This “It’s Saturday” isn’t a cosmic oracle soooooo take that into consideration when reading it. We live far from the center of the cosmos; we live in Aplington, IA which is basically in the middle of one huge massive corn field that produces huge massive crops (i.e. probably one of the better areas in the world to raise corn). One thing many folks in our area are experts at is raising corn and soybeans. Farmers in our area can lose their crop several times during the year and still can produce a bumper crop (i.e. they are good let me tell ya)! ha ha For you city slickers, that is a common story that is heard told by rural town folks in IA (i.e. sorta kinda a joke).
MissPerfect (i.e. who maybe was raised by wolfs) says—The
beatdown of “the after the holidays attitude” is like a strip sack! It’s a tough situation for me. It’s like the video game is over; it changes
my world; I’m just sick! It’s just terrible! They said to me all the time that it
was free, but I found out that it really wasn’t (i.e. is there anything that is
really free—even if the politicians tell us that—someone has to pay for it—it
ain’t free folks). It seems like I’m the
one who always has to pay for the free stuff of others. MissPerfect, it sounds like maybe you drank
toooooo much eggnog during the holidays.
Could be. Pick it up cupcake, get
out of the dumpster and let’s get going; it’s 2019.
A friend started his post on Facebook this way--It seems the
post-Christmas let-down exposes what we chase, but never capture, through the
hectic season: contentment. You can see why I like to be around this guy; he’s
smart; seems to see the big picture! He doesn’t even charge me anything for his
wisdom; now that is a deal!
LuckieEddie (i.e. who has
only one headlight) says--It just throttles me that what one person says can
have soooo much effect (i.e. both good or bad). InYourFaceSammie says--Boy, it seems like what GlitzieBilly said really has escalated
quickly. If TerrySlick would have said it, well, probably no one would have paid
any attention to it (i.e. no one pays any attention to what TerrySlick says—it’s all baloney according to certain groups). BossyLizzie (i.e. who has flaming swords) says--You got to be aggressive
(i.e. you gotta pretend it’s a touchdown and then do a dance; you got to be
pushy). GeorgeTheCrook says--Something
is terribly wrong with that statement (i.e. his opinion)! Sooo it is always fun
to read the Christmas greetings from you folks.
Everyone does it differently it seems; some styles are maybe reflective
of who each one of you are (i.e. I don't think there is a right or wrong way). One friend writes sayings of what their kids
say during the year; I really enjoy this (i.e. just fun to me). ANYWAY, my
favorite of all his pretty gals’ sayings of his family is this one made by
Kristin—Kristin told us that her coach at basketball camp told her: “When I get
done with you, you’re going to want to play college basketball!” She thought to herself: “OK, buddy, whatever helps you sleep at night…”
There
are college players who didn’t play in the bowl games in fear of getting hurt
and costing them millions. They are
expecting to go into the NFL highly rated and don’t want to risk losing millions
to an injury. Can you understand that? They are aspiring players who have a full,
good resume; there is nuttin more for them to prove and a lot to lose. Isn’t that putting the odds in your
favor? You think soooo. What would you do? That is what I thought. Talk is cheap but when huge massive amounts
of money are part of the equation, well now, that quite often changes the thinking
of mommas in influencing their little boys.
Talk about influencing the boys; I really question the actions of some
college players and teams I saw in the bowl games (i.e. not what I like to
seeee but I realize that some of you like this type of action—their actions are
at least questionable, my opinion). Does
their actions have anything to do with their coaches do you think or the sport or our culture?
Talk
about money! I asked a friend at church
if he is retiring. He said—OH NO, erv!
The stock market went down and I need to work more! I know his financial situation; I laughed; he
laughed; we both laughed. It was soooo
funny. What a hoot! You can say what you
want and think what you want but money drives many things. Don’t kid yourself. My friend just wanted
more, that’s all!!!! College students are at an age that they think they know
most everything (i.e. they usually don’t but just think they do—I did
anyway). Reality is they need to read
the fine print of their majors; if it says, “with or without fries”, well,
maybe they might have a hard time getting a job with their major. Two of our neighbors recently graduated and
have a job called “digital advertising.”
Not toooo many years ago, there weren’t such jobs. I just read that making money doesn’t mean
that you are successful in life as there are many folks who make a lot of money
but are unhappy. But, if you are
spending $100,000 to $250,000 for a college education, maybe, just maybe one
should look at how you are going to pay that back. But I don’t know; you can always pray about
it and have God take care of it (i.e. who is the god that will being paying for
it?). Daddygod or grandmagod or Teddybeargod or UncleSamgod, etc.? AverageJoe
says—If it works, it works! Many of us didn’t have such a god; if you did, good
for you; you are a godly person! Such is life.
An acquaintance told me recently that they no longer have
horses. She said that she used to have a
lot of them; like 26. She got her inheritance
from her parents and burnt it all on horses; when it was gone, she had to get
rid of the horses; she said it was probably a questionable decision she made in
the first place; probably should have paid off the cars and paid on our house;
my dad probably would roll over in his grave if he knew I spend the inheritance
on horses. Yabut, a true gift has no
strings attached. None! If you want strings attached on the inheritance
you give to anyone, you have to create a living will where you control your
money even after you die. Saturday
question—How will your children and spouses spend the money you leave
them? Really! You think soooooo! You might be way wrong. But then again, you will never know! At least from my opinion you won’t but not
all agree with me; some folks think their dead parents will see everything
their children do from heaven or hell (i.e. although I have never heard anyone
say from hell; have you?). I don’t know
folks! Who knows? As a friend says—I’m not going to burn calories worrying
about it.
It is questionable what he meant. A friend told me recently that one of her
sons said to her—Mom, you need to find things to do that don’t cost money!
Soooo was he serious or was he kidding her?
I found it funny and she did tooooo; we both laughed. Sometimes it is hard to know when folks are
serious or kidding you. I think many
times we and others are taken wrong.
What do you think? That is what I
thought. Sooooo what I write is not
directed to you personally; some of you accuse me of doing that but I’m not
(i.e. but I think one time I did ha ha). Soooo cut me some slack! I’m talking about the other folks and not you
(i.e. most ofthetimeanyway—ha ha).
Sooooo probably most or all the Christmas presents have been
given. Have you noticed how different
folks react in receiving gifts? I mean
like some make a real big deal out of it and others don’t show any emotion.
Some just say “shirt” and put it down.
There is no right or wrong way I guess.
I just find it interesting. Why
is there such a difference do you think?
ANYWAY, I also notice that folks react way different when they receive a
compliment. Some make a big deal out of
it and others just shrug it off (i.e. just don’t say anything). Again, why?
I have no sure idea but have my opinion.
I find that extremely interesting and also I find it extremely
interesting to observe. It probably
tells us something about a person, but I don’t know what! The responses are even more fun to observe
when we don’t expect or demand a certain response and surely fun when we aren’t
disappointed in the response (i.e. we just accept it as it is just who they
are).
SusieQ (i.e. who is a beautiful person, especially internally)
says--Sugar and salt together is oh soooo good (e.g. pretzels and
chocolate). And both aren’t good for us.
Sooooo we get double bad! Much of processed food has a lot of sugar and salt in
it. Why, it sells; folks like it. A doctor
told me that during the holidays, their many vendors gave their offices many
many good tasting treats in which all of them basically were sugar and
salt. Why? That is easy to figure out;
folks seem to like sugar and salt and lots of it. Look around, IA as a state, has the second
highest percentage of the population that are obese. Soooooo how do you treat folks of IA? You give them what they want and like—sugar
and salt and lots of it! Bingo, it works!
Questionable! Recently I did
business with a large retail corporation.
We had a dispute about my order.
The gal (i.e. about 32,) who was running the department, got really
excited and rude with me. I explained
all the details that transpired, and she was still really gruff to me. She said that 99% of the people are not nice
folks and try to take advantage of them—I don’t believe that; that is a large
number; look at the gal behind me; she looks to be a very nice person (i.e. the
gal shock her head yes)—I have been doing this for 11 years and I’m not a very
nice person any more—I don’t believe that; I bet you are a nice person but just
got kicked around a little—I have been kicked around a lot; maybe part of the
reason is the department I work in and the type of folks we attract—that could
be. We got the order figured out and
after that she was really nice to me. I
sorta kinda felt sorry for her! Saturday
question—Do you think some groups of folks aren’t as nice as other groups of
folks?
A 85 year old friend (i.e. a good guy with a
good heart) told me that their children and their spouses all get along even
though some are as different as day and night.
Now that is a good quality to be able to get along with family even if
you don’t agree with them. CrazyMarvin
says—That’s not the way it is in our family; no one gets along with any
one! Why is that CrazyMarvin? My family members are just as crazy as I am
and it’s just crazy when we get together if they will. My 85-year old friend told me that his three
children and spouses want to take he and his wife on a trip to Europe. I told him that he was crazy if he didn’t go!
I saw this back-window sticker on a van on the street when I had
breakfast the other morning. Folks who
stay true to their team even though things don’t go well amaze me (i.e. my
Vikings lost again). They are true
fans. There are folks who get on the
train of what ever team is winning at the time but fade away when they aren’t
on top. Folks who are loyal and stick to
their core believes, I admire. When
things get stinkin’ bad they still believe in what they believe (i.e. that can
be hard to do but some really seem to be able to do it). Now that ain’t easy folks. Job’s friends tried to tell Job to give up on
his faith in God. Job basically told his
friends to “stick it in their ears.”
Folks, I’m trying to tell you that when life isn’t going your way (i.e.
it isn’t if but when), try to stick to your guns; be courageous; stick to what
you believe; don’t fade. I realize that
it might be hard. Yes, I do. I have had many folks say to me—erv,
Alzheimer’s is a shitty disease (i.e. that is a very good description of the
disease)! I heard it said by prissy, fancy, well-dressed gals with perfect
makeup and nails and also from rough and tough guys (i.e. soooo it must be
right).
My friend/golf buddy next joke about death--Bobby was sitting on
the porch talking to his Grandpa when he innocently asked, “Grandpa,
do you know how to make animal sounds?” “I sure do” Grandpa replied. “What sort
of animal sound would you like to hear?” “How about a toad? Do you know how to
sound like a toad?” “Sure”, said Grandpa, cupping his hand to his
mouth, “croaaak croaaak, how did you like that?!” “Yipee!” screamed Bobby
jumping up and down, “We are going to Disney World!” “Huh?” Questioned Grandpa.
“Why’s that?” “Because Grandma said so,” Bobby patiently explained, “she said
that after you croak we’ll all go to Disney World!”
Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans. (-:
erv
MyFriendJean says—It takes many good deeds to build a good
reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.
Benjamin Franklin
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