I'm not sure

Benny behind the fish counter at WinCo helped me—I said to Benny, I think I want a pound of crab/shrimp salad but I’m not sure; do you like that salad—I have never had it but it’s my most popular soooo it must be good—sooo, if it’s your best seller, I will take it! AverageJoe says—I always want what everyone else wants; if it’s good for the goose, it’s good for the gander! Yabut I’m not sure about that; if everyone else is buying into it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the correct one or the best; that’s my way of thinking (i.e. my Mom, Anna, taught me that as a kid)!

“Lemonading”: “The Power of playfulness for facing adversity.”  Have you ever heard of it? I read it in the paper soooo it must be right that:  Making lemonade when life hands you lemons is a concept that’s been around for over 100 years — but thanks to a study out of Oregon State University, we now have new science-backed evidence showing how powerful ‘lemonading’ can really be (i.e. I’m not sure if that is true but it’s from Oregon State soooo it must be right).  They say—"The more playful individuals displayed ‘significantly higher levels’ of resilience when coping with the effects of life compared to the less playful group, suggesting the former are better equipped to have positive experiences during difficult times. ‘[Playful people]’ actively altered challenging situations, found creative substitutes for what was lost, viewed obstacles as opportunities for growth.”  ItchieBitchie says—And besides, they are much more fun to be around, but that didn’t come from Oregon State but from ItchieBitchie State!

TheGuyDownTheStreet told me that when folks are close to dying, others are more often likely to notice what they say, hoping for comfort, a blessing, their testimony, or final loving expressions. I’m not sure but I would believe that. Especially when they start talking about who they are leaving the farm to e.g. like I was not sure for some time, but I have decided to leave the farm to you Junior and you Susie instead of the Lost Dog Sanctuary on Dutch Street)! Junior and Susie said—We will spend the money on something worth the money and we will use the money responsibly! Those toooo are comforting words! hahaha

OurFriendFromMN told me that she was hoping to inherit the genes of her father of skinny legs and of smooth wrinkle free skin, but she didn’t. Instead, she got his gene of Kyphosis. She said—"I’m not sure if I want any more of his genes even though they are free!” She also said, “I also got Mom’s gene of chubby knees, but I did get her pleasant personality also. Life isn’t always fair. The only thing that’s fair is the Butler County Fair and that’s in June.

The85Year-OldLadyFromAssieBayMI told me that she owned an excavating company and still owns a harbor for sailboats (i.e. I would have never guessed that). ANYWAY, her first husband died, and she remarried. Her mom told her she should marry some JoeGuy but she said—I didn’t like him in elementary school, I didn’t like him in high school and I don’t like him now. She married one of her sub-contractors who she always trusted, got along well with and it has really work out well for some 20someyears. I told her that she has such a great attitude a.k.a. lemonaiding attitude. I asked her if she is a believer—yes, since I was 14—why did you ask that—I was not sure but I thought I could tell, you have a sweet, gently attitude, many believers have such an attitude.

Are we the problem or the solution to the problem? We went to Lowe's to get some caulking for the bathroom. Jeanne was looking at all the caulking. We had a clerk help us who knew caulking. The clerk really helped her get the right kind and how to do it.  Sooooo, I ask for help often. Many times I like to ask three experts about what I’m planning to do, get their advice and then follow it. It works for me (i.e. when I think I know all the answers myself, I usually end up in a mess!). I’m fortune as I know many of you who are experts, and I have your numbers! But remember I’m just a little ol’ farm boy from a mile and quarter south of Roseland, MN.

I have friends who are Supermen and Superwomen! Some of you might question me about that but if ya don’t know my Supermen and Superwomen, how can anyone judge if they are Supermen and Superwomen! I think I have a lot of great friends, some of you might not think they are soooo great (i.e. folks have and use different measurement sticks in measuring up friends). That is why my Supermen and Superwomen are not everyone’s Supermen or Superwomen. JoeBlow says—We are pretty much like who are friends are for the most part, and guess who makes the decision who our friends are!  MissPerfect says—I’m not sure about that answer! VioletStillwater says—The old saying is, you can’t pick your family but we can pick our friends!

Jeanne volunteered in the canteen area which serves snacks to the homeless where we volunteer in AZ. A regular client came in for her lunch and was using very foul language. Jeanne’s associate said to her—Angie (i.e. fictitious name), watch your mouth!  Angie changed her foul mouth instantly as there is a rule—If they use bad language, they get no food!  I’m not sure but it appears that free food does get their attention (i.e. it might prove that folks and dogs can be trained with food). It has been said--King Solomon writes: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue,” and “From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied” (Prov. 18:20-21). “Everything that comes out of our mouth will guide towards good or for bad—and the effects are not just for ourselves, but they spread to others as well as our words guide them” (James 3:1). Bernita says—"Everything you have filled your heart with will spring out of your mouth. So, choose today to speak life over yourself, your circumstances, your family and everything else around you.”

What I think is important many others don’t think is important! Saturday question—Soooo why is that? Just listen to different conversations; they are way different. There has to be reasons why that is. I guess I just don’t know what all the reasons are but there sure seems to be differences; folks just don’t think alike, I guess. I’m just not sure why! But I do know that I enjoy conversation with some folks much more than I do with others.

The old saying is--We buy things we don’t need with money we don’t have to impress people we don’t even know or like. JoeSixPack says--This drive to be accepted influences our choices: the clothes we wear, the careers we pursue, and the lives we live. Related to the above statement is this statement—We waste precious life doing things we don’t like, to prove ourselves to people we don’t respect, and to get things we don’t want. I’m not sure why we want to be soooo accepted! I think it might be our egos! What do you think? It appears to me that folks who have confidence are more independent and think more for themselves. But I’m not sure! The reality for me is that I’m not sure about a lot of things!

Aristotle said—“What’s difficult is to apply the right among of pressure, at the right time, in the right way, for the right period of time, in the right car, going in the right direction.” Aristotle, I’m not sure I can do that!

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

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MyDeceasedFriendJean said--Love generously, care deeply, speak kindly and leave the rest to God.