Some good thoughts for a Friday morning . . .

"Parents were invented to make children happy by giving them something to ignore."
-- Ogden Nash

"One doesn't have a sense of humor. It has you."
-- Larry Gelbart

"Never eat more than you can lift."
-- Miss Piggy

"Absurdity, n.: A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion."
-- Ambrose Bierce

Just wondering . . .

I spent the afternoon sewing and enjoying the fact that I had the time, money, and interest to pursue a favorite hobby. It also gives me time to ponder stuff as my sewing machine does the hard part!

I listen to various radio stations, as I sew, and the pronouncements from our government get more and more wearisome each day. It doesn't sound like stuff you'd expect to hear from a strong, supportive government. It doesn't really reflect the desiress of the people who put the politicians into office. Something has gone wrong here.

Interesting, however, that when people voice concern, the opposition say we are being radical even as they initiate radical legislation that is sure to change our lives. Some people just don't know which side their bread is buttered on and I'm hoping the justifiable anger of the people will keep it strength right up to the November elections. So far, many of the politicians seem to believe they are beyond reproach and can make laws THEY want to see enacted, laws that won't effect their exalted status.

I have to wonder, however, about the latest news that we will be cutting back on our military weapons as an example to other nations. Huh? If I were an enemy of the United States and heard the US was scaling back, I'd be MORE prone to upping my nuclear production in hopes of a destructive takeover. You gotta wonder whose side our own government is supporting.

Good thing I have prayer and quilting to get me through this distressing news. You gotta wonder about our world today!

A thought . . .

"How splendid is fasting
Adorned with love.
Share your bread generously with the hungry
Otherwise yours is not fasting but saving"

An unbiased viewpoint . . .

I was visiting my neighbors today and we got to talking about religion, faith, etc. They are Protestant and I am Catholic but we enjoy each other's company and share the differences rather than argue about them.

We were talking about how we observe Holy Week and I mentioned how some of our priests prefer having boys serving Mass rather than girls. One of my friends bolted upright and said, "Excuse me? Did you say GIRLS serve Mass at your church? That just doesn't sound right! Does your Pope ALLOW that?"

I said that Rome had allowed girls to serve but it was sad how it chased away some of the boys who might be missing out on a vocation because they never get to be that close to the altar. My friend just kept shaking her head over it.

We then went on to agree that males and females are different and it was a shame the world kept trying to make them one and the same. She said she worked because she was a single mom and had to in order to support her daughter. She said that when women just work 'to find themselves' or to buy a bigger house or fancy cars, they could be taking away a job that a male head of the household needed for basic support of his family. She wondered if pushing females into the service of Mass could also be pushing males aside.

Personally, I'm for teaching my girls to emulate the Blessed Mother and doing so does not include serving Mass, being a reader, or an extraordinary minister. I did not, however lead this particular conversation on and it was interesting to see how our liberal Catholic ways are seen by someone outside our Faith. Not starting a debate here but you have to wonder how it will all turn out.

Hard to Understand . . .

Has anyone else found that the more orthodox the person, the more judgemental they can be? We are dealing with a situation in our family for the last couple of years and it is very disheartening that so much hurt can be dealt by people claiming to be spiritual and good. The Pharisee and the tax payer parable seems to come to mind a lot these days. You have to wonder how hard it is to be sensitive to others? Going a bit out of one's way is the way to Heaven. Guess a lot of people want their comforts on earth and heck with the people they either work with or go to school with. I always thought (actually hoped!) that such behavior will diminish with the onset of age and maturity. Doesn't seem to be happening.

Worse and worse . . .

Ninety-four percent of the 'ProLife' Democrats voting on the health care bill this past weekend voted for it with all it's anti-life agendas included. ProLife and Democrat just can't be used in the same context. No such thing as a true ProLife Democrat. The president is supposed to write an Executive Order to amend the wording re. tax payer funding of abortions, BUT . . . his EO doesn't override the voted in bill and will make no difference. Once again, the majority was ignored and we were all sold down the river. Just remember, this November and every November that involves a vote from now on should be approached with this fresh in our memory.

The day after . . .

If you really want to see this horrible healthcare bill overturned and repealed, now is the time to contact every candidate up for election or re-election in your districts. We need to tell them that we want a STRONG platform of repeal and that your vote for them depends on how they are reacting to yesterday's vote in Washington. It is easy enough to Google the various candidates and many of them have an e-mail on their page where you can instantly send them your thoughts. Never think that one letter doesn't matter. You never know who will read your message and be moved. Also, you can't complain (TOO much!), if you don't make an effort for legitimate change. The taxes on obamacare begin in January and who needs the burden of more work and less pay coming in.

No matter what we are promised in this bill, it can be instantly changed by weak politicians. We need to consider the unborn's rights as well as our own. Sure, obama promised an executive order re. abortion words but how many promises has the man kept in the last year.