I don't mean our lousy traditions, I mean of what are supposed to be celebrating? Some would say our salvation because our Saviour died for our sins. I don't celbrate that and only figured that out now. I celebrate his return to heaven. I spent the weekend in Vegas and played in a poker tournament, I had me some fun.
For Easter, we should celebrate that a friend got out of this place and got to go and be with God and be loved rather than get nailed to a cross. That is a good thing to celebrate. I don't celebrate his dying for me, I regret it was necessary. That is my view anyways.
I had a nice weekend. I had a few ladies flirt with me (I have witnesses so shut up)played poker and did great, final table baby. First live tournament in two years, felt great and I was complimented on my play more than once. I know it is just a game and see it as such; but, it is nice to know that we are good at things, that we have some say in the outcome, that we have a chance. Jesus gave us that. That was a gift, I am greatful he got out of this place and gets to be in a better one, we all can someday. Patience is required, no shortcuts.
There was a movie called "doing time on planet earth". What if, life was like that? What if we all had to experience hell and the degree to which we did, we would have heaven? Trippy question? What if, in "The End (A song by the Beatles on Abbey Road), what if,"And in the end, the love you get is equal to the love you give". What if that were true, does it get better or worse for you? Have a great week.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Plans
I planned out today, had things to do and it has all come apart. I am a bit ticked off because someone was paid money to do a job and they screwed it up which impacts me and others. Be that as it may, I have adjusted my schedule and new plans have been made.
It happens that way sometimes. In either case, I will be busy the next few days and may not post until monday. Have a lovely Easter. Easter is special, it is not about candy or bunnies, it is about our Lord and how he suffered for us. I understand that to a degree.
It happens that way sometimes. In either case, I will be busy the next few days and may not post until monday. Have a lovely Easter. Easter is special, it is not about candy or bunnies, it is about our Lord and how he suffered for us. I understand that to a degree.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
A Morality Question
In the video to the post about Elsabeth Sladen she talks about morality, she talks about pain and difficulties helping to define us, she talks about this challenge we call life. These are good questions.
Today the ex-governor (Arnold Schwarzenegger) talked about his parole of a murderer. The murderer was the son of another politician who was a friend of his. He said, "Well, hello! I mean, of course you help a friend," That is what he said and many people were angered by it, I was.
Now let me tell you what I believe is the reason this world is failing, because most people would have done the same in his position. That is the depth of corruption we have become. If you were governor and your child killed someone and went to jail and you could get him out, would you? I wouldn't. You were not given that authority to use it for your own benefit.
We live in a world where people promote their friends or people who they owe favors to, that is how government and business work anymore and that is why it is all failing. If you cannot keep it business then you should not have such authority. Arnold was a body builder who became an actor and then we elected him governor because he looked tough. What morons voted for him in the first place? Did he show that he had charachter, NO. He showed that he was guilty of sexual harrasment on his sets (came out during the election). He admitted to steroid use and he liked to party. Charlie Sheen of action heroes and we rewarded him by making him governor. A popularity contest, you get the most popular rather than the best.
Now, lets change the situation. Lets say you own a company and your kid isn't bright, would you make him Vice President or hire someone better for the job? That is why business is failing. Would you use your power and position to help family and friends, if so then you are part of the problem, moral corruption.
My father could have helped me in my career and I wouldn't let him, couldn't do that. I was very qualified, would have been great, in fact I did go into the carreer that I planned in an organization that would not have even known who he was. That is not quite true, they didn't know who I was or that I was his son. LMAO. My father's organization knows who I am, mine doesn't know them, I do.
I do hope that my father's friends are proud of me and what I have done, I hope at me and see him and see that I carried on the tradition in my own way and made my own way.
On a side note, here is a video of another person who died this year. His name was Gerry Rafferty, I hope you watch the video. Doesn't he look like John Lennon and Randy Newman had a son together?
Sleep, a little death, a temporary reprieve from this life, a time to rest and fight again. A chance to choose to be better or more selfish and a challenge to prove what is one's heart. Let us face these challenges with honor, integrity and courage. Fight the big battles and the little ones; but, temper your response to the threat level. Be well.
Today the ex-governor (Arnold Schwarzenegger) talked about his parole of a murderer. The murderer was the son of another politician who was a friend of his. He said, "Well, hello! I mean, of course you help a friend," That is what he said and many people were angered by it, I was.
Now let me tell you what I believe is the reason this world is failing, because most people would have done the same in his position. That is the depth of corruption we have become. If you were governor and your child killed someone and went to jail and you could get him out, would you? I wouldn't. You were not given that authority to use it for your own benefit.
We live in a world where people promote their friends or people who they owe favors to, that is how government and business work anymore and that is why it is all failing. If you cannot keep it business then you should not have such authority. Arnold was a body builder who became an actor and then we elected him governor because he looked tough. What morons voted for him in the first place? Did he show that he had charachter, NO. He showed that he was guilty of sexual harrasment on his sets (came out during the election). He admitted to steroid use and he liked to party. Charlie Sheen of action heroes and we rewarded him by making him governor. A popularity contest, you get the most popular rather than the best.
Now, lets change the situation. Lets say you own a company and your kid isn't bright, would you make him Vice President or hire someone better for the job? That is why business is failing. Would you use your power and position to help family and friends, if so then you are part of the problem, moral corruption.
My father could have helped me in my career and I wouldn't let him, couldn't do that. I was very qualified, would have been great, in fact I did go into the carreer that I planned in an organization that would not have even known who he was. That is not quite true, they didn't know who I was or that I was his son. LMAO. My father's organization knows who I am, mine doesn't know them, I do.
I do hope that my father's friends are proud of me and what I have done, I hope at me and see him and see that I carried on the tradition in my own way and made my own way.
On a side note, here is a video of another person who died this year. His name was Gerry Rafferty, I hope you watch the video. Doesn't he look like John Lennon and Randy Newman had a son together?
Sleep, a little death, a temporary reprieve from this life, a time to rest and fight again. A chance to choose to be better or more selfish and a challenge to prove what is one's heart. Let us face these challenges with honor, integrity and courage. Fight the big battles and the little ones; but, temper your response to the threat level. Be well.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Elizabeth Sladen
To my readers, I cried, a wonderful woman named Elizabeth Sladen had died, she was only 63, a year younger than my mother. If you are not English, you probably don't know who she is. She was on a show called, "Dr Who". She had a heart that showed who through the charachters she portrayed. I miss her heart. Here is a vert nice link.
In reading tributes to her I was surprised that so many others felt the same way. She was sort of the English version of Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island, the nice girl, the girl next door. Iconic.
If you don't know who she is, this link is to a special scene she did on one of the show. Goodbye Sarah Jane, goodbye Elizabeth Sladen.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Things to consider
Here is an interesting article on odd weather, 267 tornadoes in three days, sounds like a lot to me.
While in Brazil cops are being fitted with glasses that will identify people via face recognition and tell them if you need to be monitored or arressted.
How about marketers that monitor your brain wave activity, we want to know what is in your head, could you wear this please.
Just some fun things to read. Perhaps I will post again tonight, we shall see.
While in Brazil cops are being fitted with glasses that will identify people via face recognition and tell them if you need to be monitored or arressted.
How about marketers that monitor your brain wave activity, we want to know what is in your head, could you wear this please.
Just some fun things to read. Perhaps I will post again tonight, we shall see.
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