GerogeTheCrook says--The business landscape, social structure, morals, economic stability and condition, family conditions, and life in general is changing. I even was around some local educators who say that education has to change. Church denominations are even changing. Can you believe all the changes. And guess what folks, it will change much more; I mean MUCH more if you like it or not. Some things will have to change or they will die. Some changes are good and some are bad but there will be change. I have been going to the home high school football games. I have noticed that the crowd has changed through the years. Why? Different parents, different grand parents and different folks connected with the school and the students. It's always interesting to me who goes to certain folks' weddings and funerals. Why do certain folks go to them. You ask sometimes--Why would they be here? Maybe to have the lunch! Or 'cause they give expensive gifts! Or 'cause they are important! Or 'cause they are just nice folks! Could be. I know one guy in our community who goes to most the funerals. Some say he goes for the lunch (i.e. funeral sandwiches and jello)! I can't believe that. Remember, I'm the other guy folks. Such is life.
Remember, I'm not the help desk; I'm the other guy. I read a book recently (i.e. given to me by our pastor to read) about church growth. One of the things it said was--Most successful churches (i.e. most are non-denominational) are operated under a CEO type of organization and not the typical "old denomination democratic method). Can you believe it! Also it said that most successful churches have had the same CEO pastor for a long time. Most successful athletic programs are coached by the same CEO coach. Most anytypeofsuccessfulprogram is run by a strong CEO type person (e.g. Steve Jobs). Most successful families have a CEO leader. I drank wine with a smart--highly educated guy the other day (i.e. had some wine while I whined). I asked him what will happen to our country if we continue to go the route we are going. He said--At some time we will have to have a dictator (i.e. CEO). Man, I hope not. Remember I'm not the help desk; I'm the other guy! Huh, interesting!
Your feedback is priceless. Oh ya. Can you believe it! Here is a couple of replies from last Saturday (i.e. they're uplifting and encouraging). Just read your "Its Saturday" as I always do sometime on Saturday for how many years now? Anyway, read that you have started running. Congratulations. Just wanted to let you know that I was in your shoes about a year ago and decided to start running as Todd and Jordan both do. I felt the same way. One mile was a stretch. My old lady knees used to object at the idea of going more than that. But I have hung in there and Todd, Jordan and I will be running in the Chicago Marathon next Sunday. We have been training since last Spring and have been loving it. Running 19 miles a couple of Saturdays ago was something I never thought I would do, but did. You just continue to plug away a little further each run. And you build on that and pretty soon you're stronger and faster than you would have ever thought. I found a book last winter called "The Non-runners Marathon Trainer" written by some UNI professors. It has helped me a lot. And not just with running, but with being positive in everything. A lot of good techniques. Anyway, I just wanted to share. Hang in there. It gets much better! ~ I'm drooling on my keyboard with her attitude, success, and being able to do it with her family. Remember I'm the other guy! The other morning I just stepped onto the street about 6:30 am (i.e. still dark) when a gal was coming down the street (i.e. she sorta kinda surprised me). She says she walks almost ever morning. She said--When I wall it makes my whole day better. This gal has a great attitude folks (i.e. very good heart--my kind of person). And remember what my Daddy, Chester, told me--Self discipline is the best discipline! Here is another--Erv, I used a very similar plan to start running this summer! I started at the end of July, and this past Saturday, I ran my first 5K race. I finished well with a time of 27:20, and I had never run before starting a plan like this. Good luck in your training! I'm hoping next summer to try a 10K and to bring my times down even further. It's such great thinking/processing time once you get past the feelings of wanting to croak. :) Lindsey on uncertainty Okay folks, you can do it http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml 3rd week done and all is well!
Have you ever got an ear full? I mean really got an ear full! Ouchy ouchy! How did it make you feel? Actually sometimes it makes me laugh. Yes it does. You might say--I can't believe that. Well it's the truth. Some folks who have given me an ear full, I don't respect (i.e. I don't think they have it got it figured out but are just running off at the mouth). MissPerfect says--No one, I repeat, no one has the same opinion so why do some folks think they are always right? It's just there opinion based on some thing current in their life (i.e. self serving) or the way they have been programed in the past. I think you need to look at a person's past performance (i.e. are their visions produced or are they pie in the sky). Putting your head in the sand is not very visionary. When change occurs, many times the folks who fight change, can give you an ear full all right! IthcieBitchie says--It ain't right wing or left wing. It's just soooooooo nice when folks can sit down and do what is right without giving someone an ear full of their ego. Such is life.
LuckieEddie says--Ya got to ride for the brand! Are we be a help desk or a pain in the butt? I was discussing some church stuff with a fellow member. He and I might not have the same opinion on our discussion but respect each other's opinion (i.e. remember, I'm the other guy). He told me that there is an old cowboy saying--You ride for the brand or get off the ridge! You believe that! He told me that he wanted to say more at our church meeting but thought God was telling me to keep his mouth shut; He thought that was wisdom. He quoted Abraham Lincoln--"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." WalMartFrank says--If you have ability, talent and are a leader, you have a huge massive responsibility; use it wisely (i.e. I think WalMartFrank could be an effective help desk). Can you believe that!
I watched the end of the Tigers/Yankees Thursday night. I think the announcer said that the Tigers haven't lost a game all year when they were ahead going into the 7th. Can you believe that! The Tigers' closer, Jose Valverdo, now 52 for 52, including 50 saves. Can you believe that! Can you believe they beat the Yankees who everyone thought would win. Such is life.
GeorgeTheCrook says--If it ain't about money and having fun, don't ask me! I read it in the paper soooooo it must be right! Americans talk skinny but eat fat! Ouchy ouchy! ItchieBitchie says--Super size it please; It's American. Can you believe that! Yes the verdict is in and SusieQ will also take the super sized meal with the extra large chocolate shake with whip cream on top (i.e. don't forget the cherry). I have a friend who doesn't eat anything until after 5 pm each day. Can you believe that! We were to NE Iowa along the Mississippi River this week (i.e. I think the river is romantic, mysterious and adventurous). We went in a few gift shops and saw many signs that say--"Live life simple" but in reality, most folks folks live life complicated (i.e. it seems American). CadillacJack says--Talk is cheap but it takes money to buy whiskey! (i.e. I used this several years ago and folks asked me--what does that mean--here is one person's opinion http://www.underhoodservice.com/Article/47571/Mitch_Schn.aspx You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink now can ya! Yabut you can put a little salt in his oats to make him thirsty now can'tcha! Personally, I enjoy quietude! Now that's pretty simple in a world that is a circus a.k.a the greatest show on earth! But remember, I'm the other guy! GeorgeTheCrook says--I'm a directional speaker (i.e. I like to tell folks where to go) a.k.a. help desk. Itellyouwhat GeorgeTheCrook, if folks don't want to go there they won't no matter how much you want them to go that direction (i.e. unless there is a buck in it for them). Can you believe that! Such is life.
Can you believe it! Another sign that I saw in The Little Red School House was this: Excellence is not an act, it's a habit. What makes something excellent anyway? I bought a new putter while hiking in the Backbone State Park during our visit to NE Iowa. Ya I did. I called John, the pro, and ordered it. I bought a Odyssey White Ice 2-Ball Mid 45" at a "map pricing" a.k.a. "enforced retail price" a.k.a. "resale price maintenance price" of $189 (i.e. everyone has the same price--like Apple products). Sooooooo why did I buy it from John--'cause I like him. Sooooooo what does that say sales folks?! ANYWAY a friend let me use his during the last weekend. I did quite a bit putting and I think I putt better with it (i.e. maybe it's a new thing and maybe not--time will tell). John called me back and told me that it would be 6 to 8 weeks before the order could be filled 'cause there is a large demand for this putter. Why? 'Cause the young bucks on the PGA Tour now use them and they have won with them (i.e. everyone wants 'em--supply and demand--now it's an excellent putter). Next year there will be a new, advanced, better, putter that they will win with and that will be the new excellent putter (i.e. it's called marketing folks). Yabut I will pay $189 soooooo maybe I can make 2 more putts a round--maybe. Yabut if I like it and it makes Riley's life more excellent, it's worth it, right? Such is life.
WildCatWes says--Life can be a circus at times, a three ring circus at that! Can you believe that. Ya, there are a lot of moving parts in life going at a fast pace. Some folks can't handle the pace or all the moving parts. It's just tooooooo much for them. In the Bible, the apostle Paul uses the Greek word thlipis. It means “pressure under physical and emotional stress.” It was a term used to describe the “squeezing of grapes to get the juice.” Soooooo it seems like some folks handle thlipis better than others. Why is that do you think? My Daddy, Chester, always told me--Everybody has problems. Its just that people handle them differently. Can you believe that! And why do you think some can handle pressure better than other? Probably many reasons. Call the right help desk for help folks.
Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans, (-:
erv
MyFriendJean says--If your day is hemmed with prayer, it is less likely to unravel.
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