This “It’s Saturday” is not written in ASCII binary code but
pretty much in the language that AverageJoe uses while drinking coffee with
MissPerfect. Have you ever noticed that it’s hard to have a conversation with
some folks who seem like they are speaking in ASCII binary code? They seem to be way out of whack a.k.a. wicky-wacky as NorthoftownS.S. says?
Our daughter and family were here from CO. We as a family then got together at our son
and family’s place in Waukee. We had
such a good time. The kidos seemed to like
their kicks. They also really like to drive
the golf cart. They seem to like doing all the crazy stuff we do. But still maybe the most fun thing they
always like is when I do magic by removing my two front teeth (i.e. they really
think that is neat). Little Jimmer
said—When does this corn field ever quit?
I asked Erin if she is excited about school—she said yes—is there
anything about school that you aren’t excited about—yes, this year we are going
to talk about growing and changing; gross! And poof, now they are gone!
I bought the shoes two sizes tooooo big for them. I told them the story that my parents,
Chester and Anna, bought me my first pair of gym shoes and bought them two
sizes toooo big as they wanted me to grow into them (i.e. we didn’t have much
money and they wanted to get value for their dollar). Well, I wore them out before I grew into
them. Poof, they were history! It will
be interesting to see what the grand kids do with theirs. A true gift has no stings attached; if strings are attached, then it's a business deal.
I was getting some groceries the other day. I was turning my cart into an aisle and a
lady was coming out. We almost
collided. She was soooo charming. She
was maybe 50. She showed her charm by
her body language, her facial expressions and her talk. I can’t explain it any better; she was just
charming. I was really impressed. Poof, she was gone. She had no idea I thought
that about her; I will never see her again. Isn’t that interesting?
Have you ever thought you had a good idea (e.g. doing a
project, inviting someone over, or some other great idea) but only after
starting the project or even inviting the folks, you decide it was a bad idea? And then saying to yourself, why did I start
this project or why did I invite those folks.
Well, you thought it was a good idea at the time but, “poof”, you no
longer do. SusieQ says—I hate that when
I do that. I have, what I think are good
ideas at night, but in the morning, many times I don’t think they are such
great ideas. I have learned to give my
ideas the one or two-day test before committing to them. Sometimes, I think they are good and
sometimes I don’t. It seems to
work.
I read this while eating my oatmeal with half a banana on it
written by RickieRick—Part of Integrity
is uncorrupted motivation. It means you do the right thing, and you
do it for the right reason. You have unmixed motivation and pure motives.
You’re sincere and straightforward in every area of your life and with all
people. You pray to talk to God and not to impress other people. We’re
interested in image, but God is interested in integrity. We’re interested in
reputation, but God is interested in character. Reputation is what everybody
thinks you are. Integrity is what you really are. Reputation is what you are in
public. Integrity is what you are when you’re all alone with God. “The
Lord detests people with crooked hearts, but he delights in those with
integrity” (Proverbs 11:20 NLT). GeorgeTheCrook says—I don’t like to
hear that soooo I deleted this part—poof and it’s gone!
It amazes me that folks get all excited about something then
all of a sudden, poof, they lose their interest.
It could be cooking, golf, sewing, camping, traveling, boating, bike
riding, running, wood working, cooking, baking, hunting, painting, running,
etc. It’s like “poof” it’s gone. Why is that do you think? That is what I thought. It appears that very
few folks continue with the same interest all their life. Well, maybe readers
do more. Maybe. I remember two brothers
years ago that decided they wanted to be duck hunters soooo they bought all the
garb (i.e. good stuff). They hunted for a season or two, then sold all their
stuff and bought all golf stuff (i.e. good stuff). Then after a couple of
years, they sold all of that stuff. I
have no idea what they got into after that.
Maybe those activities weren’t as fun as they thought or maybe they
weren’t as good at it as they thought they would be. I have no idea. What do you think? That is
what I thought.
I try to be around folks who I enjoy being around (i.e. for
the most part). But not always. I asked a friend while playing golf—how much
do you play. Maybe once a week. I haven’t played now for two weeks. I’m not really into golf that much. Another friend in our group said—I don’t care
to play competitive anymore; I enjoy playing like we are today (i.e. enjoy each
other’s company). The fourth guy and I
have talked several times about how we can get bored with golf in certain
situations (i.e. mainly if it’s not fun anymore). I’m a mixture of all the above. I could easily quit someday (i.e. poof, it’s
done) and might but probably won’t but maybe.
I play maybe a couple of times a week sometimes but not always. Hey folks, things change. Golf is not my life!
I was really amazed how with a little
instruction and a little experience; little Jimmer could drive the golf cart
really well. He’s only 6 years old. Soooooo I wonder if we all can learn to do
things with a little instruction and experience if we want tooooo. I think I’m maybe lazy at times. Or maybe I don’t take instruction well or
maybe, poof, I don’t care!
I like experiences very much. I had such an experience recently that was
fun and exciting (i.e. more than getting more stuff). I had breakfast with a friend and his
daughter. He is my age (i.e. still has
some smell of Butler County even though he hasn't lived her since his college days)
and his daughter who is maybe in her late 30s. I
asked her if she was as real as her father.
I think she is; a regular chip off the old block. The wise old sage (i.e. who describes himself
as financially conservative and socially moderate) said—Difficult things
motivate us. His daughter (i.e. who
describes herself as a run of mill California liberal) said—We are responsible
as to what we look at; we need to look at a cross section of what is being said
and not what we want to hear. I think
she is different (i.e. thinks deeper and smarter than the average dog). Maybe that is why I like this pair soooo
well. Maybe but I don't know but it could be!
I don’t feel bad that the shoes weren’t the biggest hit (i.e. even though they were big)! I only paid $4, $5, and $8 for them at Dollar General—I told you I’m financially conservative! ha ha! It was more the experience and the story I wanted them to have/hear. Do you understand that? That is what I thought. I thought the Dr. Seuss sayings were impressive. I think the parents did toooooo. The artistic ability of NWoftownC.M, who did it for me is just amazing. Very impressive. The idea was hers. Great idea (i.e. very creative). The shoe idea was mine (i.e. really not that impressive or creative). But she made the experience just plain amazing (i.e. enhanced it).
Coach said--Creative folks might have more imagination than the normal dog (i.e. they might see things differently and maybe think differently). Much of that imagination might come from having more experiences and/or different experiences that others don't have (i.e. maybe even seeing those experiences differently). What do you think of that? That is what I thought.
Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans. (-:
erv
MyFriendJean says--Being kind to everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
P.S. OnesmartgalfromsouthoftownT.K. told me (i.e. I'm sure it is correct) that homegrown tomatoes should not be put in the refrigerator; it ruins their taste (i.e. that is from Grundy County folks). Also, it you put cucumbers in Saran Wrap and put them in the refrigerator, they will stay good and crisp for two weeks.
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