Not Much

Me. I’m 76. My mother died at 50. My father 70. They both deserved to live much longer than me. Sure wish they had.

In answer to the other question, the one not asked, I was 5 when my mother died and a few years past 20 when my father died.

As an aside, my father was a carpeter and was working as he suffered his 3rd heart attack. My mother stayed home and watched us 8 kids. She made our clothes and used a wringer washer to wash them. She cooked 3 meals a day for us and washed the dishes.

As I said, they deserved longer lives than me. Actually, they deserved longer lives, period.

Daily writing prompt
What were your parents doing at your age?

Money, Money, Money

Now that I have your attention. Actually, the prompt I have for my contribution this evening was a bit of wisdom by a little boy, I guess about 5. We were at a restaurant and settled at out table when the boy called out, loud, “You’re always worried about money.”

I couldn’t help but laugh some when I heard. It sent me back to the days when my boys said such things. By the way, they were right. Back in the day, our budget only had room for eating out, maybe once every other week. Unless it was Sunday, we frequently had left overs and not many of them.

By the way, the title above is the name of a 1976 song (approx) by ABBA. If you haven’t heard it, you might want to. It has a catchy tune and somewhat humorous lyrics. It is based on a woman’s desire for money. And, as the boy pointed out, aren’t we all interested in money and getting it. Well, some of us like to spend it too.

The big problem, of course, is that we seldom have enough of it. I mean, even the billionaires seem to have problems coming up with it at times. From what I understand, when Elon Musk decided to privatize Tesla, he was a dollar or two short. Actually had me feeling bad for him.

I don’t know what the little boy wanted that made his mother say no. It might have been pie or maybe just a cookie. Regardless, I speak from experience. I don’t think it will be the last time he hears no. On the other side of the coin (like the pun) there will likely be many times he has to tell his children no. It’s just a fact of life. Most of us, from time to time must worry about money. In some cases, some of us even need to worry about where the next meal will come from.

Sorry. It is a fact of life. The Constitution provides us with the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It does not guarantee steak dinners or Tesla cars. For that, you must work.

By the way, some don’t even get their guarantee of life. Before they are born, some thoughtless doctor without morals take it away from them. They don’t get any cookies. They don’t get any pie. In fact, they never get any life. The don’t even get a chance to compromise. Their memories will be terminated before they begin. Planned Parenthood will do their best to see to that, them and the dems.

One more thing. They, the dems, Planned Parenthood and the abortionists all do it for one the, The Money, Money, Money.

Speaking of the Lottery

News flash. Woman just won millions in court by accusing Trump without proof. Who needs the lottery? Lots of millions floating around here, that is if you’re female and you have no qualms lying through your teeth. I mean the wopper form of lye.

At What Point?

It is the question the abortionists refuses to answer. Some would say the question is at what point does the fetus become a child. The reply becomes very simple for the atheist. For them it is a simple a transition from 1 stage to the next.

For those who do believe in God, the answer becomes different. Indeed, the question becomes different. At what point does God give the child life? At that very point abortion becomes redefined as murder.

If your idea is different than his, that makes you a murderer. If you help the abortionists, that makes you a murderer. If you encourage that abortion, then one day, even you will answer for murder…for each death you helped to cause, even if you’re an atheist.

Oh, no. I’m Old

For quite a while I have been thinking and saying I am 73. I have even said so in a few of my posts. it came to me yesterday that that can’t be. The math doesn’t work out. I was born in 1947. This is 2023.

That means, good grief, I am 75. That makes me 3 quarters of a century. Where in the world have the years gone. A recent post made me think of when I was 12. To me, that does not seem that long ago. And just a while ago, my son reminded me was he was 50. If he’s old, that makes me ancient.

I don’t much like the way this age thing works. True, I am wiser, but I am older too.

Just another reminder, none of us lives forever, that is, until we go to live with Jesus. I think I will like that. However, I would like to hold on a little longer. I have grandchildren entering college. Never in the world did I expect to see that day.

Well, I guess it is what happens when a person lives long enough.

Change is not Always Good.

Nikki Haley says she wants change. That scares me. Last time I heard someone talking change was Obama. Look how he changed things. Ever since, whenever I hear the word, my ears go up in fear. Just what does Nikki mean when she says change. Scary when she never said what changes she wants.

The Greatest Fear of Every Abortionists (or His Cohorts)

In itself, the sonogram machine are not a threat to the pro-abortionists. However, a law requiring them before abortions would likely cut abortions by 50 percent. Moreover, the women will feel better knowing that they kept their babies.

Most importantly, it would save lives. That scares those who make a living killing children. They might actually have to start practicing real medicine.

The Power of the Truth

It is only after a person knows the truth that he can see through the lies. It is the reason we need to make sure that our children get a good honest education. It is the reason we must read the Bible regularly and learn what God says.

Without knowing the truth a person is susceptible to deceit, lies and fraud. Consider, just how many con men would prefer that you know the truth before using his trickery to relieve you of your fortune.

It is why the dems prefer that your education be poor and that they mock Christianity. After all, how else are you going to believe the lies?

Street Sweeper

I have been told by some that, when we get to heaven, we will be given jobs, tasks for us to do.

I don’t really know. It sounds logical. Before retiring, I was a computer operator. Before that, I repaired them. I don’t think my skills as a computer operator will be in much demand there. Certainly not as a repair man for anything. Can’t imagine anything breaking there.

Then my mind turned to lawyers. You know, a place without lawyers, in itself, would make something of a paradise. Regardless, for those lawyers that make it through the golden gates, I can’t imagine anyone there needing the services of a barrister.

There will be no death or illness. No need for doctors, dentist, psychologists. I am especially glad concerning the third. It means I’ll not have spell it.

Then, how’s this for a little irony? No need for evangelists. Everyone there will have been evangelised. Everyone there will have been saved. I have much respect for Billy Graham, and I am sure he is even now enjoying great rewards. But still, I am sure he was assigned a task other than preaching.

That does sort of takes it back to me. I figure I will sweep those streets of gold. My reward will not be great. It’s okay. I will be happy to do it. After a few million years, I wilI have but begun to show my appreciation for what he has done for me.

Still, I do enjoy playing around with computers. I wonder if I will be permitted one just with which to tinker, though it would serve no practical purpose.

The most important thing right now is getting there. Those who don’t accept Jesus Christ as their savior just might be surprised one day that all they did was not enough for God. Some will be surprised that there is a God. Some will be disappointed to find out that they will not be coming back as something else. Then there will be surprised that they will not be issued wings and commissioned into the army of angels.

It is not a good time to find out the truth.