contemplate

I’m not trying to sell you something with this “It’s Saturday” (i.e. no gobbling or cackling—did you know that male turkeys gobble and hen turkeys cackle).  Many blogs gobble and cackle as well.  Maybe some blogs' main purpose is a front to sell you something (i.e. get a large audience to sell tooooo); some blogs are even scourges (i.e. I’m not being satirical folks). CadillacJacks says--Another purpose of blogs, talks, etc. is to self-proclaim the individual.  JoeBlow says--Here is a thought (i.e. only a thought and the thought could be wrong)—Maybe folks use social media for many different reasons (i.e. it might appear that way—some good and some not soooo good).  What do you think of that?  That is what I thought. Saturday question—What is your purpose of using social media? JoeSlick says--erv, I think your purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others! Now that puts my life in perspective!  

I had a person recently expose their thoughts about a couple who we both know.  Many folks have thoughts of others but never express them (i.e. good thoughts and bad thoughts of others).  I listened as this person exposed herself.  When she got done, I thought to myself—That is my thoughts of this couple exactly; I wonder how many other folks think the same way but never expose themselves (i.e. us two aren’t rocket scientists).  I still wonder. Do you think this person was saying something good about this couple or something not soooo good?  Now that is something to contemplate about yourself (i.e. maybe based on our past environment or current environment).  Such is life.

MissPerfect (i.e. who is not totally obnoxious but just partially) says—Many folks think of themselves as not just smart but brilliant (i.e. independent, smart and analytic but others maybe do not)! They have no idea that others don’t think of them the same way. They are hiding behind a false pretense (i.e. like they are anonymous monikers). Flipthepancake! There are many folks who are much greater than they think of themselves and never will know it (i.e. the mind and the heart can be powerful forces).  LuckieEddie says—Those kinds of people have the ability to empower others around them; oh yes!  Many of you folks are just that kind of folks (i.e. my kind of folks--you folks put a parmagrin on my face—keep it up).  Thanksamillion!

Have you ever heard a kid say things like this to their parents when they don’t get what they want—You are the worst parent, or I hate you?  Are those kids exposing their real self or are they temporally out of whack (i.e. having a temper tantrum)?  During the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings, I sure thought some folks either exposed their real person or were temporarily out of whack.  There sure were some bad stuff said.  But some of you might have felt differently about what some of those folks said; maybe some of you found those words “music to your ears.”  I really can’t understand how some of those folks can get elected; it must be that they represent like folks.  Do you think the Democrats, or the Republicans were the worse?  Abraham Lincoln said—You can fool some of the people all the time, all the people some of the time but not all the people all the time.       

She really didn’t show her hand!  Oh no!  I stopped at Kwik Trip the other day and a gal who was maybe about 50 was filling her semi with diesel.  That’s not necessarily unusual (i.e. there are women who drive trucks) but she was dressed like she was the Methodist Minister that was on an exercise program at Life Time Fitness.  I was paying for me eggs and milk and she came in and bought some soup. She had hair done nice, had jewelry on and seemed very poised.  I just don’t see toooo many gals looking like this driving a semi pulling a grain trailer in Butler County.  I just wondered about her story—was she hauling for a company for the fall harvest, did she own the truck, was she hauling for her/their farm operation or what?  I have no idea.  I didn’t ask her.  I think a guy needs to be careful now days with this gender thing; I might have offended her by asking and she might have run me over with her big Freightliner with that huge massive Cummins engine (i.e. maybe she isn’t as nice as she looked)! Now that was a fun experience for me to contemplate. 

Have you ever had a bad taste in your mouth and it seems like it doesn’t go away?  It might be about a business, church, card club, golf course, family, friends, neighbors, the place where you work etc. A person recently talked to me about a bad taste she has in her mouth about a certain situation (i.e. exposed herself).  I didn’t tell her, but I have a bad taste in my mouth about the same situation.  Soooooo if she and I have this bad taste in our mouths about this situation, I bet there are others that do toooo. Sooooo what will need to get done for us to get rid of our bad tastes in our mouths of this situation?  I would suppose that something will have to change for us to get a different taste in our mouths.  If it doesn’t happen, then what do you think will happen?  This bad taste in the mouth isn’t anything new folks.  You probably have had it or do have it.  How did you get rid of it (i.e. there are ways)?  Contemplate that!

I hear folks say these statements— “Things aren’t like they use to be.” “Why is the world getting soooo bad? Violent crime is on the rise.” “I’m glad I didn’t have to bring up my children in these days.”  That sounds pretty negative (i.e. that is sorta kinda how I talk about the Iowa Football program at times).  ha ha  But here is something positive to contemplate—If you think you are living in a world where things are getting worse all the time, then cheer up: at least you’ll be dead before things get really bad (i.e. you get all the breaks)!  Saturday question—Who do you think is in charge of the world?  I do know it isn’t the Republicans or the Democrats!  Ask the folks involved in the wild fires in CA? ItchieBitchie says—Tomorrow is toooo scary to think about soooo I better live well today! 

Contemplate this will ya!  The church we attend has got a new interim pastor.  A person of our church says to me—erv, we need to really act good soooo he will like us! I LOL! She might have been pulling my chain and I didn’t catch on—probably. That sounds a lot like a “pump fake” that a quarterback uses.  It works for a quarterback but not in church although probably many folks try to use it.  Have any of you folks been deceived by a friend, a spouse, employee, etc. (i.e. BONG)?  GeorgeTheCrook (i.e. who is a “wow person”) says deception has been used for years; it usually works for just a short time.  MissPerfect says—If you are real, then you never need to pretend.  I like real folks with good hearts (i.e. genuine—my kind of folks).  ItchieBitchie says—Usually others can see right through fakers; fakers can carry that reputation for ever; I would guess others pretty much laugh at them.  ha ha

 

Last year I started, maybe, a tradition of doing magic for the grand kids each Thanksgiving. I have a magic turkey, as I call it.  I had to do the magic by FaceTime as they all were in CO celebrating.  It was fun as always.  I did the magic pencil trick and pulling the coin out of the air trick.  They know it’s a deception and try to figure it out (i.e. they do and that is half the fun).  What a hoot. BUT they weren't that impressed let me tell ya!  BUT, like mybrother-in-lawLarry says--erv, it doesn't make any difference as long as you had a good time.  BUT, this could be a short 2-year tradition!  ha ha Such is life

Arlene seems to enjoy watching Wheel of Fortunate.  I don’t know if she understands it, but she likes the noise and seems to understand Pat and Vanna, especially at the end when they talk (i.e. she laughs anyway—they are funny sometimes—I laugh sometimes toooo when I listen to them).  ANYWAY, the other night I happened to hear what they said and I laughed—Pat asked Vanna if she golfs—I do but am terrible at it and it is very frustrating for me but I keep doing it; you play golf Pat—I use toooooo but 18 holes is way tooo many holes; besides, I get real frustrated with golf; then when we get done, everyone talks about each hole which frustrates me even more; soooo I quit and am much happier! Interesting!  TomTerrific asks—Why do a hobby if it frustrates you (i.e. particularly if it is supposed to be fun)?  Good question TomTerrific, good question. A friend at church told me she took a new job—She said--I told my husband either I was going to retire or get a new job; my old job was soooooo frustrating to me (i.e. it’s nice to have options). I think her husband encouraged her or even maybe told her to get a different job!  ha ha BUT I don’t know who wears the pants in this family! Looks can be deceiving sometimes.  ha ha Maybe they share wearing the pants. Could be!

A friend always tells me that he likes it when I expose my feelings.  Here is something that is complicated but something for me and you to contemplate.  I had a dream the other night where I was playing in a golf tournament and was doing quite well.  I came to the tenth hole even par, was trying to find a place to tee up my golf ball but couldn’t find a place (i.e. this is my only reoccurring dream I have—terriblely frustrating).  I tried and tried but with no success.  Folks were hollering at me—erv, just put the tee in the ground and hit the ball.  I finally said to them—Ya, you have no idea, you can go home and live a normal exciting life, but I go home and face Alzheimer’s. How in the world did that thinking come about in a dream and at that particular time?  And why did I remember it?  Sooooo is that prophetic or did I just get into some bad beans the night before! I must admit that it affected my mind set.  Crazy or not? What do you think? That is what I thought. 

Here is something to contemplate—Some of you know that basketball is my favorite sport, maybe because I had the most success in this sport and maybe because it had a part in developing my life (i.e. and some of you were part of that process).  ANYWAY, I read this in the paper about the news report of a basketball game soooo it must be right—Coach said—I’m disappointed in what I saw, we just didn’t do a good job; we didn’t compete; the guys we count on to score did not play well. I find that soooo interesting.  I think that can be applied to sports, church, civic organization, companies, families etc.  BUT flipthepancake—Many times a new person or a star does perform really great (i.e. above our expectations or seemingly their ability—a breath of fresh air—a total surprise). Ra Ra! I’m talking about some of you folks.  Yes, I am.  Now that is exciting. 

I read this while eating my oatmeal--“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” (Philippians 4:8 NIV).

I like folks that tell the truth (i.e. are real folks with good hearts).  We celebrated Thanksgiving last Sunday with our son, daughter-in-law and our grandkids.  Our son was playing Sorry with Charlie and Rookie; our son asked Rookie if he was going to quit if he gets behind again—yes I will. I asked Rookie if he always does that—his response was soooo honest and real (i.e. I just love him)—yes I do; that is right!

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

erv

MyFriendJean says—The only things in life you regret are the risks you didn’t take.