Don't Give Away Freedom

 Earlier this month, while we were  at Pepperdine U for a lectureship, I met with Christopher Columbus on campus. I'm not sure what the connection is there, but it is interesting that they chose to memorialize the man who 'discovered' America in 1492. I know that is disputed these days, but what isn't.

There are those, now that no living person was a witness, who tell us horrible tales about the men in history whom we have honored for centuries. I choose to believe the best.

Perhaps it is because I was created in God's image that I have mercy for those who have gone on before us. I know that, as the Bible says in Romans 3:23, "... ALL have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. There is no one, past or present, except for our Lord Jesus, who has  been perfect.

For example, I love the story about George Washington who 'could not tell a lie'. I would venture to say that not many would say that George never ever in his life told a lie.  But if he did, he was still known as a truthful fellow... Something I would like to be able to say about politicians today.

Eric Holder is in the news today for saying he knew nothing about the government investigation of reporters, yet he personally signed the orders.  Even the Huffington Post (by far not a conservative paper) is saying it's time for Holder to go.

It's been a lovely day in northeast OH today.  Looking forward to another cool, but sunny day tomorrow.

Remember those who served our country. Many gave their lives for the freedom we are giving away.

Go Catch a Rooster

 I had seen pictures of Caleb chasing the chickens, but never ever expected him to actually catch one. There are two pictures of  the chase posted on this blog  May the thirteenth of this spring.

I wish we could catch all the persons involved in the IRS intimidation of tax payers; However, they seem to be much more 'slippery' than the rooster...more like slimy pigs.

It seems to me it would be much more productive if they were to turn their efforts toward the enemy instead of the American people.

Did you know that while the IRS is targeting private citizens and organizations within  our borders, Iran has broken into the computers which control our internal pipelines?  Yes, It is much easier to get away with things like that while people are busy fighting among themselves.

Have you ever thought that if Obama is telling the truth about all the scandals and that he and his team were really unaware of what was going on in the levels beneath them; what would that say for this administration? The president must be aware and in control of those who work for him. So either he is doing a bad job because of the scandals of which he was aware and did nothing, or he is doing a bad job because he is not in control.

I'm glad I'm not in his shoes.

I suggest we pray that he feels true guilt, repents and turns this country around.

Tradition

Traditions are not always good, but this is one I really appreciate...and I've never actually taken part in it.  At our daughter, Chelle's, church each Easter Sunday, they have a large cross for which people bring flowers and decorate it.  It is a lovely sentiment, a meaningful remembrance of the gift of life that our Savior gave us when he died and rose from the grave to conquer death and give us life eternal.

Our country has traditionally been a Christian one...however sin has become so rampant that it doesn't  look so Christian anymore. It sometimes looks quite evil. Those who would like to see Christianity destroyed say it is not a Christian nation.

Tonight I'll post my final  list from

Liberal Logic 101

 which you can find with pictures at www.liberallogic101.com.

When Scott Lively politely disagrees with homosexual activists it is considered a Hate Crime. And I quote him: "We should not, however, discriminate against persons who define themselves as homosexuals"  But when Dan Savage calls Christians vile and disgusting names he is given a pass...free speech. And I quote him,"I wish the Republicans were all f***ing dead"

Trees have souls, but unborn babies are just blobs of tissue.

Absolutely nothing from Barak Obama's past is relevant including his heavy use of illegal drugs, but absolutely EVERYTHING from Mitt Romney's past is relevant.

George Soros (net worth $22 billion) is RICH, Al Gore (net worth $100 million) is RICH, John Kerry (net worth $231 million) is RICH, John Edwards (net worth $55.5 million) is RICH, Oprah Winfrey (net worth $2.7 billion) is RICH and Mitt Romney (net worth $230 million) is OBSCENELY RICH.

Jaron Holliday is home schooled, a devout Christian, an accomplished musician, a US Army Corporal and died at 21 defending his country.

Trayvon Martin is a drug user, a thief, was kicked out of school twice and died at 17 assaulting a neighborhood -watch volunteer. Guess which one Obama thinks would look like his son. Guess which one liberals think is typical of black people.

While Bill Clinton said "I never had sex with that woman", Al Gore said "I invented the internet.", and Barack Obama said, "I killed Osama bin Laden"  the typical liberal says "You can't trust Republicans because they lie."

On Facebook tonight, I saw this post:

Speaking of Fans

It so happens that Caleb is a fan as well as his cousin Laurn.  His shirt tells about his allegiance to Ohio State...but his face says he is a fan of Easter, Easter candy that is.  Looking at these pictures one would see that he is a big fan of the whole Easter basket tradition.

Traditionally, our nation was built on the Constitution. Recently (in the last 4 1/2  years ) however, those in power have trampled that document beneath their big feet...the feet of BIG BROTHER.

Here is more, not my work. You may find this and more at www.LiberalLogic101.com

Liberal Logic 101

Teenagers are too young to be exposed to guns and the Bible, but mature enough to be told about every conceivable sexual practice and then given condoms.

Teachers are not allowed to hug a student lest it be perceived as sexual, but TSA agents must grope your child in the interest of 'national security'.

Jeremiah Wright says Barack Obama should not be judged by the church he goes to, but Mitt Romney should be judged by the church he goes to.

When the religious right opposes abortion and same-sex marriage, they are forcing their morality on us, but while the anti-religious left wants taxpayer-funded abortions and to force businesses to participate in same-sex marriage ceremonies, they are not forcing morality on anyone.

A business owner who makes $1 million a year by providing $50 million worth of jobs to the employees of his company is called selfish and greedy. He needs his taxes raised. But a wealthy celebrity who makes $50 million a year and donates 0.2% ($100,000) to charity is a selfless, giving soul and someone should throw a lavish party in his/ her honor.

A suicide bomber who targets women and children is called a freedom fighter, while an Israeli defense forces member who shoots back is called a terrorist.

Pray that we can see the error of our ways and make an about face, so that our country may be spared.

Phillies Fans

Here are Pat and Lauren at yet another Phillies game. They are big fans.

 I'm not a baseball nut, don't even know how many are on a team. But I'm guessing that Lauren may be close to having enough nieces and nephews to make a team.  Her latest niece was born yesterday. Her name is Ryan McKenzie.

I pray that she is bought up to serve her creator and my hope  is that she is protected from the liberal philosophy of entitlement.

More Liberal Logic 101

Again I will tell you. This is not original with me.

While  oil companies which make 8.3 cents profit on every gallon of gas are called greedy, the government takes 13 cents in taxes on every gallon of gas.

It means nothing that the Democratic Candidates are endorsed by the Communist Party, but we call Republican candidates endorsed by the NRA, Naziis!!

Occupy Wall Street were couragious heroes whose First Amendment rights are so important..we should allow them to break the law. but Pro-Life Protestors  are potentially violent extremists that should be stopped by inventing laws targeted specifically at denying them the right to protest.

Profanity on Television is perfectly alright, because that's how some people talk. But wearing a cross should be prohibited because someone may get offended.

Environmentalists criticize the use of private jets, SUVS and luxury houses... but takea  private jet, then SUV back to their luxury homes.

Stay Tuned...More Liberal Logic to come.

These Shoes Were Made for Walking...

Pink is not my color, but while in California, I was sporting my New Balance 847 shoes. Just like  Nancy Sinatra's boots, these shoes were made for walking.

I have them on in the picture. We were just walking along the street in Long Beach with Mark. Although we were supposedly Window Shopping, we didn't buy any windows...or anything else.  But it is an entertaining thing to do in an area like Long Beach.

And like Nancy Sinatra, I'd like to walk all over some people in Washington. Of course, that is not possible and it will only remain a dream...but I do have the right shoes for it!

Tonight, I'm using some ideas that came through my email today. I don't know the origin, but I just want you to know that it is not my own work...it is much too clever to be mine, since most of the day I've suffered from Vertigo.

I"ll just give you an idea. Perhaps I'll do more later.

This is called

 Liberal Logic 101

A liberal, network news anchor who makes $12 million a year...calls business owners who made $1 million a year, greedy and selfish...with a straight face.

A CEO who makes millions is greedy, but a Hollywood star who makes millions earned every penny.

Michelle Obama, who spent $500,000 of your money on just one of the numerous vacations she took  was not newsworthy, but when Ann Romney spent $1,000 of her own money on a blouse, it made headline news across the nation.

While Barack Obama served part of one term in the Senate, he supposedly had the experience necessary to be President.  But Dan Quayle, who served multiple terms in the House and Senate, was 'too inexperienced to serve as Vice-President'.

And I might add. Dan Quayle was sent through the wringer when he added an 'e' to the end of potato, while Barak didn't know how many states are in the union and he was just 'tired'.

While Morris Dees of the Southern Poverty Center hires only white lawyers is not considered a racist, while the Tea Party, which has a higher percentage of blacks than the US Congress is considered 'racist'. Everyone who thinks that way should attend one TP rally just to see how well everyone gets along there. We don't see color, because it doesn't make any difference. It is only skin.

That is only a few points from Liberal Logic class. I hope to tell you more tomorrow night.

Please pray for all in this nation who want peace and love...Wasn't that a popular cry in the not too distant past. Now all we hear is hatred and name calling.

Kids Will Be Kids...

Kids will be kids...some kind of kids anyway. Some of the hairiest ones are goats.  Caleb and friend run after the little kid. Finally he is caught and Caleb makes him his friend. They both look rather contented together. 

Now I would be more contented if I knew our leaders had our best interests at heart, but that is definitely not the case these days. 

I would think that a person who would guide the IRS into hassling  groups who had the names Tea Party, Patriot, etc in their names  would be fired, if not imprisoned. But in this great country that person was not even demoted, but put in the topmost position at the IRS, which is in control of who gets what in the new national healthcare program. That makes me, for one, not stand a chance. I am over 70 and belong to the Tea Party.  My only hope (yet the best hope of all) is that my God will give me whatever bit of health I need to finish the work He has for me to do on this earth.  We must start praying for each other and that God sees fit to save this nation.