GeorgeTheCrook says--I would like to think some folks’
thinking is screwed up. That could be
right GeorgeTheCrook but those other folks probably think that your thinking is
screwed up compared to theirs. Soooo how
will we ever know who is screwed up? Folks, think about that when reading this
“It’s Saturday.” Think about who is screwed up!
If we like it or not, we are all screwed up to some degree. Who is normal. Soooo who is screwed up? Who is the judge? Your mother-in-law?
Today, it’s ‘them’ vs. ‘us’! There
seems to be a “great divide” in our country now. It’s probably nutten new; we have had great
divides before. Folks on both sides of
the “great divide” all think they are right (i.e. again, that’s nutten new).
The new term that is used now is, “they are on the wrong side of history.”
There appears to be a lot of ignorance and self-serving egotism (i.e. again, that’s
nutten new). Folks on both sides think they are the enlightened ones who know
what is the right direction a.k.a. the right side of history (i.e. again, that’s
really nutten new). ItchieBitchie says—When you get to the root of the problem,
it’s all about the money; don’t kid yourself. I would like to think that something is right.
It could even be something in the middle.
CrazyMarvin says—NO WAY!
OneSmartGuy told me this after our discussion about the
“great divide”-- It is true there has always been a divide politically and
in other areas. But there has also proven to be a right answer with hindsight.
Most of the time the objectively right answer isn’t known until after the fact.
The Confederacy thought they were right to own slaves and they had Biblical
text on their side. They were certainly on the wrong side of history. So when
you see things like Nazi and white supremacist marches happening today, it’s
pretty easy to see who is right and who is wrong and who will end up on the
wrong side of history. If it is hard for someone to see that…well, I don’t want
such a person in my life.
I like
all of you folks, except maybe one of you; but I haven’t decided for sure on the one!
We might have “great divides” and maybe “little divides” but I still like you
guys. The reason is – you are good
folks, with good hearts; my kind of folks.
I would like to think that is a good reason. You are my heroes!
StuckInTheMudBud says—I would like to think that folks can
figure things out. A vendor who represents both Direct TV and Dish told me that
we need to change between the two every two years to get the best deal. There are some customers who could save up to
$100 a month. Many have been with either
company and never ask for deals or change when the promotions go off or when
the freebies are over. Soooo why don’t
they change? Many, like what they have;
they are comfortable in knowing how to run the equipment and don’t want to
learn something new or don’t want to talk on the telephone, or work out the
bugs. They would rather pay the
excessive amount (i.e. companies know this, don’t kid yourself). But the younger generation is really putting
pressure on the TV providers. This guy
told me, in 2 to 3 years there will be major changes; some are already
here. Maybe the providers don’t like it
(i.e. not as much money in their pockets) but the changing culture is demanding
it (i.e. they are being forced to be innovative and creative or someone else will
take all their business). Where is
K-Mart? I would like to think we can figure that out in many parts of our lives
but it appears we struggle with that. Such is life.
It feels soooo goooood to accomplish missions (i.e. biking Waterton Canyon and ice cream in Littleton)
Oh ya! The best quote I heard by our grand kids of CO was by Jimmer (i.e. age
five). His Dad disciplined him for something and he came running into the house
crying—I asked him what was wrong—My Dad ruined my life!
This might bedevil some of you folks but it is what it is! TomTerrific says—Try to be relevant to the
future. I know that some of you folks won’t
like to hear that (i.e. it’s problematic to some of you). It is a good practice
for women to do a self-examination of their breasts for lumps (i.e. a possible
early detection of cancer—maybe save their life). JoeBlow says--An unexamined experience is
worthless. There are people who are 50 years old who haven’t lived 50 years.
They’ve lived one year 50 times. They’re still making the same mistakes,
because they never stop and extract the lessons. They never stop to ask, “What
happened in this last year, and what can I do differently so that I am living
life better? LuckieEddie says—When I examine myself, “what was and wasn’t” it is revealed
to me (i.e. if I am honest to myself). That
self examination can change a person’s mettle.
Yes it can. I like that. Saturday question—Where do you want your
future to take you? MissPerfect, you are fine (i.e. right)? Booyah!
JoeBlow says—It’s good to “be in the know.” Yabut JoeBlow, some times we
just think we are in the know! I went
and watched Jimmer in his jiu jitsu class last Saturday morning. This is the sign
that was on the wall. I thought it was
interesting. Jimmer (i.e. age 5) told me
that Russel’s dad is obnoxious—what do you mean by that—he thinks he knows
everything and hollers a lot; he’s obnoxious; I don’t like him!!! He always
says—There you go, there you go. He’s
obnoxious. Folks, I wonder if I’m obnoxious to you guys (i.e. I don’t wonder, I know I am).
My opinion is that many folks don’t realize that they are obnoxious at
certain times and to certain folks. Hey,
folks, maybe many don’t care. MissPerfect says--I like to be obnoxious. There you
go, there you go!!!! I talked to TrapperJoe at Clear Creek in Golden and he
said--A good way not be obnoxious is to “keep your mouth shut as tight as a
number 4 beaver trap.” I like that! This
experience reminded my of a road sign I saw going through Omaha. It was an ad for Mutual of Omaha that
read—The first thing we do is listen. I
like that. Saturday question—Have you
ever been around anyone who yaks all the time and you just tune them out? Com’n now, tell the truth; that is what I
thought.
DennisJackrabbit
says—I give you the “kiss off” erv, when you write about prayer, attitude or
stuff like that. Yikes, you’re obnoxious
DennisJackrabbit! ANYWAY, a cousin-in-law sent me this writing about attitude. I like it. Maybe you will toooo. ~ "Suffering
can be one of the greatest challenges to our faith because we become mired in
the depths of our sorrow and can't bring ourselves to see the possibility of a
positive side. Maybe finding meaning in suffering is not about perceiving
an event as good or bad but rather about acknowledging that suffering is part
of our journey - this thing that makes us hurt has happened and here's how
things have changed. Putting our suffering to good use is about
remembering that while we have no idea where we're going, God knows and is
always with us. And for this, we will continue to rejoice." Then she said--It's all about our attitude,
isn't it? I realize that you folks (i.e. except for one of you maybe) are very positive and would charge hell with a bucket of water!!!!
Our son, Chet, and our daughter-in-law, Jessica, told me at
my stop in Waukee this—Dad, it is sad about Mom’s situation but about 65 years
of her 71 years have been very good.
They are soooo right. We have
been married 49 years in which we really had a good time and a good life. I said—I don’t want to dwell on the negative
but the positive but it is not always easy when you are in the middle of the
battle. I have emotions; if I didn’t, I wouldn’t care. Hey folks, it is sorta kinda like what Penn
State’s football player, Saquon Barlely, said after beating IA 41-14 last year--“You can see in their
demeanor when they don’t want to be on the field no more.”
Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans. (-:
erv
MyFriendJeans says--An argument usually produces plenty of heat but no light.
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