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But try to understand, try to understand
Try try try to understand
He’s a magic man, mama
He’s a magic man

Maybe President Obama was saving the magic for a time when we really needed it.
We’ve been complaining for two years about the lack of music and passion in his big speeches. But if he’d moved the country when he was talking about health care or bailing out the auto industry, perhaps his words wouldn’t have been as powerful as they were when he was trying to lift the country up after the tragedy in Tucson.

While I’m sure the editorial board at the Old Gray Lady is excited that Barry got his mojo back, I don’t think that’s what was important. Collins continues:

For me, Obama’s best moment came when he warned that “what we can’t do is use this tragedy as one more occasion to turn on one another.” In his honor, I am not saying a word about Sarah Palin’s video.

Uh, paralipsis alert. You just did, you sanctimonious cow.

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  1. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Lunging for FIRST

  2. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Lunging for FIRST

  3. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    This just hit my inbox; it came via my father Grandpa Bonecrusher

    Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 9:47 AM

    The SPARROW at STARBUCKS
    The song that silenced the cappuccino machine

    It was chilly in Manhattan but warm inside the Starbucks shop on 51st Street
    and Broadway, just a skip up from Times Square . Early November weather in
    New York City holds only the slightest hint of the bitter chill of late
    December and January, but it’s enough to send the masses crowding indoors to
    vie for available space and warmth.

    For a musician, it’s the most lucrative Starbucks location in the world, I’m
    told, and consequently, the tips can be substantial if you play your tunes
    right. Apparently, we were striking all the right chords that night, because
    our basket was almost overflowing. It was a fun, low-pressure gig – I was
    playing keyboard and singing backup for my friend who also added rhythm with
    an arsenal of percussion instruments. We mostly did pop songs from the ’40s
    to the ’90s with a few original tunes thrown in. During our emotional
    rendition of the classic, “If You Don’t Know Me by Now,” I noticed a lady
    sitting in one of the lounge chairs across from me. She was swaying to the
    beat and singing along.

    After the tune was over, she approached me. “I apologize for singing along
    on that song. Did it bother you?” she asked. “No,” I replied. “We love it
    when the audience joins in. Would you like to sing up front on the next
    selection?”

    To my delight, she accepted my invitation.. “You choose,” I said. “What are
    you in the mood to sing?”

    “Well. … do you know any hymns?”

    Hymns? This woman didn’t know who she was dealing with. I cut my teeth on
    hymns. Before I was even born, I was going to church. I gave our guest
    singer a knowing look. “Name one.”

    “Oh, I don’t know. There are so many good ones. You pick one.”

    “Okay,” I replied. “How about ‘His Eye is on the Sparrow’ ?”

    My new friend was silent, her eyes averted. Then she fixed her eyes on mine
    again and said, “Yeah. Let’s do that one.” She slowly nodded her head, put
    down her purse, straightened her jacket and faced the center of the shop.
    With my two-bar setup, she began to sing.

    “Why should I be discouraged? Why should the shadows come?”…….

    The audience of coffee drinkers was transfixed. Even the gurgling noises of
    the cappuccino machine ceased as the employees stopped what they were doing
    to listen. The song rose to its conclusion.

    ” I sing because I’m happy; I sing because I’m free. For His eye is on
    the sparrow, And I know He watches me.”
    When the last note was sung, the applause crescendoed to a deafening roar
    that would have rivaled a sold-out crowd at Carnegie Hall. Embarrassed, the
    woman tried to shout over the din, “Oh, y’all go back to your coffee! I
    didn’t come in here to do a concert! I just came in here to get somethin’
    to drink, just like you!” But the ovation continued..

    I embraced my new friend. “You, my dear, have made my whole year! That was
    beautiful!”

    “Well, it’s funny that you picked that particular hymn,” she said.

    “Why is that?”

    “Well . ..” she hesitated again, “that was my daughter’s favorite song.”

    “Really!” I exclaimed.

    “Yes,” she said, and then grabbed my hands. By this time, the applause had
    subsided and it was business as usual.. “She was 16. She died of a brain
    tumor last week.”

    I said the first thing that found its way through my stunned silence. “Are
    you going to be okay?”

    She smiled through tear-filled eyes and squeezed my hands. “I’m gonna be
    okay. I’ve just got to keep trusting the Lord and singing his songs, and
    everything’s gonna be just fine.” She picked up her bag, gave me her card,
    and then she was gone.

    Was it just a coincidence that we happened to be singing in that particular
    coffee shop on that particular November night? Coincidence that this
    wonderful lady just happened to walk into that particular shop? Coincidence
    that of all the hymns to choose from, I just happened to pick the very hymn
    that was the favorite of her daughter, who had died just the week before? I
    refuse to believe it.

    God has been arranging encounters in human history since the beginning of
    time, and it’s no stretch for me to imagine that God could reach into a
    coffee shop in midtown Manhattan and turn an ordinary gig into a revival. It
    was a great reminder that if we keep trusting God and singing the songs,
    everything’s gonna be okay.

    The next time you feel like GOD can’t use YOU, just remember…
    Noah was a drunk
    Abraham was too old
    Isaac was a daydreamer
    Jacob was a liar
    Leah was ugly
    Joseph was abused
    Moses had a stuttering problem
    Gideon was afraid
    Sampson had long hair and was a womanizer
    Rahab was a prostitute
    Jeremiah and Timothy were too young
    David had an affair and was a murderer
    Elijah was suicidal
    Isaiah preached naked
    Jonah ran from God
    Naomi was a widow
    Job went bankrupt
    John the Baptist ate bugs
    Peter denied Christ
    The Disciples fell asleep while praying
    Martha worried about everything
    The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once
    Zaccheus was too small
    Paul was too religious
    Timothy had an ulcer…
    AND Lazarus was dead!

    No more excuses now!! God can use you to your full potential. Besides you
    aren’t the message, you are just the messenger.

    God bless you by passing this on to someone else, if you’d like.

    There is NO LUCK attached.

    If you delete this, it’s okay: God’s Love Is Not Dependent On E-Mail.

    Author: John Thomas Oaks

  4. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    This just hit my inbox; it came via my father Grandpa Bonecrusher
    Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 9:47 AM
    The SPARROW at STARBUCKS
    The song that silenced the cappuccino machine
    It was chilly in Manhattan but warm inside the Starbucks shop on 51st Street
    and Broadway, just a skip up from Times Square . Early November weather in
    New York City holds only the slightest hint of the bitter chill of late
    December and January, but it’s enough to send the masses crowding indoors to
    vie for available space and warmth.
    For a musician, it’s the most lucrative Starbucks location in the world, I’m
    told, and consequently, the tips can be substantial if you play your tunes
    right. Apparently, we were striking all the right chords that night, because
    our basket was almost overflowing. It was a fun, low-pressure gig – I was
    playing keyboard and singing backup for my friend who also added rhythm with
    an arsenal of percussion instruments. We mostly did pop songs from the ’40s
    to the ’90s with a few original tunes thrown in. During our emotional
    rendition of the classic, “If You Don’t Know Me by Now,” I noticed a lady
    sitting in one of the lounge chairs across from me. She was swaying to the
    beat and singing along.
    After the tune was over, she approached me. “I apologize for singing along
    on that song. Did it bother you?” she asked. “No,” I replied. “We love it
    when the audience joins in. Would you like to sing up front on the next
    selection?”
    To my delight, she accepted my invitation.. “You choose,” I said. “What are
    you in the mood to sing?”
    “Well. … do you know any hymns?”
    Hymns? This woman didn’t know who she was dealing with. I cut my teeth on
    hymns. Before I was even born, I was going to church. I gave our guest
    singer a knowing look. “Name one.”
    “Oh, I don’t know. There are so many good ones. You pick one.”
    “Okay,” I replied. “How about ‘His Eye is on the Sparrow’ ?”
    My new friend was silent, her eyes averted. Then she fixed her eyes on mine
    again and said, “Yeah. Let’s do that one.” She slowly nodded her head, put
    down her purse, straightened her jacket and faced the center of the shop.
    With my two-bar setup, she began to sing.
    “Why should I be discouraged? Why should the shadows come?”…….
    The audience of coffee drinkers was transfixed. Even the gurgling noises of
    the cappuccino machine ceased as the employees stopped what they were doing
    to listen. The song rose to its conclusion.
    ” I sing because I’m happy; I sing because I’m free. For His eye is on
    the sparrow, And I know He watches me.”
    When the last note was sung, the applause crescendoed to a deafening roar
    that would have rivaled a sold-out crowd at Carnegie Hall. Embarrassed, the
    woman tried to shout over the din, “Oh, y’all go back to your coffee! I
    didn’t come in here to do a concert! I just came in here to get somethin’
    to drink, just like you!” But the ovation continued..
    I embraced my new friend. “You, my dear, have made my whole year! That was
    beautiful!”
    “Well, it’s funny that you picked that particular hymn,” she said.
    “Why is that?”
    “Well . ..” she hesitated again, “that was my daughter’s favorite song.”
    “Really!” I exclaimed.
    “Yes,” she said, and then grabbed my hands. By this time, the applause had
    subsided and it was business as usual.. “She was 16. She died of a brain
    tumor last week.”
    I said the first thing that found its way through my stunned silence. “Are
    you going to be okay?”
    She smiled through tear-filled eyes and squeezed my hands. “I’m gonna be
    okay. I’ve just got to keep trusting the Lord and singing his songs, and
    everything’s gonna be just fine.” She picked up her bag, gave me her card,
    and then she was gone.
    Was it just a coincidence that we happened to be singing in that particular
    coffee shop on that particular November night? Coincidence that this
    wonderful lady just happened to walk into that particular shop? Coincidence
    that of all the hymns to choose from, I just happened to pick the very hymn
    that was the favorite of her daughter, who had died just the week before? I
    refuse to believe it.
    God has been arranging encounters in human history since the beginning of
    time, and it’s no stretch for me to imagine that God could reach into a
    coffee shop in midtown Manhattan and turn an ordinary gig into a revival. It
    was a great reminder that if we keep trusting God and singing the songs,
    everything’s gonna be okay.
    The next time you feel like GOD can’t use YOU, just remember…
    Noah was a drunk
    Abraham was too old
    Isaac was a daydreamer
    Jacob was a liar
    Leah was ugly
    Joseph was abused
    Moses had a stuttering problem
    Gideon was afraid
    Sampson had long hair and was a womanizer
    Rahab was a prostitute
    Jeremiah and Timothy were too young
    David had an affair and was a murderer
    Elijah was suicidal
    Isaiah preached naked
    Jonah ran from God
    Naomi was a widow
    Job went bankrupt
    John the Baptist ate bugs
    Peter denied Christ
    The Disciples fell asleep while praying
    Martha worried about everything
    The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once
    Zaccheus was too small
    Paul was too religious
    Timothy had an ulcer…
    AND Lazarus was dead!
    No more excuses now!! God can use you to your full potential. Besides you
    aren’t the message, you are just the messenger.
    God bless you by passing this on to someone else, if you’d like.
    There is NO LUCK attached.
    If you delete this, it’s okay: God’s Love Is Not Dependent On E-Mail.
    Author: John Thomas Oaks

  5. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    G’Morning all. I finally made a first without HAL bumping me down the list. Whoo-Whoo!

    Open comment thread:

    Gag! I watched as much of his memorial service as I could stand. I commented to Dee that I thought it very very inappropriate to be be hoorahing and giving standing ovations at a memorial service. Finally had to turn it off. I feel sorry for the victims and families that had to endure the whole thing.

  6. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    G’Morning all. I finally made a first without HAL bumping me down the list. Whoo-Whoo!
    Open comment thread:
    Gag! I watched as much of his memorial service as I could stand. I commented to Dee that I thought it very very inappropriate to be be hoorahing and giving standing ovations at a memorial service. Finally had to turn it off. I feel sorry for the victims and families that had to endure the whole thing.

  7. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    When I heard the media talking about Sara making up words again with “blood libel”, a bell went off in my head. 50 odd years ago when I led the high school youth group at church I contacted all the area churches to come and talk to my teens about their religious beliefs and custom. (great series, BTW) I vaguely remembered blood libel as being related to Judaism somehow. I did some searching and cobbled this together from several sources:

    The term “blood libel” is not well known, but it is highly charged – a direct reference to a time when many early (1100AD) European Christians (falsely) accused Jews of kidnapping and murdering Christian children to obtain their blood.

    Blood libel dates back to the 12th century in England, France, Germany and elsewhere in Europe, when many Christians believed that Jews killed children, usually boys, for supposed rituals including re-enacting the crucifixion of Christ, historians say. According to the belief, Jews would torture and kill the children and use their blood, often to make matzoh, the “bread of affliction” that is central to celebrating the Jewish holiday of Passover.

    The term “blood libel” has since become part of the English parlance to refer to someone being falsely accused.

    Looks like dumb ole Sara wins again.

  8. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    When I heard the media talking about Sara making up words again with “blood libel”, a bell went off in my head. 50 odd years ago when I led the high school youth group at church I contacted all the area churches to come and talk to my teens about their religious beliefs and custom. (great series, BTW) I vaguely remembered blood libel as being related to Judaism somehow. I did some searching and cobbled this together from several sources:

    The term “blood libel” is not well known, but it is highly charged – a direct reference to a time when many early (1100AD) European Christians (falsely) accused Jews of kidnapping and murdering Christian children to obtain their blood.

    Blood libel dates back to the 12th century in England, France, Germany and elsewhere in Europe, when many Christians believed that Jews killed children, usually boys, for supposed rituals including re-enacting the crucifixion of Christ, historians say. According to the belief, Jews would torture and kill the children and use their blood, often to make matzoh, the “bread of affliction” that is central to celebrating the Jewish holiday of Passover.

    The term “blood libel” has since become part of the English parlance to refer to someone being falsely accused.

    Looks like dumb ole Sara wins again.

  9. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    #4 Geezer: How cool would it have been for one of the slain’s family members to stand up and shout at the foul “O” to stop making this a campaign rally, sit down and shut up!

  10. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #4 Geezer: How cool would it have been for one of the slain’s family members to stand up and shout at the foul “O” to stop making this a campaign rally, sit down and shut up!

  11. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    I suspected as much. It looks like the vestigial clan that fancies themselves as America’s “royal family” were instrumental in getting the History Channel to shelve a new mini-series on the Kennedy escapades:

    …the network announced that “while the film is produced and acted with the highest quality, after viewing the final product in its totality, we have concluded this dramatic interpretation is not a fit for the History brand.’’

    Right. The brand that gave us such high brow shows as Swamp People, Ancient Aliens, and Monsterquest has a standard to uphold.

  12. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    I suspected as much. It looks like the vestigial clan that fancies themselves as America’s “royal family” were instrumental in getting the History Channel to shelve a new mini-series on the Kennedy escapades:

    …the network announced that “while the film is produced and acted with the highest quality, after viewing the final product in its totality, we have concluded this dramatic interpretation is not a fit for the History brand.’’

    Right. The brand that gave us such high brow shows as Swamp People, Ancient Aliens, and Monsterquest has a standard to uphold.

  13. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    I was teaching my class last night (and you can see my post from last night to see just how interesting it was), but I saw some pictures and heard some commentary and clips. Disgusting. To have T-SHIRTS ready? A slogan prepared? This whole staged event had been planned to revolve around TBO for days. Sick.

    I received this in an email this morning. I deleted the emotional blackmail at the end (I hate emails that try to offend me into passing it on to others):

    If you ever wondered what side of the fence you sit on, this is a great test!

    If a conservative doesn’t like guns, he doesn’t buy one.
    If a liberal doesn’t like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.

    If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn’t eat meat.
    If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for
    everyone.

    If a conservative is homosexual, he quietly leads his life.
    If a liberal is homosexual, he demands legislated respect.

    If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.
    A liberal wonders who is going to take care of him.

    If a conservative doesn’t like a talk show host, he switches channels.
    Liberals demand that those they don’t like be shut down.

    If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn’t go to church.
    A liberal non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced. (Unless it’s a foreign religion, of course!)

    If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.
    A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his.

  14. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    I was teaching my class last night (and you can see my post from last night to see just how interesting it was), but I saw some pictures and heard some commentary and clips. Disgusting. To have T-SHIRTS ready? A slogan prepared? This whole staged event had been planned to revolve around TBO for days. Sick.
    I received this in an email this morning. I deleted the emotional blackmail at the end (I hate emails that try to offend me into passing it on to others):

    If you ever wondered what side of the fence you sit on, this is a great test!
    If a conservative doesn’t like guns, he doesn’t buy one.
    If a liberal doesn’t like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.
    If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn’t eat meat.
    If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for
    everyone.
    If a conservative is homosexual, he quietly leads his life.
    If a liberal is homosexual, he demands legislated respect.
    If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.
    A liberal wonders who is going to take care of him.
    If a conservative doesn’t like a talk show host, he switches channels.
    Liberals demand that those they don’t like be shut down.
    If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn’t go to church.
    A liberal non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced. (Unless it’s a foreign religion, of course!)
    If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.
    A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his.

  15. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    #2 Bonecrusher

    Dang it man, you needed to give a Kleenex alert for that. Super good. That is one of my favorite hymns, too, especially when a super good soprano sings it.

  16. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    #2 Bonecrusher
    Dang it man, you needed to give a Kleenex alert for that. Super good. That is one of my favorite hymns, too, especially when a super good soprano sings it.

  17. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    States Rights in Wiley Coyote land; Sounds like a good game plan to me.

    The state of Montana, which came up with the idea that the guns made, sold and kept inside its borders simply are exempt from federal regulations and made that its law, now is considering a new weapon that could be used to cancel much of the authority of federal agents over its residents.

    A new legislative proposal would declare that the state’s local county sheriffs are the pre-eminent law enforcement authority in their jurisdictions, and federal agents such as those working for the Internal Revenue Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and others, would be required to get permission from them before they could take any action.

    Snip

    “This ‘Sheriffs First’ bill would make it a state crime for a federal officer to arrest, search, or seize in the state (Montana in this example) without first getting the advanced, written permission of the elected county sheriff of the county in which the event is to take place. Locally elected sheriffs are accountable to the people and are supposed to be the chief law enforcement officer of the county, bar none.

    http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=250317#ixzz1AucmWUj2

  18. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    States Rights in Wiley Coyote land; Sounds like a good game plan to me.
    The state of Montana, which came up with the idea that the guns made, sold and kept inside its borders simply are exempt from federal regulations and made that its law, now is considering a new weapon that could be used to cancel much of the authority of federal agents over its residents.

    A new legislative proposal would declare that the state’s local county sheriffs are the pre-eminent law enforcement authority in their jurisdictions, and federal agents such as those working for the Internal Revenue Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and others, would be required to get permission from them before they could take any action.

    Snip

    “This ‘Sheriffs First’ bill would make it a state crime for a federal officer to arrest, search, or seize in the state (Montana in this example) without first getting the advanced, written permission of the elected county sheriff of the county in which the event is to take place. Locally elected sheriffs are accountable to the people and are supposed to be the chief law enforcement officer of the county, bar none.

    http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=250317#ixzz1AucmWUj2

  19. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Seeyalater, got to go and get a crown replaced. Y’all take care.

  20. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Seeyalater, got to go and get a crown replaced. Y’all take care.

  21. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    On KSEV this morning the question came up as to whether Sarah Palin should file for slander or libel against news sources that so quickly tied her to the killings in Arizona. It seems the hang-up on that issue is whether she suffered damages. I might say that an increase in death threats, and her subsequent need to pay for more security, not to mention a loss of reputation which might affect future speaking engagements and therefore her income, might be considered damages.

    I’d love to see the leftist media get whipped for their unprofessional and disgusting knee-jerk reaction.

  22. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    On KSEV this morning the question came up as to whether Sarah Palin should file for slander or libel against news sources that so quickly tied her to the killings in Arizona. It seems the hang-up on that issue is whether she suffered damages. I might say that an increase in death threats, and her subsequent need to pay for more security, not to mention a loss of reputation which might affect future speaking engagements and therefore her income, might be considered damages.
    I’d love to see the leftist media get whipped for their unprofessional and disgusting knee-jerk reaction.

  23. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    I don’t know which is my favorite – the dancing bird or the laughing birds.

  24. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    I don’t know which is my favorite – the dancing bird or the laughing birds.

  25. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    What a great find!

  26. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    What a great find!

  27. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    #11 crazy aunt
    It’s very difficult for a public figure to win a libel/slander action.

  28. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    #11 crazy aunt
    It’s very difficult for a public figure to win a libel/slander action.

  29. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    I think the government should provide body guards to all citizens who request one. If it’s good enough for my representative, it’s good enough for me. Now I hear that many in Congress want to start carrying – but it that fair if the felons in congress are prohibited from packing? I’m assuming that those on the right have to provide for their own security, or that their employers do – in any event, not the government. More security, less freedom – Obama is loving it.

  30. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    I think the government should provide body guards to all citizens who request one. If it’s good enough for my representative, it’s good enough for me. Now I hear that many in Congress want to start carrying – but it that fair if the felons in congress are prohibited from packing? I’m assuming that those on the right have to provide for their own security, or that their employers do – in any event, not the government. More security, less freedom – Obama is loving it.

  31. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    #105 (last night) Tedtam, I did a coffee spew when I read this.

    I got there a little early to make copies, and was told by a fellow catechist that he caught Miss Bag-of-Chips and her boyfriend making out.
    In a small parlor room.
    Behind a door.
    With no lights on.

    They remind me of me in my younger days.

  32. bob42 Avatar
    bob42

    #105 (last night) Tedtam, I did a coffee spew when I read this.

    I got there a little early to make copies, and was told by a fellow catechist that he caught Miss Bag-of-Chips and her boyfriend making out.
    In a small parlor room.
    Behind a door.
    With no lights on.

    They remind me of me in my younger days.

  33. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #14 Wagonburner

    Yeah, I know, but with a case this flagrant, one can only hope….

  34. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #14 Wagonburner
    Yeah, I know, but with a case this flagrant, one can only hope….

  35. Hogfan Avatar
    Hogfan

    #2 Bonecrusher

    Thought I had heared most hymms until “His eye on the sparrow” was sung at my Aunt’s memorial service this past Saturday. Seems it was her favorite as well. Very soul stirring at the time because my cousin was singing it at the service for some one who was more grandmother to us than just an aunt.

    And now you reference the same song here. Small, small world. Thanks.
    /drying off the keyboard

  36. Hogfan Avatar
    Hogfan

    #2 Bonecrusher
    Thought I had heared most hymms until “His eye on the sparrow” was sung at my Aunt’s memorial service this past Saturday. Seems it was her favorite as well. Very soul stirring at the time because my cousin was singing it at the service for some one who was more grandmother to us than just an aunt.
    And now you reference the same song here. Small, small world. Thanks.
    /drying off the keyboard

  37. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    From my end of the train comment on yesterday’s OC–the Chronicle uses crosshairs. They’re in the left margin, top and bottom of each page. 😉

    Beautiful post, Bonecrusher #2.

    Compare last night’s pep rally masquerading as a memorial service to Ronald Reagan’s remarks at the memorial for the Challenger crew at JSC. Then weep for the bereaved.
    .

  38. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    From my end of the train comment on yesterday’s OC–the Chronicle uses crosshairs. They’re in the left margin, top and bottom of each page. 😉
    Beautiful post, Bonecrusher #2.
    Compare last night’s pep rally masquerading as a memorial service to Ronald Reagan’s remarks at the memorial for the Challenger crew at JSC. Then weep for the bereaved.
    .

  39. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    I love watching this couple!

  40. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    I love watching this couple!

  41. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    Wed. is my night for my parish’s RCIA inquiry class, so I missed the speechifying last night.

    I really have a hard time standing his “oratory”. It seems that it used to be a lot more fluid, but now it seems very forced.

    What is it with Dem’s and their memorial rallies? It’s one thing for a High School to have a memorial event in the gym when a classmate is lost, but what’s with the big productions in arenas? It’s also not a time for big speeches; it’s a time for a very subdued and short (5min) message about the lives that were cut short and how they affected those present. And nothing else. Cheering, t-shirts, etc. are inappropriate.

    btw –
    crazy aunt – How old are your CCE kids?

  42. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Wed. is my night for my parish’s RCIA inquiry class, so I missed the speechifying last night.
    I really have a hard time standing his “oratory”. It seems that it used to be a lot more fluid, but now it seems very forced.
    What is it with Dem’s and their memorial rallies? It’s one thing for a High School to have a memorial event in the gym when a classmate is lost, but what’s with the big productions in arenas? It’s also not a time for big speeches; it’s a time for a very subdued and short (5min) message about the lives that were cut short and how they affected those present. And nothing else. Cheering, t-shirts, etc. are inappropriate.
    btw –
    crazy aunt – How old are your CCE kids?

  43. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Right. The brand that gave us such high brow shows as Swamp People, Ancient Aliens, and Monsterquest has a standard to uphold.

    Dude.

  44. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Right. The brand that gave us such high brow shows as Swamp People, Ancient Aliens, and Monsterquest has a standard to uphold.

    Dude.

  45. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    Unexpectedly.

  46. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Unexpectedly.

  47. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #23 Wagonburner

    Well, for us who have rudimentary understanding of economics, it ain’t so unexpected.

    Wissin’ idjits.

  48. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #23 Wagonburner
    Well, for us who have rudimentary understanding of economics, it ain’t so unexpected.
    Wissin’ idjits.

  49. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    Well, for us who have rudimentary understanding of economics, it ain’t so unexpected.

    That’s the problem. We only have a rudimentary understanding. You have to be an expert to miss the blatantly obvious.

  50. Dude42 Avatar
    Dude42

    Well, for us who have rudimentary understanding of economics, it ain’t so unexpected.

    That’s the problem. We only have a rudimentary understanding. You have to be an expert to miss the blatantly obvious.

  51. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #2 – WHOA – fantasssssssstic post!!

    *tears*

  52. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    #2 – WHOA – fantasssssssstic post!!
    *tears*

  53. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    My parents went to the memorial Service and all I got was a tee Shirt.

  54. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    My parents went to the memorial Service and all I got was a tee Shirt.

  55. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #21 Wagonburner

    btw –
    crazy aunt – How old are your CCE kids?

    Freshmen. Old enough to get into trouble, immature enough to not comprehend the consequences to their hormonal drives, and hard-headed enough to think they are beyond parental authority, but capable enough to throw a temper tantrum when they run smack-dab into said authority.

    BTW – I mentioned last night that Miss Bag-of-Chips had visited the restroom during class, which I allow, and that my man-helper-friend (whom I affectionately call my “bouncer”) disappeared for a few moments after she reappeared. Bouncer explained that he’s discovered that Miss BOC leaves notes for Boyfriend in the restroom, which he picks up when he visits the toilet after she comes back. Bouncer has learned to go and intercept the notes.

    Geez – it’s 1½ hours a week. These two really need to get separate lives. They are way too young to be this involved in each other.

  56. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #21 Wagonburner

    btw –
    crazy aunt – How old are your CCE kids?

    Freshmen. Old enough to get into trouble, immature enough to not comprehend the consequences to their hormonal drives, and hard-headed enough to think they are beyond parental authority, but capable enough to throw a temper tantrum when they run smack-dab into said authority.
    BTW – I mentioned last night that Miss Bag-of-Chips had visited the restroom during class, which I allow, and that my man-helper-friend (whom I affectionately call my “bouncer”) disappeared for a few moments after she reappeared. Bouncer explained that he’s discovered that Miss BOC leaves notes for Boyfriend in the restroom, which he picks up when he visits the toilet after she comes back. Bouncer has learned to go and intercept the notes.
    Geez – it’s 1½ hours a week. These two really need to get separate lives. They are way too young to be this involved in each other.

  57. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Tedtam, you are correct. I suspect they’re cuter that a basket full of puppies, but they’re too young to get serious.

    Bouncer explained that he’s discovered that Miss BOC leaves notes for Boyfriend in the restroom, which he picks up when he visits the toilet after she comes back. Bouncer has learned to go and intercept the notes.

    Perhaps a bit of counter-intelligence would be appropriate, or at least entertaining. For example, instead of just intercepting the correspondence, replace one of his notes to her with a drippy love note addressed to a different girl. 😉

  58. bob42 Avatar
    bob42

    Tedtam, you are correct. I suspect they’re cuter that a basket full of puppies, but they’re too young to get serious.

    Bouncer explained that he’s discovered that Miss BOC leaves notes for Boyfriend in the restroom, which he picks up when he visits the toilet after she comes back. Bouncer has learned to go and intercept the notes.

    Perhaps a bit of counter-intelligence would be appropriate, or at least entertaining. For example, instead of just intercepting the correspondence, replace one of his notes to her with a drippy love note addressed to a different girl. 😉

  59. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #29 Bob42

    Oh, you are too bad! /grinning

  60. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #29 Bob42
    Oh, you are too bad! /grinning

  61. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    #29, 30: If one was really creative, perhaps one could place a written note in there for them to KNOCK IT THE WISS OFF AND START PAYING ATTENTION IN CLASS!! Just a thought or perhaps a cryptic note that states something like:
    you are being watched and are not getting away with anything, if you want to avoid painful consequences, consider your actions.

  62. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #29, 30: If one was really creative, perhaps one could place a written note in there for them to KNOCK IT THE WISS OFF AND START PAYING ATTENTION IN CLASS!! Just a thought or perhaps a cryptic note that states something like:
    you are being watched and are not getting away with anything, if you want to avoid painful consequences, consider your actions.

  63. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    further to #31 above, perhaps you could draw on Haggai and how they should “consider your ways” and the parallels between the spiritual condition of Israel then and their own now. That way you could work some Scripture into their “disciplin’ “

  64. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    further to #31 above, perhaps you could draw on Haggai and how they should “consider your ways” and the parallels between the spiritual condition of Israel then and their own now. That way you could work some Scripture into their “disciplin’ “

  65. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    I mentioned last night that Miss Bag-of-Chips had visited the restroom during class, which I allow, and that my man-helper-friend (whom I affectionately call my “bouncer”) disappeared for a few moments after she reappeared.

    Is the eager puppy-dog guy still part of the staff/volunteers? You know, the one you couldn’t shake off your leg once he got going?

  66. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    I mentioned last night that Miss Bag-of-Chips had visited the restroom during class, which I allow, and that my man-helper-friend (whom I affectionately call my “bouncer”) disappeared for a few moments after she reappeared.

    Is the eager puppy-dog guy still part of the staff/volunteers? You know, the one you couldn’t shake off your leg once he got going?

  67. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    Actor Peter Fonda discovers his career in a parked car.

  68. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Actor Peter Fonda discovers his career in a parked car.

  69. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #33 WB

    😕

  70. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #33 WB
    😕

  71. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    Ooooh.

    I got “the glare”.

    Be back later. I gotta go sit in the corner.

  72. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Ooooh.
    I got “the glare”.
    Be back later. I gotta go sit in the corner.

  73. HeadShaker Avatar
    HeadShaker

    Happy New Year to everyone!

    If Obama is re-elected, I’m moving out of the country. Whose coming with me? (insert Jerry Maguire clip)

  74. HeadShaker Avatar
    HeadShaker

    Happy New Year to everyone!
    If Obama is re-elected, I’m moving out of the country. Whose coming with me? (insert Jerry Maguire clip)

  75. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Wagonburner – It wasn’t “the glare,” it was a look of confusion.

  76. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Wagonburner – It wasn’t “the glare,” it was a look of confusion.

  77. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    #37 You’re sounding like Alec Baldwin! Where are you moving to? France?

    Happy New Year.

  78. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    #37 You’re sounding like Alec Baldwin! Where are you moving to? France?
    Happy New Year.

  79. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #6 Hamous

    shelve a new mini-series on the Kennedy escapades

    Drudge ran a link on Tuesday disclosing that certain Kennedy women were basically blackmailing History Channel to drop the miniseries or they would pull their support from some other projects already in the works.

    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/caroline-kennedy-maria-shriver-helped-69764

    It will be shown in the US eventually on some other cable channel. I would think the Kennedys’ opposition would really pump up interest in seeing it.

  80. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #6 Hamous

    shelve a new mini-series on the Kennedy escapades

    Drudge ran a link on Tuesday disclosing that certain Kennedy women were basically blackmailing History Channel to drop the miniseries or they would pull their support from some other projects already in the works.
    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/caroline-kennedy-maria-shriver-helped-69764
    It will be shown in the US eventually on some other cable channel. I would think the Kennedys’ opposition would really pump up interest in seeing it.

  81. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #29 Bob, #30

    That’s just mean. 14-year-old girsl commit suicide with less provocation.

  82. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #29 Bob, #30
    That’s just mean. 14-year-old girsl commit suicide with less provocation.

  83. HeadShaker Avatar
    HeadShaker

    Actually, I’ll be in France at the end of this month. Going to Geneva, London, then Monaco. If I had to pick one, I’d pick Geneva – nice and quiet (except for the time I was pickpocketed a couple of years ago and had to chase the kid down to get my wallet back).

  84. HeadShaker Avatar
    HeadShaker

    Actually, I’ll be in France at the end of this month. Going to Geneva, London, then Monaco. If I had to pick one, I’d pick Geneva – nice and quiet (except for the time I was pickpocketed a couple of years ago and had to chase the kid down to get my wallet back).

  85. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #42 HS

    Are you a Secret Agent Man? Your itinerary suggests it. And your avatar looks mysterious.

  86. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #42 HS
    Are you a Secret Agent Man? Your itinerary suggests it. And your avatar looks mysterious.

  87. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    They LET Shakey into Switzerland?????????????????

  88. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    They LET Shakey into Switzerland?????????????????

  89. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Are you a Secret Agent Man?

    LOL! Nah, he’s more of a femme fatale 😉

  90. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    Are you a Secret Agent Man?

    LOL! Nah, he’s more of a femme fatale 😉

  91. HeadShaker Avatar
    HeadShaker

    I’m training to be the next James Bond 😉

  92. HeadShaker Avatar
    HeadShaker

    I’m training to be the next James Bond 😉

  93. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    Going to Geneva, London, then Monaco.

    I didn’t realize that stuffed bear conventions were so international in scope.

    🙂

  94. Dude42 Avatar
    Dude42

    Going to Geneva, London, then Monaco.

    I didn’t realize that stuffed bear conventions were so international in scope.
    🙂

  95. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    Good to the Shaker here on the blog.

  96. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    Good to the Shaker here on the blog.

  97. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    This is kinda cool.

    Just a matter of time before the rest of us have on for fambly camping.

  98. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    This is kinda cool.
    Just a matter of time before the rest of us have on for fambly camping.

  99. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #45 Hammy

    he’s more of a femme fatale

    What??

    Is “he” a (whisper: “tranny”) ?

  100. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #45 Hammy

    he’s more of a femme fatale

    What??
    Is “he” a (whisper: “tranny”) ?

  101. gtotracker42 Avatar
    gtotracker42

    Dang, I just took a bite when I read #43. Now I gotta clean it up. Headcase is the whitest guy you will ever meet. That is one bone fide glow in the dark Yankee. Secret agent? If I even THOUGHT he was going to try and handle a gun I’d be in the next county.

  102. gtotracker42 Avatar
    gtotracker42

    Dang, I just took a bite when I read #43. Now I gotta clean it up. Headcase is the whitest guy you will ever meet. That is one bone fide glow in the dark Yankee. Secret agent? If I even THOUGHT he was going to try and handle a gun I’d be in the next county.

  103. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Well see, all youse know who he is, and I don’t. And I always ask questions.

  104. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Well see, all youse know who he is, and I don’t. And I always ask questions.

  105. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    #50 M:

    Is “he” a (whisper: “tranny”) ?

    Is he a transmission??

  106. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #50 M:

    Is “he” a (whisper: “tranny”) ?

    Is he a transmission??

  107. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Okay, Bob’s rubbing off on me. When Headshaker said he was

    training to be the next James Bond

    my eyes saw:

    Studying to be the next James Bong.

    /slinking back to my corner

  108. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Okay, Bob’s rubbing off on me. When Headshaker said he was

    training to be the next James Bond

    my eyes saw:

    Studying to be the next James Bong.

    /slinking back to my corner

  109. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    #50: transportation expert, transport operator, trans-dimentional traveler, trans fat nazi???

  110. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #50: transportation expert, transport operator, trans-dimentional traveler, trans fat nazi???

  111. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    Hamster has a picture of HeadShanker as a yoot. HeadShanker is the skinny kid holding the hand grenade with a weird grimace on his face.

  112. Dude42 Avatar
    Dude42

    Hamster has a picture of HeadShanker as a yoot. HeadShanker is the skinny kid holding the hand grenade with a weird grimace on his face.

  113. gtotracker42 Avatar
    gtotracker42

    mharper42, Consider yourself lucky. Actually, his dad is a pretty cool guy to talk to.

  114. gtotracker42 Avatar
    gtotracker42

    mharper42, Consider yourself lucky. Actually, his dad is a pretty cool guy to talk to.

  115. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #55 Bones

    Any of these suggestions could certainly be a female.

    But how would stuffed bears fit in with these occupations?

  116. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #55 Bones
    Any of these suggestions could certainly be a female.
    But how would stuffed bears fit in with these occupations?

  117. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #49 Sarge

    Just a matter of time before the rest of us have on for fambly camping.

    Well, ya’ll can camp. I’m one of those people who, when exposed to grass and brush, can bring out the six-leggers complete with knife, fork, and napkin tucked under the chin. When I met my in-laws for the first time, Hubby-to-be and I had driven down to Brazoria to their house on the San Bernard River. The four of us sat outside, enjoying the river view, as my castanet slaps at mosquitoes punctuated our conversation. They were totally relaxed, and I looked like an epileptic flapper from the 1920’s.

    After we were married, we went to see some Arkansas land that a friend had bought. Silly me, I thought there was a cabin on the point where two rivers came together. While the view was worth the trip, I was dismayed at the idea of sleeping on the ground. The men were gentlemen enough to let me sleep in the truck bed, away from the buggers. Too little, too late. The back of my knee was not visible for weeks, and it was fully three months before my leg was anywhere back to normal. It reminded me of hamburger meat.

    So, until those photovoltaics can swat and kill anything with more than four legs, my idea of “roughing it” will be a black and white TV.

  118. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #49 Sarge

    Just a matter of time before the rest of us have on for fambly camping.

    Well, ya’ll can camp. I’m one of those people who, when exposed to grass and brush, can bring out the six-leggers complete with knife, fork, and napkin tucked under the chin. When I met my in-laws for the first time, Hubby-to-be and I had driven down to Brazoria to their house on the San Bernard River. The four of us sat outside, enjoying the river view, as my castanet slaps at mosquitoes punctuated our conversation. They were totally relaxed, and I looked like an epileptic flapper from the 1920’s.
    After we were married, we went to see some Arkansas land that a friend had bought. Silly me, I thought there was a cabin on the point where two rivers came together. While the view was worth the trip, I was dismayed at the idea of sleeping on the ground. The men were gentlemen enough to let me sleep in the truck bed, away from the buggers. Too little, too late. The back of my knee was not visible for weeks, and it was fully three months before my leg was anywhere back to normal. It reminded me of hamburger meat.
    So, until those photovoltaics can swat and kill anything with more than four legs, my idea of “roughing it” will be a black and white TV.

  119. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    #58 – He/she/it/)*(&(*^(&)(/ or whatever could be a stuffed bear transmitter from manufacturer to retailer, while policing the food court for too much trans-fat in the freedom fries that was transported from the outer dimentions of stupidity or something

  120. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #58 – He/she/it/)*(&(*^(&)(/ or whatever could be a stuffed bear transmitter from manufacturer to retailer, while policing the food court for too much trans-fat in the freedom fries that was transported from the outer dimentions of stupidity or something

  121. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #60 I see Bones had a margarita with lunch.

    Say, gang, I’m off to napland now so I can stay up late tonight duking it out at our monthly HOA meeting. I shouda quit last year, but Noooo — I stayed on.

    I’ll check later to see if poor Mr HeadShaker has recovered from having his good name trampled on for the sake of crude humor.

  122. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #60 I see Bones had a margarita with lunch.
    Say, gang, I’m off to napland now so I can stay up late tonight duking it out at our monthly HOA meeting. I shouda quit last year, but Noooo — I stayed on.
    I’ll check later to see if poor Mr HeadShaker has recovered from having his good name trampled on for the sake of crude humor.

  123. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    I’ll check later to see if poor Mr HeadShaker has recovered from having his good name trampled on for the sake of crude humor.

    Recovered? He’s THE SOURCE of at least 95% of crude humor as it exists in the modern world.

  124. Dude42 Avatar
    Dude42

    I’ll check later to see if poor Mr HeadShaker has recovered from having his good name trampled on for the sake of crude humor.

    Recovered? He’s THE SOURCE of at least 95% of crude humor as it exists in the modern world.

  125. gtotracker42 Avatar
    gtotracker42

    I’ll check later to see if poor Mr HeadShaker has recovered from having his good name trampled on for the sake of crude humor.

    I give up, every time I try to comment I start laughing again.

  126. gtotracker42 Avatar
    gtotracker42

    I’ll check later to see if poor Mr HeadShaker has recovered from having his good name trampled on for the sake of crude humor.

    I give up, every time I try to comment I start laughing again.

  127. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    So, until those photovoltaics can swat and kill anything with more than four legs, my idea of “roughing it” will be a black and white TV.

    Wuss.

    I have slept in a muddy hole in the ground. Not my first choice, but that was how the Drill Sergeant wanted it, so it happened that way. Most of the rest of the time I prefer at least a pup tent.

    You need to learn how to slather bug juice all over yourself.

  128. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    So, until those photovoltaics can swat and kill anything with more than four legs, my idea of “roughing it” will be a black and white TV.

    Wuss.
    I have slept in a muddy hole in the ground. Not my first choice, but that was how the Drill Sergeant wanted it, so it happened that way. Most of the rest of the time I prefer at least a pup tent.
    You need to learn how to slather bug juice all over yourself.

  129. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    #61 M: When I drink, I get a LOT MORE crude.

  130. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #61 M: When I drink, I get a LOT MORE crude.

  131. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    I’m training to be the next James Bond

    Shouldn’t that be Bond James Bond?

  132. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    I’m training to be the next James Bond

    Shouldn’t that be Bond James Bond?

  133. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    #66

    Shouldn’t that be Bond James Bond?

    Or in Bob’s case: Bong were’s my bong?

  134. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #66

    Shouldn’t that be Bond James Bond?

    Or in Bob’s case: Bong were’s my bong?

  135. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    I wonder if horse tastes like chicken?

    I also wonder if horse lard will be more available?

  136. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    I wonder if horse tastes like chicken?
    I also wonder if horse lard will be more available?

  137. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    This just in from Fox news

    http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/01/13/kay-bailey-hutchison-not-running-texas-senate-seat-again

  138. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    This just in from Fox news
    http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/01/13/kay-bailey-hutchison-not-running-texas-senate-seat-again

  139. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    Hey music lovers, don’t move to Canada, reason #812

    http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/01/13/dire-straits-money-ruled-offensive-canada/?test=faces

  140. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    Hey music lovers, don’t move to Canada, reason #812
    http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/01/13/dire-straits-money-ruled-offensive-canada/?test=faces

  141. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #64 Sarge

    So, until those photovoltaics can swat and kill anything with more than four legs, my idea of “roughing it” will be a black and white TV.

    Wuss.

    If I were to do what you suggest, all of my bodily fluids would be drained from me within days. Bug juice or not, for some reason my body chemistry just seems to send out the “Chow time!” signals.

    Regular Tedtam is bad enough. Mummified Tedtam, even if sharing a bed with two gay bears in clown suits singing show tunes, is even worse.

  142. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #64 Sarge

    So, until those photovoltaics can swat and kill anything with more than four legs, my idea of “roughing it” will be a black and white TV.

    Wuss.

    If I were to do what you suggest, all of my bodily fluids would be drained from me within days. Bug juice or not, for some reason my body chemistry just seems to send out the “Chow time!” signals.
    Regular Tedtam is bad enough. Mummified Tedtam, even if sharing a bed with two gay bears in clown suits singing show tunes, is even worse.

  143. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Headshaker

  144. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    Headshaker

  145. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    #69 Great. Just great. Now we can look forward to two more years of seeing Howdy Doody’s mug all over the television.

  146. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    #69 Great. Just great. Now we can look forward to two more years of seeing Howdy Doody’s mug all over the television.

  147. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    All this reminiscing reminded me of the page that got me hooked on “separated at birth” type pics:

    A Photographic History of Michael Jackson’s Face With blithering, yet witty commentary

  148. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    All this reminiscing reminded me of the page that got me hooked on “separated at birth” type pics:
    A Photographic History of Michael Jackson’s Face With blithering, yet witty commentary

  149. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    My sentimental favorite:

  150. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    My sentimental favorite:

  151. meglettx Avatar
    meglettx

    HeadShaker represents himself in public to be a male. However, he is severely gender confused and has a wicked feminine side.

    Spends a lot of time down off lower Westheimer hiding out from the IRS, constables looking to serve papers, attorneys and several loan sharks.

  152. Lawrence Avatar
    Lawrence

    HeadShaker represents himself in public to be a male. However, he is severely gender confused and has a wicked feminine side.
    Spends a lot of time down off lower Westheimer hiding out from the IRS, constables looking to serve papers, attorneys and several loan sharks.

  153. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    We’re up to chapter 6 in The Hobbit, where Bilbo finds the ring, meets Gollum, and they exchange riddles. Mom is not doing well. I’m not in denial of the realities of her conditions, but at the same time am not counting her out of the game yet.

    On my way back to the hospital this morning I picked up a couple of (appropriately) heart shaped boxes of chocolates, one for the CCU nurses that cared for her last week, and another for the ICU nurses, especially the night shift angel who braided her hair last night, something I never would have thought of doing.

    I’m frazzelled, and will be back at her side in a couple of hours, but managed to sing Et entera pax to her before I left. It put her right to sleep.

  154. bob42 Avatar
    bob42

    We’re up to chapter 6 in The Hobbit, where Bilbo finds the ring, meets Gollum, and they exchange riddles. Mom is not doing well. I’m not in denial of the realities of her conditions, but at the same time am not counting her out of the game yet.
    On my way back to the hospital this morning I picked up a couple of (appropriately) heart shaped boxes of chocolates, one for the CCU nurses that cared for her last week, and another for the ICU nurses, especially the night shift angel who braided her hair last night, something I never would have thought of doing.
    I’m frazzelled, and will be back at her side in a couple of hours, but managed to sing Et entera pax to her before I left. It put her right to sleep.

  155. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    #77 bob
    Prayers for you & your family for what must be a really tough time.

  156. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    #77 bob
    Prayers for you & your family for what must be a really tough time.

  157. HeadShaker Avatar
    HeadShaker

    Hambone is a not-so-benevolent dictator. He will allow almost anything submitted as long as there is no profanity, no negative comments about The Esteemed HeadShaker, and no unflattering pictures of HeadShaker during his “explosive growth years”. Language is only offensive if it offends someone. The test is, if your comments would offend Hambone’s grandmother they will be deleted and you will be banned from posting further comments. Hambone hates racists of any color. If your comments contain any racist bent to them they will be deleted and you will be banned toot sweet. If any of this is a problem, Hambone suggests you start your own blog.

  158. HeadShaker Avatar
    HeadShaker

    Hambone is a not-so-benevolent dictator. He will allow almost anything submitted as long as there is no profanity, no negative comments about The Esteemed HeadShaker, and no unflattering pictures of HeadShaker during his “explosive growth years”. Language is only offensive if it offends someone. The test is, if your comments would offend Hambone’s grandmother they will be deleted and you will be banned from posting further comments. Hambone hates racists of any color. If your comments contain any racist bent to them they will be deleted and you will be banned toot sweet. If any of this is a problem, Hambone suggests you start your own blog.

  159. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #72 Hammy

    Hmm, this pic does not resemble a real American child…

  160. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #72 Hammy
    Hmm, this pic does not resemble a real American child…

  161. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #65 Bones

    When I drink, I get a LOT MORE crude.

    Yabbut I’m the one who started the crude thread.

  162. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #65 Bones

    When I drink, I get a LOT MORE crude.

    Yabbut I’m the one who started the crude thread.

  163. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #73 Hammy

    Still, I will be glad to see the last of KBH. She seems a bit whiny since being rejected for Tex gov, like we let her down, when she really wanted to move back to Texas but still have a government job (/boo hoo hoo). Who are the good “R” candidates to replace her?

  164. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #73 Hammy
    Still, I will be glad to see the last of KBH. She seems a bit whiny since being rejected for Tex gov, like we let her down, when she really wanted to move back to Texas but still have a government job (/boo hoo hoo). Who are the good “R” candidates to replace her?

  165. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    mharper42 – Michael Williams would clean Howdy Doody’s clock, I think.

  166. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    mharper42 – Michael Williams would clean Howdy Doody’s clock, I think.

  167. gtotracker42 Avatar
    gtotracker42

    Hmm, this pic does not resemble a real American child…

    Wait until you meet him.

  168. gtotracker42 Avatar
    gtotracker42

    Hmm, this pic does not resemble a real American child…

    Wait until you meet him.

  169. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    The story behind Grenade Boy.

  170. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    The story behind Grenade Boy.

  171. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #70 – Good grief whatta buncha hosers!

    It took em 25 years to decide Dire Straits needs the “Tipper Gore treatment” but they’re “proud” of THESE GUYS?

  172. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    #70 – Good grief whatta buncha hosers!
    It took em 25 years to decide Dire Straits needs the “Tipper Gore treatment” but they’re “proud” of THESE GUYS?

  173. fat albert Avatar
    fat albert

    #77 Bob,

    I’ve been through that process twice – once with my Mom and once with my Dad. Each time was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. My prayers are certainly with you, and your Mom.

  174. fat albert Avatar
    fat albert

    #77 Bob,
    I’ve been through that process twice – once with my Mom and once with my Dad. Each time was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. My prayers are certainly with you, and your Mom.

  175. Dooood Avatar
    Dooood

    #87 fa

    Shannon and I have buried both of our parents – our father in 2000 and mother in 2006.

    I cannot imagine anything more difficult unless it would be for one to have to bury their very own child.

  176. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #87 fa
    Shannon and I have buried both of our parents – our father in 2000 and mother in 2006.
    I cannot imagine anything more difficult unless it would be for one to have to bury their very own child.

  177. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #77 – kneemail is UP

  178. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    #77 – kneemail is UP

  179. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    Thoughts and prayers are with you Bob.

  180. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Thoughts and prayers are with you Bob.

  181. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Bob #77;

    My heart goes out to you, man. You and your mother will be in my thoughts and prayers. God please you sir for the tender attention you’ve given to your mother.

  182. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Bob #77;
    My heart goes out to you, man. You and your mother will be in my thoughts and prayers. God please you sir for the tender attention you’ve given to your mother.

  183. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Headshaker;

    What’s up my man! Haven’t seen you in a looooooong while.

  184. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Headshaker;
    What’s up my man! Haven’t seen you in a looooooong while.

  185. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    bob in #29;

    Perhaps a bit of counter-intelligence would be appropriate, or at least entertaining. For example, instead of just intercepting the correspondence, replace one of his notes to her with a drippy love note addressed to a different girl.

    Tedtam, does this segway into lessons on Pergatory?

    (btw, Bob, brilliant idea 🙂 )

  186. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    bob in #29;

    Perhaps a bit of counter-intelligence would be appropriate, or at least entertaining. For example, instead of just intercepting the correspondence, replace one of his notes to her with a drippy love note addressed to a different girl.

    Tedtam, does this segway into lessons on Pergatory?
    (btw, Bob, brilliant idea 🙂 )

  187. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    #41;

    That’s just mean. 14-year-old girsl commit suicide with less provocation.

    Maybe she can take a kitten or two with her. 😉

  188. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    #41;

    That’s just mean. 14-year-old girsl commit suicide with less provocation.

    Maybe she can take a kitten or two with her. 😉

  189. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #93 Darren

    We’ve already discussed Purgatory in our discussion of the communion of saints. Last night we started off with the article “Save the Best for Sunday” out of Envoy magazine, which discussed the importance – and obligation – of attending Mass on Sunday. That was a hard concept to get into their heads; I don’t think another lesson on Purgatory would have stuck.

  190. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #93 Darren
    We’ve already discussed Purgatory in our discussion of the communion of saints. Last night we started off with the article “Save the Best for Sunday” out of Envoy magazine, which discussed the importance – and obligation – of attending Mass on Sunday. That was a hard concept to get into their heads; I don’t think another lesson on Purgatory would have stuck.

  191. Robert M Avatar
    Robert M

    #68 Pyro: Why do you always post crap like that? You know that it makes me angry. /sharpens filet knives

    When they figure out how to fix this problem, come back and talk to me.

    As for commenting about Shakey, I’m with GTO. Can we say drama queen? LOL! BTW, Eye on the Sparrow was mama’s favorite song. /wipes tears

  192. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    #68 Pyro: Why do you always post crap like that? You know that it makes me angry. /sharpens filet knives
    When they figure out how to fix this problem, come back and talk to me.
    As for commenting about Shakey, I’m with GTO. Can we say drama queen? LOL! BTW, Eye on the Sparrow was mama’s favorite song. /wipes tears

  193. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    ST;

    Perhaps you’d be less angry if you’d just tell us all if horses taste like chicken? Besides, I think the slaughter industry was making good use of a good resource.

  194. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    ST;
    Perhaps you’d be less angry if you’d just tell us all if horses taste like chicken? Besides, I think the slaughter industry was making good use of a good resource.

  195. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    I did not see the Medicine Man last night at the pep rally, Michael Berry had me cryin on the way home talking about him.

    Fox News Channel’s Brit Hume commented on the prayer afterwards:

    Certainly the mood in that auditorium suggested the sense of mournfulness that you might have expected and sobriety you might have expected was not to be found tonight. And of course I think the whole thing is attributable in part to the remarkable opening blessing that was delivered by … Carlos Gonzalez, who by the time it was over with, he had blessed the reptiles of the sea and he had prayed to the four doors of the building and while I’m sure that all has an honorable tradition with his people, with it was most peculiar.

    MB is right, this party is a coalition of a bunch of freaking freaks.

  196. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    I did not see the Medicine Man last night at the pep rally, Michael Berry had me cryin on the way home talking about him.

    Fox News Channel’s Brit Hume commented on the prayer afterwards:
    Certainly the mood in that auditorium suggested the sense of mournfulness that you might have expected and sobriety you might have expected was not to be found tonight. And of course I think the whole thing is attributable in part to the remarkable opening blessing that was delivered by … Carlos Gonzalez, who by the time it was over with, he had blessed the reptiles of the sea and he had prayed to the four doors of the building and while I’m sure that all has an honorable tradition with his people, with it was most peculiar.

    MB is right, this party is a coalition of a bunch of freaking freaks.

  197. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Tedtam;

    I don’t think another lesson on Purgatory would have stuck.

    Well, since I intended the lesson to be directed at bob, that may be true. 🙂

    Bob, you know I luvs ya, man.

  198. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Tedtam;

    I don’t think another lesson on Purgatory would have stuck.

    Well, since I intended the lesson to be directed at bob, that may be true. 🙂
    Bob, you know I luvs ya, man.

  199. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    ST;

    I like to tease but I do back off when told to so; so just give the word. (Not that it’ll gurantee a tease free life from my remarks).

  200. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    ST;
    I like to tease but I do back off when told to so; so just give the word. (Not that it’ll gurantee a tease free life from my remarks).

  201. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    Rock on!!

  202. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Rock on!!

  203. Robert M Avatar
    Robert M

    Bob, sorry to hear about your mom. (((HUGS)))
    Darren, no worries. I have the attention span of a fruit fly. 🙂

    This is funny, I don’t keer who ya are. Just keep showing this video to all the yankees that are moving down here for a job. There’s a reason why we don’t tolerate crap around here. Deal with it. And quit voting democrats, ya morons! /sorry for the rant 😈

  204. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    Bob, sorry to hear about your mom. (((HUGS)))
    Darren, no worries. I have the attention span of a fruit fly. 🙂
    This is funny, I don’t keer who ya are. Just keep showing this video to all the yankees that are moving down here for a job. There’s a reason why we don’t tolerate crap around here. Deal with it. And quit voting democrats, ya morons! /sorry for the rant 😈

  205. Robert M Avatar
    Robert M

    Tim: I liked the part where that 70 sumthin Indian lady called to justify the Medicine Man’s actions. MB: The people who died were all white and a jew. What did having him at their service have anything to with anything/ paraphrasing, of course.

    Bingo! The dude kinda creeped me out. I left the room. That was a pretty weird memorial service but admit that I didn’t watch the whole thing. Weak stomach, doncha know.

  206. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    Tim: I liked the part where that 70 sumthin Indian lady called to justify the Medicine Man’s actions. MB: The people who died were all white and a jew. What did having him at their service have anything to with anything/ paraphrasing, of course.
    Bingo! The dude kinda creeped me out. I left the room. That was a pretty weird memorial service but admit that I didn’t watch the whole thing. Weak stomach, doncha know.

  207. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    ST, please don’t ever leave me alone with these people again! 😀

  208. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    ST, please don’t ever leave me alone with these people again! 😀

  209. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    OMG – did you see this video, ST? It was next to your Texas disposition. If there’s anyone who probably knows the law, it’s the stockinged dude sitting next to his mother. I wonder if they sued the lawyers after stocking head knocked the lamp over and hit his momma on the head.

    Of course, the assault at the end of the video probably might possibly would maybe cause them to think it over.

  210. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    OMG – did you see this video, ST? It was next to your Texas disposition. If there’s anyone who probably knows the law, it’s the stockinged dude sitting next to his mother. I wonder if they sued the lawyers after stocking head knocked the lamp over and hit his momma on the head.
    Of course, the assault at the end of the video probably might possibly would maybe cause them to think it over.

  211. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    GJT #101;

    That was pretty funny.

  212. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    GJT #101;
    That was pretty funny.

  213. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #88 Texpat

    I cannot imagine anything more difficult

    I can. Chances are, either my husband or I will have to watch the other one fade out from some illness or condition. Odds say that I as the female will be the watching one.

  214. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #88 Texpat

    I cannot imagine anything more difficult

    I can. Chances are, either my husband or I will have to watch the other one fade out from some illness or condition. Odds say that I as the female will be the watching one.

  215. HeadShaker Avatar
    HeadShaker

    Darren old pal! It’s good to see you (and everyone else – even Sarge and Texpat although not sure the feeling is mutual!).

    I could use some kneemail from ya’ll also. My 23 year old daughter was spooked by her thyroid doctor today – her bloodwork results came back and her white blood cell count was on the low side. He had the receptionist tell her she needed to see a hematologist so she freaked out. I took her to see our regular family doctor and he told her not to worry it wasn’t as low as they made it seem, all her bloodwork results looked fine but he is re-testing it just to make sure. Anyway, prayers are always appreciated.

    And Bob – you and your mom are in mine. Tough when parents get old, I had a scare with my Dad over the summer – it’s draining.

    Have a good night.

  216. HeadShaker Avatar
    HeadShaker

    Darren old pal! It’s good to see you (and everyone else – even Sarge and Texpat although not sure the feeling is mutual!).
    I could use some kneemail from ya’ll also. My 23 year old daughter was spooked by her thyroid doctor today – her bloodwork results came back and her white blood cell count was on the low side. He had the receptionist tell her she needed to see a hematologist so she freaked out. I took her to see our regular family doctor and he told her not to worry it wasn’t as low as they made it seem, all her bloodwork results looked fine but he is re-testing it just to make sure. Anyway, prayers are always appreciated.
    And Bob – you and your mom are in mine. Tough when parents get old, I had a scare with my Dad over the summer – it’s draining.
    Have a good night.

  217. Robert M Avatar
    Robert M

    Ted: LOL! Big mouth wasn’t so tough after a lamp kicked her azz, was she?

    Tim, you enter this place at your own risk. I’m getting 3 ready to go off to college. You’re a big boy. /pats head

  218. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    Ted: LOL! Big mouth wasn’t so tough after a lamp kicked her azz, was she?
    Tim, you enter this place at your own risk. I’m getting 3 ready to go off to college. You’re a big boy. /pats head

  219. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    #108 shake
    done

  220. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    #108 shake
    done

  221. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #105 TT

    Good lord, that deposition must be what used to happen in an insane asylum before they were all shut down. I could not figure out why the son was wearing a stocking over his head. Do people normally conceal their identity when they give a deposition? And did they only figure out they were being taped and attack the camera, just right at the end?

  222. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #105 TT
    Good lord, that deposition must be what used to happen in an insane asylum before they were all shut down. I could not figure out why the son was wearing a stocking over his head. Do people normally conceal their identity when they give a deposition? And did they only figure out they were being taped and attack the camera, just right at the end?

  223. phil Avatar
    phil

    Is this how the propagandist press reported on Ochumma’s speech last night?

    I bet all the usual suspect pundits were drooling all over themselves.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOyUUCJY6kE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

  224. phil Avatar
    phil

    Is this how the propagandist press reported on Ochumma’s speech last night?
    I bet all the usual suspect pundits were drooling all over themselves.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOyUUCJY6kE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

  225. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    #111
    mharper

    That VHS tape was floating around different law offices in the mid 90’s, at the beginning, the idiot walks in the room without the stocking on and then puts it on so he can’t be recognized….all on tape. LOL

  226. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    #111
    mharper
    That VHS tape was floating around different law offices in the mid 90’s, at the beginning, the idiot walks in the room without the stocking on and then puts it on so he can’t be recognized….all on tape. LOL

  227. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Late to the party tonight. Prayers for your Mom, Bob, and for you.. May you both have peace through this difficult time.

    I have seen both my parents through their final illnesses. Do all that can reasonably be done, and without guilt leave the rest to Providence.

  228. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Late to the party tonight. Prayers for your Mom, Bob, and for you.. May you both have peace through this difficult time.
    I have seen both my parents through their final illnesses. Do all that can reasonably be done, and without guilt leave the rest to Providence.

  229. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Headshaker;

    I hope that things will go well with your daughter. God speed.

    Some of life’s greatest trials as well as happiness are realized within the family.

  230. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Headshaker;
    I hope that things will go well with your daughter. God speed.
    Some of life’s greatest trials as well as happiness are realized within the family.

  231. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Many thanks to all, for the good thoughts and prayers. Y’all are good folk and I’m glad to be here.

  232. bob42 Avatar
    bob42

    Many thanks to all, for the good thoughts and prayers. Y’all are good folk and I’m glad to be here.

  233. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Well, EPA has taken over the air quality monitoring along the ship channel, and given Big O’s ongoing program to bring Texas to its knees economically, how long do you thing it will be until we see the same thing happening here that is happening in West Virginia?

    Shutting down a previously approved coal mining operation under the Clean Water Act, or whatever other means they can find. Obama’s plan to destroy America continues…
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/14/science/earth/14coal.html?_r=2&hpw

  234. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    Well, EPA has taken over the air quality monitoring along the ship channel, and given Big O’s ongoing program to bring Texas to its knees economically, how long do you thing it will be until we see the same thing happening here that is happening in West Virginia?
    Shutting down a previously approved coal mining operation under the Clean Water Act, or whatever other means they can find. Obama’s plan to destroy America continues…
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/14/science/earth/14coal.html?_r=2&hpw

  235. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    WAKE UP YUH SLACKERS,

  236. squawkbox Avatar
    squawkbox

    WAKE UP YUH SLACKERS,

  237. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    It is eight twenty-one. Do you know where your moderator or front pagers are?

    Maybe I made em mad.

  238. squawkbox Avatar
    squawkbox

    It is eight twenty-one. Do you know where your moderator or front pagers are?
    Maybe I made em mad.

  239. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    120

    HATM

  240. squawkbox Avatar
    squawkbox

    120
    HATM

  241. gtotracker42 Avatar
    gtotracker42

    Maybe it is the cold.

  242. gtotracker42 Avatar
    gtotracker42

    Maybe it is the cold.

  243. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    Wake Up!!

  244. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Wake Up!!

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