noises

In C.S. Lewis’ novel That Hideous Strength, a character makes a commonplace observation: “I suppose there are two views about everything.”  “Eh? Two views? There are a dozen views about everything,” comes the rejoinder, “until you know the answer. Then there’s never more than one.”  Remember folks, I’m just a little old farm boy from a mile and fourth south of Roseland, MN soooooo I surely don’t know many or any answers.  Remember that when reading this “It’s Saturday.”

This noise is what a sixth-grade grandson told a friend...Papa have you seen the movie Constipated? It's not out yet! Here is some noise from TheOtherWarrenFromOmaha--The fattest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi. What do you think of these noises?  That is what I thought. 

There are many noises that try to influence us, and they do. We might not think they do or we might not even realize they do but they do.  CrazyMarvin (i.e. who is a leaker and a pathological liar) says—All those noises helped me be who I am; I am sure those noises helped me become how great I am today. Of course, it might be just luck or ironic. I really have no idea.  But I know that I’m way better off than the guy across the street!  Bingo!

While eating my oatmeal with a half a banana on it, I read what Dr. J said—"Average athletes think they are good until they play against someone who is great—same for musicians, artists, teachers, or any other role in life. To know who we really are we must see ourselves in light of a higher standard. The more we get to know Christ—“the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15)—the more accurate picture we have of ourselves. He is our true mirror.” My Daddy, Chester, would say to me—erv, those who really think they are great probably aren’t; those who don’t know they are great are probably the great ones.  My Mom, Anna would say—erv, always do what is right and you won’t need to worry about much.  I still hear their noise! 

Here is some noise I heard recently.  I was approached by an acquaintance the other day.  The conversation went like this—erv, I see you trotting around town; you don’t go very fast—no, I go pretty slow don’t I but it works for me—why don’t you join me; I only run 2.5 miles—huh, I couldn’t run half a block as he grabbed his big gut—like you said, I go slow; how old are you anyway—I’m 52—how much do you weigh—310 and it’s all paid for.  Such is life.

I had a nice talk with a friend recently (i.e. I really like him as he is a real guy with a good heart; my kind of person).  ANYWAY, he told me that his health is affected by three things that are really bothering him. Those three things caused him not to be able to sleep at night.  He shared them.  I agreed with him that they are concerns (i.e. a lot of noises in his head alright).  He said that it seems that stress has caused him health concerns.  I agreed. I told him he needs to get rid of some of that stress.  He agreed and said he is working on it.  I’m concerned about him.  I care about him.  I wonder if he is different than others.  Can any of you relate? 

Another friend (i.e. a super senior) shared with me her dreams (i.e. weird dreams) that wake her up (i.e. crazy).  She hears the noises.  Do you think those dreams mean anything or are they just dreams?  I always wonder.  I read in the Bible that dreams did have meanings (i.e. were interpreted) but now days, it appears that folks don’t think soooo (i.e. I have never heard anyone having their dreams interpreted).  Why the difference?  I tell you what, I have no idea.  What do you think?  That is what I thought.  Such is life.

Recently, I had soooo much fun with a friend.  It came about with him evaluating the value of some guns I have.  I was thinking of selling them and he is an expert.  We had soooooo much fun together that it was just crazy.  I really like this guy as he is real and has a good heart; my kind of person.  Because of him, I decided not to sell the guns (i.e. they aren’t that valuable but just have a lot of sentimental value to me.  I decided to learn to take one of them apart and clean it up (i.e. I want to learn which gives me a new experience—learned by YouTube).  Because of this fun time, we have decided to enter into a small business opportunity.  It is more about having fun than the money.  What a great opportunity.  It just fell into my lap a.k.a. blind stroke of luck; happenstance, na, I don’t think soooo folks. 

I’m smarter than I thought but that doesn’t take much!  I have really learned and relearn some stuff recently (i.e. heard from a lot of noises and made a lot of mental pictures).  I was reassured in what I believe, the way I want to try to be, and how I don’t want to be.  I learned this mainly by watching and listening to others; most of the experience this time came from watching folks who I don’t want to be like at all.  I just don’t agree with them (i.e. their actions and what they say by how they try to present themselves). I just maybe might be in the majority with my thinking; just maybe (i.e. self-promoting folks like other self-promoting folks).  I was visiting with a pickleball buddy about the actions of a person—I said that maybe that person is rather head strong; she said, headstrong, he’s obnoxious.  I was thinking that but didn’t say that.  Sooooo all you folks who strengthened my beliefs and values, I say thank you.  You teachers will never guess it was you! I think that is funny and maybe others might think it is tooooo!  Bingo!

ItchieBitchie says—You hear and will hear a lot of noise in your life time.  No question.  We do have a choice as to what noises we will listen toooo.  Those noises will affect us.  Personally, I think it’s very important that we choose certain folks to be around.  I have chosen many of you to be around and hear your noise.  Thanksamillion for you noise.  "Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. And you can change it, you can influence it. Once you learn that, you'll never be the same again." -- Steve Jobs

Another noise that is heard all the time is money.  Don’t kid yourself; it affects folks.  I read this--Becoming rich can mean losing old friends over time because it’s harder and harder to relate once the divide begins and compounds. There are fewer people who you can trust and empathize with that - a certain sense of isolation is bound to happen. You believe that? That is what I thought. 

This is warm to the touch soooo be careful when reading and believing it. Sooooo be cautious.  ItchieBitchie says—I get all confused about a lot of stuff.  I’m sure many of you have the answers about these questions by a Christian church. I think this series of talks is interesting. I plan to listen to them.  I have an extra special interest as our nephew-in-law will be giving some of the talks.  I want to see if he knows all the answers! ha ha

Are the Jews saved according to the Bible?  If I read it right, they are the chosen people. This is a lot of noise without answers.  I believe what I believe (i.e. that Christianity is correct but I also believe that I'm not right in everything  I beleive--I can’t promise you I’m right).  Soooo you ask, erv, how do you known what you believe is right? I just told you, I don't!  A smart friend (i.e. who has impressive club head speed) says—What I think really doesn’t matter (i.e. I think he is saying that God is God and is in charge)! I also heard on the news that the main-stream noise about the tariff is that the tariff is really going to hurt the price of soybeans—the price has gone up!  Crazy! YaBut, the news said…!  A friend who is a farmer (i.e. who spends a lot of time at the grain elevator) told me that the last time this happened, the U.S. sold the beans to Canada and Canada sold the soybeans to China.  Canada made a killing, he said.  China needs U.S. soybeans to feed its people.  LuckieEddie says—There is more than one way to skin a cat! I believe there is only one way to salvation.  That is what I believe.

I know the answer to most questions. Yes I do. The answer is, I don't know! God's understanding I cannot fathom!

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

erv

MyFriendJean says--Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can.

P.S.SharpasatackNelson says--You really don't need to begin saving for retirement before you reach 60. At that point, simply save 250 percent of your income each year and you'll be able to retire comfortable at 70.