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Redneck Home Security System

by william ~ December 2nd, 2009

Redneck Home Security System

Step 1: Go to a secondhand store and buy a pair of men’s used size 14-16 work boots.
Step 2: Place them on your front porch, along with a copy of Guns & Ammo Magazine
Step 3: Put a few giant dog dishes next to the boots and magazines.
Step 4: Leave a note on your door that reads:

Bubba,

Bertha, Duke, Slim, & I went for more ammo and beer. Be back in an hour.
Don’t mess with the pit bulls; they attacked the mailman this morning and
messed him up bad. I don’t think Killer took part, but it was hard to tell
from all the blood. Anyway, I locked all four of ‘em in the house.

Better wait outside. Be right back.

Cooter

Swine Flu Paranoia

by william ~ October 16th, 2009

It seems that the wide spread paranoia of the Swine Flu has not shown any signs of stopping. It is soo bad that “friendships” are being threatened.
Swine Flu Paranoia

Review, Revelation, Realization, Recommendation

by william ~ September 18th, 2009

  Last night, my lovely bride and I attended the Ballet Magnificat! Omega’s presentation of “Hiding Place”, based on the story of Corrie ten Boom. I was not sure what to expect. This was my first time to see a ballet live. My wife and I dressed up for our evening out. When we arrived at the Civic Center, I was shocked to see people walking up wearing jeans and tee shirts. I thought “this is the ballet, not a Garth Brooks concert.”

  Since the radio station I work for was a sponsor of the event, we received free tickets. We all chose the balcony so we could see everything more clearly. Aside from the group of high school kids heckling through the First Act, the seats were very nice. I did feel the middle of the First Act was a bit slow in pace.

  The Second Act was longer than the First Act, but the intensity was so great that I was not paying attention to the time. I felt the emotional roller coaster of the story very well. I think Ballet Magnificat! did an incredible job of putting together such a marvelous interpretation of the life of Corrie ten Boom. (For those of you who are not familiar with the story of Corrie ten Boom, I strongly suggest you read “The Hiding Place” … the biography of Corrie ten Boom.)

  The performance last night was intense. The reconciliation scene when Corrie embraces “the Snake” was powerful. Years after all the traumatic events, Corrie comes face to face with the person responsible for her sister’s death. This revealed something to me. I had long been holding grievances with people from decades ago.

  After only a few moments, I realized that I had dreaded attending my 20 year class reunion a few weeks ago because I had held onto many grievances I had with some of my classmates. What took place 20 plus years ago was amongst a group of rowdy teenagers. Right or Wrong, it took place long ago.

  I felt almost silly that I had held onto these feelings for so long. I help train prospective resource parents. Part of the training involves the grieving cycle. If a person does not deal with issues, they get stuck. I had been stuck and did not realize it. I had stored those feelings way in the back of my mind. The 20 year class reunion forced me to re-access those old feelings. God used this ballet performance to “rattle” my memories and to help me realize what I had not done and needed to do. I needed to forgive and move on.

  As for the ballet, I want to add this … I was surprised to have an “alter call” at the end of the performance. I was not sure how people would respond to it. Some did leave all together. However, after a short time, many people responded by going forward to pray with someone. During this time, the music that was being played was some truly marvelous praise music. There were many people standing up, with arms raised high and singing along. It felt like I was at my church on Sunday morning during our Praise time. It was wonderful.

  The ballet troupe returned to the stage for the final praise and celebration number. I could not help but notice that one was not on stage because she was still on the floor praying with a young girl. I was impressed with how well the troupe performed with the missing person. I was also impressed that they did not attempt to interrupt the one praying.

  All the way around and a few rambles later, I strongly recommend this ballet performance! It was marvelous. I am attaching the link to their website along with the link to the video preview of the ballet itself. Enjoy …

Ballet Magnificat! Website

Hiding Place Promo Video

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What’s On My Mind?

by william ~ August 17th, 2009

    My son started Kindergarten this past week. I am excited. I love the stages that we reach. Really, I do. I love to see him achieve and accomplish. Every day is a Gift from God.
    Momma is going to need some time to adjust to things. Our baby is growing up. Momma is not sure what to do with her new found free time.
    I am not sure what the future holds for our family. The lack of a steady income is about to over take us. Only God knows what next month will happen in our lives.
    My degree in Sociology and her degree in Computer Science along with our cumulative experience in the Computer Science field is not providing us the opportunities to financially support our family. I find it interesting how a college degree means little more than the paper you receive on the day of graduation. Common sense and practical experience mean very little as well.
    It has been 20 years since I graduated from high school. I have married an incredible woman and we have a terrific son. We have a home that we may loose unless employment options start falling from the sky this week. We will be paying for my college for the rest of our lives. And a whole list of other whines I will not mention.
    God has provided for all our needs. God is the same yesterday, today and forever. HE will continue to take care of our needs. I know that I have a tendency of getting my “wants list” and “needs list” mixed up. Thankfully, God does not.
    I am concerned about the future of the land we live in. We have a leader who is leading the country away from our foundational principles. We have a nation of people who have let him have the power to do so. We as a nation have a choice whether we want to blindly follow a leader who is leading us down the wrong path or not. Even when God puts a leader over us that is going the way of God, we tend to blindly wander and sometimes complain. (Referencing Moses and the wilderness)
    I hope and pray that my son will see a father who loves him, his mother and most importantly, loves GOD. I want my son to see a man who stands up for what is holy and righteous. I want my son to see what God calls me to be as a father, husband and a Christian. I want my son to see a Man of God who is not perfect, but is forgiven and striving to live the life that God has called him to live. I want my son to receive the greatest gift he could ever receive. I want my son to receive the gift of salvation from our Lord Jesus Christ.
    I want not what the Jones’s have. I want what God has for me to have. Yes, I realize that may not always be “comfortable” according to worldly standards. The world is not my focus. God is my number one focus. My family comes next.

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