This past weekend, I was chatting with a friend of mine from Nepal. He is single and is looking for a Godly wife for himself. He asked me if I was concerned about getting married. I told him that I wasn't really too concerned and that if God's plan for me is to be single, I am content with it. He then told me that living is not that easy in Nepal and it's always good for them to be married because they will take care of each other as they grow older. He said that it's not the same here because we have the government to take care of us as we age. (Ouch!)
Fast forward to today as I was leaving, and I again noticed the signs by the small pond at work. They read "Please do not feed the geese". A gaggle of Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) make their home there and feel free to use it as they please. If the people there started feeding them, they would soon become more and more of a nuisance. They would start depending on the humans for more and more of the livelihood and really make a mess of things. We have to play Goose-Poop-Hopscotch enough now! Just think of Rock Pigeons (Columba livia) in a park or sheep in a pasture. If it weren't for the park visitors or the shepherd, they would not be as plump as they are.
As I left work today, I combined these two threads and thought about our own country. Are we feeding the geese? I believe we are. Everyone seems to want a handout from the government. No one wants to give up what is "rightfully" theirs because they "worked hard" to put that away. But did they really? Is it really wise to let a government use your money in such a manner? Perhaps if we as a nation learned to feed ourselves and ignore the temptation to accept free handouts that in the long run hurt more than they help, we would see a great change in the way this country handles itself. Yes, there are poor among us, but if we took care of them as a nation without governmental help, they, and we, would be the better for it.
Feeding the geese does not help the geese or the feeder. All it ends up doing is creating more poop. And believe me, we certainly don't need anymore of that!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Turkey Humor
Today's post is nothing serious, thought-provoking, or rant-worthy. It's just plain silliness. I am posting it just because we all need a little silliness every now and then. I think some down time in the area of life helps us maintain our focus when life pops back into our line of vision. Oops...sorry...that was almost thought provoking!!
Enjoy!!
And you thought the scarecrow was the one without a brain!
Who says domestication makes animals dumb???
This picture made me laugh out loud.
May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have never a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Enjoy!!
And you thought the scarecrow was the one without a brain!
Here's hoping the only big thighs are the turkey's!
Who says domestication makes animals dumb???
This picture made me laugh out loud.
May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have never a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Random Thoughts
I found this list this evening while updating some files. It was sent to me months ago and I was going to post it then, but I never did. So here we go...
1) Nothing hits the gut stronger than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
2) I totally take back all those times I didn't want to take a nap when I was younger.
3) There is a great need for a sarcasm font.
4) How in the world are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet??
5) Was learning cursive really necessary?
6) Mapquest really needs to start their directions on #5. I am pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
7) Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told how the person died.
8) I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least KIND OF tired.
9) Bad decisions make good stories.
10) You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
11) Can we all just agree to ignore what comes after Blue-ray? I don't want to have to re-start my collection...again!
12) I am always slightly terrified with I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my document that I swear I didn't make any changes to.
13) I hate when I just miss a call on the last ring and then immediately call back only to get no answer. What did the person do? Run away??
14) I hate leaving the house confident and looking good only to not see anyone important for the whole day. What a waste!
15) I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I will know not to answer when they call.
I think we call relate to these items at times in our lives. Don't you?
1) Nothing hits the gut stronger than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
2) I totally take back all those times I didn't want to take a nap when I was younger.
3) There is a great need for a sarcasm font.
4) How in the world are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet??
5) Was learning cursive really necessary?
6) Mapquest really needs to start their directions on #5. I am pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
7) Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told how the person died.
8) I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least KIND OF tired.
9) Bad decisions make good stories.
10) You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
11) Can we all just agree to ignore what comes after Blue-ray? I don't want to have to re-start my collection...again!
12) I am always slightly terrified with I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my document that I swear I didn't make any changes to.
13) I hate when I just miss a call on the last ring and then immediately call back only to get no answer. What did the person do? Run away??
14) I hate leaving the house confident and looking good only to not see anyone important for the whole day. What a waste!
15) I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I will know not to answer when they call.
I think we call relate to these items at times in our lives. Don't you?
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Me Me Me, More About Me
1. What time did you get up this morning? 6:30
2. How do you like your steak? Medium
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? He's Just Not That In To You
4. What is your favorite TV show? Supernatural
5. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Right where I am.
6. What did you have for breakfast? Banana and granola bar
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Mexican
8. What foods do you dislike? Liver
9. Favorite place to eat? Angus Barn
10. Favorite dressing? Ranch
11. What kind of vehicle do you drive? Ford Explorer
12. What are your favorite clothes? Short and T-shirt
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? The World!!!
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? Half-full
15. Where would you want to retire? Raleigh, NC
16. Favorite time of day? Night
17. Where were you born? Raleigh, NC
18. What is your favorite sport to watch? I'd rather watch mud dry.
19. Birdwatcher? Yes!!!
20. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night person.
21. Pets? None.
22. Any new and exciting news that you'd like to share? I'm not engaged; I'm not expecting a child; I'm not getting a huge raise. Well, I guess there's nothing to tell.
23. What did you want to be when you were little? Zookeeper
24. What is your best childhood memory? Growing up on a farm.
25. Are you a cat or dog person? Cat person.
26. Are you married? No
27. Always wear a seat belt? Mostly.
28. Been in a car accident? 2
29. Any pet peeves? I'm not sure there's enough room on this blog to list them all.
30. Favorite flower? Rose
31. Favorite ice cream? Butter Pecan (also Rocky Road, Triple Chocolate, Coconut, etc.)
32. Favorite fast food restaurant? Chick-fil-A
33. How many times did you fail your driver's test? None
34. From whom did you get your last email? Facebook
35. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Amazon.com
36. Do anything spontaneous lately? No
37. Like your job? Yes, except for the people.
38. Broccoli? Love it!
39. What was your favorite vacation? Do I have to choose?? I would have to say Mexico.
40. Last person you went out to dinner with? Parents
41. What are you listening to right now? Gaither Vocal Band on Pandora.com
42. What is your favorite color? Red
43. How many tattoos do you have? Zero
44. Coffee drinker? Yes
45. How many children do you have? Zero
Monday, November 8, 2010
Can You Hear Me Now??
This slogan for a national cell phone company has been caught up into the everyday English language for usage as quips and funnies during times of being around friends. But there is a grain of truth to that statement. Case in point is what happened today at work. While I was filing the paperwork away at the end of the day, a co-worker asked me a question.
I had my back to her, and she was facing slightly away from me when she asked, "Kevin, have you ever heard of Allman Brothers?"
I responded, "Yes, I have. One of them married Cher."
"What?"
"I said that one of them was married to Cher" (And I was just getting ready to impress them by bringing up a nugget of trivia from my vast collection of facts [or empty knowledge?] and tell them that he was the father of her son, Elijah Blue.)
At this time, another co-worker let out a cackle under her breath.
"No, have you never heard of almond butter?"
"Oh!! Sorry, I thought you said Allman Brothers!"
The cackle gradually became louder.
"I know who Greg Allman was. I was asking about almond butter at Fresh Market."
At that revelation, I smiled. What else could I do? A case of what I thought I heard was as far from reality as me winning the Boston Marathon and coming in just under 1 hour and 26.53 minutes.
How many times have you responded to a question or statement only to find out that what you thought you heard was not reality? Unfortunately, it's a very prevalent occurrence between parties of people all over the world. One doesn't quite speak clearly; the other doesn't quite pay attention.
But it does make for some hilarity among all parties involved, huh?
Can you hear me now?
I had my back to her, and she was facing slightly away from me when she asked, "Kevin, have you ever heard of Allman Brothers?"
I responded, "Yes, I have. One of them married Cher."
"What?"
"I said that one of them was married to Cher" (And I was just getting ready to impress them by bringing up a nugget of trivia from my vast collection of facts [or empty knowledge?] and tell them that he was the father of her son, Elijah Blue.)
At this time, another co-worker let out a cackle under her breath.
"No, have you never heard of almond butter?"
"Oh!! Sorry, I thought you said Allman Brothers!"
The cackle gradually became louder.
"I know who Greg Allman was. I was asking about almond butter at Fresh Market."
At that revelation, I smiled. What else could I do? A case of what I thought I heard was as far from reality as me winning the Boston Marathon and coming in just under 1 hour and 26.53 minutes.
How many times have you responded to a question or statement only to find out that what you thought you heard was not reality? Unfortunately, it's a very prevalent occurrence between parties of people all over the world. One doesn't quite speak clearly; the other doesn't quite pay attention.
But it does make for some hilarity among all parties involved, huh?
Can you hear me now?
Saturday, November 6, 2010
About Me (The Stolen Edition)
Outside My Window - is a cloudy day wish occasional showers. Adding color to the gray are trees trying to reach their full color potential, and birds flitting hither and yon searching for a meal.
I Am Thinking - about what do put on my sweet potato.
I Am Learning - that some people who call themselves your friend really have no idea what that word means.
I Am Thankful For - common sense. It beats book sense hands down.
From The Kitchen - comes the smell of a freshly baked cheesecake cooling on the rack and the sounds of a steak dinner being prepared.
I Am Wearing - shorts and a shirt. Yeah, I know, wrong season...
I Am Going - to watch Sherlock Holmes later tonight
I Am Reading - Acts & Facts from ICR.
I Am Creating - absolutely nothing at the moment.
I Am Hoping - to travel again very soon.
I Am Hearing - the hum of the computer, the sizzle of steaks, and the roar of the ventilation fan.
Around the House - is fairly normal.
One Of My Favorite Things - is traveling to anywhere my feet, tires, or wings will take me.
A Few Plans for the Rest of the Weekend - are church, clean a bit, and get an extra hour of sleep!! My feet are doing the "Happy Dance" now.
A Picture to Share -my favorite fair food--Ostrich Burger!!!!!
I Am Thinking - about what do put on my sweet potato.
I Am Learning - that some people who call themselves your friend really have no idea what that word means.
I Am Thankful For - common sense. It beats book sense hands down.
From The Kitchen - comes the smell of a freshly baked cheesecake cooling on the rack and the sounds of a steak dinner being prepared.
I Am Wearing - shorts and a shirt. Yeah, I know, wrong season...
I Am Going - to watch Sherlock Holmes later tonight
I Am Reading - Acts & Facts from ICR.
I Am Creating - absolutely nothing at the moment.
I Am Hoping - to travel again very soon.
I Am Hearing - the hum of the computer, the sizzle of steaks, and the roar of the ventilation fan.
Around the House - is fairly normal.
One Of My Favorite Things - is traveling to anywhere my feet, tires, or wings will take me.
A Few Plans for the Rest of the Weekend - are church, clean a bit, and get an extra hour of sleep!! My feet are doing the "Happy Dance" now.
A Picture to Share -my favorite fair food--Ostrich Burger!!!!!
Friday, November 5, 2010
I Wonder
Lately, several questions have been popping up in my head. Questions that I am not sure there are answers for. So today, I thought I would share them with my legions of blog-fans. If any of you have the answers, please feel free to share.
1) Why does no one want to take a message anymore? Most people would rather tell you to call the missing person back instead of taking the responsibility of taking a message.
2) Why is coming back from vacation so difficult when one knows he has to refill the coffers with all the money that was spent on said vacation?
3) Why do people think that UPS and FEDEX ship over the weekend? Do they not understand the concept of a weekend?
4) Why do people love color in their flowers or on their walls, but not in people?
5) Why do men think it's OK to stand at a urinal and pass gas? It is still a public place!!!
6) Why do two people talking with each other in a hall or on a sidewalk move apart instead of closer together when a passerby approaches? They force the passerby to be rude by walking between them!
7) Why do we love to swim or relish taking a shower but hate to walk or run in the rain?
8) Why do people ask co-workers or friends what they had for breakfast or lunch? Can they not think of anything else to ask? Or are they that nosey?
9) Why do people with the same first name working in the same location fail to give their last name?
So there they are...I have been wondering about them for quite some time now. What do you think?
1) Why does no one want to take a message anymore? Most people would rather tell you to call the missing person back instead of taking the responsibility of taking a message.
2) Why is coming back from vacation so difficult when one knows he has to refill the coffers with all the money that was spent on said vacation?
3) Why do people think that UPS and FEDEX ship over the weekend? Do they not understand the concept of a weekend?
4) Why do people love color in their flowers or on their walls, but not in people?
5) Why do men think it's OK to stand at a urinal and pass gas? It is still a public place!!!
6) Why do two people talking with each other in a hall or on a sidewalk move apart instead of closer together when a passerby approaches? They force the passerby to be rude by walking between them!
7) Why do we love to swim or relish taking a shower but hate to walk or run in the rain?
8) Why do people ask co-workers or friends what they had for breakfast or lunch? Can they not think of anything else to ask? Or are they that nosey?
9) Why do people with the same first name working in the same location fail to give their last name?
So there they are...I have been wondering about them for quite some time now. What do you think?
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