Snapoutofit!

Snapoutofit! Joesixpack says--Harry Truman was correct when he observed, "My choices in life were either to be a piano player in a whore house or be a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any Difference! WellSuckamucka! It’s not Howdy Dooty Time folks.

Snapoutofit! MissPerfect says--We’re just going through a phase. The argument is over money or power, or thinking the unworkable will work if you just try a little harder. Now maybe all of this is true. But if it is not, you’re setting yourself up for the double-cross (i.e. a huge massive train wreck). When that subterfuge succeeds, the master illusion moves in for the kill, convincing you that life can be manipulated. Life can’t. But we can (i.e. life is manageable folks). SusieQ says--Hey listen, no day is soooooooo bad that it can’t be fixed with a nap; no day is sooooooooo good that it can’t be made better with a terrific time out (i.e. a little Sabbath).

Snapoutofit! WildWilly says—If we seek divine revelation, we’ll find it, even if it occurs while at work, folding laundry, or scooping the drive. Saturday question—How do you view yourself? LuckieEddie says—We do not see things in this life as they really are—only as we believe they are. It is as written in the Bible, we see through a glass darkly—but no glass is so dark, I think, as the looking glass in which we view ourselves. ItchieBitchie responds—The truth of ourselves is too often blurred by the capricious image of our self-perception. I believe it is among man’s greatest quests of life, not just to see life as it really is, but to see his part in it. Such is life.

Snapoutofit boy or she’ll eat your lunch—It ain’t Howdy Doody time guy. So suck it up and pay attention. No one said it was going to be easy. Saturday question—Do you ever get lonely? Joesixpack says—I find it peculiar that I am less lonely in the isolation of the desert than in the bustle of a city. Loneliness is often heightened by company. So why is that Joesixpack? Joesixpack says—It’s sorta kinda like this: I have discovered much gold here and it’s as thick as sin; I do not count it yet as either a blessing or a curse. Time will tell. Gold is an able servant but a cruel master. Ouchy ouchy!

Snapoutofit folks, be patient. I read this while eating my oatmeal with MI blueberries on it—God instructs us to be patient in all things. We must be patient with our families, our friends, and our associates. We must also be patient with our Creator as He unfolds His plan for our lives. And that’s as it should be. After all, think how patient God has been with us. WellSuckamucka!

Snapoutofit it folks, it’s 2010. Many companies give their employees a certain amount of days off. They can do with them what ever they want (e.g. be sick, go on vacation, sleep in, or go to funerals). Most folks protect those days off as they are sooooooooo precious unless you have a zillion like some do. And there are some of you who have employers who don’t care if you take time off but you have to get your work done some how some way. I played golf with a guy this last week that works for a bank in their commercial loan area. He used to be a manager of a store of a retail chain company. He really likes it a lot better. A lot less hours, no holidays and not near as much pressure. Retail management can be tough (i.e. very demanding—lots of hours). ANYWAY all of this is why funerals aren’t attended as much as they use to. Folks go more to the visitations after business hours. I was to a funeral recently where I noticed that the employees of a government entity were not in a hurry to leave (i.e. let’s have another cup of coffee and visit) as they probably get paid the same if they get back early or late. Well flipthepancake folks, folks who are in sales or service seem to leave earlier or step out and make some calls—particular owners (i.e. if they don’t sell or serve they don’t make any money). I also noticed this when we were at continuing education classes or vendor outings (i.e. let’s play a couple of more holes or have another beer—I don’t want to get back to the office before it closes ~ owners are on the phone and are the first to leave to get back to the office before it closes). Have you noticed that retired folks have all kinds of time to talk as they are just clipping the coupons (i.e. no work so time means nutten to them—in fact some are bored so they want to talk to kill time)? Snapoutofit folks, it’s reality. It’s all about money and how it affects each one of us. WellSuckamucka!

Snapoutofit folks. Quit just thinking about yourself and being so self-centered. Casey Dix, a young man and a friend of our church is in the National Guard and is heading out for a year of deployment. Here is what is happening to him--Casey is with the Iowa National Guard's 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, (1-133rd IN BN). They will be mobilized with the National Guard's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division. Since Aug. 3rd, they have been training in Camp Shelby, Mississippi. They get a 4 day pass, (Casey is going to New Orleans with some of his buds), then they will be training at Fort Irwin, CA. When they actually arrive in Afghanistan will be not disclosed until they get there, due to security reasons. Maybe you have a few minutes to send him an email. If it was your son or friend or yourself, think what that might mean (i.e. maybe make it a weekly occurrence). I will get his address later when in Afghanistan so you might want to send him a package or so. Do what your heart tells you. casey.dix@us.army.mil

Snapoutofit! I had the opportunity to enjoy the company of one smart guy recently. We laughed and talked and discussed many serious situations. The bottom line is that decisions are made after gathering the best possible information excluding our emotions and then going forward. It still might not be the right decision but it’s the best decision today considering the information we have in front of us. This guy has a good head and has good decision making ability. So my friend, snapoutofit questioning your ability, you will do just fine. Yes you will. You’re smarter than the average old bear! Youbettcha!

ItchieBitchie says—Snapoutofit! Quite pretending, it’s reality. A friend asked me recently—I’m transparent but I wonder if I always should be. Are you a transparent person or don’t you let others see your inside? I had anther friend tell me that she doesn’t let anyone know her inside. My opinion is that you have to be transparent if you want to have good relationships. SusieQ says—YaBut erv, I have done that and got hurt real bad. I never what to do that again. So maybe pick you places, pick you time, pick your folks etc. I don’t know, what do you think? GerogeTheCrook says—The first step in changing something about yourself is recognizing you have a opportunity and be transparent about it (i.e. pretending just doesn’t cut it). Suckamucka that’s hard at times! If you are a real person, most folks will accept you and do almost anything to help you. If you pretend (i.e. be a faker) I for one don’t have much time for you. Such is life.

Joesixpack says—Well, I cannot explain how it is, but I know that man is not honest! A friend who is an alcoholic gave the book Twenty-Four Hours A Day (i.e. it comes from AA) to use as part of my devotions, which I do. This is what I read while eating my oatmeal with a half of banana on it—A.A. Thought for the Day—Call on new prospects while they are still jittery. They may be more receptive when depressed. See them alone if possible….Meditation for the Day—Try not to give way to criticism, blame, scorn, or judgment of others when you are trying to help them. Effectiveness in helping others depends on controlling yourself…You should have a firm foundation of spiritual living which makes you truly humble, if you are going to really help other people. Go easy on them and be hard on yourself. Snapoutofit, once an alcoholic always an alcoholic! A recovering alcoholic can’t take one drink! If she/he does, it’s a huge massive train wreck. Not just for the person but his/her family, friends, employers, and others who invested a lot in that person. Suckamucka that’s just the way it is. It’s reality folks.

RogerDodger says—It’s not what you eat that kills you, it’s what eating you that kills you. Snapoutofit folks! Maybe you or someone you know has been really low (i.e. feeling really beat up—depressed—feeling hopeless). It’s when we are the lowest that we are most receptive in listening (i.e. my opinion). Like when the doctor tells you that you need to lose weight or die or you need to exercise daily or you will die or you need to change your diet or die or you need to take your medication or die or you need to be constant conscious of your situation or bad things will happen to you. That list can go on forever. Then after you feel better or think you got it whipped, you go back to your old habits. No more support group, no more exercise, no more God (e.g. 9-11), no more exercise, just back to the sameoldsameold (i.e. gain the weight back again). WellSnapoutofit folks, we need to stick to the fight. If you can’t do it, get around some folks who push you and make you do it. A zillion years ago when I coached basketball, I told the guys--if I don’t get after you to improve, then you need to worry as that means I don’t care about you anymore. But it’s your decision and decisions have consequences. Such is life. If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm. ~Vince Lombardi~

Have you ever been in a tough spot a.k.a. a tough situation? I mean really tough! It’s great if you can vocalize about it with someone you can trust. They might bang some ideas off you and quiz you with a very neutral position (i.e. maybe even tell you some things you don’t want to hear). They probably won’t have any answers but just give you an opportunity to vent and they might give you ideas to think about that you haven’t (i.e. ‘cause you are so narrow minded) thought about. A friend and I kicked some ideas around recently. It was really a good time and good stuff. We talked about being calm when faced with though situations. Yes, being calm. I have said this before—Talk softer and slowly when in a tough situation. Try it, it works. If you get all excited, then the other person gets all excited and pretty soon it out of control. Here is another tip, say to them—Let me see if I have this right, and then repeat what they said. Then say, is that what you are saying. It works. Try it on a spouse, friend or a guy on the street for practice. Be CALM! Snapoutofit, you might be wrong! Lucky Eddie says—The man who is calm has his course in life clearly marked on his chart. His hand is ever on the helm. So if someone disagrees with you, stay calm. First of all he might be right and secondly if you are right, you don’t have anything to get excited about. Be open minded and be CALM! CadillacJack says—Men and women have duties to others,--and duties to themselves.

I was walking back from the library the other day and met 3 pretty gals in front of city hall. I asked one how her new job was going (i.e. supervisor)—good—have you learn the employees a little and which buttons to push on each one—ya, I have, one thinks she’s always right! WellSnapoutofitlady! You are not always right. I had breakfast with my mentor this week like usual and he said—No matter how smart your dog is you can’t make him talk—that’s like us, no matter how smart we are (i.e. or think we are) we can’t understand everything (i.e. His understanding I cannot fathom). Suckamucka that’s hard for arrogant folks to understand. WellFlipThePancake—My mentor and I agree that it seems when we become too arrogant, God seems to have a way to humble us. Do you ever get humbled? Do really arrogant folks (i.e. I mean really argent folks) every catch on? I was negotiating lot lines of a real estate deal the other day and a pretty little gal almost started to cry—now that’s a good method of negotiating that seems to work. Oh yes! Maybe Roger Clemens might use that! You think so. He might folks even if it’s fake.

ItchieBitchie says--I hope we snapoutofit soon! Our economy is soooooooo bad that I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail ~ I ordered a burger at McDonald’s and the kid behind the counter asked, “Can you afford fries with that?” ~ I saw a Mormon polygamist with only one wife ~ Motel Six won’t leave the light on anymore. Suckamucka it’s getting’ bad folks!

Snapoutofit lady! A woman goes into a meat market and asks the butcher why his Labor Day Special on U.S.D.A. Choice Sirloin Steaks is $3.99 a pound, when the guy across the street is selling his for $2.99. The butcher says, "Well, then, why don't you go over there and buy his?" The customer replies: "He doesn't have any left." "Well, that's nothing" the butcher says, "when I don't have any, I sell mine for only $1.99!" The conclusion of the matter—It’s easy to make a lot of noise if you ain’t playing the game. Such is life.

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

erv

KR’s thought of the day—An unusual amount of common sense is sometimes called wisdom.