Retired W/3 Cats and Mad as Hell

Monday Words

2011-07-18T08:34:00.001-07:00

My buddies from Baltimore.

Thursday Words

2011-07-14T08:14:00.001-07:00

Swan song ---- welfare, illegal immigrants, a free ride all leading to Americas "Swan Song"!

Wednesday Words

2011-07-13T10:28:00.000-07:00

A few questions?

Why can't congress admit it has failed to do it's job?

Why can't they admit we are not going to win the war on terror and bring our troops home, secure our borders, stop all foreign aid and declare the Constitution the law of the land.

Why don't they impeach the president and send him to the United Nations where he belongs.

Why can't they start each days session with a pledge of allegiance and prayer for revival and a return to our CHRISTIAN heritage and values.

Why can't they get out of the way and let America and Americans have freedom again?

Just asking!

Tuesday Words

2011-07-12T08:16:00.001-07:00

Now this is a picture.

Monday Words

2011-07-11T10:49:00.000-07:00

I bagged this dude in my garden last week.

Thursday Words

2011-07-07T09:16:00.001-07:00

Never saw a sunset I didn't like.

Never saw a sunrise I didn't appreciate.

Never met a man I didn't wonder.

Never met a woman I wasn't amazed.

Never met a God like my God.......

Wednesday Words

2011-07-06T08:39:00.001-07:00

If you look close and blow up the picture there is a sea turtle swimming beside the ship. the picture was taken from the seventh deck of the Oosterdam, so you can imagine his size. They call me the turtle man. To the islanders the represent long life, health and happiness.

Tuesday Words

2011-07-05T09:32:00.001-07:00

A bird found only in Hawaii. There are a lot of things in these islands that we can only take away in memories. If you are lucky enough to go there you will forever have a piece of it in your heart.

Friday Quote

2011-07-01T10:46:00.000-07:00

I spent 2gees, flew to Florida to get on a boat and sail the Caribbean and wind up with a Jamaican chicken in a parking lot.
It's kind of like the last election - I voted for John McCain and look what I wound up with for cryin out loud.

George Plaisted

Wednesday Words

2011-06-29T09:42:00.001-07:00

From the dawning of creation til the end of time..........

God is great

God is good!

Tuesday Words

2011-06-28T08:17:00.001-07:00

A good rain this morning......thank you Lord.

Monday Words

2011-06-27T08:28:00.001-07:00

View from the deck of the "Dragon Fly Cottage" at Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Friday Quote

2011-06-24T08:37:00.001-07:00

I have never hated a man enough to give him his diamonds back.

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Thursday Words

2011-06-23T08:23:00.000-07:00

Daffodils from hear to the woods.

Wednesday Words

2011-06-22T09:27:00.001-07:00

The rock garden has come together quite nicely.

Tuesday Words

2011-06-21T10:16:00.000-07:00

Oh I wonder, wonder who my Darling....

Who? Who wrote the book of love?

Monday Words

2011-06-20T09:02:00.001-07:00

Half-way through with the rock garden. A lot of sweat and effort......but, when you lean back in the sun room and survey the effort it is almost a religious experience.

Friday Quote

2011-06-17T08:43:00.001-07:00

My wife has a slight impediment in her speech. Every now and then she stops to breathe.

Jimmy Durante

Wednesday Words

2011-06-15T08:01:00.001-07:00

My little golden buddies,

They make my heart sing.

My little golden buddies,

They make the heavens ring.

Tuesday Words

2011-06-14T12:13:00.000-07:00

Today is flag day and I forgot to post my flag. So thought I would do it here and say I am proud to be an American and declare my angst with the liberal unamerican enemy now present in Washington D.C. They do not represent the America I served in the Marines and for which countless others have served before and given the supreme sacrifice. God bless the United States of America and may we return to the Christian work ethic our forefathers passed on to us. Pray for an American awakening from sea to shining sea!

Monday Words

2011-06-13T09:42:00.001-07:00

I am currently working on a rock garden in our back yard. It is hot and hard so progress is slow as my age will not let me go like I used to and my wife reminds me at least six times a day it is hot outside.

Can't wait to see what God's growing hand has in store for us with the finished product.

Friday Quote

2011-06-10T08:34:00.000-07:00

A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. But a traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely, by sly whispers rustling through all the alleys, heard in the very halls of government itself.

For the traitor appears not a traitor; he speaks in accents familiar to his victims, and he wears their face and their garments, he appeals to the baseness that lies deep in the hearts of all men. He rots the soul of a nation, he works secretly and unknown in the night to undermine the pillars of the city, he infects the body politic so that it can no longer resist. A murderer is less to fear.

Marcus Cicero

Roman orator, statesman 42 B.C.

Thursday Words

2011-06-09T08:36:00.001-07:00

A good father is a gift from God, bless all the good fathers out there. If you are a father and not sure if you are a good one try to emulate your heavenly father and pray for His help in doing it and remember He said that children were what the heavenly kingdom would be like. So enjoy your childen while you can for they grow up to fast.

Tuesday Words

2011-06-07T08:30:00.001-07:00

A fool says, "There is no God."

A scholar says, "Tradition says there is a God as an option to understanding how things came to be."

A wise man says, "There is a God."

A Christian says, "I know there is a God for He lives within may heart."

Monday Words

2011-06-06T09:30:00.001-07:00

Nothings better than a stroll in the park with Mimi and Grandpa --- except maybe a trip to Baskin Robbins for a chocolate cone.

Friday Quote

2011-06-03T08:44:00.001-07:00

I was married by a judge, I should have asked for a jury.

Groucho Marx

No you should have asked for a preacher and had premarital counseling!

Thursday Words

2011-06-02T07:24:00.001-07:00

Two of my favorite girls at the Seuss exhibit after eating green eggs and ham.

Wednesday Words

2011-06-01T08:20:00.001-07:00

More Federal Waste at the Clinton Library. My question is why can't they still be using this car - it looks good to me? Why does each new president require a new limo? Could it be that each new administration stinks worse than the one before it? I think it is just mindless zeal to spend tax dollars.

Tuesday Words

2011-05-31T07:35:00.001-07:00

The awesome wonder of His might is seen where ever we look, God grant us the ability to see and the grace to share.

Friday Quote

2011-05-27T07:42:00.001-07:00

By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.

Socrates

Thursday Words

2011-05-26T08:35:00.000-07:00

The mind can take us to places that our money can not and allow us to fully enjoy those things that our money can buy.

Redneck Philosophy 101

Wednesday Words

2011-05-25T07:59:00.000-07:00

What my wife is thinking here is, "Cruises companies should offer 80% discounts to retirees with a 20% loyalty discount. She will gladly tip handsomely!!!"

Tuesday Words

2011-05-24T07:58:00.000-07:00

"Aloha." Hawaiian sunset.

Monday Words

2011-05-23T08:53:00.001-07:00

In the Rain Forests the water flows continually, refreshing God's creation and allowing it to exist as it was intended, ever evolving until the completion of His plan on His time. Did the world end this past weekend? I sure hope I didn't miss it!!!

Friday Quote

2011-05-20T09:45:00.001-07:00

By the time a man is old enough to watch his step, he's to old to go anywhere.

Billy Crystal

Thursday Words

2011-05-19T07:46:00.001-07:00

Don't know what the problem is here but they always seemed to have one. Those were the years my friend.

Wednesday Words

2011-05-18T06:01:00.000-07:00

God's glory expresses itself in many ways, we just have to be silent, wait patiently and seek His face.

Tuesday Words

2011-05-17T09:52:00.001-07:00

Sometimes I am so dumb I amaze myself.

Monday Words

2011-05-16T06:00:00.001-07:00

The red breasted grosbeak, your visit was to short this year, have a safe trip home and know we will welcome and enjoy your visit next year God willing.

Sunday Words

2011-05-15T05:27:00.001-07:00

This is the day that the Lord has made ---- I will rejoice and be glad in it!

Tuesday Words

2011-05-10T07:48:00.001-07:00

This brood grew up on our front porch last year --- they were cute and fun to watch, hatch, grow and learn to fly --- but oh what a mess they left behind --- mud nest, bird droppings everywhere and a really bad smell. They have made two attempts to rebuild this year --- my garden hose has washed away their hopes --- my hopes --- they find another place to procreate.

Friday Quote

2011-05-06T08:38:00.000-07:00

Maybe it's true that life begins at fifty .. But everything else starts to wear out, fall out, or spread out ..

Phyllis Diller

Thursday Words

2011-05-05T08:58:00.000-07:00

Just a bunch of Arkansas Hill Folk out for a little fun.

Wednesday Words

2011-05-04T08:08:00.000-07:00

Spring is almost here, enjoying the migratory visit by the Red Breasted Grosbeaks and Baltimore Orioles at present.

Tuesday Words

2011-05-03T09:00:00.001-07:00

You ought to see me now!!!

Monday Words

2011-05-02T11:11:00.001-07:00

Some memories in life are to precious to forget, to valuable to have a price tag and what makes an old man's life worth living.

Friday Quote

2011-04-29T08:47:00.001-07:00

Don't worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older it will avoid you.

Winston Churchill

Thursday Words

2011-04-28T09:03:00.001-07:00

That was good, wanna lick my fingers?

Wednesday Words

2011-04-27T15:02:00.001-07:00

Hey Gampa I gotta question!

Tuesday Words

2011-04-26T08:35:00.001-07:00

A stroll in the Smokey Mountains --- watch your step!

Monday Words

2011-04-25T07:55:00.000-07:00

I don't see any man in this moon --- but it was a clear night in Little Rock for Dena to get this picture.

Monday Words

2011-04-18T08:54:00.000-07:00

Looks pretty ---but---he will chase you away.

Friday Words

2011-04-15T09:31:00.001-07:00

"We could certainly slow the aging process down if it had to work its way through congress."

Will Rogers

Thursday Words

2011-04-14T08:59:00.001-07:00

Goldfinch you are more precious than all the gold in California --- not a good example since California is more broke than anyone but the feds. Goldfinch you are precious in God's sight.

Wednesday Words

2011-04-13T10:47:00.001-07:00

Yard work is already hot and it is only mid April. Do you suppose I am getting old?

Tuesday Words

2011-04-12T07:51:00.001-07:00

Pelican, pelican --- he can hold more than my belly can.

Monday Words

2011-04-11T11:04:00.000-07:00

Diamond Head. I was awarded a Navy Citation for work I did here in the 60's. It was for the P. M. R. guess that is about as specific as I can get.

Friday Quote

2011-04-08T09:35:00.001-07:00

"Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint."

Mark Twain

Wednesday Words

2011-04-06T09:15:00.001-07:00

Still no last years budget and all the big spend president can do is blame others, the senate and spinner Harry can just rant and rave about what others are trying to do and this morning no integrity Nancy misquotes the Bible and says republicans are trying to starve all us old folks. We need to replace the whole bunch.......not is 2012, not next month, not next week, not tomorrow but yesterday.....our grandchildren will thank us.

Tuesday Words

2011-04-05T09:39:00.000-07:00

I pledge allegiance to the flag.....

Of the United States of America.....

And to the REPUBLIC for which it stands.....

One nation under GOD!

Monday Words

2011-04-04T09:04:00.000-07:00

Wake up sleepy village.................thy house is on fire!

Friday Quote

2011-04-01T09:02:00.000-07:00

"Santa Clause has the right idea. Visit people only once a year."

Victor Borge

Wednesday Words

2011-03-31T07:07:00.001-07:00

Search my heart Lord, explore my innermost thoughts know me as only You can. Then speak to me of what I need to do to follow in the image of my Lord and Saviour. An awesome sunrise, an awesome thought an awesome Lord.

Tuesday Words

2011-03-30T08:19:00.001-07:00

What a beautiful combination of flowers and plants - just part of the plantings along the walk way at the Boticanical Gardens on the big island of Hawaii. Man can do the planting and arranging but what we often forget is that God provides the seed and process by which we find the end product. To look upon this beauty is to appreciate what man can do when availing himself of God's gifts.

Monday Words

2011-03-28T08:42:00.000-07:00

View from the deck of the Dragon Fly Cottage in Eureka Springs Arkansas. A nice quiet place to celebrate an anniversary.

Friday Quote

2011-03-25T08:31:00.000-07:00

"The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible."

George Burns

Thursday Words

2011-03-24T07:52:00.001-07:00

Spring is in the air, my sinus cavities are running a three minute mile as things begin to green up. A good sign in these times of trial that God is still in control - so be of good cheer - and with all that is occurring in the world - watch! For His day is coming.

Wednesday Words

2011-03-23T09:10:00.001-07:00

Humming Bird, Humming Bird fly away home. When you comin' home little buddy?

Tuesday Words

2011-03-22T09:58:00.001-07:00

What a day.

Monday Words

2011-03-21T09:01:00.001-07:00

The Great Smoky Mountains in late summer - a lovely place to visit and contemplate the Master's creation of beauty and life itself.

Friday Quote

2011-03-18T10:49:00.001-07:00

"I had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue; - no good in bed, but fine against a wall."

Eleanor Roosevelt

Thursday Words

2011-03-17T09:40:00.000-07:00

We had a little snow on February 9, 20ll. Over eight inches in our driveway ------ aha isn't global warming great ------- temps in the single digits at night ------ what do you think of that Al Gore?

Wednesday Words

2011-03-16T10:49:00.001-07:00

Sunrise or sunset? Does it really matter? God's beauty shown through His creation is awsome to the mind and spirit of the believer.

Tuesday Words

2011-03-15T09:53:00.000-07:00

Scenes from paradise. As a young marine Lance/Cpl. I was stationed in Kaneoe Bay for 18 months. That early in my service I did not receive an accompanied tour (if the Corps had wanted me to have a wife they would have issued me one I was told repeatedly at boot camp) so it took us several months to pay my wife's airfare to join me. It was the most enjoyable tour we had, many growing experiences and many good friends. I learned to be a good marine there as well as I hope a good husband and man.

Monday Words

2011-03-14T08:30:00.000-07:00

In the Caribbean life is lived at a pace that is to be envied. Often I think the things that we strive to obtain in a lifetime would be better not to be our goals but rather the happy go lucky attitude that make a person accept the things he can't change and concern oneself with making that which is doable done to the best of one's ability. As they say in Jamica, "No problum mon!"

Friday Quote

2011-03-11T11:02:00.001-08:00

Sometimes, when I look at my children, I say to myself, "Lillian, you should have remained a virgin".

Lillian Carter (mother of Jimmy Carter)

Thursday Words

2011-03-10T09:30:00.001-08:00

Soon and very soon my bride and I will be celebrating 48 years of marriage. Wow the time has flown and through the good, the bad and the ugly if I had to do it all over again ----- well it would happen. As my best man and brother-in-law RC said as we were entering the sanctuary, "Son you are about to tie a knot with your tongue you will never untie with your teeth!" To RC, now with the Heavenly Father, I say, "Who would want too!"

Wednesday Words

2011-03-09T08:58:00.001-08:00

Hero's come in many shapes and sizes. Some are hero's just by being at the wrong place at the right time. No one would argue that those who were killed, injured or fought at the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor are hero's, or that those wounded there did not deserve to receive the Purple Heart Medal.

Fast forward to today and the surprise attack at Fort Hood by a crazed Muslim Terrorist. Those killed and wounded are hero's in the war against terror just as if they were killed or wounded at Pear Harbor, D-Day Landing or Afghanistan.

Because those in congress will not call the shooter at Ft. Hood who shouted "Allah Akbar" as he slaughtered a terrorist but a deranged killer, out of political correctness and fear of offending Muslim's. These brave soldiers will not be awarded Purple Hearts.

The attacks that have put us at war on terrorism were conducted by Muslims!!! Not Nazi's, not Jews, and not Christians but Muslims. Grow some balls congress and join the war and let these American Hero's have their medal.

Tuesday Words

2011-03-08T06:44:00.001-08:00

Paradise in the Pacific - Hawaii. How I wish we could spend all our retirement years there; running barefoot in the sand, soakin up the sun and drinking tiney bubbles. I must quite or I will remember that Uncle Sam still owe's me an enlistment tour there for over thirty some years --- ahhh life is good!

Monday Words

2011-03-07T08:52:00.001-08:00

In the Caribbean where the sun shines daily on the mountain tops. Where the people are simple and pleasant for the most part. Where chickens wander in the streets. Where tourists look like vacationers and where Christmas trees are decorated year round.

Friday Quote

2011-03-04T09:11:00.001-08:00

Unfortunately, we are too inclined to talk of man as it would be desirable for him to be rather than he really is. True education can proceed only from naked reality, not from any ideal illusion about man, however attractive.

--Carl Jung

Thursday Words

2011-03-03T07:13:00.000-08:00

Bill Clinton's saxophone on the Holland American ship Oosterdamn in route to Hawaii. Wow!!! No matter where you go or what you do you can't get away from them. No wonder politicians think they are more than public servants.

Wednesday Words

2011-03-02T08:08:00.001-08:00

The Thorncrown Chapel at Eureka Springs, what a lovely peaceful place. One of my favorite places to visit, sit, meditate, pray or just hold my wife's hand.

Tuesday Words

2011-03-01T07:53:00.001-08:00

Disney On Ice - what a marvelous diversion that was on last year's spring visit by our daughter and grand-daughter. Never mind it cost too much the look on the child's face was worth every penny, even the over priced snow cone which she would not share with me.

It got me thinking (I know some think that is rare and very dangerous but I do it anyway) I have a flag rolled up and standing against the wall in my man hole. I proudly display it on my front porch on appropriate holidays. I recently started as part of my morning devotional facing that flag, placing my hand over my heart and repeating the words "I pledge allegiance to the FLAG of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and to the REPUBLIC for which it stands. One nation, under GOD, indivisible with liberty and justice for all."

I was just wondering, "Does anyone know where that REPUBLIC went?"

Monday Words

2011-02-28T09:33:00.000-08:00

The president spoke today about our future and the economy. How can anyone be as stupid as he appears to be? I don't think he can be that stupid and be where he is. That leaves me two choices; either he is up to something or half the people in America are a dumb as he seems to be about things.

Friday Quote

2011-02-25T07:50:00.001-08:00

I must confess that I am driven to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I have nowhere else to go. My wisdom and that of all about me is insufficient to meet the demands of the day.

Lincoln

A good quote but maybe if he had relied more on the Constitution than wisdom he could have done better.

Thursday Words

2011-02-24T07:37:00.001-08:00

He looks so regal and so honest to what he is, maybe that is why I like to observe birds so much. We have some birds in Washington DC and state capitals who seem to have forgotten who they are. These birds have for too long seen themselves as something more than they are and forgotten the ones and principles they were elected to uphold.

It is refreshing to see some wake up to the situation we are in and try to do something. But it is easy to see why we have arrived where we are when we see the organizations and people who oppose what is right. Where have truth, honor, responsibility and faith gone in America? Wake up people God does not choose sides, He gave that RIGHT to His creation. For too long now America has chosen not to be on His side but rather to listen to godless men and their ideas of what is fair and equal. Pray for a National Awakening and return to our roots all founded on a firm foundation anchored in His Word --- pray God would once more shine His face on America.

Wednesday Words

2011-02-23T06:39:00.000-08:00

Last year we had this family of barn swallows build a nest and raise a family on our front porch pillar. It was fun to watch them build the nest, lay the eggs and see four birds grow up in that little nest. As they grew and finally left the nest it was a treat to watch their first attempt at flight --- it usually only lasted a few feet to gutters on the house.

Lord the mess they left after. It took thirty minutes with the pressure washer to clean it all up. It was fun but I don't think it will happen again on my front porch. Kind of like the Obama mess ----- once is enough!!!

Tuesday Words

2011-02-22T07:17:00.000-08:00

Hey big boy what are you doing in there. Would you like a drink of water?

Curiosity!

Trust!

Love!

All God's creatures!

When I was a child........

Monday Words

2011-02-21T07:33:00.001-08:00

Butterflies, a gift from God. Unionization of state and federal employees a gift from democrats. One a gift from God to his people and therefore it is our right to enjoy them. The other a gift from man and like all things that man does it can be good or bad. If what man does for us can be an individual choice it is good, if what man does is mandated it is evil. God gives men rights man can only respect those rights or choose to establish his own.

Friday Quote

2011-02-18T07:15:00.001-08:00

Difficutties are things that show what men are.

Epictetus

Thursday Words

2011-02-17T08:19:00.000-08:00

I know I saw it go in there --- where did it go?

Wednesday Words

2011-02-16T07:49:00.000-08:00

My hair drier gave up the ghost this morning. Think I can make this air vent work till payday.

Tuesday Words

2011-02-15T08:01:00.000-08:00

It is the little things in life that mean the most. Chocolate cake, spizghetti, or a jug of juice. These are the things that make for memories that last a lifetime.

God protect and keep our children's future and help us to remember their future is in our hands.

Friday Quote

2011-02-11T08:05:00.000-08:00

The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.

-Oliver Wendell Holmes

Thursday Words

2011-02-10T11:33:00.001-08:00

As the snow fell yesterday, here at our place there was 5 to 10 inches, depending on where you took your sounding, the birds just kept coming. A constant group of various species all seeking to eat, stay busy and keep warm. At some times between 40 and 50 birds competing for a spot at the feeders.

Fun to watch on a shut in day, a source of joy and amusement for my wife and I and a constant source of annoyance for our cats as they crouched at the sun-room windows; ears laid back and tails twitching as the birds busied themselves with no notice of their presence.

Wednesday Words

2011-02-09T09:13:00.001-08:00

I'm so pretty, oh so pretty, it is just silly how pretty I am!!!

Tuesday Words

2011-02-08T09:43:00.001-08:00

A beautiful Indigo Bunting perched atop a newly planted Leland Cypress speaks of God's truth and promise - there will always be a new beginning and a fresh start. He says to me, "Son if I replenish the earth and keep watch over My Creation, how much more will I watch after you who have believed?"

Washington know this that man and his governments have no control over the future or God's creation. Instead of trying to do His job you would better serve man and creation by making sure you are in His Will with your decisions. Because no matter how smart we think we are, nor how far we think we have come we must not forget that just like the Indigo Bunting and the Leland Cypress we are created --- His Will in the end will be done.

Monday Words

2011-02-07T10:44:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to the Green Bay Packers, 2011 Super Bowl champs! It was nice to see a bunch of clean cut guys wind up on top, give the credit to each other and not "look at me! look at me!"

Were you watching Mr. Johnson and the Cowboys. Return to the days of Tom Landry and get your fan base back.

Friday Quote

2011-02-04T08:42:00.001-08:00

The man of true greatness never loses his child's heart.

--Mencius