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WHY?
Why are they doing this? I didn’t have a reason for taking the pictures except that I wondered “why?” when passing the baby food aisle in Walmart’s. So now I share this picture, question, and comments with you. Hope you … Continue reading
Posted in government, opinion, politics, Uncategorized
Tagged food shortage, food supply, government, me, opinion, politics
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THURSDAY’S THOUGHTS WORTH THINKING
1. Mom, siblings, and parents were sitting for a family picture. Mom was about forty; she hated having her picture taken. The photographer was trying tricks of the trade to make everyone laugh or at least smile. Mother’s look betrayed her … Continue reading
Posted in government, politics, Uncategorized
Tagged me, opinion, politics, progressive, Thursday thoughts
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KING QUAL IS COMING
Agatha and Gusta are out to impress King Qual. Somehow they have to convince him to loan them three times what the establishment is worth! Agatha and Gusta gave orders three days ago to thaw all frozen foods, shine the … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Fictioneers, government, Uncategorized
Tagged Friday Fictioneers, government, Rochelle's picture prompt
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THE NEWNESS OF YOU – 2022
The newness of you –2022 We have watched you coming near Seems you crept in bringing fear. But I have a message you should hear. . I’m not afraid of you I’ve done what I needed to So scurry off, … Continue reading
GREEN HORNESS – THAT’S A FEMALE GREEN HORN
Joe wants his next 3.5 trillion and the GOP is saying no. So the debt ceiling is not raised, so Joe doesn’t get his play money. And it is the Republicans fault if the government shuts down. Not the Democrats … Continue reading
Posted in budget, government, humor, Uncategorized
Tagged budget, God's care, government waste, humor, me, naivity, politics
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THE PEOPLE DEMANDED A KING
Many of my friends and me have a hard time when we do not see prayers answered in the way we think they should be. We say we believe God loves us and will work in our favor but we … Continue reading
Posted in government, politics, prophesy, Uncategorized
Tagged government, politics, prayer, President, taxes
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CITY CALLED “HEART’S DESIRE”
PHOTO PROMPT © David Stewart Monica and Larry found no place good enough for their honeymoon. Even NYC and Paris paled in comparison to the amazing experiences they had had on their space flights. They decided to build “Heart’s Desire,” a … Continue reading
Posted in government, humor, politics, Uncategorized
Tagged government waste, humor, marriage
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PAYING TAXES/RECEIVING BENEFITS/AND OTHER MUSINGS
HEY YOUNG FELLOW, YOU GOING TO BE ABLE TO PAY FOR YOUR GRANDMA AND YOU? My first retirement (teacher’s) began 29 years ago; my second (social security) about 25 years ago. I remember when I had to start paying SS … Continue reading
Posted in aging, government, jobs, me, retirement, social security, taxes, Uncategorized
Tagged government, jobs, me, retirement, social security, taxes
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WHY I AM A CAPITALIST
Some principles apply in either Capitalism or Socialism. 1.“render unto Caesar” Mark 12:17 2. Romans 17:1 (obey authorities because they have been instituted by God) 3. All work should be done “unto the Lord.” Ephesians 6:7 ESV Rendering service … as … Continue reading
Posted in Capitalism, government, socialism, Uncategorized
Tagged Capitalism, government, socialism
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REBUILD FENCES
The old fence is frail But serves nobly as a reminder – boundaries matter. ********** Fences are built to keep danger away as well as to keep safety within, or they may keep danger within and provide safety without. Either way … Continue reading