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Warning:  This “It’s Saturday” is approved by the government and it will not change you in anyway.  Sooooo it is safe to read; it will not affect you (i.e. that is a money back guarantee).  It takes a lot more than a few words to change you tough old cookies.  Don’t kid yourself.  ItchieBitchie says—erv, a surprising amount of your jokes sound very implausible but are true and seem to pertain to me! ItchieBitchie, if the shoe fits, wear it.

I just read a book that none of you will be interested in reading.  It’s a historical non-fiction about a TX cattle man, Print Olive, who moved from TX and settled in Nebraska in the late 1800s along the Platte River.  See, you aren’t interested.  ANYWAY, Print Olive said this—Yes, man has to learn to hate.  I have never thought of that before. Unhappy with someone, angry with someone, discouraged with someone, discussed with someone one but to hate someone is different.  That is a strong word.  Little kids say sometimes—I hate you.  They don’t really understand the meaning of hate.  Adults say sometimes that they hate someone.  And sometimes they really do hate someone.  Yes, man can be taught to hate someone or a certain group of folks and folks can learn to hate because of bad experiences.  We have seen that in history and are seeing it all the time.  AverageJoe says—I have been indoctrinated by my past environment and my current environment; no question; I have to admit that I hate some folks.  Ouchy ouchy!

Hate is an intense or passionate dislike, hostility, ill will, ill feeling, bad feeling, bitterness, disgust, contempt, or a feeling or revenge.  GeorgeTheCrook says—It is a strong and dangerous feeling; I know because I have it and I don’t like it. 

MissPerfect says--I hate going to work.  Is that really hate? Can folks get over hating each other? LuckieEddie says—I hate life when it doesn’t go my way. Is that really hate? CrazyMarvin says--Folks can do unbelievable things when they truly hate someone or some group of folks. WildWillie asks--Is hate a form of mental illness?  CadillacJack asks--Do normal folks hate each other at birth?

A friend told me that she doesn’t hate anyone; she said she dislikes some folks, yes, but she does not hate anyone.  Folks can be brainwashed to hate folks, no question (e.g. the news does it all the time).  Some folks are more vulnerable that others to become hateful (i.e. some folks are very instable and excitable and incitable).  No question.  That is because of many reasons.  GovernemntJoe says—All you have to do is give them some ice cream and/or chocolate and they can be swung to your opinion and hate others.  Is there anyone who hates ice cream and chocolate?  And then you put them together, well, you can almost persuade anyone to hate anyone.

Butler County IA is 98.95% White (i.e. also doesn’t have a stop light) sooooo I really don’t live in the real world maybe. I don’t have one Black friend and no Hispanic friends. I don’t even have one phone number of any of those races.  I read in the paper, soooooo it must be right that Blacks will soon be over 50 percent of the population in the U.S. and the most popular name will soon change from Smith to Rodriguez.  Obviously, I live in the middle of a huge massive corn field with a lot of white homogeneous folks who maybe think they know all the answers.

I read in the paper soooooo it must be right—If you are your own god, then those who disagree with you are not only wrong, they are evil and you hate them. I listened to a person explain to me why they are in favor of legalized recreational use of marijuana.  I listened and some of what this person said makes sense.  We have legalized alcohol and tobacco which are probably more dangerous than marijuana.  Many to most folks approve those products (i.e. even some of the most conservative will have a few beers at the ball game).  It is said that marijuana is addictive; sooooo is over-eating.  Look around folks.  Overeating is very expensive to our society.  It is sooooo crazy when we are opposed to one thing and do another if it fits our lifestyle.  Sooooo it’s a split decision if we the society should allow legalized marijuana.  The government says yes, and we are the government.  JoeBlow says—It’s all about the money! In this case, big money. Don’t kid yourself. SusieQ says—Besides, I will do it illegally or legally! Ouchy ouchy!  Personally, I would prefer it if we didn’t have any over-eating, alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana in our society.  That is my opinion which means nuttin to anyone! I can live without any of them. I think excessive use causes soooooo many problems (i.e. sooooo many heart aches).  Saturday question—Have they affected you and/or your family?

BobbyBob says—I hate it when I’m that way! That way meaning when I spend soooo much time working for power, position, fame, wealth, or prominence.  I seem to always learn that in this egotistical world, my sinful nature doesn’t behave well in the spotlight.  Isn’t that interesting BobbyBob, how most folks are driven by their egos.  But you are just a “onesmartdog” to understand it; many don’t.  My hat goes off to you.  I would guess that you are not a hateful person.  HatefulBob says--To want to kill all of a certain sect of folks, you must have to really hate them or are taught to hate them.  That is more than disliking them.  It appears that we have factious groups in our country and world who really seem to hate certain groups of other folks.  I have a hard time understanding that.  I can understand not agreeing with them, but not hating them.

The Bible says it this way: “We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them” (Romans 8:28 NLT). You believe that?  That is what I thought.  This is what RickieRick says (i.e. I read this while eating my oatmeal with half a banana on it)--The Bible isn’t saying that every event in your life will be good. You and I both know that’s just not true. But it does mean that when you put your whole life together, every piece of it works together for good. It’s like making a cake. You may not like the taste of each ingredient, but when it’s all put together, it comes out tasting good. God wants to bake an amazingly tasty cake with your life, and he wants to use even the distasteful and bitter elements to do it. God also doesn’t say that everything works together like we want it to or that every story will have a happy ending. Not every business decision will make a million dollars. Not every couple that gets married lives happily ever after. Not every child will become captain of the football team. Instead, this verse reminds us that we can have absolute confidence that the Master Designer of the universe causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God. Again, do you believe that? That is what I thought. I really feel for some of you folks who are in the middle of a tough situation where it appears that none of it makes any sense.  I do.  I pray that the Peace of God may be with you.  We all have the decision to love God or hate God.  Some of you folks might of misunderstood what RickieRick and Paul were saying!  And remember what my mentor use to say to me—erv, it’s never as good as it looks or as bad as it looks. Such is life.

I recently took a little cruse on my Yamaha XT250.  It was late Saturday afternoon.  I saw a friend mowing their lawn.  He made me smile.  He and his wife are such good folks who are just good encouragers, workers, doers, good hearted, and real folks.  They live their lives humbly and are true servants (i.e. you know who you are or if you live your life this way).  You are great examples toooooo many. 

Some friends that we made while wintering in AZ through the years, traveled about 4 hours Monday just to spend some time with me and then went back home.  How special is that? They went “way out of their way” to do that.  How special are relationships? I just think there are soooo many special folks.  These folks are amongst them (i.e. good folks with good hearts; my kind of folks). I was telling a friend about them coming and said they didn't have to do that.  He said--You are right, they did not have to do that; but they wanted to do that.  Wow!  

Opposite of hate is love.  Arlene’s expression of love to me is unbelievable.  When I see her at the memory care facility, she mushes all over me; tells me she loves me a lot (i.e. maybe thinks it will help in persuading me to take her home).  She just holds me and wants to touch me.  She is such a sweetheart.  That is why I married her (i.e. a super star). Even with less than half a mind she continues to be that way.  A gal who takes care of her a lot, tells me that she is not as cooperative for a short time after I leave but when I’m not there she is most cooperative and happy.  Go figure.  This is going to be quite an adjustment for both of us.  But we are doing well.

AverageJoe says--Encouraging someone instead of preaching tooooo them seems to work a lot better.  It is unbelievable how supportive many folks have been to me.  I suspect that will wear off.  And some folks are not very supportive; there are many reasons; I understand.  Maybe I haven’t been supportive of them when they went through a tough time and they say—erv, didn’t support me sooo I’m not going to support him.  I understand that. They don’t hate me, but maybe it makes them a little bitter.  Or, some feel like, I’m not very good at that sooooo I don’t want to get involved (i.e. I feel uncomfortable around Arlene with her dementia).  I will send a card when Arlene dies; that is good enough.  I understand that. May I make a suggestion? If you are considering showing support to someone (i.e. not me) but are wondering if you should do it, do it and do it now.  It will be a blessing to the person who you support and a blessing to you.  DO IT!  STIMULATE YOURSELF! 

Here is an example--Good morning erv. I am certainly not an expert, just another participant on this undesirable path (i.e. his wife passed on recently). Part of life is gone and I don’t think can ever be replaced. Am very appreciative of the support of family and friends. My best to you my cousin!

RickieRick says--Mentoring is as easy as taking someone to breakfast once a month and asking, “How’s it going?” You just need to be a friend. Listen to, encourage, and pray for that person. You don’t have to be a “perfect Christian” to do this. You just have to be willing.

Your encouragement to me is great motivation.  Yes it is.  The best coaches I have experienced don’t necessarily know the game better (i.e. whatever the game is) but were great motivators.  They could get me to perform to the best of my ability.  I would guess great motivators can also make folks hate each other toooooo.  I believe, encouragement is such a great asset for me to do my best.  Thanksamillion for your encouragement.  Here is a simple suggestion when encouraging others that I learned in a support group in AZ—Several group members said that the best encouragement they can receive is someone telling them (i.e. by any form of communication) that they care about them.  How simple is that. That can be as simple as looking someone in the eyes and nodding your head.  Bingo!

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

erv

MyFriendJean says—Whether spreading love or jam, it is hard not to get some on yourself.