Joesixpack says—There are those who are good and then there are those who are lucky! And then there are those who are both lucky and good. Some folks seem to get all the breaks it seems. SusieQ says—Then there are those who resemble a good old blue-chip stock; fairly stable, has some ups and downs but mainly trend upward. AverageJoe says—Do you think some folks make their breaks? GeorgeTheCrook asks--Have man’s instincts ever changed—man has always been aggressive, always striving to dominate, trying to control the world and everything in it (i.e. that’s why we will have war and probably always will). I read while eating my oatmeal with half a banana on it this—The #1 topic that Jesus talked about the most was money (i.e. not how to make it either)! Thanks for the insight Joesixpack, GeorgeTheCrook, SusieQ, Jesus and AverageJoe, I’ll think about it! Such is life.
MissPerfect says--My feet have been cold since Carter was president! I still have cold feet about lots of things. Like what MissPerfect? Like elections--Hip Hip Hooray they are over! I was soooooo tired of negative campaigning that it made me sick (i.e. it must work as they all spend millions doing it). I don’t believe half of what they say and the other half isn’t true (i.e. it seems like most of them talk out of both sides of their mouth—they talk a lot but don’t say much). My mentor says—Figures don’t lie but liars figure! We must really be something, they tell us they are going to lower taxes and give us more benefits. They keep saying that and we keep believing it (i.e. must do to get elected—if they said we are going to raise taxes and cut benefits they can’t get elected—and getting elected is the only think they really care about). Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them. GeorgeTheCrook says—After folks lie, after a while, ya wonder when their lying (i.e. are they lying now or were they lying then). Liars are always singin’! Liars’ mouths are well oiled and efficient! They seem to do that out of habit after a while. Cadillac Jack says—I know a few folks who are that way--they just make me laugh. These folks have blown their trumpet for so long that no one hears it any more—so if they have something that is important, they get no attention. Liars are sorta kinda like snake oil salesmen; I sorta kinda just tune out the noise! Will Wilberttheliar change—I think not! Think about that folks. I just got done reading John Grisham’s new book The Confession; I like his books and think I have read all his 24 previous ones. ANYWAY one of the characters is a guy who is an ex-con named Travis Boyette who is a compulsive liar. They constantly question anything he says as he has lied soooooooooo many times. SusieQ says—Talk is cheap; let’s watch your actions! When someone has a checkered past, folks want to see your actions to prove themselves for a few years and then they’ll start having more confidence in that person. Until then, folks’ trust in them will probably be sketchy. Think about that.
Something smells different! Something feels different! Something just looks different! I can’t put my finger on it, but something is different. When folks think about others, things chance—think about that folks. "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others"? ~ Martin Luther King Jr. ~ Theguywho’sfullofwisdom says—Being kinder is the best way to change your life. Think about that. Saturday question—Do you put things in proper perspective? Think about that. I read this while eating my oatmeal with raspberries on it—One true measure of success in life is the measure of spiritual progress that we have revealed in our lives…The measure of His will that those around us have seen worked out in our daily living is the measure of our true success. I hope that sticks to me like the dried up oatmeal sticks to my dirty breakfast bowl! I hope I have my latter leaning up against the right wall. If I don’t --ouchy ouchy!
Oh man, think about this. I went to the new young, little, pretty, female dentist this week. They had me laid back and her and her female assistant were doing some work in my mouth. It was 8 o’clock. It seemed to go well until I got out of the chair. Ouchy ouchy! I didn’t zip up my fly on my blue jeans! Oh man! Good thing I had my sorta kinda blue boxers on! What should I do or say—they had to see it as they were looking down on me during this time. I said nutten. I bet they had a good laugh after I left (i.e. woke them up for the morning). I have no idea what they thought about that! I probably will never know. I know one thing for sure, when I go back next year I will double-check my zipper before going in. Two years in a row would not be good!
“I am a slow walker; but I never walk backwards.” ~ Abraham Lincoln ~ I get confused easily about a lot of things. Do you ever get confused? Some times I’m just not sure. Some times I wonder about things a lot. Do you ever? WildWilly says—Sometimes things aren’t as they appear (i.e. think about that). It was a sunny Saturday morning, and Minnesota’sBigKahuna was beginning his pre-shot routine at the Rolling Hills Country Cub, visualizing his upcoming shot when a voice came over the clubhouse loudspeaker: "Would the gentleman on the Ladies tee please back up to the men's tee, please!" TheBigKahuna was still deep in his routine, seemingly impervious to the interruption. Again the announcement: "Would the man on the women's tee kindly back up the men's tee!" TheBigKuhna had had enough. He shouted: "Would the announcer in the
clubhouse kindly shut up and let me play my second shot!"
Think about getting a second opinion about almost everything. You hear that—second opinion! That is what it is, an opinion. I read this--When my one-month-old baby girl Elza and I wound up in the hospital because she was below her birth weight, I called my sister and asked her to put in a prayer request with you. It was a very frightening and stressful time. We had been to see our local pediatrician for Elza's one-month check-up. The doctor told me her lack of weight gain was due perhaps to a food allergy or because I was not producing enough breast milk. She did not take seriously my suggestions that there was something wrong with the baby's digestion. We went for a second opinion and the other doctor immediately sent us to the hospital. Elza had a lot of tests done, and it turned out that she had a staph infection that was causing her diarrhea. MissPerfect says—Think about it; maybe ask for a second opinion (i.e. maybe you and your friend don’t know all the answers—even if you think you do).
Think about it! I received a card from the American Red Cross thanking me for giving blood. I think that is nice—I appreciated it. See, someone likes me! The special reason is I’m O- blood type a.k.a. the universal blood type. They say that just 7% of the population has type O- blood and less than 1% of the population donates type O- blood. There is typically a greater need for type O- blood than there is supply. I try to do my part as many of you do—I have given about 9 gallons so far. I wish I would have given more but I didn’t get started early enough. So throw those chips away, get your butt off the couch and go and give blood. You can give in Aplington on November 9. It’s a gift you can give and it won’t cost you a cent! Such is life. Opportunity! You just never know now do you. Think about that. I really like Dave. Yes I do. I am reprinting this with his permission: something he wrote in the weekly newsletter that I want you to think about. ~ Thoughts from the General Presbyter: Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation who consoles us in our affliction, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God”. II Corinthians 1:3-4. These two verses teach us God is in the consolation business and one of the resources available to God to offer comfort is someone else who has gone through a similar experience. I made a fast trip to Sioux Falls for a memorial service on Tuesday. My sister-in-law’s brother died. He was 53, struggled with Multiple Sclerosis for 20 years – then lung cancer. His name is Rick. If you grew up in a small community you know what it is like – my brother and his future wife dated for most of their High School years, married when they were 18 and 19. My brother’s wife’s sister was in my grade, she and I made it into the Iowa All State Choir three out of four years in High School. Her brother Rick was in my little sister’s class. We were in each other’s homes - quite a lot of shared history. As the preachers were pontificating at the memorial service, a memory came back to me. Early in 1974 Rick lost his dad, suddenly to a heart attack. His dad was 58. On October 1st of 1975 I lost my dad, suddenly to a heart attack, Dad was 57, I was 22. Of the streams of folks who came to offer their comfort, a few stand out. Rick, who would have been 18 then, came with his mother to sit with us. I remember when he shook my hand and said, “It will never be the same but at least it will get to the place where it doesn’t hurt all the time.” I am amazed he came that day – he was not very social. And, if you would have known Rick you would know profound is not the word you would use for Rick, but he was that day – because he knew what I was going through. Are you open to being an agent of God’s comfort? Reach out to someone who is going through an experience you know. You probably just have to say one sentence and then sit there and 35 years later someone will remember it. With love in Christ, Dave Feltman
I had the opportunity to sub-teach a couple of half days this week. Some kids seem soooooooooo disrespectful to me and some are soooooooo respectful. One boy seemed unusually disrespectful (i.e. maybe he had a attention deficit problem—I don’t know). ANYWAY I finally said—I was thinking of going to play golf today but here I am; If you want me to treat you like kindergartners I guess I will; you go and sit in the desk in the corner (i.e. I said it rather loud and in a different voice). I don’t get paid enough to put up with this! The class got real quit; then a boy in the back said—If I were you, I would have gone and played golf! JoeThePlumber says—No one respects me either. Yabut—“Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers. ~Socrates (469 BC - 399 BC)~ I asked my mentor Wednesday morning if he ever gets misunderstood—of course, we all understand the situation differently and interpret it by our personal background (i.e. how we have been programmed by our past). Sooooooooooo maybe some of those students have no idea that they are being disrespectful! You think so! Think about it. I talked to a very responsible, mature young man in the same class. He was a football player who just got beat the night before in the playoffs (i.e. it’s a lot more fun to win than to lose folks). ANYWAY I congratulated him on the fine season and we had a very nice talk. Sooooooo do you participate in a winter sport? Yes I wrestle—what weight—160—how much do you weigh now—173—can you get down to 160—oh ya—how in the world can you do that—work out and don’t eat! There are some very nice kids at every age and in every community—there really are. But there are others who really spoil it for everyone (i.e. much like our society). Think about that.
Have a FUN day my friend unless you have other plans. (-:
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KR’s thought of the day—Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech. MyFriendJean says—Kindness is becoming at any age.
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