I hope you didn't over indulge with eating or/and drinking over the holidays. LuckieEddie says--My bother-in-law GoofyTed is even more obnoxious when he over drinks. ItchieBitchie a.k.a. theol'rosterwhohaslosthistailfeathers was sooooo proud of himself. He was at a holiday party and drank toooooo much and was impaired (i.e. drunk). Being a responsible person, he took a bus home. His wife, PaintedUpMildred, (i.e. who use to be the #1PartyAnimalinherday and now is just a paintedupol'hen) was soooo proud of him tooooo. He told her, it was really quite an experience. I never drove a bus before!
Another year older we are. Sometimes that's good. AverageJoe says--As we get older we can do certain things and we can do certain things better (i.e. age helps us here). But another year older also makes some thing harder for us to do (i.e. hinders our ability). I read it in the paper so it must be right--"Believe me, you don't want to see me hit a shot," Jack Nicklaus joked. "People have always said they want to play like I do. Now they can." Here in the Valley, I see old timers who use to be good at different hobbies but now struggle to do it at the same level of accomplishment that they once did. It's life I guess. Recently Arlene went outside our condo and our neighbor (i.e. maybe middle 80s) was up on the roof and couldn't get down (i.e. it didn't use to be a problem). She said she would get some help for him. As she was going into the condo, the fire truck arrived and helped him get down. Things change folks. I was sitting in the sun in front of our condo reading and a neighbor came over to talk. I asked him how his knees are doing--not really very good; I had three surgeries on this one; if I would have known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself! Such is life.
Oh a new year (i.e. sorta kinda a new beginning). I see folks who have an inner passion. They excite me. They do stuff not for attention but 'cause it gives them a good feeling. They don't try to please others but please themselves by doing what is right. They get an internal "good feeling". They have an internal constant of giving and serving. To some of you this sounds crazy (i.e. not doing it for attention). But visiting with these confident folks, I sense they have a sense of wisdom. This mentality is very self-gratifying, fulfilling, and they are blessed (i.e. blessed to be a blessing). Soooooooo folks, here is my suggestion for 2012. Do something like that. Be innovative, creative, and exciting (i.e. maybe something you have never done but always wanted). Do it without any recognition. Do it to or for someone who can't repay you. Do it 'cause you want to do it and I think you will find it most rewarding (i.e. an inner satisfaction).
I would really encourage you to go to church regularly in 2012. MissPerfect says--The #1 reason why folks don't go to church is 'cuase it boring! Ya, some churches are boring. Find one that isn't. There is a massive huge difference in churches. ANYWAY that is what we found out. The #2 reason why folks don't go to church is 'cause--They see folks who go to church (i.e. some might even be Christians) who are not perfect. And you know what, there are folks like that. In fact most or all (i.e. including me) are that way 'cause we are all human. Ya need to over look that deficiency. Ya need to look past the package and see the gift. You aren't perfect either even if you think you are. You are missing soooooooo much by not being involved in a church (i.e. missing a great opportunity). Again, find a church that you like (i.e. that fits you and your family). Please try! Don't be a Chri-ster (i.e. those who only go on Christmas and Easter). And don't be obnoxious, arrogant, or conceited by not trying. Joesixpack says--1/5 of the people are against everything all the time!
SusieQ says--I would guess a lot of you went to church either Christmas Eve and/or Christmas morning. Some of your probably said--Oh God, thank you for sending your Son to this earth for me. Tomorrow some of you will go to church after parting New Years Eve and say OH GOD!
Oh ya, God doesn't win football games--Tebow says. Tebow also says--It's not Tebow Time but Bronco Time (i.e. he directs the attention away from him). I heard a sports announcer say during the half time of the Sunday night game--Tebow's faith has qualities that are very attractive and add to the chances of winning. It says in the Denver Post (i.e. so it must be right)--Tebow has penchant for doing good things a.k.a. insprational game changer. Soooooooo I really think (i.e. my opinion) that folks who have faith in Jesus (i.e. enriched by going to church) have a different temperament and have a better chance of succeeding in what's important. I really do. I sat next to Charlie (i.e. a die-hard Suns fan) on our flight from Phoenix to Denver. Charlie told me that attitude is what makes things work; a positive attitude is a must and it's contagious. Charlie (i.e. age 25) had a Suns cap on (i.e. straight bill and cocked to the side). He also had an old sweatshirt on and baggy shorts, black Nike socks and an old pair of sneakers. He had a straggly beard and hair to match (i.e. stylish in our culture). We had a great time together. I think this young man will do well--why you ask--'cause of his attitude. GerogeTheCrook says--I don't believe what you're saying and I don't like Tebow at all 'cause I don't have faith in God and don't like to hear anything about such things; it's all a lot of gobbledygook and yada yada to me. Sorry GeorgeTheCrook, but I think you are really missing the boat. Such is life. But some of you still think I'm an idiot! erv, who some of you think is an idiot, says--#1 You cannot stick your tongue out and look up at the ceiling at the same time, a physical impossibility due to the tendons within your neck.
We were getting close to the run way when the captain said--This is your captain speaking--Give your seat belt a tug, your neighbor a huge as this Booing is going! Talk about attitude! I feel like Southwest Airlines is a friend. They portray this sense through their employees, how they do things and even how they make announcements. I really think that attitude can be taught. What do you think? They just make things as pleasant as possible. We went to the Christmas show of the Duttons here in the Valley of the Sun (i.e. some of you might have seen them in Branson). ANYWAY all the performers make you fell like they are your friends or family (i.e. just make you feel good--like your a favorite ol' sweatshirt) except one. She seems to try but doesn't seem to have the charisma--it seems fake to me (i.e. she seems robotic to me). I think (i.e. my opinion) that you can go to a party and sense it sooooo easy in certain hosts and hostesses. Some folks just have this and give you this feeling. The church we have been attending, has a pastor who has this (i.e. everyone seems to just like him when he talks). Not all pastors have this quality. Joesixpack says--If you don't have it it's hard to obtain (i.e. although I think a person can get better at it by working at it--but it might be a natural gift--such folks are genuine and just plain inviting--not stiff and artificial or canned--they are themselves and refreshing). Do you know what I'm talking about? Back to Southwest Airlines--On their Styrofoam coffee cup it says--Southwest Airlines proudly donates to the Guatemala light project, Drink our coffee and LIFT others! Drink coffee, give light! A cup above the rest! That makes me feel oh soooo good! Such is life.
It's really good to get Christmas cards from folks, especially some from folks who you don't communicate with during the year. They bring back such good memories, fun memories of years gone by, memories that will always remain, memories that are soooooo precious. They remind us of good times or something we did with them that just plain makes ya feel good. CadillacJack says--I think of you erv when I pluck my nose hairs? What am I suppose to make of that? At least she thinks of me! Such is life
WildWillie says--Be the kind of person in 2012 that, when your feet hit the floor each morning, the devil says "Oh Crap, He/She's up!" I'm playing pickle ball at another park. The leader of pickle ball and I were talking. He really likes the park they are in. The park is fun and laid back. The reason being is that we have a lot of activities all led by volunteers. Many parks don't have that--it takes folks to volunteer to make it great, Huh, interesting. Isn't that pretty much the same in our churches and communities and families?
Joesixpack says--Many successful and great folks live their lives in pretty much anonymity (i.e. pretty humble). They just "walkintheirpurpose" and don't want to be on the Champion's Pedestal. I got news about a good friend that something really good happened to him (i.e. a good guy wins--There is something special about this guy--he sorta kinda wears a cape in my eyes--his demeanor is that he never gets to high and never gets tooooo low). We talked to his wife and she said he is soooooo humble about it but it is really a big deal. He just won't talk about it much. Humility! My Daddy, Chester, would say to me--erv, if you are good, you don't have to tell folks about it; they can see and know it. That's just the opposite with DuaneTheWorm. He is constantly telling folks how great he is. He reminds me of mucus and snot! Happenstance, na I don't think sooooooo folks. Many in our church have read the whole Bible in 2011. I read the New Testament. ANYWAY I was reading my assigned chapters and read this--Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. It was underlined and a line drawn to the caption written on the top which was written by this good friend who I'm writing about. Caption said--My favorite verse...PK 2004. Huh, interesting.
In looking at folks who I think are successful, it seems they all are pretty humble, are confident and have a solid foundation. Many who stumble seem to not handle their power, fame or money very well. Just look around in your community and in the world. It seems very obvious. For many, it appears that it is hard to remain a good person. It appears that when money, power and fame comes their way, trouble is right around the corner (i.e. they get tooooo big for their britches--they screw up--they think they are above the law). There are a few good ones that do well though folks. And some of those few good ones are you. That is why I like to be around you. I like real folks (i.e. folks with massive huge good hearts). Very few folks can handle success. Very few. Most make a mess out of it. MissPerfect says--When I get a massive huge ego, I always get humbled; you would think I would learn! The AZ Republic Paper has a chuckle and a prayer in their newspaper every day. I think that is interesting. ANYWAY the prayer the other day was--Lord, in periods of abundance, help us to become humble and quietly accept good fortunate.
Arlene and I went to the movie Seven Days in Utopia before Christmas (i.e. $1 Tuesday on a rainy day here in the Valley).. It's about golf and faith in God. I suggest you go and see it or soon rent the DVD. Here is the web site to see if he made the putt at the end of the movie to be the champion. It's pretty good; it's about just what I'm writing about. http://www.didhemaketheputt.com/ .
I was walking to the hot tube the other night after a day of pickle ball, biking and hiking (i.e. I have the life of Riley). ANYWAY a gal backs out and on her car she has a bumper sticker that was confusing to me. I asked her what it meant. She said it was a "coexist" sticker. Soooooo what's coexist mean. Soooooo she gave me her explanation (i.e. her opinion). Sooooooooo look at this web site http://www.enochmagazine.com/articles/general/the-coexist-bumper-sticker and see what you think. This is one person's opinion. I might have a different opinion and you might have still another opinion and the reality is maybe none of those opinions are right but are just that--opinions. Coexist! Huh, that's interesting. MissPerfect asks--I wonder if the Shiites and the Sunnis got that email!!!
#2. All idiots, after reading #1 will try it. #3. And discover #1 is a lie. #4. You are smiling now because you are an idiot.
Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans. (-:
erv
MyFriendJean says--The best vision is not foresight or hindsight, but insight.
