Thought for the day

Yesterday, in the Bronx, NY, a 26 year old Teacher and Track Coach was arrested for impregnating one of his 15 year old Students.

Apparently, he not only stinks at being a Human being but he must be a lousy track coach too or she might have got away!

It's Friday! Enjoy it!

Down time

I am spending this Labor Day weekend with my family at my Parents home. It isn't often, anymore, that I seem to be able to get away. My Job demands a lot more of my time these days and the weekends and whatever free time I can manage goes to the Church. I have no regret in that but it is nice to be able to occasionally get away. I vowed to myself at the beginning of the year that I would take at least 4 Sundays to refresh and recharge. Not counting a Church related Conference that I went to in May, this weekend makes 2. LOL It's not that I feel like the place can't run without me, it's just that we stay so busy that time just passes before we know it.

I've enjoyed this weekend, even though it has rained for most of it. I sat out on the back Porch with my Dad yesterday, watching the various Birds fly into the yard to eat from the Feeder. Saw a little bit of everything including a red-headed Woodpecker and a Hummingbird. It was just a good day to spend talking with Dad.

In a little while we will head toward Church and worship together as a family. It will be awesome to see the generations coming up behind us, carrying on a rich family history. God is awesome! So are many of His people!

A virtual Potpourri

As my Friend, Neil Smith, occasionally says, "I'm in a mood!" So let's talk everything.

1. Health Care

Does anyone actually see any sense in the "town hall" meetings that have become such fair in recent years? Basically and truthfully, it is simply an opportunity for Politicians to spin their views. If you really believe they are interested in yours, You must have voted for Obama. :<)

All the fuss about Health Care is truly funny. Let's deal with some facts. If we would pass legislation to prevent Drug companies, Health Care providers, (both actual and Insurance companies) and Hospitals from gouging us with profits that are sometimes over 1000%, maybe, just maybe, we wouldn't be where we are at.

I know, I know, the Hospitals claim they have to gouge us because of the amount of uninsured people but come on----- take an aspirin in the Hospital and you will pay dearly for it.

How about if we put reforms into the present system, limiting the amount that we can actually be ripped off and then treat our Citizens like we treat our Car companies??? I mean really, if we actually cared about the uninsured like the hacks in our government are pretending to, then why don't we spend that kind of money on them. I submit to you that in a reformed system that eliminated price gouging, if we spent the money that we currently have spent on the Automotive Industry bailout and the Cash for Clunkers program, there would not be an uninsured person in America. That is of course until those that don't want to pay for it now, drop it from their employment package. Boys and Girls, there ain't nothing free but if the proposed Health Care bill passes we will all be paying for it for a loooong time.

2. Brett Farve

Cybill, as I like to call him, decided to unretire this week and signed with the Minnesota Vikings. As a Bears Fan, I am rejoicing because this moves means another Division Crown for Da,Bears! Yeah there are Packer fans that say, "what about us" but you are the ones who created this Prima Donna in the first place. I'll give Brett his due. In his prime he was as good as you get but his prime was over about 3 years before he retired the first time.

On a side note, since the news of the signing the Vikings have sold over 3000 Season tickets, proving that this move is a great match----intellectually at least. hehehehe

3. Conan O'Brian


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That's about it for now. I'm sure the mood will pass but I'm fairly sure Brett won't!

Mountain out of a mole hill?

By now you have probably seen, heard or read the story of the African-American Harvard Professor that was arrested for breaking into his own home. The Media seems bent on fanning the flame and we have even had a Presidential comment on the matter. (that was truly uncalled for)

We are truly living in an upside down world these days. If this was a case of racism then I must have grown a head full of hair! What is wrong with people these days? It appears that we go out of our way to be offended.

Don't get me wrong. I agree that racism still exist but I also maintain that it is a two way street. Here's the point. In my Neighborhood, we have a Neighborhood watch. I've lived here for 11 years and I can't tell you who is on it and I'm sure they don't know me but I would hope that if they saw me or anyone else attempting to pry my front door open, (especially aided by another person) that they would call the Police.

As for the Police, they have an extremely dangerous job where they live and die by judgement calls. I'm sure that when they receive a call about the possible break in or home invasion, the adrenelin starts pumping pretty heavy. If you've ever faced a dangerous situation, you know exactly what that is like. When they arrive, sure, they may have over-reacted. They are human. I'm sure the man maintained that he was the homeowner but let's face the truth, Police are lied to every day and every prisoner in America is "innocent." It's actually not their job to determine guilt or innocence but rather to enforce the law. Last I checked it is against the law to break into someone's home. I truly hope that doesn't change in the name of "civil liberties" or else we may not have a House to go home to.

Frankly, from what I've seen and read, there was over-reaction by everyone involved, including the POTUS. I would hope the Police would react in the same manner regardless of the color of ones skin. I wouldn't mind having to prove that I own my home if faced with a similar circumstance.

Yes, there is still racism in this country but stories like this only weaken the argument. I am currently ministering to a young man in the Cook County Department of Corrections. He is there on 1st degree murder charges. I believe he is innocent and only there because of the color of his skin. It's been nearly a year and he hasn't faced a trial yet because of a lack of hard evidence but every Court date he gets a continuance because he can't afford bond. This is a story of real racism. Hopefully a Harvard Professor is smart enough to see that, maybe even a President?

One mile down----

I visited the Doc this past week for a check up on the Leg and he gave me a clean bill of health. In fact, he told me that he has had Teenagers that had this procedure that haven't done as well as I'm doing. (I've been checking into whether it's proper to tip Doctors after that LOL) He also cleared me to start running again.

So------I ran my first mile today, July 23rd! A week and a day ahead of my goal of August and I ran every bit of it! Yes, I stopped about 4 or 5 times in the process to let my heart catch up but I DID IT. I even made it up Hell Hill. (with a strong emphasis on stopping 4 or 5 times) It felt great and I'm ready to go again but maybe tomorrow. :<)

I have several things for you to help me pray about. Please pray for two ladies named Harmony and Corlyn. Also pray for 2 young men named Marcel and Renard. God knows the needs but they need the prayer.

I'll see you on the track!

You might be an affluent Red neck--

You might be an affluent Red Neck if you Bar-B-Que in the front yard! In fact, most of my kinfolk would simply say you were living above your raising.

But where ever and whatever you might BBQ this weekend, I wish you a very healthy and happy 4th of July. Take some time this weekend to remember those that still fight for our very freedoms. Freedom has it excellent qualities and in some cases, less than desireable qualities but there is one thing that Freedom never is and that is FREE! It all comes at a cost.

If you have served or are serving in our Armed Services please let me be among the first to say Thank You on this July 4th!

Have you ever felt small?

Yeah, I know! It's been a long time since I've blogged and I do feel bad about it. I just haven't had much to say and my sarcastic wit has taken a hit during my recent recovery. For a guy who thrives on quick comebacks, it's been tough.

Anyway, today was the first day out of my walking boot and I did really well. There is still a bit of weakness in the leg but I will be jogging again by August! You can count on it.

Still, Life has been good and I'm in a pretty good place, mentally, spiritually and now, physically. I'll share more later in the week but for now, just know that like Jack Nicholson in "The Shining," "I'M BACK!!!!"

OK, now that 3rd shift has worn off I now realize that JN said, "Here's Johnny!" I feel much better now!