THIS EDITION WILL REQUIRE YOU TO WATCH A COUPLE OF VIDEOS, READ A COUPLE OF POSITIONS, AND THEN THINK ABOUT IT ALL.
I think the time you spend doing this will be worth it. Reserve about 30 minutes (depending on how fast you read).
--A MUST WATCH--PASS THIS ON: IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN OR HEARD MARCO RUBIO--HERE IS A GOOD SAMPLE--HE IS A "RISING STAR" IN THE GOP
--FED UP? I AM! WATCH THIS VIDEO: HE SPEAKS, AND SAYS WHAT WE ALL FEEL. PASS IT ON. THEN GET READY FOR 2012!
ON THE OTHER HAND....THINK ABOUT THESE POINTS!
--SIMPLY RIDICULOUS? OK, SO THE DEBT CRISIS WAS RESOLVED--BUT WAS IT DONE WELL?
But how ugly was that process? VERY UGLY! How much confidence does it give you in many of the people we have elected. NOT TOO MUCH!
--BUT--John Boehner did pretty well considering the conflicts and challenges he faced. He is not as glib as Obama, but he is solidly headed in the right direction.
It sure is a "compromise" and in many people's minds, not a very good one--BUT IT'S WAT BETTER THAN WHAT OBAMA WANTED!
With a $14 Trillion debt, that we are adding to at the rate of $1 Trillion per year, we will form a committee to find $2.4 Trillion over the next ten years to cut.
--IS THAT TOTAL INSANITY? OR AS OUR OH SENATOR, ROB PORTMAN POINTS OUT, IS THIS ACTUALLY "PROGRESS!"
--JOBS IN AMERICA: A WONDERFUL MESSAGE AND GREAT PRODUCTS--CHECK IT OUT--"DOING IT RIGHT"
--PERSONAL NOTE: IF YOU ARE OVER 60, YOU'LL GET THIS—IF YOU AREN'T, WAIT A FEW YEARS AND YOU'LL REMEMBER IT & UNDERSTAND
The older we get the more truth we see in this little narrative:
One day I had lunch with some friends. Jim, a tall, balding golfer type about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Jim who said, "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. "Along with heated apple pie," Jim added, completely unabashed. We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.. But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.
I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other guys couldn't believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned. The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim.. I lunched on white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.
I smiled. He asked if he amused me. I answered, "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me. How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? He laughed and said "I'm tasting all that is Possible.
I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good. This year I realized how old I was. (He grinned) I haven't been this old before."
"So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.
- I haven't smelled all the flowers yet.
- There are too many trout streams I haven't fished.
- There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.
- There are too many golf courses I haven't played.
- I've not laughed at enough the jokes, or played with enough kids.
- I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes.
- I want to wade again in cool water and feel ocean spray on my face.
- I want to sit quietly in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.
- I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.
- I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.
So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before nightfall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired."
With that, I called the waitress over. "I've changed my mind, " I said. "I want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream!"
This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! If you get this twice, then you have more than one friend. Live well, love much & laugh often - Be happy.
SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS. Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we like and respect. Remember that while money talks, CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!This is why we retirees get together with each other so often. And should do it even more!!
DO YOU NEED A LAUGH THIS WEEK? I LOVE "ITALIAN STORIES."
An elderly Italian man who lived on the outskirts of Rimini, Italy, went to the local church for confession.When the priest slid open the panel in the confessional, the man said, "Father ... During World War II, a beautiful Jewish woman from our neighborhood knocked urgently on my door and asked me to hide her from the Nazis. So I hid her in my attic."The priest replied: "That was a wonderful thing you did, and you have no need to confess that.""There is more to tell, Father... She started to repay me with sexual favors. This happened every day...and often twice a day.'The priest said, "That was a long time ago and by doing what you did, you placed the two of you in great danger, but two people under those circumstances can easily succumb to the weakness of the flesh. However, if you are truly sorry for your actions, you are indeed forgiven."Thank you, Father. That's a great load off my mind. I do have one more question.""And what is that?" asked the priest."Should I tell her the war is over?
OK--THAT'S IT FOR THIS WEEK. ENJOY AUGUST--THE LAST FULL MONTH OF SUMMER.
BEST, JOHN
---------------------------------Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. —Ronald Reagan
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