Liberals are very broadminded: they are always willing to give careful consideration to both sides of the same side.
- Anonymous
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
California IS the land of fruits and nuts . . .!
Sometimes, you really have to wonder about the politicians in office and, more so, the people who voted them into places of responsibility. We learned, yesterday, that some environmental board (appointed by the wacko politicians in office) wants to pass some kind of legislation that will raise the cost of gas in California to $9 a gallon to offset the smog created by the cars. They also plan to charge 25 cents a mile for freeway usage as well as fees for parking ANYWHERE! By anywhere, they are talking at the grocery store, doctor's office, post office . . .
Although they state that they are not trying to drive people from their homes, how will people who commute to work cope with an estimated extra $4,500 in costs for that? Their ultimate plan to to stop home building out in the suburbs and get people to move closer to their jobs and use public transportation. They want the limit builders to only constructing high rise rentals instead of one-family homes. Sounds like a lot of science fiction stories one thought would never happy. From what I understand, Russia is pretty much like that from their Iron Curtain days . . . and it wasn't very pleasant or even good for the economy.
Now, how come I can hear this and immediately think: High gas prices, less cars, gas companies closing, car dealerships closing, people out of work, businesses leaving California, more people on welfare/unemployment, food supplies more expensive because of transport costs, etc. . . . All these idiots see is a green, wonderful world going back to nature. Uh, I don't think God wanted us to give nature back to the animals ans bugs.
It just makes one wonder if there will be a sane place left in the world!
Just my rant for the day!
Although they state that they are not trying to drive people from their homes, how will people who commute to work cope with an estimated extra $4,500 in costs for that? Their ultimate plan to to stop home building out in the suburbs and get people to move closer to their jobs and use public transportation. They want the limit builders to only constructing high rise rentals instead of one-family homes. Sounds like a lot of science fiction stories one thought would never happy. From what I understand, Russia is pretty much like that from their Iron Curtain days . . . and it wasn't very pleasant or even good for the economy.
Now, how come I can hear this and immediately think: High gas prices, less cars, gas companies closing, car dealerships closing, people out of work, businesses leaving California, more people on welfare/unemployment, food supplies more expensive because of transport costs, etc. . . . All these idiots see is a green, wonderful world going back to nature. Uh, I don't think God wanted us to give nature back to the animals ans bugs.
It just makes one wonder if there will be a sane place left in the world!
Just my rant for the day!
Monday, September 20, 2010
He got that right!
"Without God, there is no virtue, because there’s no prompting of the conscience. Without God, we’re mired in the material, that flat world that tells us only what the senses perceive. Without God, there is a coarsening of the society. And without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure." - Ronald Reagan
One of my favorite to date!
Once the game is over, the King and the pawn go back in the same box.
- Italian Proverb
- Italian Proverb
So much trouble . . .
Someone came to our door, yesterday, who was campaigning for some local office. I like to ask them questions about major events in the country to see where they stand. Even if they would not be involved in many of such issues at their current political level, you never know who goes on later to higher office.
First of all, the woman who was running of this particular office came to the door wearing very casual shorts and a tee shirt. She wasn't dressed to impress but I decided to try and not be judgmental and asked her what she thought about obamacare. She looked totally blank. I repeated 'obamacare' and added, the recent legislation signed to take over our healthcare? Still blank. She didn't recognize the word and I clarified, obama, our president, how do you feel about what he had done in office. Flustered and obviously really not knowing what I was asking, she muttered, "I don't like what he has done to the educational system." Huh? Guess she helped me decide who not to vote for in November.
The more I talk to people, the more I have come to realize why we get the politicians we do into office. Many people don't bother to do their homework when and IF they vote.
It is interesting to note that if I came into these people's home and told them that I would be in charge of how they would live from now on, what they could and couldn't eat, and what kind of lightbulbs I would allow them to use, they'd pitch a fit. Too bad they aren't paying attention to what IS going on or they would find out that their lack of concern and voter responsibility is causing stuff like that to happen.
We looked at the flyer this small-town politician was passing out and, basically, she was for more money for the teachers' union. No wonder math is a weak subject these days. We are in the middle of financial strife yet the teachers' union doesn't want to hold back on raises. You can't get blood from a turnip but the union mind set with the teachers seems to think so.
Nope, this woman is not getting our vote although she should try listening to the news so she could recognize our president's name in conversation!
First of all, the woman who was running of this particular office came to the door wearing very casual shorts and a tee shirt. She wasn't dressed to impress but I decided to try and not be judgmental and asked her what she thought about obamacare. She looked totally blank. I repeated 'obamacare' and added, the recent legislation signed to take over our healthcare? Still blank. She didn't recognize the word and I clarified, obama, our president, how do you feel about what he had done in office. Flustered and obviously really not knowing what I was asking, she muttered, "I don't like what he has done to the educational system." Huh? Guess she helped me decide who not to vote for in November.
The more I talk to people, the more I have come to realize why we get the politicians we do into office. Many people don't bother to do their homework when and IF they vote.
It is interesting to note that if I came into these people's home and told them that I would be in charge of how they would live from now on, what they could and couldn't eat, and what kind of lightbulbs I would allow them to use, they'd pitch a fit. Too bad they aren't paying attention to what IS going on or they would find out that their lack of concern and voter responsibility is causing stuff like that to happen.
We looked at the flyer this small-town politician was passing out and, basically, she was for more money for the teachers' union. No wonder math is a weak subject these days. We are in the middle of financial strife yet the teachers' union doesn't want to hold back on raises. You can't get blood from a turnip but the union mind set with the teachers seems to think so.
Nope, this woman is not getting our vote although she should try listening to the news so she could recognize our president's name in conversation!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Somethng easy to forget!
We make our friends; we make our enemies; but God makes our next-door neighbour.
Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Glad tidings . . .
I guess it is officially Christmas Season . . . at least, according to Costco who had their Christmas gifts, wrap, and such on display today. It sure takes away from the feast day/holiday having this for sale so early in the year.
I'm old-fashioned and can remember when Halloween was in October and we would get excited about all the orange and black, think about costumes and about two weeks before the day, see all the candy set out for sale. It was just enough time to work up a thrill over the anticipated event.
These days, the red and green clashes with the Fall colors and your children are just as likely to get a candy cane in their trick or treat bag as black jelly beans. I'd hate to be a kid these days. I loved the progress of the Fall/Winter holidays and the time we had to relish each one.
I'm thinking . . . we should pick out one weekend for the whole world and on that weekend, we'd celebrate ALL the holidays. We could start the morning with an Easter Egg hunt, followed by Christmas stockings, trick or treat in the evening with Midnight Mass that night. For people of other Faiths, a sunrise service could start the next early morning, with a Thanksgiving noon meal with all the expected trimmings. We could have egg nog and Christmas presents in the evening just before we set off the Fourth of July fireworks and enjoy some barbecued hot dogs and lemonaide.
Yes, it would be a lot of work but then the stores could stock all this stuff for eleven and a half months out of every year!
Yes, I'm being sarcastic and joking . . . but could you imagine? Unfortunately, it is all too easy to see happening. Don't tell anyone I told you this! : - )
I'm old-fashioned and can remember when Halloween was in October and we would get excited about all the orange and black, think about costumes and about two weeks before the day, see all the candy set out for sale. It was just enough time to work up a thrill over the anticipated event.
These days, the red and green clashes with the Fall colors and your children are just as likely to get a candy cane in their trick or treat bag as black jelly beans. I'd hate to be a kid these days. I loved the progress of the Fall/Winter holidays and the time we had to relish each one.
I'm thinking . . . we should pick out one weekend for the whole world and on that weekend, we'd celebrate ALL the holidays. We could start the morning with an Easter Egg hunt, followed by Christmas stockings, trick or treat in the evening with Midnight Mass that night. For people of other Faiths, a sunrise service could start the next early morning, with a Thanksgiving noon meal with all the expected trimmings. We could have egg nog and Christmas presents in the evening just before we set off the Fourth of July fireworks and enjoy some barbecued hot dogs and lemonaide.
Yes, it would be a lot of work but then the stores could stock all this stuff for eleven and a half months out of every year!
Yes, I'm being sarcastic and joking . . . but could you imagine? Unfortunately, it is all too easy to see happening. Don't tell anyone I told you this! : - )
What do you get . . .?
It is interesting to me that the parishioners who publically celebrate their spirituality the most seem to be the most unchristian given circumstances that don't please them.
This morning, the church wasn't open by 7:20 for the 7:30 Sunday Mass. It was actually kind of fun to mingle with people you don't ordinarily talk to as we joked about being banned from the church, missing the sunrise service, etc. Mass did start on time and all was well . . .
Okay, all was well until after Mass when a woman decided to berate the sacristan for not being there early enough to open up the church. She decided that inside the church, within feet of the Blessed Sacrament was just fine for her loud and abusive tirade. One mother attempted to distract her daughter but the yelling was too loud. The sacristan tried to brush it off and leave but she followed with her strident voice.
This was not a good thing. The sacristan was visibly upset. He isn't on a payroll and helps out extensively at the parish for the love of God and his respect for the priests. He didn't deserve this. The worst part? The woman had just acted as an extraordinary minister at the 7:30 Mass. She had receive our Lord's Body and Blood and within minutes of this holy reception, she used her mouth to treat another person in a most unChristlike way.
All weekend we heard and discussed the various world events, threats, etc. in regards to Koran burning, terrorism, etc. and shook our heads. In my humble opinion, some of the worst rot in the world today starts in our churches where you'd expect the most kindness to manifest itself.
Seems we could pray 24 hours round the clock and it wouldn't be enough.
This morning, the church wasn't open by 7:20 for the 7:30 Sunday Mass. It was actually kind of fun to mingle with people you don't ordinarily talk to as we joked about being banned from the church, missing the sunrise service, etc. Mass did start on time and all was well . . .
Okay, all was well until after Mass when a woman decided to berate the sacristan for not being there early enough to open up the church. She decided that inside the church, within feet of the Blessed Sacrament was just fine for her loud and abusive tirade. One mother attempted to distract her daughter but the yelling was too loud. The sacristan tried to brush it off and leave but she followed with her strident voice.
This was not a good thing. The sacristan was visibly upset. He isn't on a payroll and helps out extensively at the parish for the love of God and his respect for the priests. He didn't deserve this. The worst part? The woman had just acted as an extraordinary minister at the 7:30 Mass. She had receive our Lord's Body and Blood and within minutes of this holy reception, she used her mouth to treat another person in a most unChristlike way.
All weekend we heard and discussed the various world events, threats, etc. in regards to Koran burning, terrorism, etc. and shook our heads. In my humble opinion, some of the worst rot in the world today starts in our churches where you'd expect the most kindness to manifest itself.
Seems we could pray 24 hours round the clock and it wouldn't be enough.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Can't figure out this world . . .
I heard on the news, yesterday, there is a 'how to' manual making the rounds of the e-mail on How to Molest a Child! The authorities would like to find the person who initiated this e-mail because they think he/she might be a child molester - DUH! What got me is that they say no crime has been committed in distributing the information, however!
Meanwhile, the media is focusing on some tiny church in Florida who is threatening to burn a Koran on 9/11. No, the pastor should not be backing this action but why aren't more people incensed over instructions on how to stalk and molest a child are making the rounds?
The upset over the Koran burning just shows how anti-Christian the media is today. They sure don't worry about ruining relations with Christian churches. Perhaps, in their warped, little minds, they realize that we will be more . . . what's the word? Oh, yeah! We are likely to be more Christian about it!
Meanwhile, the media is focusing on some tiny church in Florida who is threatening to burn a Koran on 9/11. No, the pastor should not be backing this action but why aren't more people incensed over instructions on how to stalk and molest a child are making the rounds?
The upset over the Koran burning just shows how anti-Christian the media is today. They sure don't worry about ruining relations with Christian churches. Perhaps, in their warped, little minds, they realize that we will be more . . . what's the word? Oh, yeah! We are likely to be more Christian about it!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
My favorite of the day . . . and no comment! : - )
I do not have a psychiatrist and I do not want one, for the simple reason that if he listened to me long enough, he might become disturbed.
- James Thurber
- James Thurber
Monday, September 6, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
A Good Question . . .
“God is Love. We eventually have to ask ourselves the question; why was Love nailed to a cross?” ~Pope John Paul II
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Great thought for the day . . .!
“You must not get discouraged if you don’t always succeed in doing everything as you would wish; try your best to do what you are supposed to do and never fail on that account, never caring whether it makes you feel a sense of comfort or boredom or annoyance. …as soon as we notice that we have become discouraged, we must revive our faith and let ourselves fall into the arms of our divine Father, who is always ready to welcome us as long as we turn to Him sincerely.” ~St. Padre Pio
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