31 years of wedded bliss

Next week, Lord willing, my little sweetheart and I will celebrate 31 years of wedded bliss.  She was my child bride, and I’m her constant pain in the posterior. She rarely responds to my facebook foolishness, but this little poem most always gets a rise out of ‘er.

I washed the dog the other day,

And the Misses pitched a fit!

She claimed her precious kitchen sink

Had hair all over it.

She carried on for most an hour.

You should have heard ‘er howl,

And then she started in again

When she saw her kitchen towel.

Last night I greased the ’41,

Then cleaned ‘er up real neat.

I parked the ol’ truck in the barn

And went to the house to eat.

The Misses marched in blowin’ smoke,

And steaming, sure enough!

She grabbed me by the whiskers,

And led me out real rough!

She marched me to the laundry

And she fixed an icy stare

At my little pile of greasy rags

On her lacy underware.

I picked ‘er a big, ol’ bunch of flowers,

Them purple one that smell,

She hadn’t barely glimpsed ‘em

When she started in to yell.

I didn’t have no vase, of course,

So I used the best I’ve got.

I thought they looked real perty

In my grandma’s chamber pot.

I think the world of that ol’ gal.

And love to make ‘er smile,

And my most devoted efforts

Generally miss that by a mile.

It seems no matter what I do,

There just ain’t no relief.

The more I try and help ‘er out,

The more I cause ‘er grief!

She ain’t unhappy all the time.

Her discontent seems seasonal,

But I think it’s safe to say, sometimes,

The Misses is unreasonable.

I love you sweetheart.  SC ;)

JUST BETWEEN YOU & ME

Comprised of only one ol' man, I'm a mighty small crew, but I have the advantage of being the crew leader; when I say break, we break! We don't clock out for breaks.  I call our system, honor watch.  When the misses isn't on 'er watch, I generally take a break.  ;)

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We dined out the other night, and I have a question.  If it has practically no sauce, practically no onions, and only three cashew halves, is it still cashew chicken, or is it just chicken?

SC

Just between you and me, I spend a considerable amount of time on Facebook, hoping for meaningful social interaction and validation, when what I really need is a good psychologist.  Of course, I can afford Facebook, and a good shrink is entirely beyond my means.

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A proposition a man could proudly die for

On November 19^th, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln attended the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery.  As usual, the President economized his words, and the brevity of his address was only surpassed by his eloquence. According to our president, those whose souls had hallowed this ground had given their lives that the nation itself might live.  And he entreated the people to dedicate themselves to the great task before them, “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom-and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” A government of, by, and for the people, united “under God”, that’s a compelling idea, a people unified by their faith and their mutual pursuit of liberty and justice for all. That’s a proposition that a man could proudly die for.  

Derogatory Hogwash

These days we hear an awful lot of derogatory hogwash concerning "The Government".  You know what?  We have the most effective government in the world, and have had for over two hundred years.  If you care about anything, you vote. If you vote, you're part of the government.  if you don't vote, I have to question your sagacity.  SC

One Irrefutable Passion

Some will fault me for this.  Others will not understand.  So be it. I am a Christian and an American.  If asked to place these two convictions in order of priority, in all honesty, I cannot. I believe in doing justly, loving mercy, walking humbly with my God, and pledging allegiance to the Flag of The United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.  For me, the two are largely inseparable.  They are one conviction, one dedication, and one irrefutable passion.   SC

CHRISTMAS SEASON 2013: Peace on earth may actually be attainable

CHRISTMAS 2013: Peace on earth for all mankind, or division and animosity forever? You decide. I know this sounds preachy, but bear with me for a moment. I find this intriguing. In LUKE 12*57 Christ says, “Why can’t you decide for yourselves what is right?”  Decide for ourselves what is right? According to Christ, we have choices. The American ideals of liberty and justice for all, are all about having rights, making choices, and deciding for ourselves what is right, just as Christ suggests. There are laws of course, but in a democratic government, of, by, and for the people, we the people make the laws, and just laws recognize, respect and protect our rights to decide for ourselves what is right, just as long as we don’t infringe on the rights of others.

Peace on earth is a mighty limited commodity in our world today.  Many are disinclined to accept the choices of others. We can choose peace on earth, or we can choose hatred and endless disagreement. Until we accept that we are each different, and that our perceptions, attitudes, principles, understanding, values and  traditions are as varied as the stars in the sky, peace will remain elusive.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Among the bible’s incomprehensible mysteries, Christ has provided one very simple solution. JOHN 13*34 says, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” I realize that many find this very sentiment sickeningly sweet and distasteful. Following Christ’s principles are not popular when they require empathy and humility, but, according to the bible,  If we can follow one simple commandment, and love each other unconditionally, as Christ loves us, accepting our differences and respecting the choices of others, peace on earth may actually be attainable. We have a choice.  We can wield Christ’s message of mercy and compassion like a battleaxe, imposing our narrow, uncompromising positions on others, or we can chose to follow Christ and do as Christ commands, loving each other unconditionally, doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with our God. It’s been over two thousand years.  Perhaps this will be the Christmas Season when mankind chooses love and embraces peace. SC

Autumn At Littlethicket

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