Ooof

When looking at things from 10,000 feet, it appears that folks look at situations differently.  Why, I'm not always certain (i.e. maybe a different view).  But maybe really God only knows for sure.  Joshua and Caleb saw the opportunity of the Promised Land differently than the others spies.  Why, I don't know.  Maybe they were more subjective. Could be but I don't know. I would be only speculating!!!! Ooof!

For heavens sake!  Joesixpack says—Many things in life are subjective. ChemistryMajorSarah (i.e. she wears the biggirlpants) says—Not like chemistry that deals with quantitatively measurable phenomena of the material universe. Sooo you will have to decide if I am subjective in this “It’s Saturday.”  Warning—This “It’s Saturday” might be a doggerel based on your subjective thinking! Ooof!

I told the gals in our caregiver support group that I don’t like vacuuming and I don’t like dusting.  They said—We don’t either!  By gum, they made me laugh.  They are soooo real. I learn a lot by just asking. Oh ya.  I was getting some cash at the bank the other day.  I asked two female employees if they give the same amount each time to folks getting married, graduates or family member’s birthdays.  They all said they give different amounts for every situation.  They even admitted that they might give different amounts to their kids as they forget what they gave the others!! As I was leaving I thanked them for their advice—no problem, we are a full service bank! Holy smackerauuus!

ItchieBitchie (i.e. same old guy but with a fresh coat of paint) says--Maybe it’s no fluke why certain folks seem to succeed more than others. A seasoned waitress (i.e. a very nice gal) at a favorite brunch place which just changed management, answered my question—Is there a difference in management—oh yes, the new management is much more observant; pays attention to what is working and what isn’t and adjusts accordingly (i.e. what is ordered and what is left on the plate).  He is an experienced business person and you can tell (i.e. it’s all about operating a good business—usually if you do that, you make money).  I think self-evaluation is good in business, and our personal lives (i.e. big folks can do that). It might be harder when your goal isn’t to make money (i.e. like non profit or government). Saturday question—Is that called adaption?  La-t-da!

SusieQ from La Porte, IN says—By gum, everyone likes to get a note in the mail!  Paul sent a letter to some buddies and “When they had read [the letter] they rejoiced because of its encouragement.” Gee whiz, it made them feel oh sooooo good.  In 2014, the Greeting Card Association reported that Americans purchase approximately 6.5 billion greeting cards annually. Just think of the occasions where we buy cards—Valentines’ Day, Christmas, birthdays, weddings, graduations, special occasions—and sometimes just to encourage someone going through a difficult time. Dr. David (i.e. anybody can be a David) says--It is no different for people in our day. Whatever situation someone is going through—whether it is filled with sadness and loss or celebration and joy—a written word from someone who cares is an invaluable treasure. Today we have many options on how to write to someone—social networking, cards, letters, even tweets! Whatever media you choose to employ, take a moment to encourage someone today with your words. “Now we exhort you, brethren, … comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.” Well bless my soul! ”You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” ~ John Bunyan  That makes me go aaaaah!

Ooof! One of my old basketball buddies came and talked to Arlene and I at breakfast the other morning.  I asked him if he showed any sheep at the IA State Fair--ya I did--Isn't that judging a little subjective--It sure is; one year our daughter showed a ewe in the 4-H division and got 9th place; the next day I showed it in the open class and got grand champion!  When taking philosophy at UNI for my MA, the professor was a big Vince Lombardi fan.  In every paper I would say something direct or indirectly about the coach.  What I learned in his philosophy class was to tell the professor what he wanted to hear.  I got an A but I have no idea if I learned a whole lot! Well, maybe I did but it was very subjective.

Well bless my soul! As far back as 1500 B.C., the planet Venus was noted as the “morning star” and “evening star” depending on the time of year—the brightest object in the nighttime sky after the moon. When in its “morning star” phase, it became a symbol—a sign that the darkness of night was about to be replaced by the light of day. We probably all might have different “morning stars” maybe.  It always just amazes me when I all of a sudden see the light.  Bingo.  Maybe that is just my mind playing tricks with me.  You think sooooo?  It really doesn’t matter; it feels really good.  TechBoyDallas says--The feeling of good effects feel oh sooooo good! Jumping Jupiter!

WorldClassLarry (i.e. one of the finest folks I have ever met--usually they say that after a person is dead) says--"Health and cheerfulness mutually beget each other." That is right, beget each other.  Now that is a colorful word (i.e. my opinion).  I read while eating my oatmeal with a half a banana on it--A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Have you ever been whippersnappered?  Whippersnappered is a Blondie colorful word.  Saturday question—Are you colorful?  I asked a gal in our Adult Experience Group if her hair was really blond.  The gals told me that I should never ask a gal over 40 that question.  So now I know. What I learn in a day is just amazing.  Ooof!

Jerusalem 101, a paradox? The Jewish word for “peace” is shalom, which means welfare, good fortune, peace, and prosperity. Israelis regularly greet one another with the word shalom—Peace. Now look carefully at the word Jerusalem. In the days of Melchizedek, this city was called Salem, or Shalom. It was the City of Peace. Later the prefix Jeru- (probably “foundation of” or “city of”) was added to the name (i.e. the city of Jerusalem—the City of Peace). How ironic (i.e. or paradoxical)! No city has seen more destruction, bloodshed, wars, battles, or threats than Jerusalem. It has been totally destroyed twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured 44 times. Today, Jerusalem is a city surrounded by conflict, and some have called it the “powder keg” of today’s geopolitical tension.  LuckieEddie says—Ooooofta, I find that very interesting.  

Hilda and Fred (i.e. ages 75 and 78) were attending  Sunday morning service at their church, First Baptist of Buffalo, WY. They were in their usual place, middle isle,3 rows from the front. Just after the sermon Hilda realized she had a serious gas issue. Not wanting to make a big scene by walking out, she decided to release a small amount of gas quietly. After she did this she felt much better but was concerned the odor would soon give her away so she wrote a note to Fred " I just passed a silent fart, what should I do." He instantly wrote back “put a new battery in your hearing aid." Yikes! 

Miss Schmidt was my physics teacher at good old Danube (MN) High.  I remember her as a tall, black haired, slender young lady who wore high heels with pointed fronts.  She would kick me in the chins when I feel asleep in class (i.e. her kicks did the trick alright).  ItchieBitchie says--Take small "peeks" then the path seems pretty straight. Very much like a "path integral" in physics, the finer the segments into which the path is cut, the straighter the path seems, until as the number of segments approaches infinity, the path may be assumed to be made up of infinitesimal straight line segments! Joesixpack says—Gee whiz, that’s over my head.  I think what it means is--don't try to look at what lays tooooo far ahead, but rather concentrate on a shorter view and the "twisty path of live" will straighten out (i.e. take one day at a time)!  I’m just applying what I learned in Miss Schmidt’s physics class in good old Danube High (i.e. when I was awake)--By golly!

Arlene and I went to the movie War Room (i.e. a very powerful faith based movie).  It was the top box office money making movie over last weekend.  Wow!  That amazes me.  Maybe folks are getting tired of all the crap we are surrounded with and want to see and hear some Truth (i.e. something folks can hang their hat on--take it to the bank)  You think sooooo?  Obviously some do anyway.  The proof is in the money.  It's all about the money folks.  Or is it really? Holy molly! Dr. David (i.e. anyone can be a David) says--God’s people have always been yeast in the dough, salt in the wound, light in the darkness, and sand in the snake oil of secularism.  Ooof!

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

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MyFriendJean says--We cannot hold a torch to light of another's path without brightening our own.