In honor of Halloween, and because it cracks me up, even though I post it every year. 
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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Sunday, October 28, 2018
1 Peter 1:24-25
| 1 Peter 1:24-25“For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you.”
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Saturday, October 27, 2018
What Part of Halloween Are You?
This kind of made me laugh. My entire childhood and teen years I was always called a pessimist. I never thought I was, but, perspective I suppose, heh.
| You Are Candy |
 Anyone who meets you automatically sees how sweet you are. You love to make others smile.You are fun and energetic without being overwhelming. You have a lightness to you that others appreciate. You are an optimist. You allow yourself to indulge, and you take delight in new and colorful things. |
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Friday, October 26, 2018
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New Employees
A large organization had recently hired several cannibals. After conducting a lengthy new hire orientation, the human resource director congratulated the cannibals and said, “You are all part of the team now! You get all of the benefits we have discussed, and you can enjoy our company cafe free of charge! But please don’t eat any of the other employees.” Each of the cannibals promised they wouldn’t.
After a few weeks the cannibal’s boss seemed very pleased, but also a little worried. She said, “You’re all working very hard, and I’m satisfied with you. However, one of our secretaries has disappeared. Do any of you know what happened to her?” The cannibals all shook their heads, “No.”
After the boss had left, the leader of the cannibals was a bit angry and said, “Okay, which one of you dummies ate the secretary?”
A hand rose hesitantly in admission. “You fool!” said the leader, “For weeks we’ve been eating managers and no one noticed anything, but nooo, you had to go and eat someone important!!!”
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I think those office parties are going to get smaller and smaller …
Have a lovely weekend!
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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Happy Birthday, Brother
Time heals all wounds, they say.
October is always kind of difficult for me now, although some years are worse than others. It took me a bit to figure out why this one seemed a little more difficult than years past, and then I remembered, this year is the 25th year.
Ah. Yes. A “milestone.” That explains why it’s so much more on my mind than … normal.
But really, it’s not normal to remember your brother is dead. None of us should have dead brothers, or sisters …
Death is a part of life only because we can’t escape it, but if we could, we sure as hell would. Grief sucks. And as a believer, I know death was never part of God’s plan.
The whole month is draped in its own mourning cloth that has nothing to do with Halloween. I got the news on the 1st – although he’d been dead several days by that point but he’d only just then been discovered. His birthday was the 25th, and the memorial service was on the 30th, but I couldn’t go. I couldn’t afford plane tickets and my ex … well. Let’s just say my ex’s behavior regarding my brother’s death is part of the reason he’s an ex, and leave it at that.
I don’t write this looking for sympathy, because I’m not. I’m not comfortable with that. I’ve come to a place where I don’t share too many personal things on the blog anymore. A sort of contracting, I suppose, a pulling-in, circling the wagons. I’m not even exactly sure why I am sharing this now, although I do feel this sense that I need to honor my brother. I need to wish him a Happy Birthday, even if God is the only One Who can pass the message along.
He was so much older than me, starting high school when I was born, and embarrassed about his mother having a baby at his age. He moved out when I was three, then eventually married and became a father himself. We weren’t close – how could we be? I figured he was just waiting for me to acquire some adult life under my belt so we could have more things in common. I was so happy when he started calling me, and we spent quite a bit of time on the phone during that last year.
Finally! I thought we were finally saying “hello” to a great sibling relationship and that we would go forward as friends.
I didn’t realize he was saying goodbye. Not until later. Not until after. He knew he was saying goodbye, he’d been planning it all along, and I confess, that makes me angry. I am so kicking his ass when I see him again in Heaven. After I hug him of course.
I no longer believe that time heals all wounds. I believe our grief muscles get stronger from use and so grief becomes a little easier to carry, but it never really goes away. It’s always there. Lurking. Behind a picture, behind a memory, a smell, behind a certain date. Sometimes you know it’s there, just waiting for you. Other days it pulls a “scare cam” and then you can only cry out.
Next year I’ll be ready. Next year will be one of his milestone birthdays. He didn’t have enough of those.
Some days, I really miss my brother.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Psalm 40:8
| Psalm 40:8“I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.””
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Saturday, October 20, 2018
Is Your Home Haunted?
No. No, it isn’t. And, I predict, it never will be!
| Your Home Is Not Haunted |
 There’s nothing particularly creepy about your home. Anything you notice is probably quite normal.You probably already knew that your home isn’t haunted. In fact, you may not even believe in homes being haunted. Your home is welcoming, warm, and comfortable. Even on the coldest and deadest of nights, you feel safe. |
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Friday, October 19, 2018
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The Bridge
A truck driver was driving along on the freeway. A sign comes up that reads, “LOW BRIDGE AHEAD”. Before he knows it the bridge is right ahead of him and he gets stuck under the bridge. Cars are backed up for miles.
Finally, a police car comes up. The cop gets out of his car and walks around to the truck driver, puts his hands on his hips and says, “Got your truck stuck, huh?”
The truck driver says, “No, I was delivering this bridge and ran out of gas.”
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Reminds me of a song that used to crack me up. 
Friend of mine, who first shared that song with me years ago, once said to me, “Man, that sun sure is hot today!”
To which I replied, “The sun is hot every day. Here’s your sign!” We had a good laugh.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Romans 12:2
| Romans 12:2“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
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Saturday, October 13, 2018
What Treat Should You Give Out For Halloween?
I cheated and took this quiz twice. The first one kind of sounded like me, but there’s no way I’d hand out gummies for Halloween! M&Ms or mini candy bars are what I’d hand out! Snicker’s snacker, anyone? 
| You Should Give Out Gummy Bears |
 You are a very sensitive soul, and you want to give a big bear hug to everyone you’re close to. The only downside to your personality is that you get hurt easily. It’s not hard for someone to break your spirit. |
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| You Should Give Out M&Ms |
 You are a colorful, fun loving person who has a bit of an addictive personality.Once you’ve found something you love, it’s hard for you to give it up… no matter how bad it is for you. You are both easily amused and easily bored. You need a lot of pretty shiny things to keep you occupied. |
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Friday, October 12, 2018
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Book Titles
The Art of Archery by Beau N. Arrow
Desert Crossing by I. Rhoda Camel
School Truancy by Marcus Absent
The Cloakroom Attendant by Mahatma Coate
Unbalanced by Eileen Dover and Phil Down
The Philippine Post Office by Imelda Letter
How to Write Big Books by Warren Peace
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Oh, we used to do these when I was a kid in school! One we had was “The Mummy and the Monster” by Frank N. Stein. Another one was “Yellow River” by I.P. Freely. Ah, kid humor! lol
Have a great weekend!
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Monday, October 8, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving!
To all my Canadian friends, may your blessings overflow!
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Sunday, October 7, 2018
Psalm 63:1
| Psalm 63:1“[Psalm 63] A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”
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Saturday, October 6, 2018
What Halloween Costume Matches Your Personality?
Ha! Oh my gosh, they almost nailed it!
| You Should Be a Ghost for Halloween |
 You are painfully shy. You don’t really care much for socializing, and you prefer it when people forget all about you.When you get dressed up for Halloween, you’re just trying to hide a little. It’s the one time of the year it’s okay to wear a mask. To be honest, Halloween makes you want to lock the door, turn out the lights, and wait for it to be over. |
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Friday, October 5, 2018
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The Bribe
Taking his seat in his chambers, the judge faced the opposing lawyers.
“So,” he said, “I have been presented, by both of you, with a bribe.” Both lawyers squirmed uncomfortably.
“You, attorney Leon, gave me $15,000. And you, attorney Campos, gave me $10,000.”
The judge reached into his pocket and pulled out a check. He handed it to Leon …
“Now then, I’m returning $5,000, and we’re going to decide this case solely on its merits.”
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*snort* I think a lot of us fear this is all too real and we just don’t know it, making the joke on us!
Have an epic weekend!
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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
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