Monthly Archives: April 2008

On Patience

Twenty five years ago, I observed an American tourist berating a French railroad ticket agent in a Paris Station.  The man was outraged because he’d been told to stand in the wrong line.  Upon arriving at the head of the … Continue reading

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“Let them eat cake”

I went shopping for shirts yesterday over at the Goodwill store in an upscale city.  There I found four nice casual shirts that will wear well this summer over shorts.  A total of $17 left my bank account for them.  … Continue reading

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God’s love, Old men and fishing

I saw a man talk the other day about the love of God and that God’s love is both incomprehensible to man, because so often man loves conditionally, and because God’s love is a constant in our lives whether we … Continue reading

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Dumb Education in California

·         OK, so I have two gripes tonight before retiring and they are both about stupid educational decisions. ·         First, why are we limiting access to extra-curricular activities to those students who have a C average or better?  That’s the … Continue reading

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Branches, Farmers and Old-fashioned Bartering

  Have you ever wanted to make a change in your life but found yourself unable to do so?  Have ever walked in the forest and picked up a stick and carried it for a while?  I’ve done this often, and … Continue reading

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Golf Goons, Trough Slurping Politicians, The Bitter Blue-Collar Masses and Somalian Priates

Barak says that Blue Collar = Bitter. Judging by the people being interviewed on the television I’d say he’s right. Continue reading

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On Millionaires, New Laws, Obesity and Famine

  ·         John McCain released his tax returns but not his wife’s tax return.  I suppose he wants us to think he’s just a regular working stiff.  Almost $115,000 (tax free retirement fund by the way) on a Navy pension, … Continue reading

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