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I met a new acquaintance on my walk last week. We really enjoyed each other (i.e. he's a very interesting person). There is a chance we might become friends. He actually played a role in a friend's life in CO because of his consulting work he did there. It affected my friend very positively in the long run although my friend didn't know it at the time (i.e. isn't that the way it works sometimes). A small world, huh.  When I left, he said to me--I enjoy people and I enjoy talking! Yowza!

Soooo I suggest you be open minded in reading this “It’s Saturday.” You might find something that you agree with or even learn if you have an open mind. But if you decide to have a closed mind and think you know everything already, you’ll be wasting your time probably. But remember, I'm just a little old farm boy from a mile a quarter south of Roseland, MN. That's why I mainly tell you what others say. Yowza!

I opened up my computer and it said—Your computer has run into a problem, it needs to restart. That sounds like my life sometimes. I need to reboot, reorganize, get rid of some crap, clean house, reprioritize, do some serious thinking, etc. And once I do that, I feel oh sooo much better. Yowza!

Do you every look at some food and it just makes our mouth water? I do and man does that give me a sensation of me wanting that food right now! AverageJoe said—Man, that CrossFit is hard, but good, no you mispronounced it AverageJoe, it’s croissant, and you had three of them. He went on to say—My New Years resolution was to lose 10 pounds but I only missed it by 15. Yowza

Business executive and former CEO of Pepsi, Indra Nooyi, reminds us to assume the best in others: “Whatever anybody says or does, assume positive intent. You will be amazed at how your whole approach to a person or problem becomes very different. When you assume negative intent, you're angry. If you take away that anger and assume positive intent, you will be amazed.” I’m going to try to do that more. Yes, I am. Yowza 

A friend told me that she is going to write down her blessings as they happen on small pieces of paper and put them in a little box. Then at times she is going to that box and pull one out and read it to remind her of of all the blessings God has given her. That’s a good idea, my opinion. JoeBlow says--The shortest pencil is longer than the longest memory sooo write them down—those blessings. We forget soooo soooon. Yowza

A friend writes—"My daily goal is to encourage others, be grateful, stay active and eat healthy. At age 81, I view each day as a gift.” Yowza

Dr.J says—"Trust by faith in God’s promise regardless of what our senses say.” Yowza! That is hard for us to do at times. There are a lot of folks who think they know a lot who say—It doesn’t make any sense (i.e. I’m an analytical and I want proof) so I won’t believe it and they don’t (i.e. but some do)! RickyRick says—" We may have done some really amazing things in life, but if we think we’re going to get into heaven, forget it. The only way any of us gets in is by receiving God’s gift of grace, which is available to every person.” And God has no prejudice.” Can we believe that!  MissPerfect says--That ain’t how it works in the world I live in! My world is run by the golden rule, the one with the most gold wins! 

I often wonder if my efforts are very valuable. Are they just a waste of time or do they produce results. I wonder.  I read recently that all really great things happen in slow and inconspicuous ways. Yowza 

A humbling experience for old erv! I was hiking to the bottom of Colwich Canyon last Saturday afternoon (i.e. Jeanne doesn't like rattle snakes). When I got back to the trial head Jeanne was there--what are you doing here--I got a call that someone found your phone on the trail--I sat down to enjoy the view of the canyon and it must of came out of my back pocket--we waited for a short time and a group of six teenagers came and asked if we were the ones who lost the phone--we thanked them profusely and Jeanne said, it is sooo great to see teenagers who are sooooo kind. Their facial expressions were very appreciative of us acknowledging their kindness. One of the teenagers said, we do what is right. Yowza! PS Chief James of Emergency taught me to put my emergency information on my phone. It paid off! 

Suggestion and recommendation! We have a book that we would like you to see. It's called Be Nice. The End. The Simple Wisdom of the Playground Kids. At first glance it looks like a children's book but I really enjoyed it — it was good for my mind and soul and life. The illustrator who created the artwork for the book, which we think is amazing, is a woman we met in San Diego last winter. Her name is Wendy Kieffer Shragg and she and her husband were spending part of the winter in the same ocean-front apartment building that Jeanne and I stayed in. Wendy collaborated with the book’s author, Byran Skavnak. Their intent is for it to be a coffee table book that is shared by generations, as a way to open conversations about what’s really important in life. Wendy told Jeanne: “The information shared in the book is important to instill in kids, but an equally important reminder for us as adults…especially with what’s going on in our world right now. Kindness never gets old and you can never have too much in the world!” Jeanne really liked everything about the book and bought several copies. We suggest you take a look at it. Here is the link to Wendy’s website: wendyshragg.com We think you might like it. If you buy a copy, tell Wendy that Jeanne suggested it. Here is a page of the book as an example.

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

erv

MyDeceasedFriendJean said--Busy people don't have time to be busy bodies.

PS I met Pat at church last Sunday. She was a charming, refreshing and happy lady. I said to her--you appear to be a happy person--I'm very happy--what makes you sooo happy--I know who I am and where I am going!