objectives

Some of you might think I’m an aberration a.k.a. revolutionary and counter cultural.  Some folks might think you are an aberration.  And some folks might think we are both aberrations. It all depends what measuring stick folks use. That measuring stick is usually based on folks’ genetic backgrounds and their environmental backgrounds.  TomTerrific says—erv, yabut if they quack like a duck and walk like a duck, they’re a duck.  Don’t kid yourself! A friend and I share a thought often—If you think a certain way about a person’s actions (i.e. good or bad) and I think the same way about that person’s actions, others must think about that person’s actions the same way! Don’t kid yourself! We aren’t that much of an aberration!

Folks have different objectives (e.g. why do you work)—pay the bills, enjoy it, have no choice, don’t want to get bored, want to have a good retirement, really enjoy it, image, way of life, want to feel needed, pay for the kids’ education, pay for health insurance, pay alimony or child support, don’t know any difference, want a good standard of living, etc.).  You got it.  Soooo what is/or was your objective in working? 

A pickleball buddy's mantra

Saturday question--What is your objective in doing your hobby?  OhShoots says--Don’t do something that causes you anxiety (i.e. do something that makes you laugh, makes you happy and you just enjoy).  Like don’t do something competitive if it makes you unhappy, miserable, depressed etc.  Maybe think about doing an activity that is not competitive like reading or walking or any hobby that you enjoy but is relaxing and does not cause you to become an animal (e.g. some folks get frustrated in doing their hobby).  Soooo maybe it would be better that they quit that hobby and go and talk to their neighbors (i.e. much more enjoyable).  But if your objective is to be the best and to beat everyone (i.e. score is the utmost importance), well, you will probably always be frustrated (i.e. probably the objective is unattainable).  That’s my opinion.  I think we miss out on much enjoyment when we go “over board” on the competitive side.  But what do I know, I’m just a little old farm boy from a mile and fourth south of Roseland, MN. If you are an ultra-competitive (i.e. winning is just very important to you) person, you won’t understand me at all; go get them guys, I hope you win.  A super senior friend told me that a gal in her card group just can’t handle losing (i.e. probably not the most fun person to be around). She gets all bent out of shape if she doesn’t win (i.e. goes ballistic).  And she’s probably in her 80s.  I doubt if she will get over it.  Well, maybe when she passes! Bingo!

Iowa’s basketball coach, Fran McCaffery recently wouldn’t shake hands with the North Dakota coach and instructed his players to not shake hands with their players.  And Iowa won!  McCafferry said he didn’t like a couple of things about the game!!!!  Grow up McCaffrey; how old are you?  I wonder if he has a uncontrollable temper?  Not a very good example (i.e. my opinion).  I was not a big fan of McCaffery and now even less; not my kind of person.  Such is life.                                                                                                                                                                

I was sitting in my chair early one Saturday morning in front of the fireplace and read this (i.e. it’s probably my favorite book of the Bible)—I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live.  That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is a gift of God. Saturday question—Are you happy with what you are doing with your life?  What is your objective?  A friend asked me to read a book about significance in our lives. The conclusion he decided was—Significance means something different to each person.  I agree; this guy is smart; if you have questions, this guy has the answers.  Oh ya!

I had an old Mesa neighbor (i.e. old in ex-neighbor) email me and tell me that her/their life is crazy!  Have you heard that before?  Is your life crazy?  I asked her why her/their life is crazy.  She responded that she/they have a just a lot of stuff going on besides spending a lot of time doing her passions and spending a lot of time doing her hobbies; it just makes her/them very busy; a crazy life. To me that doesn’t sound like fun at all (i.e. to have a crazy life).  But listen folks, different strokes for different folks. Maybe folks have reasons why they have crazy lives—maybe some folks have no control over whatever is making their lives crazy or maybe folks want their live to be crazy for some reason (e.g. it makes them feel good or important). Folks have different objectives for their lives.  I have friends/acquaintances who are always way busy.  I asked a friend about it.  He said—I love it.  I could never live like that (i.e. way toooo busy).  BUT he is he and I am I!  Some folks probably think I’m lazy. And they could be right! I maybe have a 5 horse power motor compared to their 50 horse power motor! Such is life.

ItchieBitchie says--My drive for success, and the lack of time, not only made my life less enjoyable, but it was also making me an asshole... One of the best things about having more of my time is the ability to share it with others. Remember folks, that is his opinion. And the world is changed by examples, not by opinions. If you are not a Christian, this next sentence doesn't apply to you sooo just skip it.  ~  A non-serving Christian is a contradiction.

I was at a funeral of a friend’s father.  The pastor asked how is a person judged when they pass?  He said--The world usually judges a person’s life by the 3 Bs (i.e. brains or brawn or bucks).  But God judges a person’s life by being meek, humble and having faith (i.e. high achievers). Saturday question—Soooo what criteria do you use to measure a person’s life?   I have friends who have had great success with the 3bs and at the same time with the other stuff.  Those are special folks (i.e. it appears very few can handle all those at the same time).  If they can do it for a long time (e.g. most of their life), they are really special folks.  CadillacJack says—I don’t know if that is possible; I will need to think about that!  

MissPerfect says--If you are burning the candle at both ends, you aren’t as bright as you think you are.  Now that is MissPerfect’s opinion folks.  Saturday question—Are you calm; can you wait; can you be still?

This is a person’s opinion (i.e. objective) that I read in the paper.  You might not agree, I understand.  I sorta kinda agree with him.  You might not.  I understand.  I’m not saying he is right.  He might not be.  But here it is------If you desire a good economy, a prosperous and happy people and a stable culture, here is we have learned. Unfortunately, it will sound odd to some of you (i.e. I understand).  Here it is:  Get married. Stay married. Have children. Take yourself and your children to church.  Give them the best education you can. Work hard. Be honest, Speak truthfully. Treat people with kindness and respect. Editor and Catholic apologist Scott Richert adds several others: Read. Share novels, poetry and art with your children and spouse.  Take the long view beyond your own lifetime.  That’s it.   Seee, I knew that some of you would not agree with those guys. But some of you might or should or will.  Such is life.

TheOtherWarrenFromOmaha says—In 2017 may you always have Love to Share, Cash to Spare, And Friends who Care. 

HotShotKelly says—Celebrate your accomplishments of 2016 and be innovative and thrive in 2017.

a real aberration

Happy New Year folks. WorldClassLarry says—If you do it the same in 2017 that you have being doing during the last 5 years, you are probably going to get the same results.  Such is life.

An old golf buddy who winters in Mesa (i.e. a Marine who enlisted in 1945 and spent a year in the Koren War--injured--a really good guy with a good heart--my kind of guy) but previously from Rushmore, MN ended his email to me with--Adios and Vaya con Dios.

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

erv

MyFriendJean says—There are some things you learn best in calm and some in storm. 

P.S.

"I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer." - Jim Carrey

Here are some objectives that JoeBlow tries to live his life by. MissPerfect says--But they all take time; I'm toooo busy!

• ·         Make GOD part of your daily life
• ·         Stay close to your FAMILY
• ·         Seek and nurture worthy FRIENDS