A piece of work

photo credit:  joepike.wordpress.com



There was a time when I couldn’t stand listening to a woman named Joan Rivers.  It seemed all I took away from her discourse with talk show hosts was her constant need for cosmetic surgery.  I found her comedic material rather irreverent, typically invading private spaces by addressing issues that are better left unsaid.

Then one day last week I watched her documentary, “Joan Rivers:  A Piece of Work.”  I realized that the woman has a method to her madness.  By venturing to a place where angels fear to tread, paying her dues in a predominantly male industry, history has given her the standing ovation she deserves.  Undoubtedly, Joan is the female forerunner in stand-up comedy, blazing the trail for the comediannes after her.

The film starts with an un-made up Joan revealing to the world what she looks like after her multitude of cosmetic surgeries.  In seconds her face is transformed into the public face we have grown familiar with.  The documentary was produced when she was 75 years old, making the 70’s the new 40’s.

Throughout the film, what became obvious was her indefatigable nature, her penchant for material beauty, and her tireless effort to work so that she can live in the upscale lifestyle of her choice.  She was willing to perform even in Class C places rather than have an empty schedule in her calendar.  The pleasant surprise:  her extreme loyalty to the people around her specially those who brought her to where she is today, at the top of her game.

Joan’s documentary is brutally honest and totally revealing.  It explains why she is the success she has been.  The Joan Rivers work ethic is a shining example to anyone whose passion is to win regardless of the odds, never mind the tough hard work that comes with the territory.

Third world citizens

Every day that I venture out of my comfort zone, I see men and women carrying “HELP ME… JOBLESS... RAISING KIDS” plea for financial support.  They stand on busy intersection corners, hoping that their message would elicit the needed monetary assistance necessary for survival.

There is no doubt about it… poverty and homelessness continue to grow at a fast and alarming rate in America.  This shocking state of adversity is a very real and present danger in our society.  It’s like a malignant virus that suddenly came out of the woodwork to cause havoc in our midst.

A recent “60 Minutes” feature on this subject reported that 25% of the country (one in every four Americans) are homeless.  Families are living in their vans because they lost homeownership brought about by the domino effect of the loss of gainful employment.  Family members are using public facilities for their basic hygiene needs.  School kids are staying overtime in libraries to do their homework.

Every night as my bus turns around a very busy interstate intersection, there is always a man or woman holding up a cardboard with the depressing SOS message.  Judging from their clean and decent demeanor, those folks look like recent layoff casualties of Corporate America.

There is a vacant retail space in my neighborhood that a homeless man has designated as his sleeping quarters (so I thought in the beginning).  Recently I found out that he has actually made the area his rent-free home because I have seen clothes lying on bushes nearby.  It is heartbreaking specially since I never expected such visible hardship to happen in my neck of the woods where homeowners still manage to afford their mortgage payments.  I can’t help but think of the unfairness of the situation.  While the blessed others are living in their comfort zones, protected from the elements, many more are living outdoors in abject poverty, not certain where their next meal will come from.

Although we have to get used to panhandlers who try to solicit public sympathy, there is one thing we can contribute to their miserable plight:  our prayers.   My hope is that everyone could find it in their heart to say a prayer for the unfortunate members of society, to ask for divine intervention so that their poor lives may be uplifted.  There is a limit to the financial assistance that can be extended their way as everyone has their own hole to fill.  However, unlimited prayers have the power to fix what appears to be an unsolvable problem.  Faith can move mountains.  If only everyone believes in what the habit of praying can achieve, ours can be a better world.

Why not to use a combination padlock

The following eye-opening information was forwarded by my BFF Josie whose source was her godson's father. Thank you, sir!

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Subject: Don't use combination locks

Just in case you're using a combination lock to secure your storage shed, trailer, garage locker, or your business valuables.

Throw your combination lock away!!!!!!!

So you think you are safe when you use a combination lock? Think again!

This is just what we need:  One idiot kid telling many idiot kids how to open combination padlocks without tools, skills, or intelligence required!

Just in case you were feeling like you were safe... WATCH THIS!

I received the following video and I thought that you might find it of some use, especially since many of us use lockers secured with combination padlocks at the gym, locker rooms at various clubs, storage buildings in our back yards, etc.!

So, if you find cut up soda cans with pieces left over lying around, you'd better be asking some questions!

Take 2: The blessing of believing

A year ago today, I published the following blog.  Because it is the Season of Jesus, I would like to revisit it for the benefit of those who missed it the first time.

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Ever since I can remember, I’ve always been a Roman Catholic.  Throughout my early school years, Sundays were spent attending the Holy Mass in Latin, responding, “Et cum spiritu tuo” to every priest’s “Dominus vobiscum.”  I didn’t exactly know what I was repeating back then as growing up bilingual was confusing enough for me, but it felt good to follow the prayers in a dead language.

Today when I read about people of substance who are self-proclaimed atheists, I can’t help but feel sad.  These people whom a Supreme Being blessed with remarkable skills and talents that made them world-famous don’t even acknowledge His existence!  If you’re a Roman Catholic like me, you might feel extremely disappointed too.

You see, I’ve always believed that a Higher Power (the Invisible Someone) is responsible for everything around us.  In the same manner that when a new technological device comes out in the market, a brilliant mind was behind its invention.  My religion teachers taught me that the universe was created in six days and on the seventh (Sabbath) day, the Great Designer took a day of rest.  I never questioned this belief, always taking it as gospel truth.  Come to think of it, there must be Someone more powerful and more intelligent than human beings Who designed our universe, the other planets, the lunar and solar systems and global climates.  Landscaping with trees and flowers to make our world look good.  Planting crops to nourish our bodies.  Breeding the animal kingdom in interesting colors, shapes and forms.  Teaching the pioneer inhabitants how to build houses to protect themselves from extreme weather conditions,  Showing them how to put together clothing to keep them warm.  Designing the layout of mountains and oceans.  God was not content to populate the earth with human beings who speak only one language.  He created countries with a variety of dialects and speech patterns and had the inhabitants follow customs and traditions unique to their locations.  Someone with a multilingual and multinational Mind was obviously responsible for that idea.

Even the telephone lines haven’t ceased to amaze me.  How is it possible that people can speak to someone with clarity thousands of miles away?  In another country… another continent?  Even on another planet?  The computer is another amazing invention.  I click on the mouse and instantly get to go to different places in the world!  I agree that human genius made all this advanced technology possible, but Someone with an infinite and absolute power allowed it to happen. He made it alright for telephone lines to go beyond boundaries and circuits to work across the globe.  Now there’s the skype phenomenon which allows people anywhere in the world to see each other while conversing over the telephone line.  If we take a moment to ponder on these incredible advancements in technology, we won’t find it hard to believe in God.

I never had a difficult time being awed by such creations because, fortunately, I grew up believing in that Amazing Divine Entity I’ve always called God.  He is Good and Generous.  All He expects from each and every one is to use the skills and talents we were given for the common good.  Here’s what I believe:  If we ever find ourselves in trouble, and we want to get pulled from out of that unhappy hole, all we need to do is to find a moment in our busy lives to chat with Him.  Call it a conversation with God.  Get the grief out of our system.  (If our partners and significant others won't give us the time of day, God will let us have that one-on-one.)  Plead our case that we deserve a better life.  (God is the fairest Judge in the universe and He will grant what we deserve.)  If we believe that our miserable plight will be resolved, in God’s time it will happen.  But I also believe that the favorable response might happen quicker to those who do more good than bad.  Although it's true that bad things can happen to good people, many times the reason is to simply test their faith and fortitude.   

The reason that I have come to love this Internet activity called blogging is that it allows me to use my God-given gift.  In addition, writing to an anonymous audience has allowed me to share my innermost thoughts with anyone out there who cares to be moved.  My hope is to make someone smile... question... think... and ponder.  If one soul gets uplifted from something I say, that would be my amazing reward.  But the priceless compensation for me is to be able to convince a non-believer that our God-given universe is a gift to human kind for which we should be grateful.

I’m most thankful to my God for showing me a wonderful way to not put the talent I was blessed with to waste.  As long as something needs to be said and shared, and whether anyone likes it or not, I’ll continue to blog my private thoughts.  So help me, God!

Seek and you shall find

My heart screams Thank You, Lina! for this lovely piece...

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible

qualities — his eternal power and divine nature —

have been clearly seen...” 

(Romans 1:20, NIV)

All around you, God’s goodness is on display. The question is do you see it? The scripture talks about how God was in the midst of people, but they knew Him not. Too many times, God is working in our lives, showing us favor, protecting us, sending us healing, but we don’t recognize His goodness. For example, if you’re in a crowded parking lot and a car backs out so you can get a front row space, that’s the goodness of God. If you’re going through a difficult time and a friend stops by out of the blue and cheers you up, that’s the goodness of God.

We have to remember not to take the little things for granted. All through the day we should be saying, “Thank You, Lord, for Your goodness. Thank You for my health. Thank You for my spouse. Thank You for the opportunity that You have given me.”

Today, be on the lookout for His goodness. Remember, what you seek you will find. Seek Him and thank Him for His faithfulness and blessing upon every area of your life!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, thank You for every good and perfect gift that You have given me. Thank You for ordering my steps and guiding me with Your Word. I love You and praise You today for Your faithfulness and look forward to the good things You have in store for my future in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Coffee break

Long distance friendships suffer the inconvenience of time zones and many miles of separation.  Come to think of it, friends can live in the same state, city or neighborhood yet manage not to find the time to meet and catch up.  Apparently, someone thought of a way to make instant reunions happen via cyberspace.  But be prepared for the nasty humor at the end.

Thanks to Kenneth for sharing this...

Coffee With You

Just cause it's so hard for us to get together.

1. CLICK ON THE LINK (COFFEE MACHINE BELOW);

2. PUT THE COIN IN THE VENDING MACHINE;

3. CHOOSE YOUR DRINK;

4. CLICK ON THE CUP WHEN IT IS READY;

5. CLICK ON OPEN...  ENJOY!

CLICK HERE: COFFEE MACHINE  

Prayer that brings miracles

My niece (Khookie) sent this prayer because she was among the folks I told about my August layoff.  She and her mother (Babes, my former high school classmate and forever friend) have been praying for me for which I am eternally grateful.

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Prayer That Brings Miracles

This is one of the
Best prayers
I think I have ever read.

PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT ALOUD, EVEN IF YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT!!! DO IT NOW!!!

IT WILL ONLY TAKE A MINUTE.

I started not to do this, but as I read it....

I understood God to say,

'You need a miracle tomorrow'

so here goes...Prov. 29:25

You never know

When God is going to bless you!!

Good things happen when

You least expect them to!!!!!!!!



"Dear Almighty Lord God Jesus Christ, I thank you for this day, for this is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.

I thank you for my being able to see, and to hear, and to speak, and to feel, and to taste of Your good creation this day and every day.

I'm blessed because you are such a loving and such
a forgiving God, and such an understanding and caring God.
You have done so much for me and yet you keep on blessing me.
Forgive me this day for everything
I have ever done, or ever said or ever thought
That was not pleasing to you. I say I am so sorry.
I now repent and ask for your forgiveness.
Please keep me safe O God
From all danger, hurt, and harm.
Help me to start this day and every day
With a new attitude and plenty of gratitude.
Let me make the best of each and every day,
To clear my mind so that I can hear from you.
Please broaden my mind so that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper
Over things I have no control over, for all things are working together for my good and God's Glory.
And when I'm pushed beyond my limits, give me the
best response, a response which says Alleluia, and
Praise the Lord, and Thanks be unto the Most
High God Almighty, I know that when I can't
pray, You listen to the prayer of my heart.
Continue to use me to do your will.
Continue to bless me so that I may be
A blessing to others.
Keep me strong so that I may help the weak...
Keep me uplifted so that I may have
Words of encouragement for the discouraged.
I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way, that they come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, even through this Prayer I am now praying.

I pray for those that are misjudged

Misguided, misused, and misunderstood.
I pray for those who don't know you intimately.
I pray for those who will delete this prayer
without sharing the Love of God with others
I pray for those that don't believe.
But I thank You, that I do believe
That God changes people and God changes things.
I pray for all my sisters and brothers.
For each and every one of the family members
In their households. I pray for peace, love, and joy
in their homes; I pray that they are out of debt
And that all their financial needs are met, and they have more than enough to be a blessing to others.
I pray for every eye that reads and says this Prayer
That they come to know that there is no problem, no circumstance, no situation that is greater than God, for God is greater than all, God is greater in all, God is greater through all, and God is greater upon all.
For God, the Most High God Almighty of all the Universes is truly the Greatest of All.

I pray for all my enemies, and those who have used me and abused me, and have lifted up their hands and their tongue against me. I now forgive them for all they have done. In Jesus Name, all my enemies are now forgiven, and I pray God forgiveness upon all my enemies, for they do know what they are doing, for I am a Child of God.


So every battle that I have ever encountered in my life is now in God's Loving hands, for You, O God  fights all my battles for me.

I pray that these words be believed, received and accepted

into the hearts of every eye that sees them
and every tongue that confesses them
in name of Jesus Christ, I pray believing,
receiving and accepting God's miracles in my life this
day and every day, for God's Divine favor is now my
heritage, in Jesus Name. Amen and Amen! It is
done! O' Praise The Lord! Alleluia!

. God Bless You!! ! ! !
Just repeat the phrase below and see how God moves!!

God I so love you and I need you. I confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, my Lord, my Savior, and my King, and I confess this day and every day that I am highly FAVORED by God and man.

Please come into my life, Lord Jesus Christ and change my heart now!
Let's take this Prayer around the World.
You will receive a miracle tomorrow.
Don't ignore this and God will bless you.
Know that you are already blessed
By the person who sent this to you.


You never know how many people you will bring to the foot of the Cross because of you sending this e-mail out to as many people as possible, and God will say to you 'Well Done'

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CONCENTRATE ON THIS:

"To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did. When God takes something from your grasp, he's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. Something good will happen to you today, something that you have been waiting for to hear. Please repeat these 30 Words, "Almighty Jesus Christ, my Everlasting Father, walk through my house and take away all my worries and illnesses, and please watch over and heal my family in Jesus name, Amen." His prayer is so powerful. Pass this to other people. A blessing is coming to you in form of a new job, a house, marriage or financially blessings. Do not break or ask questions. This is a test. Does God come first in your life? If so, stop what you’re doing & send it to other people right now......Let's take this Prayer around the world.....And watch what God does for you.

Don't stand before God empty handed. Send this out to as many people as possible now, and let this be your ministry unto God who Brings Miracles in your life today and everyday.

Fwd: This explains why I forward stuff

My former boss (KCT in the Gold Coast) forwarded this piece.  He has been so good about sending forwarded messages to me.  Although his e-mails don't typically include a message, it doesn't matter because I know that he has been thinking of me.  Thanks, KCT!

A man and his dog were walking along a road.  The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.

He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years.  He wondered where the road was leading them.

After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road.  It looked like fine marble.  At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.

When he was standing before it, he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold.

He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.

When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?'

'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered.

'Wow!  Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked.

'Of course, sir.  Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up.'

The man gestured, and the gate began to open.  'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler asked.

'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.'

The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.

After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed.  There was no fence.  As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.

'Excuse me!' he called to the man.  'Do you have any water?'

'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.'

'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog.

'There should be a bowl by the pump,' said the man.

They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.  The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.

When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.  'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.

'This is Heaven,' he answered.

'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said.

'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'

'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope.  That's Hell.'

'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'

'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.'

Soooo.  Now you see, sometimes, we wonder why friends keep forwarding stuff to us without writing a word.  Maybe this will explain it.

When you are very busy, but still want to keep in touch, guess what you do?  You forward emails.

When you have nothing to say, but still want to keep contact, you forward jokes.

When you have something to say, but don't know what, and don't know how - you forward stuff.

A 'forward' lets you know that you are still remembered,
You are still important,  you are still cared for.
So, next time if you get a 'forward', don't think that you've been sent just another forwarded joke, but that you've been thought of today and your friend on the other end of your computer wanted to send you a smile.

You are welcome at my water bowl anytime!!

Christmas blessings

The month of December is an appropriate time to look back, take stock of our lives and be grateful for all the people who helped us along the way.

If you need help remembering, let me make a list:

* Family members who are there for us in fair and stormy weather.

* Our loyal friends who hold our hand during the sad times in our life and keep us strong with their unconditional love and friendship.

* The mailman who brings us good and bad news.

* The newspaper carrier who delivers our day's news.

* Work associates who help us get our job done.

* The automotive mechanics who keep our automobiles running. 

* The bus driver/train operator who takes us to our destinations.

* The delivery folks who bring our lunch at work.

* The transients in our life who bring us momentary joys.

* Our significant others who make us feel loved and inspire us to do our best.

* The checkout clerks who do their work with courtesy, enthusiasm and promptness so that we can go on our merry way.

* Everyone who give us service all year round... the gardening folks who mow our lawn and make our gardens look pretty... the trash collection people who do their jobs with integrity... the plumbers and electricians who fix our household problems... many others who make our lives easier.

* The parish priests and pastors who pray for everyone's well being.

* The medical professionals who heal and nurture the sick.

* Internet information gatherers who keep us up-to-date with current trends and data.

* The mass media folks who keep us abreast with news around the world.

* The blessing of homeownership during this tough real estate market.

* Gainful employment when jobless others continue to struggle looking for work.

The list goes on... and there is an abundance of blessings to be thankful for.

My wish for all is to be able to take a moment in the hecticness of this season to give thanks for the precious grace of being blessed.  Everyone has been showered (visible and invisible) divine favors.  If we can take the time to dig deep into our soul, we'll be able to see where our good fortune lies  Then, chances are, we'll feel the gratitude that comes with feeling blessed. 
   

It’s all about Jesus

The shopping madness is in full swing.  Shopaholics are going nuts trying to snatch the best bargain sales.  The seasonal gift givers are trying to beat the holiday shopping rush.

Every year it happens and I’ve always wondered if the citizens of the world really know, or even care, what the Christmas celebration is all about.

For those who have not grasped the significance or may have developed seasonal amnesia, this time of the year is about Jesus… the birth of our Savior who sacrificed Himself to redeem mankind.  It’s not about shopping for the marked down bargains or the best merchandise to give to the people in our life.  Nor is it about wishing that the coveted present would appear under the tree.

But the commercial entrepreneurs and promoters of gift-giving have made it their business to lure people into thinking that it’s the time to populate the stores, buy to the skies, max out credit cards and wrap presents.  The minds of the younger generations are molded by the unholy school of thinking that Christmas is for buying, giving and receiving gifts.  The consequence is the encouragement of rabid materialism rather than the focusing on the spiritual significance of the season... the joyous celebration of the birth of Baby Jesus in the manger.

 

There are folks who find the concept of the obligatory Christmas gifting rather disturbing, specially during these tough economic times, but have to remind themselves that this season, after all, is all about giving rather than receiving.  Personally, the more appropriate scenario should be spending more time to reflect on the true meaning of this season rather than indulging in the shopping insanity.  People should show up more often in church than in the shopping centers.

After the shopping frenzy has died down and the fuss over the giving and receiving of gifts has lost its charm, hopefully, people would take a moment to pause, ponder and absorb the real meaning of Christmas.  Doing so might allow them to feel grateful for their blessings.  

To get you in the mood to celebrate this Jesus season, tune in to some really wonderful music that will get you in the genuine holiday spirit.  Click on the link below.

Say Merry Christmas

Alone with a heart attack?

On a Wednesday evening a couple of weeks ago (November 30th, to be exact), I felt light-headed and experienced what could possibly be the onset of a heart attack.  My Guardian Angel worked overtime to protect me because I had the presence of mind to hold on to something, break a fall and lay me gently down on the floor before I could pass out and potentially hit my head.  Seconds or minutes before I closed my eyes, I pleaded with God to give me more time, if it was indeed my last on earth.

I knew that I haven't accomplished my mission in this world.  Although my conversation wth Jesus was brief and almost long ago, until now I can remember the desperation I felt... of being so helpless in that moment.  After what seemed like an eternity, I opened my eyes, got up and never felt better!  Thank You, Jesus!

After that near-death experience, it's appropriate to share this piece that arrived in my cyber mailbox.  Thank you, (ever reliable) Lina, for passing this on...

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What are you to do if you have a heart attack

while you are alone?

If you've already received this,

It means people care about you.

The Johnson City (TN) Medical Center staff actually

discovered this and did an in-depth study on it .

The two individuals that discovered this then did

an article on it, had it published and have had it incorporated into ACLS and CPR classes.

It is very true and has and does work.

It is called cough CPR.

A cardiologist says it's the truth

if everyone who gets this sends it to 10 people,

you can bet that we'll save at least one life.

It could save your life!

Let's say it's 6:15 p.m. you're driving home

alone after an usually hard day on the job

You're really tired, upset and frustrated.

Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain

in your chest that starts to radiate out

into your arm and up into your jaw.

You are only about five miles from the hospital

nearest your home.

Unfortunately you don't know if you'll be

able to make it that far.

What can you do?

You've been trained in CPR

but the guy that taught the course didn't tell

you what to do if it happened to yourself.

Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, this article seemed to be in order.

Without help, the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint,

has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness.

However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously.

A deep breath should be taken before each

cough, and the cough must be deep

and prolonged, as when producing sputum

from deep inside the chest.

A breath and a cough must be repeated

about every two seconds without let up

until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again.

Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and

keep the blood circulating.

The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm.

In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital.

Tell as many other people as possible about this, it could save their lives!

BE A FRIEND AND PLEASE SEND

THIS ARTICLE

TO AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE.

A holiday called Christmas

Not too long ago, I worked for a company that celebrated the Jewish holidays.  At this time of the year, it was politically correct to wish everyone "Happy Holidays" rather than "Merry Christmas."

The following commentary (tinged with a bit of sarcasm, even anger, if I may say so) was forwarded by my high school chum, Lina.  I echo the sentiment behind it and that's the reason I'm sharing it with the world.  By posting it, I have clearly made a stand.  Thanks, Lina!

This is a Christmas Tree

This is a Christmas Tree

This is a Christmas Tree

This is a Christmas Tree



This is a Christmas Tree

This is a Christmas Tree

This is a Christmas Tree

And these

are Christmas Trees also

These are NOT Holiday trees

They are NOT Winter Festival trees

They are NOT Hanukkah bushes

They are NOT Allah plants

They are Christmas trees.

Say it...  

Christmas, Christmas, CHRISTmas

Yes CHRISTmas - not Holiday
We  are not celebrating the birth of a Holiday !!!

We  are Celebrating the Birth of  Jesus Christ!!!

So I would like to say to each and everyone of  you
Have a Very Merry  CHRISTMAS and  may GOD BLESS each and every one of  you!!!

Take a stand and pass this on  !!

 

Beware of where you eat

My BFF Josie sure gets a lot of interesting e-mails.  Below is an example...

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This is where my adventurous character draws a line -

I don't care how good the food is, I ain't going in!!