Monthly Archives: April 2024

An Interesting Thought

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Actually It spawns a number of thoughts. Consider for a while, what is my favorite movie? That was a prompt a while back.

No, I am not getting off the subject, not at all. You see, one of my favorite movies is “Finian’s Rainbow.” By the way, if my memory serves me, I didn’t list it as I should have.

In the movie, there was a song in which the main line was, “When I’m not near the girl I love, I love the girl l’m near.” If I might digress for a short time longer, it really had a catchy tune and wonderful lyrics. It was really popular for a while. If you haven’t heard it, please look it up.

Now, back to restaurants. When I am in Abbay’s I love it. There are 4 or 5 good things on the menu and it is just almost impossible to find a seat before it’s ready. McDonald’s can’t hold a candle to that fast service.

When I am in McCalister’s, it is my favorite. I love McCalister’s more than all the rest. It has a wide variety to choose from, and it makes so difficult to choose. The wife and I always order their potato soup, regardless of what else we get, unless it is the roast beef on baked potato. Not only is that redundant but too much to eat at one time.

I think there are many people in the area that think Huey’s is the best. They are famous for thehamburgers but I am partial to the shrimp and steak on a stick. If you like your French fries thick and piping hot, you’ll like you’ll like it here. I love the place and my mouth has often been burnt by the fries. You’d think I would learn.

I imagine you have figured it out by now. When I’m not in the restaurant I love, I love the restaurant I’m in. However, you’ll not find me in a McDonald’s anymore. 15 minutes for a lukewarm Big Mac is not my idea of a restaurant I love.

By the way, Dale’s is another of my favorites. They have excellent food at a decent price and pleasant settings. However, Dale’s is one of those fine restaurants that was really hit by the virus. I still guess I will have to call it my favorite. They have hamburger steak covered with gravy, onions and bell peppers… well, it’s beyond description.

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Highly Predictable

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The minimum wage for fast food workers in the state represented by the big brown grizzly, went to $20 an hour. Surprise, surprise. Suddenly, many restaurants were closed. Strange as it may seem many former employees were left in tears when they arrived at work only to find they were unemployed. Instead of making the 20 they expected they were making zip.

Some were let go. Some of the places they worked shuttered their doors. So, of course, instead of making a living wage, they contemplating how they were going to make the next car payment.

Some places, I assure you, remain open. People will find places to eat, but they will pay more for less.

Now, how do you suppose I figured this would happen. It’s the modified law of supply and demand. If I charge tooooo much for my work, no one will pay for my work.

Stop the World: I Want to Get Off

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It is the catchy title of a 1966 musical/comedy. I was just out of high school when it hit the theaters on the west coast. About the only thing I know about it is that the song, What Kind of Fool am I? came from.

As things have unfolded the last few days I was reminded of the title. I was starting to think the title was written for me.

Teaching People How to Read

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Actually, in a way. I am already doing something without payment. No one is paying me to write these posts, leastwise none that I know of. Actually it is costing me in equipment and fees

However, given the opportunity, I would like to teach people how to read. It doesn’t look like I’ll get the chance though.

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How to Fight a War

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Seems to me Prem. Benjamin Natenyahu has shown Old Joe how to wage a war aand he doesn’t seem to appreciate the lesson.

Side note: Old Joe seems awful upset about those killed by Israel by accident, but how quickly he forgot the civilians at the the airport in Afghanistan. How quickly he left thousands behind as he ordered our military to turn tail and run.

It is why I call him Old Joe. it is the title and name he earned.

The Three Point Basket

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In 1979, NBA basketball players started making the 3 pointers. Why? I don’t know. I tried to look it up. I am very sure it it is documented somewhere.

I do know a thing or two about it. The ABA was the first to use it. It does seem to equalize things. It does somewhat offset the slam dunk.

Moreover, they had to change the defense some. It pulls some players away from hoop a bit and, maybe opens the inside a little. Also, it would seem a good shooter becomes a threat almost the instant he crosses the center line. I do wonder how many points Jerry West or Oscar Robinson would have had if they might have been able shoot three pointers. It might have changed the outcome of games or even seasons.

It also distorts the statistics. Recently, 2 records were broken. Highest woman’s points fell first, then men’s.

I noticed that whenever it was announced that Pistol Pete’s record fell, they quickly followed by saying it was before the 3 pt shot.

It prompted a thought for me. They were playing a different game with different rules. It does make me wonder about the new record.

To be sure, all professional games change. May I note that the NFL has had a change. It will effect the stats. It has to. There will be far more attempts at kickoff returns. That in itself is a significant statistic.

So, it is important to be careful about changes in the games. Poor Babe Ruth lost his record because they added a few games to the season. Hence, the asterisk has been added to the stats. Now we have asterisks all through the record books.

It is already difficult enough to compare players of different times. It does make me wonder with the little time limits rules changes that they are playing with in baseball. That one already directly effects one stat, game times.

I’m sure at least the umps will appreciate that.

Biden Has Just Put US in Paril (as in danger)

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According to the news, the US is no no longer supporting Israel. Biden essentially told Israel to stop defending herself. That marks a very important change in national protocol and one the US will suffer for. I don’t speak as a profit. I base the prediction on very clear scripture.

We better hope Trump wins the election and he moves our support again behind Israel.

Besides, it is logical we should stand behind our only real ally in the most strategic parcel of land in the world.

Let There be NO Doubt

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Some would say that Jesus is the best way for salvation. Actually, that is not true. The fact is that Jesus is the only way.

Once you believe you are in the need for salvation; once know that Jesus is the only way to salvation, you are well on your way. The gift of salvation has been offered. However, it will not be forced on you. You must receive the gift in faith.

To be sure, gifts are not eared, even in part. That which is earned even in part is a wage.

Phone Number, Please

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Why!

I made a cash purchase today. The cashier asked for my member card. When I told her I didn’t have one, she wanted my phone number and or address. I said why? What do you need it for?

I interrupted her reply. “I’m paying cash. You don’t even need so much as need to know who I am.”

A short time later, I was gone, purchase in hand. Some time later it occurred to me, businesses and organizations get far too much from us.

It is true, if I am going to buy a house or car, I do need to identify myself. If all I’m buying is an extension cord, no, not at all. Moreover, I am beginning to think I need to make more and more anonymous purchases. They don’t need to know me. They don’t need to know what I buy or where.

I just might start carrying more cash and stop using my debit card as much. Some things, I’ll especially go out of my way to conceal what and where I buy. The fact that that they want my phone number irritates me.

They don’t need it or my address. Maybe if all of us went back to paying cash, we’d all be better off, in as much as possible, anyway.

The cashier was only following instructions. However, for what purpose were the instructions? Who benefits from the info? How?