouth to mouth. She said--I might like that. What a hoot!

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