nah, not today

This “It’s Saturday” is dedicated to MyFriendCaleb.  For years Caleb would greet Arlene this way—Nah, not today!  She didn’t know why he did that until his parents told her.  Arlene directed the church choir for years.  The choir didn’t sing the last Sunday of each month.  Soooo that is why he always greeted her—Nah, not today!  Caleb, you touch us.

JaneSuperSwift, who has a body like a stripper and an IQ of the pole, says—Come on man! I don’t have all day!  We're burning daylight! I read this recently in the paper soooo it must be right--By the end of 2020, the population of the world will be more than 7.8 billion people—of which you are one individual. If that isn’t humbling enough, consider this: Recent estimates show that the total number of people who have ever lived on planet earth range from 90–110 billion. You think all those folk thought alike?  Sooooo why would all of you think alike now.  Nah, not today! You may interpret what I am writing in this “It’s Saturday” any way you want and if you can’t figure out what I’m saying, just make it fit your thinking.  That will work.  For sure don’t worry about it (i.e. or as a friend tells his grandkids—hurry but don’t worry).  For sure, Nah, not today!

I paid my green fee at a golf course recently.  The young gal ho took my money mentioned (i.e. because of what was said between me and my golf buddy/friend) that money is the root of all evil—and I said—no, the love of money is the root of all evil—she said, you are right.  Now that is a lot to think about in that saying and also in that short conversation I had with that young lady (i.e. a single, young gal with a child who is trying to make a living by working at the golf course for probably a very low wage). It appears that this is one of many very complex problems our country has (i.e. my opinion). And I seem to like this gal. My heart hurts for her.

The other day I had “my plan for the day” all figured out.  I was going exploring on my Yamaha XT 250.  I had no idea where I was going but was heading out.  Then when I got up, it was a windy day.  That wind takes a lot of fun out of riding especially when my bike is rather light and has no faring or windshield.  Nah, not today!  That is ok, there will be another day.  I have toooo roll with the punch.  It is ok.  This is such a minor problem compared to many problems all of us have to face.  Many of you folks have to say—nay, not today!  I just can’t do it today for many reasons.  I encourage you to be courageous, strong, and do the best you can considering your situation you are in today.  I wish I could snap my fingers and fix all your situations.  Yes, I do. If I could, I surely would (i.e. I would be in big demand for sure now wouldn’t I!).  And I would do it for free, yes I would! Now that would be a great national health care plan! But the medical area and pharmaceutical area would protest and lobby the government for me not to do that (i.e. they would go broke).  They would tar and feather me and run me out of town on a rail. The bottom line is--It’s all about the money folks.  All about me! It’s all about how does it affect me a.k.a. uno UNO. Com’on folks, don’t act soooo dumb! Maybe we could at least compromise! Nah, not today! 

If you are an actuary, prophet, soothsayer, prognosticator, or a coffee shop bull shitter, you are in your glory these days.  You can say anything and make up any anything you want, and you are just as accurate as the any other person (i.e. some figures can be polar opposite).  You are very accurate for sure based on your mind and if you can get someone to believe you.  Actuaries are accurate as they work for companies that make money off their results that come from accurate information (i.e. as best as they can get).  Mathematicians can calculate risk and we see that in sports, money making decisions, odd makers for betting, etc. (i.e. we try to put the odds in our favor). That is why casinos won’t let card counters play—it skews their odds.  It appears that emotional decision makers have trouble in life (i.e. believe anything and everything).  A golf buddy on the fifth tee box the other day told us that he is soooo happy his father taught him to work hard.  He said it really worked for him.  He made his kids work hard and they are all hard workers as well.  Saturday question—Are you a hard worker? GeorgeTheCrook, who likes to chase the wind at times, says—Nah, not today! I just complain to the government or throw bricks! It’s the new modern way!  I can’t imagine how hard all the immigrates to our country worked, how hard my parents worked, how hard many folks work today.  I don’t work very hard anymore.  I think I use to maybe but maybe not as hard as compared to some of my ancestors or some of you (i.e. many folks think they work hard but really they have no idea what hard work is).  They wear a big cowboy hat but own no cattle! Such is life.

CoachB says—"Much discouragement is because people listen to themselves instead of talking to themselves.  I mean encouraging yourself; speak positive to yourself; tell yourself uplifting stuff that will move yourself in a different direction instead of listing to your negative talk.”  CadillacJack says--Sounds soooo easy CoachB but when you are really discouraged, it is hard to get out of the big hole.  I would guess that some of you can speak from experience having been on both ends of the perspective.  I realize talk is soooooo easy but it isn’t always that easy.  BUT I do realize that positive stuff is better than negative stuff (i.e. much more encouraging—my opinion).

When I went through Arlene’s decorating stuff in the basement, I found many candles.  Some were never used and some were slightly used.  I like candles and saved some of them.  Suggestion—When the day or night is gummy (i.e. either in my mind or the weather outside is), I light a candle.  It just makes me feel, oh soooooo much better.  It lifts my spirit.  Try it.  

While eating my oatmeal with half a banana on it, I read this—"Without self-control, we can be easily distracted and start chasing stuff that is far off track from our calling or purpose.”  I think that is when we really become suckers (i.e. like wet wash rags).  We have no idea what we are doing (i.e. no experience).  Sooooo my suggestion is we need to self-evaluate ourselves.  Do what we have knowledge in, good at and have some experience.  When we branch out, we need to do a lot of research and ask a lot of questions.  BUT we can have success both ways and fail both ways.  No question.  And sometimes stuff happens that is out of our control (i.e. both good and bad).  We need to understand that and accept that (i.e. which is very hard to do, especially bad stuff). Such is life. 

AverageJoe, who has a tendency to hit a lot of homeruns, says—Because of many reasons, we all don’t think alike. Nah, not today! I agree 100% AverageJoe.  I don’t think we can count the reasons why we don’t think alike.  They are just too many.  Saturday question—Are those reasons adjustable or are they in concrete? Are they negotiable or non-negotiable? Are they because of our past environment, current environment or genetic or a combination? I had an experience with a professional person the other day about some business he does for me.  We didn’t think alike.  I think he was trained to think his way or was told by his company to think and represent their thinking a certain way.  We parted company.  I had the last say as it was my money and not his.  We did not think alike.  Here is another example of not thinking alike—I asked the nurse who gave me my flue shot if she will get the virus shot—I might not have a choice if I want to keep my job; but I think I will quit my job if they force me to take the vaccine—really!  She might change her mind if she needs the job to support herself but maybe she has other sources to support herself and she can quit.  Seeee, not everyone thinks alike—others can’t wait to get the vaccination. For sure. Such is life.

A long-time family friend and I meet occasionally and discuss our situations.  We both spent several years together in a Dementia Caregiver Support Group and now both of our spouses have passed on from dementia.  She has really amazed me as how she has gone forward (i.e. seems to grasp the big picture).  Sure, she has emotions and feelings but is really strong and has taken charge (i.e. seems very positive).  I asked her how her faith in Jesus is—very strong was her reply).  I am very happy for her.   She seems to be doing a good “bounce back” (i.e. my opinion).

Do you like ice cream, chocolate, a big meal with second helpings?  Or it might be something else you like.  In fact, your body graves it.  Then there are addictions that your body just thinks it needs, it has to have.  I have things that I like and my body seems to grave at times.  It is a real battle to say nah, not today.  That is self-discipline (i.e. the best form of discipline).  It appears that some folks have better self-discipline than others.  Just look around, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that out.  A controlled environment (e.g. military) can control or force certain disciplines.  Stan, my host in the Sandhills told me how important it is to have a good bull with a good blood line to produce a good heard.  Probably the rest (i.e. who are not soooo good) are made into hamburger or dog food.  Also, he said--If a bull or cow is mean or honorary, they are usually culled (i.e. no one wants to be around them--huh, interesting). Stan told me that he was treed once by a new bull he bought; he was gone the same year.

RadicalWilma, who seems to always have a low QBR, says—I found out the hard way that companies don’t usually hire extreme radical extremists.  Probably most companies do not.  Probably most extreme radical extremists don’t get along in most families, churches or organizations but not in all (e.g. public universities seem to like them or at least tolerate them).  For the most part, do normal average folks like to be around extreme radical extremists?  SusieQ says—Extreme radical extremists seem to flock together.  ItchieBitchie says—We have two children who are extreme radical extremists and I love them; they are our kids! BUT we might be supporting them the rest of our lives or the government will. Saturday question—Are the extreme radical conservatives more tolerable or are the extreme radical liberals?  

The numbers do prove (i.e. although some may dispute them based on something like false positive results) that we are all going to die.  You say—Nah, not today!  Well, who are you to know?  You ain’t that smart no matter how much money you have.  The rich and poor and those in the middle all do.  Look around folks, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that out.  And some of you will die sooner than you should because you worry yourself to death!  You have been listening to toooo much news and looking at toooo many surveys and figures.  All that stuff has an agenda (i.e. my opinion—usually about money or are political which might be related) and maybe none of it is very accurate.  All that stuff is the same; don’t kid yourself.  It’s laughable to me (i.e. very funny).  It’s like this—An elementary school teacher noted. "Joey, your theme about the family dog was nearly identical to one written by your brother" --  Joey's response -- "It's the same dog, ma'am.”  

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

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MyFriendJean says—Good examples have far more value than good advice.