Heaven or Hell

     HEAVEN AND HELL
   
     While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Senator
     was tragically hit by a car and died.
   
     His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the
     entrance.
   
     "Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle
     in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around
     these parts, you see, so we're not
     sure what to do with you."
   
     "No problem, just let me in," says the Senator..
   
     "Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from the higher
    ups. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven.
     Then you can choose where to spend
     eternity."
   
     "Really?, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,"
     says the Senator.
   
     "I'm sorry, but we have our rules."
   
     And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and
     he goes down, down, down to hell.
   
     The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a
     green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front
     of it are all his friends and
     other politicians who had worked with him.
   
     Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to
     greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had
     while getting rich at the expense
     of the people. They played a friendly game of golf and
     then dine on lobster, caviar and the finest champagne.
   
     Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly
     guy who is having a good time dancing and telling jokes.
   
     They are all having such a good time that before the
     Senator realizes it, it is time to go.
   
     Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the
     elevator rises...
   
     The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens in
     heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him, "Now it's time to visit
     heaven.."
   
     So, 24 hours passed with the Senator joining a group of
     contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and
    singing. They have a good time and, before
     he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter
     returns.
   
     "Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in
     heaven. Now choose your eternity."
   
     The Senator reflects for a minute, then he answers:
     "Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been
     delightful, but I think I would be better
     off in hell."
   
     So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes
     down, down, down to hell..
   
     Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle
     of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his
     friends, dressed in rags, picking up the
     trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls
     from above.
   
     The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his
     shoulders.
   
     "I don't understand," stammers the Senator. "Yesterday I
     was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster
     and caviar, drank champagne, and
     danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland
     full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?"
  
     The devil smiles at him and says, "Yesterday we were
     campaigning, Today, you voted.."

 Vote wisely on November 2, 2010

When Religion's use hate

               I don't know why the new hate speech laws don't apply to this church.   After all the definition of this law is any communication which disparages anyone based on their race or sexual orientation.    This baptist preacher and his misguided followers are undeniable doing that with their hateful disgusting signs and gathering.   It just sickens me to listen to these people.   And what they are teaching their young children should be considered abuse.

           I believe in freedom of speech and freedom of religion.   I don't believe in targeting a group of people because of their race sexual orientation.   Over the centuries there have been many instances of cruelty and murder done by the pious in the name of religion.   A interpretation that is unbelievable to those of us who believe in a merciful loving God.   And one that you would think as people get more educated,  move out of the dark ages of superstition and ignorance would be something you wouldn't see as much.   But it is still happening all over the world.   And that it is happening in a church of God deeply saddens me.   That people can be this cruel to others deeply saddens me.   That this quack is being given so much press.... deeply saddens me.

         To the families of our soldiers.   Don't let the actions of this ignorant man stand for what the majority of people feel for the loss of your loved one.   The soldiers are in my prayers and heart each and every day.   The action of this nut job should be classified under law as a hate crime and stopped.   

The Blaze

   If your not reading this blog,  you should be.  Check out this violent ad put out by a dangerous radical group who also attended the recent communist rally in Washington hosted by some comedian.   This rally was very interesting.   Endorsed by Obama it had union thugs, communists, who no longer feel the need to hide, and went out of their way to make sure people had rides who went,  and weirdly a Methodist church group was there.


  Just curious,  were the union members asked if they wanted their dues spent to sponsor a group that rubbed shoulders with ACORN members,  whoops they have a new name now.  Or the new communist party which openly held their signs high?


   So anyway.  Check out the Blaze and check out these oh so scary stories.   Is this our bright new world?

A day at the Fair

Riverssance Festival this year was a blast.    The Carilon player  Frank DellaPenna was so great.  I even bought a CD and I usually don't.  It was that cool.

    The music held you mesmerized.

 

His theatrics were great.   Then of course we went to the smoker where they passed out cigars,  beer by the gallon and smoked turkey wings that were yummy.   Oh, and rowdy jokes and songs.   It was a good time.

Snake dancers

 

Pirates

And my friend Garie as the Mudman.   Had to laugh, he's covered with mud but using a napkin to keep the turkey juice off his clothes.

Then we wandered around and looked at the exhibits.

 

Giant Irish Wolfhounds.

Look at that face

  And of course we watched the Jousting.   I love the huge horses.

And of course the knights fight to the end.

    So anyway it was a great way to spend the day.   Today we are getting ready for a long bike ride.   I have a turkey leg to work off.

Happy Sunday

       It is a chilly Sunday in Iowa.  But it promises to be a great day so later we are going to the Riverssance fest. to see our friend the Mudman again.   Should be fun at the smoker listening to music and eating smoked turkey legs.   They are also having a Carillon artist playing this unique instrument.  I hear he is amazing so I hope to get some great shots.

      So since we are going to be drinking beer and eating a big turkey leg this afternoon we are going to the gym this morning.     I am loving the gym.   We seem to take about 2 hours to do our workout.   I do the treadmill about 45 minutes and ride the bike then work out with the weights and do some squats and lunges.   Rick is a maniac on the bike.   And the dog,  he is down a pant size and is looking really good.  I wish my gut would shrink so good.   But I am feeling great and can do that awful elliptical longer then 5 minutes now.

      My grandson's birthday is next week.  It is hard to believe how fast he is growing up.   I sure miss having them around.  But I love Toy's R us on-line.  He just makes a list of things he would like and I can buy it and have it shipped knowing it will be something he likes and that no one else has gotten it for him.  Takes the guess work out of it.  Us long distance gramma's have to do what we can.

     My niece is going to have her first baby in a couple of weeks.   A new chapter of her life.   I am excited for her.    She is so beautiful I know the baby will be cute.  I haven't seen a photo of her husband but I know the baby will be a joy for them.

    My oldest will be 35 this year.   How the heck did that happen?   It seems like just yesterday I was the one having a new baby.  Time flies so fast.

    Politics,  well you knew I couldn't post without saying something.   I think they will be dirtier then ever this year.   The democrats are already busy digging up dirt and evading the real issues.  And they are doing the usual voter fraud of absentee voting and bringing out the dead.   I am wondering if some of the funding is coming from the non-existent district 00 where they send some of the stimulus money.   And they are using plenty of union dues on the appointee's of their choice.  Personally I don't think union dues should be used for campaign funding.   Breeds corruption   Course they are known for that.  Voting time is coming up fast.  I have picked my candidates, have you? 

Lovely Music

What is a Grandparent

WHAT  IS A GRANDPARENT?
Taken from papers written by  a class of 8-year-olds. You'll love it :



 

Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of  their own. They like other  peoples.' 

A  grandfather is a man & a grandmother is a  lady! 

Grandparents  don't have to do anything except be there when we  come to see them. They are so old they shouldn't  play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the  shops and give us money. 

When  they take us for walks, they slow down past things  like pretty leaves and caterpillars. 

They  show us and talk to us about the colours of the  flowers and also why we shouldn't step on  'cracks.' 

They  don't say, 'Hurry up.' 

Usually  grandmothers are fat but not too fat to tie your  shoes. 

They  wear glasses and funny  underwear. 

They  can take their teeth and gums  out. 

Grandparents  don't have to be smart. 

They  have to answer questions like 'Why isn't God  married?' and 'How come dogs chase  cats?' 

When  they read to us, they don't skip. They don't mind if  we ask for the same story over  again. 

Everybody  should try to have a grandmother,   especially if you  don't have television because they are the only  grownups who like to spend time with  us. 

They  know we should have snack time before bed time, and  they say prayers with us and kiss us even when we've  acted bad. 


A  6-YEAR-OLD WAS ASKED WHERE HIS GRANDMA  LIVED.  ''OH,''  HE SAID, ''SHE LIVES AT THE AIRPORT, AND WHEN WE  WANT HER, WE JUST GO GET HER. THEN WHEN WE'RE DONE  HAVING HER VISIT, WE TAKE HER BACK TO THE  AIRPORT.'' 

GRANDPA  IS THE SMARTEST MAN ON EARTH! HE TEACHES ME GOOD  THINGS, BUT I DON'T GET TO SEE HIM ENOUGH TO GET AS  SMART AS HIM! 

It's  funny when they bend over; you hear gas leaks, and  they blame their  dog.