People talk about the dole and government largesse. They talk about all the charity that we do through government programs. Well I have news for you if you think the above thoughts: There is no charity where government is concerned. Everyone who gets anything from the government EARNS IT. That may be a shocking statement … Continue reading They Earn it … there is no charity where government is concerned
A quick nutrition note
"Cashews and Craisins for breakfast." "That is better than a Peanut Butter Cookie 2-pack from QT. It includes the basic three: protein fats and carbs." " But what about roughage? My basic three is Fats, Proteins and Roughage. That is why dairy covers it all: you have Fats and Protein, and you let the cow … Continue reading A quick nutrition note
Come and See
Oh sleeper awake, step out of the night, throw open the door and step into the light Come and See - Jon Mohr, David Huntsinger, Bonnie Huntsinger I have been wandering in a "I know not what" haze of unreality for I know not how long. Looking back it is hard to say when it … Continue reading Come and See
Not very Christian
While talking with a friend about how I was handled by the leadership of Avondale United Methodist Church last year (lies, deceit and coercion), he commented "It still shocks me a church could be that way. But I've seen some not very Christian behavior out of some very dedicated Christians that put Congress to shame.
But everyone’s an expert
I find myself often at a disadvantage, not real, but perceived. In the fields where I consider myself skilled, my specialties, it seems everyone is an expert. Where I am not the specialist, just a rank amateur, there are always plenty of accredited experts to gainsay my conclusion, so even when I am right, over … Continue reading But everyone’s an expert
Don’t take the wrong responsibility
In the events that caused many of the unexpected hardships for me and my family in the past 3 years, whenever I mention an outside factor as contributor, sooner or later I hear someone's voice saying "You need to take responsibility yourself, stop blaming others, your actions caused all these problems you are having." The … Continue reading Don’t take the wrong responsibility
No Trespassing
I was rather taken aback by the whole incident, and somewhat enraged, but probably not the way most people would think. Last week one day I was doing yard work and went to retrieve some dirt I had put in buckets outside the greenhouse. When I got there I noticed the greenhouse door was not … Continue reading No Trespassing
Compliment or Not?
I Ponder A Vermonter (short quips suitable for future expansion) When someone has a good singing voice, they are often said to have the voice of an angel. But is that a compliment? Angels usually had to say fear not, and their voice probably more like a brassy trumpet of God than something musical.
Being Misunderstood
Go forth into the world in peace. Be of good courage, hold fast to that which is good. Render to no one evil for evil. Go forth into the world in love. Strengthen the fainthearted, Support the weak, Help the afflicted, Honor all people. Love and serve the Lord. Rejoicing in the power of the … Continue reading Being Misunderstood
House of Lube gives smooth and 5 star service
We took longer than we should have to replace the headlight bulb that went on my wife's car. The problem was that we didn't know where to go and everybody We contacted either didn't do it they had a price that came way beyond our means. Yesterday we happened to be going by House Lube … Continue reading House of Lube gives smooth and 5 star service
At The Rainbow 