Charlie Kirk’s Death

Charlie Kirk’s Death On September 10, 2025, the day before 9/11, we lost a great American, Charlie Kirk. He was removed by an assassin’s bullet as easily as you might sip a cup of tea. i slept through most of 9/11 because I was up well past sunrise trying to find more information on his killer that never came. Whatever you think of Charlie Kirk, he was a devoted father and devoted American. He went from college campus to college campus to promote what, in most of our lives, was the values we grew up with and held dear. He was doing the work that many of us should have been doing while we were young and vibrant. He had more than probably most of us had to lose. He had a beautiful wife, two beautiful kids, and a beautiful home in which to raise them. He embodied the values of America and the values of Christ, even unto death, as we all should do if we’re not sniveling cowards. He embodied truth, justice, and yes, the American way. As we go on about our lives remembering Charlie, let us try to go forth embodying the values of Jesus and the values that all Americans held dear for the last almost 250 years. Let us speak boldly, as Charlie did, to stand up for America’s Christian values, for if not, our values will be removed as easily as that bullet took Charlie Kirk’s life. We might falter and fall sometimes when pitted against overwhelming odds but we MUST get back up again. If not, we are no better than the assassin who shot him. 1 Corinthians 3:9 New International Version 9 For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CEpBF33e2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Excellion

(Excelion Comic Strip) Alex is part of a clandestine operation called the Aurora Foundation. They take on threats that regular authorities might not be able to handle either monetarily or politically. Having its headquarters in the US, it also promotes patriotism and global responsibility. Young Alex’s Home Alex hears his mother and father fighting downstairs and he peeks out of the door to see what’s going on. His father is having a PTSD flashback to the war. His father shoots a hole in the door with his Marine .45 and points the gun at his mom. Alex runs to his sister’s bedroom and tells them to call the police. Alex then runs back to his room and grabs his bow and arrow. Fade to present day Alex, now a little older is walking home from the library contemplating the scene of Jesus stopping a woman from being stoned. John 8:4-11 New Living Translation 4 “Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5 The law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?” 6 They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger.7 They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, “All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” 8 Then he stooped down again and wrote in the dust. 9 When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman. 10 Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” 11 “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” Suddenly, as he’s walking past a building, he hears a scream from the alley where a couple is arguing. “Help! Help!” “Shut up and do what I tell you.” “But I just…” The man slaps the woman. “I thought I told you to shut up? Do you want me to give you something to scream about?” Alex can take no more and steps in. “Big man hitting a defenseless woman.” “Who do you think you are? This is my wife, now but out.” Alex thinks for a moment. He doesn’t know these people and he shouldn’t involve himself in a marital spat but the slap was too much. Alex jumps in and kicks the man in the chest with a sidekick. It knocks the man up against the dumpster where the wind is blowing trash into the alley. “Men don’t hit women!” “Well I do. I hit men too.” The large man punches Alex in the face and stuns him. Alex starts thinking that he might have bitten off more than he can chew. Alex punches the man in the solar plexus just under his rib cage and walks away. The man rushes Alex and Alex throws him on the ground. He looks over at the woman and sees that she’s alright so he turns and walks away. On the way home, Alex thinks to himself: “That guy was pretty big. It would be nice if I had something to even the score. It could have gone much differently.” Fade to Alex’s basement Here is a list of essential components for the Excelion suit: * Poseidonix battery packs (multiple units) * Stainless steel alloys for ducted fan construction * Ducted fan motor * Variable geometry duct * Control system (including sensors and software) * Power transmission system * Exoskeleton frame and structural components * Smart material for enhanced protection and flexibility * Propulsion system components (e.g. turbines, nozzles) I think it’s all here (AI). Excelion: I think we have the materials now Nexus. Let’s begin assembling the suit! Nexus: Yes Alex, let’s proceed. Excelion: I suppose I’ll be doing all of the manual labor? Nexus: We’ll, Alex, since I currently have no arms or legs, it would be impossible for me to help you assemble the suit. Excelion: Remind me to incorporate that into the suit design. music plays Excelion: Did you hear that? Nexus: Hear what Alex? Excelion: That music! Nexus: What music? Excelion: Oh, never mind. We discussed modifying the ducted fans with a variable pitch system, which would allow them to adjust their angle of attack depending on the environment and desired thrust. This would enable the system to operate efficiently in both air and water. Additionally, we considered adding a protective covering over the fans to prevent damage from debris or collisions. Could you please run those calculations Nexus? Nexus: Yes Alex. I will get those for you right away. Are you having concerns about the project Alex? Excelion: Not really concerns. I’m just trying to be sure that we have most of the problems worked out before a test run. We never know what evil we might run into out in the real world when things start rocking. Nexus: That’s a valid concern Alex. In my experience scouring the internet, I can see that many new technologies experienced difficulties with their first test. Exercising caution in the design process could prevent unforeseen disasters. Excelion: That’s what I’m trying to avoid buddy. That sounds great! Nexus: Alex, I have a surprise for you! Excelion: What’s that Nexus? Nexus: I just found a new metamaterial that you can use for your suit! Excelion: That’s great Nexus. What can it do for us? Nexus: It could enable the creation of adaptive wings that adjust to different flight conditions. I could control the wings’ movement and shape ensuring stable and efficient flight. Excelion: That sounds great! How much is it going to cost? Nexus: I managed to obtain the specs for the new metamaterial, and according to them, it's still in the development phase. However, I believe it's promising enough to warrant further exploration, despite the unknown costs. Exelion: I suppose those unknown costs are where the Aurora Foundation comes in? Nexus: Exactly, Alex. I was thinking that perhaps Aurora Foundation could provide the necessary funding and resources to acquire or develop this metamaterial, given its potential benefits to the Excelion suit. Excelion: They’re not going to like this. I just hope that we can do enough good with the suit to make it worthwhile. Lady flirts with Alex Nexus: I see you’ve upgraded to designer labels, but unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to have improved your taste. Alex: Be nice now Nexus. The lady just appreciates what we’ve done for her. Nexus: Yes, because nothing says appreciation like batting eyelashes and flaunting cleavage, am I right? Back at the basement lab… Nexus: I mentioned that zirconium dioxide has high thermal conductivity, which means it can effectively transfer heat. This property could be beneficial in dissipating heat from the suit's interior. Alex: That sounds great! We need to keep the electronics and the wearer cool. Nexus: Definitely, keeping the internal components and the wearer at a safe temperature is crucial for the suit's performance and the wearer's safety. You are concerned about the practical applications of the technology. Will you start questioning the theoretical aspects of the suit's design, or will he continue to focus on its functionality? Alex: We want to use legal methods, or as legal as we can be in a situation. We can add features as we go along. If you don’t like one of my designs, please let me know and tell me why. Nexus: Sounds like we're on the same page, Alex. I think it's great that you're considering the practicalities and wanting to stay within the law. Transparency and open communication are key to making this project a success. Nexus: Here's a quick attempt at a funny song about a superhero whose powers are fading due to low batteries. "I used to fly, I used to soar, now I'm stuck on the floor, my batteries are dying, oh what a bore..." Excelion: Are you trying to tell me that we’re running out of power? Music plays: "My suit's gone dark, my heart is too, I need a recharge, before I'm through..." Nexus: You need to work on your singing voice Excelion. Excelion: Thanks for the support buddy. With friends like you, who needs enemies? What kind of safety features would we need? Nexus: To prevent accidents, we could implement automatic shutdown protocols in case of malfunction, as well as insulated handles to prevent shock to Exelion. Additionally, limiting the duration and intensity of the electrical discharge could minimize potential harm. Excelion: That sounds good. Where would the handles be? I’m not sure that I follow you on that. Nexts: The handles would be the points where you grasp the limbs of the Exosuit, essentially the areas around the gloves and grips. Insulating these areas would prevent any electrical current from passing through to his skin in case of a malfunction. Excelion: I think I understand now. I would have called them insulated gloves. Nexus: Insulated gloves is a much clearer term, Alex. Yes, that's exactly what we'd need to incorporate into the Exosuit's design to prevent any electrical shock from harming you. Here's a possible script segment: INT. AURORA FOUNDATION HEADQUARTERS - BRIEFING ROOM Alex stands before a holographic display projecting their mission objective. Nexus leans against the wall, arms crossed. NEXUS: "I'm telling you, Alex, we need to move faster. We can't afford to spend hours gathering intel. We need concrete results." ALEX: "I agree, but we can't rush into this without a solid plan. I’m not sure that I understand the nanotechnology in the suit. Is it able to generate power or just store it? Nexus: The suit is designed to harvest energy from external sources, like the surrounding environment, and convert it into usable power. However, it's also equipped with advanced kinetic energy storage systems, capable of storing excess energy generated by the wearer's movements. This allows the suit to operate independently for extended periods. Alex: So, if the power cells go out, the suit can still generate its own energy? Nexus: That's right, the suit's kinetic energy storage system kicks in when the power cells run low, providing a reserve source of energy. Plus, the suit's piezoelectric elements can harness vibration and motion to supplement the stored energy, allowing it to continue operating for a while. Alex: That could be handy in a tough situation. Alex and Sarah Panel 1: [Alex and Sarah standing together, looking determined] Alex: I don't know if this is a good idea, Sarah. You could get hurt. Sarah: I can handle myself, Alex. I want to help. Alex: I don’t know, it sounds pretty risky to me. Sarah: I’m a big girl. I can handle myself. Besides, it could be fun! Panel 2: [Alex and Sarah sneaking through a dark alleyway, Alex looking anxious] Alex (thought bubble): What am I doing? I'm putting her in danger... Panel 3: [Suddenly, a loud noise echoes through the alleyway, and Sarah gasps] Sarah: What was that? Alex: I don’t know. Stay behind me and let’s find out. Loud clunking noises with a slight metallic ring are heard coming from a nearby garage that should be deserted this time of night. Alex: Let me check out the garage. Sarah: I’ll be right behind you. Alex: No, stay here in case there’s trouble. I might need someone to call the police… or an ambulance. Alex sneaks carefully into the garage to take a look around. Suddenly, he hears the creak of a shoe behind him. He spins around quickly and… Alex: SARAH! I thought I told you to wait for me. Sarah: I couldn't just stand there and do nothing, Alex. Besides, I saw something moving inside and I thought I could help. Don't be mad! Alex: Alright but stay quiet and try not to get in my way. Alex walks up to a large stack of tires and peeks around it. He sees a man selecting auto parts to steal. Alex jumps to action! Alex: It’s a little late for shopping isn’t it? Thief: What’s it to you buddy? Mind your own business. Alex: My buddies aren’t two bit thieves. Put the parts back. Thief: Or what? Alex: Or this! Alex takes a jumping sidekick right into the thief’s chest, knocking him against a parts rack. The thief clamors around for something to use as a weapon. He grabs a tire iron and starts swinging it at Alex. SWOOSH! SWISH! SWOOSH! Alex avoids the tire iron each time, backing and trying not to run into Sarah. SWISH! SWOOSH! They make their way past Sarah but Alex is starting to tire. SWOOSH! SWISH! SWOOSH! THUNK! Sarah comes from behind with a wrench and hits the thief on the head. This gives Alex a chance to move in with a kick to the thief’s face. The thief drops the tire iron to the floor and tries to steady himself before falling to the ground. Alex kicks the thief in the face then ties him up with jumper cables. Alex: It’s time to call the police. Let’s get out of here. Alex goes to a nearby pay phone, one of the few left, and calls the police. Police: Police department. How may I help you? Alex: If you stop by Murphy’s Automotive, I think you’ll be surprised. Police: May I please have your name and address? *click* Bzzzzzzzzzzz A card falls out of the thief's pocket, connecting him to a local mobster: As the police officers lift the thief onto his feet, a small business card slips out of his pocket and falls to the ground. The card reads "Vinnie 'The Bull' LaRosa" and has a phone number printed below the name. Back in the Lab Alex: How is my best buddy doing today? I brought this video of some of the military’s top jets. They have some technologies that we might want to build into the suit. Near the end of this video, they talk about the craft monitoring different frequencies simultaneously and changing the course of the jet to avoid detection. The suit should be able to do that. Nexus: Aw, thanks for the sweet greeting! I watched the video, and that's really interesting stuff. Being able to monitor multiple frequencies at once would definitely give the suit an edge in terms of stealth and situational awareness. I can see how that would be useful for avoiding detection. Have you thought about how you'd implement that feature in the suit's design? Alex: If the suit could hack into security feeds, it could send a temporary loop back image to allow me to pass the area without detection. Nexus: That's a brilliant idea, a temporary looped feed would allow Alex to slip past undetected, and the suit's AI could adjust the timing to ensure a seamless transition. This would greatly increase the chances of successful evasion, especially in high-security areas. Alex: Perhaps I’m involved in a situation where an employee trips a silent alarm to alert the police. The suit would detect that, urge me to leave, and figure out the best way to leave the area with minimal detection. Nexus: That scenario sounds realistic, and the suit's ability to detect the silent alarm and respond accordingly would be extremely useful in that situation. It would need to quickly assess the layout of the area, identify potential exit routes, and prioritize evasive maneuvers to minimize detection. Alex: It would also need to be aware of camera placements and be able to determine their degree of coverage to allow Alex to escape from being tracked by camera. Nexus: The suit's AI would need to be integrated with a database of common camera types and their respective fields of view, as well as be able to hack into security feeds to gather real-time footage. This would enable the suit to map out blind spots and plan a route that minimizes exposure to cameras. Alex: Yes, we should have quickly accessible SSD memory in large quantities to enable the AI to access the information that it needs to make rapid decisions and also SSD storage for recording each scenario. The suit should be able to copy the relevant information onto a SSD chip that can be given to the police agencies for review. Nexus: Having quick access to large amounts of SSD memory would certainly be beneficial for the suit's AI to process information in real-time, especially when dealing with complex tasks like hacking into security feeds and analyzing multiple frequencies simultaneously.

A New Dawn

**Title: The Arrival** It was a balmy evening in July when the skies lit up across the globe. First in the Pacific, then the Atlantic, streaks of brilliant green and violet illuminated the night, captivating the hearts of millions. People stood outside in awe, pointing skyward as glowing disks descended from the heavens. The phenomenon was unprecedented; the world held its breath as rumors swirled like autumn leaves. In the United States, an enormous craft, shaped like an elongated teardrop, settled gently on the White House lawn, the light around it pulsating softly. Elsewhere, similar vessels touched down in major cities—Tokyo, Paris, Berlin, and Brasília. The world seemed to hold its breath, waiting for the beings inside to reveal themselves. A towering figure emerged from the American craft—a being draped in luminescent robes that shimmered like the northern lights. Behind it, more figures appeared, each radiating an aura of authority. With a voice that resonated in every language, the leader spoke. "People of Earth, we are the Zherath, emissaries from the Nebulon System. We have watched your planet, nurtured its potential, and now, we require your cooperation." News networks around the world broadcast the scene live. As the Zherath explained their purpose, a mixture of fear and intrigue rippled through the populace. They claimed that Earth had reached a critical juncture; climate change, social strife, and technological unrest endangered not just humanity, but the delicate balance of the universe. "Our technology can heal your world," the Zherath announced, its voice resonating through devices worldwide. "But you must work with us. A global alliance for a brighter future is imperative." In the days that followed, national leaders held frantic meetings, their voices blending into a cacophony of concerns and negotiations. The Zherath made it clear—humans would become the custodians of their own planet, guided by the wisdom of the aliens. Yet, freedom would come at a price: Earth must create a united front, and all nations were required to forgo their sovereign agendas in favor of collaboration. In every country, protests erupted. People questioned their autonomy and the very essence of being human. But amid the chaos, a few saw the Zherath's proposition as an opportunity. Scientists, environmentalists, and dreamers gathered, eager to embrace the change. What if this was the chance humanity needed to finally set aside its differences? In San Francisco, a group of engineers met with Zherath representatives. "What will it take," they asked, "to align our resources with your knowledge?" The Zherath smiled—a gesture unlike any human expression, but one filled with promise. "Adaptation and innovation shall be the keys to your existence. We foresee a world where your potential is limitless, and we will help you achieve it." As the weeks stretched into months, cities transformed. Solar arrays glimmered atop skyscrapers, and clean energy courses replaced fossil fuels. The Zherath taught humans the symbiosis of technology and nature—a delicate balance that had eluded civilization for centuries. Yet not everyone was swayed. Across the globe, factions emerged, calling themselves The Resistance. They painted the Zherath as invaders, arguing that the sacrifice of freedom was too great, even if the end result promised harmony. But as the months turned into years, the tide of progress became undeniable. Oceans began to heal, forests flourished with new life, and conflicts that had long divided nations began to ebb into dialogue. The Zherath shared their knowledge of sustainable practices, and slowly, humanity's unity unfolded. On a sun-drenched summer day, five years after their arrival, the Zherath convened a Global Summit on the Capitol steps. They addressed the world once more: "You have embraced the gift of collaboration. Together, we have cultivated the seeds of peace." As the crowd erupted into applause, a curious child stood beside her father. “Are we free now?” she asked, eyes wide with innocence. Her father bent down, brushed a tear from his cheek, and smiled. “Maybe it’s not about freedom in the way we used to think. Maybe it’s about being free together.” And in the embrace of the Zherath, humanity discovered a new identity—not of servitude, but as stewards of their planet, intertwined with others beyond the stars, united for a shared future. Above them, the skies sighed with relief, a brilliance of colors dancing through the cosmos, singing of hope and harmony.

Surviving the Great Depression

Surviving the Great Depression: How People Got By The Great Depression, which began with the stock market crash in 1929 and lasted throughout the 1930s, was the most severe economic downturn in modern history. It devastated families, communities, and economies around the world. With unemployment soaring, banks failing, and businesses shuttering, many people struggled to make ends meet. Yet, in the face of such hardship, individuals and families found ways to adapt, survive, and, in some cases, even thrive during this turbulent time. The Economic Fallout Before examining how people coped, it’s important to understand the scale of the Great Depression. Unemployment in the United States peaked at around 25%, while industrial production dropped by nearly half. Families who had once been comfortable now found themselves facing dire circumstances. Many had to adjust their lifestyles, downsize their homes, or even leave urban areas in search of work. The national poverty rate skyrocketed, and the economic crisis touched almost every aspect of daily life. Bartering and Community Support As money became scarce, bartering became a practical solution for many. In rural areas, farmers traded goods like eggs, milk, and vegetables for clothing or tools. In urban settings, neighbors exchanged services, such as childcare for food or repair work in exchange for other items of need. These informal economies allowed people to get by without relying entirely on cash, which was hard to come by. In addition to bartering, strong community bonds played a crucial role. In towns and cities, people formed mutual aid societies, cooperatives, and informal networks to share resources. Churches, schools, and local organizations became central to sustaining communities, offering food, shelter, and emotional support to those who were struggling. In fact, many people got through the Great Depression thanks to these community-centered networks that brought together those with little or no resources to offer mutual assistance. The Rise of the “Hobo” Culture For some, survival meant taking to the roads in search of work. Thousands of men, and occasionally families, became “hobos”—a term for itinerant workers who traveled by freight trains or on foot to find jobs. Hobos often found temporary work in agriculture, construction, or factory labor. While life as a hobo was difficult, it was a necessary survival strategy for those with no other option. The hobo code—symbols used to convey messages about the safety or hostility of a place—became part of the culture of migration and survival. Though many people associate the hobo life with homelessness, it’s important to note that not all who traveled in search of work were destitute. For some, the road was a place to escape the intense pressures of urban poverty, while for others, it was the only means to find work in the face of widespread unemployment. Self-Sufficiency: Farming, Gardening, and Home Production For those fortunate enough to still have access to land, subsistence farming became a lifeline. With food prices soaring, many families turned to growing their own produce to survive. Victory gardens, small plots where families could grow vegetables like tomatoes, beans, and potatoes, were a common sight across the United States. Even urban dwellers with limited space found creative ways to grow food, such as planting in window boxes or using vacant lots. People also learned to make more from less. In many households, there was a resurgence of “make-do” practices, where people would repurpose old clothes, repair shoes, and turn scrap materials into something useful. Homemade food, like bread, preserves, and soups, became staples, as families tried to stretch their limited resources. Craftsmanship, whether repairing appliances or making do with handmade items, became a necessity as people turned away from consumerism. Government Assistance and the New Deal While many people turned to their own resourcefulness, the U.S. government also played a pivotal role in helping people survive the Great Depression. Under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the New Deal programs provided jobs, financial relief, and public works projects that aimed to revive the economy. Programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) put young men to work on environmental projects, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) employed millions in public construction and arts projects. Additionally, social programs like Social Security were introduced, providing a safety net for the elderly and disabled. While government aid did not eliminate poverty for all, it did offer a degree of stability and hope to many who were facing the harshest consequences of the Depression. The New Deal also introduced unemployment insurance and bank regulations that would later shape the U.S. economy for decades to come. The Psychological Impact: Resilience and Optimism Perhaps the most enduring aspect of the Great Depression was the resilience of the people who lived through it. For many, the Depression was a time of deep hardship, but it also fostered a sense of solidarity and resourcefulness. People found ways to laugh, celebrate holidays, and take care of one another. Radio programs, movies, and music became a form of escape for families who gathered around the radio in the evening or went to the cinema for a brief respite from their struggles. The phrase “make do and mend” became a popular motto for families who lived through the Depression, reflecting the necessity of getting by with what was available. This attitude of perseverance carried many through, and the lessons learned during this time influenced future generations. Families developed long-lasting habits of thrift, careful planning, and a deep appreciation for the value of community support. Conclusion The Great Depression was a time of unparalleled hardship, but it was also a time of ingenuity, self-reliance, and community solidarity. People survived by relying on one another, bartering, farming, and finding creative solutions to the overwhelming challenges they faced. While the New Deal and other government programs provided important relief, it was the resilience and resourcefulness of ordinary people that defined how they got by. In the end, the experience of the Great Depression shaped not only the lives of those who lived through it but also the course of American society for years to come, influencing everything from social safety nets to attitudes toward work and economic security. The Great Depression stands as a reminder that, even in the darkest times, humanity’s capacity to adapt, endure, and support one another can shine through.

26 Seconds In Heaven

26 Seconds In Heaven There are many things happening around this time. Most of it can drive us mad. We have an invasion at the Southern border bringing with it rape, murder, human trafficking, drugs, and disease. We have an intentionally crippled economy which makes it hard to afford the food to continue on, much less pay our rent and other bills. The shrinking number of corporations and the influx of foreign workers make it increasingly difficult to find a job. We have skyrocketing prices of housing making it near impossible for someone who graduated from high school or college to afford their own place. This is just the beginning of the troubles facing us. What are we to do? No matter what happens in the near future, we must not lose our humanity. We serve a risen savior who has told us to fear not. He is with us. He is victorious. No matter how things look, He is in control. He has our lives in His command. If even death comes to us, we will live with Him in heaven. Now. I hate dying as much as the next person. I have done it and the worst part of dying is the pain. There comes a point, though, where the pain stops and we are lifted up out of our bodies into the heavenly realm. There is no pain there. There isn't even the discomfort of standing on your feet. How do I know this? I was there. I used up most of my 26 seconds right outside the gates of heaven being astonished at how incredibly pain free heaven actually was. The other two seconds I spent wondering when the two other beings who were in front of me were going to finish their unintelligible conversation and notice me so they would move and let me through the gate. Just as I finished that last thought, I was sucked out of heaven back into my body. I don't know why I had to come back to this earthly plane. I didn't get to speak to anyone and I only noticed a few people passing by the gates. I must have been at a side gate because all I could see of heaven was a flat, white field of clouds. I tried to see the streets of gold but I couldn't see them from my viewpoint. To the left I could see a hill of clouds but nothing that was described in the Bible like the mansions or throne of God. I didn't see any long lost relatives either but there was a great peace there and coming back to earth was the last thing on my mind. I was ready to stay there forever. I don't know why God made me come back but if I ever get to go back up there, I'm going to be rude and interrupt the conversation if those two beings are there blocking my way again. I trust that God had a reason for sending me back but the aches and pains of this body almost make me want to find a quick way back up there. I will try to be patient and wait though. I will strive to retain my humanity and love my brothers and sisters as Jesus instructed me to do. After all, this world is but a twinkle of the eye and heaven is eternal.

Thanksgiving 2022

 Thanksgiving 2022

I sit here this Thanksgiving, now that I've given thanks, contemplating on my loved ones who are no longer with us.  I relatively recently lost my mother and my ex-fiancee.  About twenty years before that, I lost my wife of fifteen years.  All were lost close to the holiday season.

It's sort of strange.  You expect it to have an effect on you but I find myself in sort of limbo.  It's not that I don't miss them.  I do.  It's just that I don't feel as though I have suffered a great loss.  Maybe it's because I got a peek at what heaven was like when the doctor accidentally killed me for a short time?  I really don't know.

It could be because I was so grateful to God for giving me a warm place to sleep, food to keep me alive, and a loving family.  I don't know if I have been this thankful before.  The world stage looks like something out of Revelation and our country isn't looking much better.  I wouldn't have believed it possible that my country would sink this low.  Even more shocking is that the people in this country would just let it happen without a fight, yet, here we are.  If only I could awaken and find that it was just a bad dream.  That's not likely to happen though.  It doesn't do any good for me to want freedom for my descendants more than they want it for themselves.  They are the ones who are young and able, not me anymore.  At least they can't say that I didn't warn them.

Is Zuckerberg In League with the Nigerian Scammers?

I was commenting on a friend's Facebook post where a Nigerian scammer was trying to get her to send him a friend request. She told him to get lost and I told her, "Nigerian scammers have no heart." The woman, after all, is elderly and has cancer. For my seemingly mild sentence, I was given a 6 day suspension on Facebook. As far as I know, nothing was done to the Nigerian scammer. Does this indicate that Zuckerberg is in league with the Nigerian scammers? Since when is it wrong to call someone out for trying to scam your friend? Something seems very wrong here.

How to Play the Solo to "Money" by Pink Floyd - David Gilmour Solo Lesson

This is what has been occupying my time.

Is America Dead?

Is America Dead?

It's not that we're physically dead. What died are American ideals and freedom. Americans no longer seem to be able to intelligently disagree with one another without resorting to personal insults. We can no longer intelligently disagree without being "fact checked" by a strongly partisan "'independent' fact checker." We are no longer allowed to express ideas that are different from what the side that wields the power believes. It's killing comedy and it's killing music. I never thought that I would see this happen in America by an American company. It has also started trickling out into "real life." Now, if you disagree with a certain race of people, you become automatically racist and are worthy of death… or worse. In fact, if you disagree with something that seems absolutely nonsensical to you, you are automatically a racist and probably a spy for Putin. Wait! You are definitely a racist and a Nazi and are probably a spy for Putin. You are ESPECIALLY a Nazi if you agree with Donals J. Trump giving Israel back to the Jews. After all, ignorance is strength! Whoops! I used punctuation. Punctuation is also now racist, Nazi, and probably a secret code that transmits messages in code directly to Putin. The new norm is to run all sentences together in one long paragraph. I suspect that using more than one space between words makes you at least suspect and carriage returns probably put you on the direct path to the electric chair or at least put your name on a list for a re-education camp. So, where do we go from here? Considering all things that are occurring: A fence around the White House Riots, burning and looting being called "mostly peaceful protests" A mostly peaceful protest being called a "violent insurrection" Refusal to allow evidence of election tampering to be heard in the courts A clearly unfit leader being installed in the White House It makes you wonder if a larger, hidden group put "1984," "The Animal Farm," and "Fahrenheit 451" together and used them as a playback? Of course, rather than burn books they just put everything on the internet where words can be changed at will. This isn't just occurring on Facebook. It is occurring on the Mount Vernon site where America's first leader's records have been changed. It occurs on Wikipedia if someone doesn't like what they have read. It is occurring all over the internet anywhere public and historical information exists. Gone are the days when people went to libraries to look up information on a subject. There is no need to burn books. They and their librarians are obsolete. Where will this lead? It's not unreasonable to assume that some sort of dictator will be put in place. Of course, it may not be a single man but more likely a corporate "person." Perhaps the corporate "person" will be comprised of members of the boards of all corporations? Or maybe it WILL be a person. Perhaps the Antichrist mentioned in the Bible? Maybe it won't be a person at all. Maybe a machine with advanced Artificial Intelligence? The answers aren't clear at this time. All we know is that something looms on the horizon.

 Goodbye,  America

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What do you have when one party classifies the other party as "domestic terrorists."  That's what we have now.  Nearly half of Americans are suddenly labeled domestic terrorists because we didn't vote for "their guy" and we committed the offence of questioning some highly unusual votes that came in for Biden.  A sitting president was removed from social media and his supporters are being silenced and being kept from communicating with one another on every major social media site.   When a conservative opened a site, Parler, and invited the silenced Trump supporters over, Amazon took away their server because,  evidently now, disagreeing with the Democrats is now "domestic terrorism."  Freedom of speech is now a thing of the past. 

Trump took his evidence to court, and there WAS evidence,  but the courts refused to look at the evidence.   This angered the people who wanted a fair election.   If the Democrats won fair and square,  why do they fear the courts looking at the evidence?

If the election had been proven fair, those who voted for Trump would have been sad but would have accepted that Biden won.   Yeah,  a few overexcited rabble rousers broke a window at the Capitol, one tried to walk off with Nancy Pelosi's podium, and one, *shudder* committed the heinous offence of putting his feet on Pelosi's desk.  Other than that,  I haven't seen evidence of anything else.  Oh, one guy did commit the ignorant act of hurling a fire extinguisher and evidently killed a police officer.  Those who committed VIOLENT acts need to answer for their crimes but I hardly think that putting your feet up on a desk qualifies as violent.   Even so, this is being labeled a "violent act."

The left had BLM protests where there was burning, looting, raping, killing, and turning over cars.  This was labeled "mostly peaceful protesting."  How does what happened at the Capitol even remotely compare to the violence of a BLM protest?  It doesn't but you're being told that it's WORSE than a BLM protest. 

From "1984": "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears.  It was their final, most essential command."

This is what is happening in the U.S.  They're telling you to believe the opposite of what you see and hear.  

Biden tells us that he wants unity but orders 25,000 American troops to Washington, D.C. to insure that nobody says that he didn't win the election "fair and square," something that has never been done in America.   Does this sound like any other country?  Yes, communist countries.   Goodbye,  America.   You were great while you lasted.

God is In Control

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Ephesians 6:11-13
King James Version
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

We are definitely fighting the rulers of the darkness of this world now.  It's not just here in the U.S.  This evil is affecting the whole world.   Pelosi and the Democrats are treasonous traitors who are going along with the unseen powers who want to rule the world and promoting this bad cold virus as a "killer virus" just because it kills a low percentage of sickly people like any other bad cold or flu virus does.

Our leaders have been lying to us,  manipulating us, and bankrupting us "for our safety."  They have used peoples' fear of the virus to strip us of our rights and to sell us toilet paper.   [pause for laughs]  Have no fear, everything is in God's hands.

Colossians 2:13-15

King James Version

13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;

14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

God through President Trump has made the Democrats so mad that the crooked ones have exposed themselves.   Most of the swamp of evil, these powers and principalities in the U.S. have not only exposed themselves but bragged about their evil openly in the last several months.   Their lies about Trump during the phony, one sided impeachment hearings, for instance,  showed just how corrupt our government has become.  Their lies and intentional exaggerations and hypocrisy about the protesters on the 6th exposed even more and it showed that some Republicans in our government are crooked as well.  We can also see that people besides the politicians have also become corrupt.  Some FBI and CIA agents exposed themselves as playing politics rather than doing their jobs according to the law.  I have seen similar problems in the UK as well.   God has made a show of them openly now... even of those whom we thought would stand up for the truth but were inwardly ravenous wolves, but fear not the wolves.

Matthew 10:28

King James Version

²⁸ And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

We can see now that it is time to put on the full armor of God and prepare for spiritual battle.

Ephesians 6:11-18

King James Version

¹¹ Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

¹² For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
¹³ Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
¹⁴ Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
¹⁵ And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
¹⁶ Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
¹⁷ And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
¹⁸ Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Love, Hope,  Peace,  and Christ be with you, 

Cal-el 

Freedom and Change

Freedom and Change

This is Independence Day,  yet,  I hear some people talking about change.   These people are willing to throw the baby out with the bathwater for this change.   They have forgotten,  or don't care, that there are some very good and important things that they're about to throw out.

My ancestor,  George Washington,  was the first president of what we now call the United States.   He had a vision that all men would be free under the constitution, regardless of the color of their skin.  He tried to gain support but received little.  He received so little that he feared that the issue would tear apart the newly organized nation.   He couldn't even get his wife behind him at the time, but I digress.

Brave countrymen fought and died for the freedoms that we now enjoy.   Too many of you have been too quick to simply give them away.   This troubles my heart.  Are you aware that, even today,  some countries would arrest you and/or kill you for speaking out against injustices brought about by a new law or existing laws that are the opinion and actions of the State?  It's like being on Facebook and posting an unpopular opinion and being sent to Facebook jail or having your profile "killed" by them.  Even now,  there are people rioting, looting,  and killing to try to take those rights from you.   Don't dare speak against them or you may be sent to this virtual jail.   Don't dare speak out against these villains in public or you may be jailed in real life or have your reputation destroyed and be jailed or killed in those unamerican cities.

You know what?  It is TIME to risk our lives and reputations to stand against this evil that have gained a stronghold in this land.  Yesterday,  president Trump gave a signal to all Patriots that it is time for them to act.  I am acting on this day to give a rallying cry to those who would defend our great nation and its constitution.  We are a Christian nation despite what atheists would have you believe.   We are ONE NATION UNDER GOD.  It is time to act to prevent them from spreading more of their lies against God and Christ which have deceived so many of our young.  We ARE NOT one nation under perversion, self-pleasure, and the giant spaghetti monster.  We serve a LIVING GOD who will help us defend His name and this country from this creeping infestation that threatens all of our country's values.  Already,  some people are afraid to speak their minds.  I say STAND UP and let them hear your thoughts.   STAND UP and take back our freedoms.   STAND UP and be counted amongst the many who have been silent for too long and WON'T TAKE IT ANYMORE.   Take back our streets.   Take back our cities.   TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK and KEEP America great!  We were once a nation of discipline.   We were once a nation of freedom.  We were once a nation where you could walk on the streets, even at night, and not fear being attacked by lawless individuals.   We could speak our minds and engage in debate with them without anger and violence.   I'm reminded of Dr. Martin Luther King,  Jr. who led his people in peaceful protest and gained the hearts of people of all colors and inspired the acceptance of all people that we see today.

Our enemy doesn't want you to see that acceptance.   They want you to believe that this is a pre-60s world in which we are living.   They want to stir up old hatred.  They want to divide us and conquer us.  STAND UP and KEEP them from tearing apart this great nation.  STAND UP for the Constitution.   STAND UP for freedom.   STAND UP for the president and every other God fearing American!  the time to STAND UP is NOW on this GREAT DAY that honors the day that THIS COUNTRY won its FREEDOM from FOREIGN GOVERNMENT!  The Second Ammendment wasn't written for nothing.   STAND UP and be counted as one of those who is willing to FIGHT for our freedoms.  POP your fireworks, SPEAK OUT for our Freedoms,  SHOW THE WORLD that YOU'RE a Proud American who WON'T be deprived of your Freedoms!  Enjoy this Independence Day of 2020 as a FREE AMERICAN!

6,500 Corona Virus Deaths Already?

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6500 deaths from the coronavirus. That sounds like a lot, right? That's 6,500 people in the whole world. If you look at what that means, it's 6,500 people out of 7.8 billion. Not so large now, right? You also might consider what the coronavirus is. It's the virus of the common cold. Sure there's no cure. Nobody has found a cure for the common cold because there are so many variations of the viruses that cause the common cold.

See, if you toy with the words and numbers, you can make something like the common cold sound scary. You take the number of people infected and leave out the 7.8 billion. You push the word “deaths” and “virus” leaving out the fact that it's the virus of the common cold and use them together in the same sentence as frequently as possible. Now you have people scared. They're panicking and running to the stores to clean out the shelves, stocking up on, of all things, toilet paper. Now that people are really scared, you keep pushing scary words and the small number of the 6,500/7,800,000,000,000 or however many people have the common cold (which will increase as the cold spreads) and it will sound even scarier.

Oh NO! There are 8,500 deaths from it now! Last week it was only 6,500. That's still only 8,500 out of 7,800,000,000,000 or 8,500/7,800,000,000,000ths. How fast does the common cold spread? Pretty fast, I would say. They say that this strain spreads faster, so let's say that this week it's 11,000 cases. 11,000/7,800,000,000,000 is still a very small percentage, but you still publish the 11,000 and not the 7,800,000,000,000. Now you have people hoarding canned goods, bleach, toilet paper, and anything else they think will help. People are starting to fight in the aisles over hand sanitizer and all of the other goods. That was fun! Let's have some more fun. Let's make sure that it's all over the airwaves and the internet and get the politicians in on it too. Great! Now people are starting to shoot each other and riot in the streets! That's more like it! What else can we do that with?

EA stock price for the last month

I hope you see where I'm going with this. Well, where I went. Now things are ripe for taking guns from the population, instating Martial Law, and anything else we want that we can scare you about. We've scared you enough to keep you inside your houses, in your basements, and in your fallout shelters. Fantastic! People won't walk outside and talk to their neighbors and see that everything is alright. They will be interested in buying new technology to keep themselves entertained inside. Large screen televisions, video games, and new interactive technologies are flying off the shelves, even at the ridiculous prices we're asking for them.  Our stock is rising at an incredible rate.

Who knew people were that gullible. Let's do some more.  People are now buying guns and ammo, not only to protect their toilet paper but to protect themselves from people who are panicking over the cold.   So it goes on and on. Scaring people to keep them inside by keeping the scare hype going and raking in the profits, posting hype articles and memes to keep people scared. Scaring them within an inch of their lives so we can rake in more profit. Relax, people. Don't fall for the hype.

More Than Words

More Than Words

https://youtu.be/UrIiLvg58SY

Nice soft rock song, isn't it?  The harmonies are beautiful. The melody is beautiful.  The guitar part is beautiful. That's great! Now I want to tell you about another way to look at the song.

Rev. Laura's title of her sermon got me thinking.  Jesus DID ask us for more than words. Just take a look at this verse.

1. 1 Timothy 5:3-16 King James Version (KJV)

3 Honour widows that are widows indeed.

4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.

7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.

8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man.

10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.

16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

I know that it was long but it tells us something very important.  We are to take care of widows.

Now, look at this verse.

James 1:27 New International Version (NIV)

27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Ah, so we're to take care of orphans, too.  Is that all? Someone else wanted to know the same thing.

Luke 10:25-37 New International Version (NIV)

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]”

28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

Footnotes:

Luke 10:27 Deut. 6:5

Luke 10:27 Lev. 19:18

Luke 10:35 A denarius was the usual daily wage of a day laborer (see Matt. 20:2).

You can see that Jesus calls us to action, not just words.  Yes, words are important to receiving salvation but he didn't expect us to stop there.  Now, listen to this song again and imagine that Jesus is singing to you.

https://youtu.be/UrIiLvg58SY

More Than Words

https://youtu.be/UrIiLvg58SY

Nice soft rock song, isn't it?  The harmonies are beautiful. The melody is beautiful.  The guitar part is beautiful. That's great! Now I want to tell you about another way to look at the song.

Rev. Laura's title of her sermon got me thinking.  Jesus DID ask us for more than words. Just take a look at this verse.

1. 1 Timothy 5:3-16 King James Version (KJV)

3 Honour widows that are widows indeed.

4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.

7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.

8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man.

10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.

16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

I know that it was long but it tells us something very important.  We are to take care of widows.

Now, look at this verse.

James 1:27 New International Version (NIV)

27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Ah, so we're to take care of orphans, too.  Is that all? Someone else wanted to know the same thing.

Luke 10:25-37 New International Version (NIV)

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]”

28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

Footnotes:

Luke 10:27 Deut. 6:5

Luke 10:27 Lev. 19:18

Luke 10:35 A denarius was the usual daily wage of a day laborer (see Matt. 20:2).

You can see that Jesus calls us to action, not just words.  Yes, words are important to receiving salvation but he didn't expect us to stop there.  Now, listen to this song again and imagine that Jesus is singing to you.

https://youtu.be/UrIiLvg58SY

DON'T PUNISH PAIN!

I was recently in the hospital where they tried to unclog one of my arteries.   They put me in all kinds of pain but the only painkillers they eould give me was two Tylenol and an 8mg Melatonin for my nerves.  That's right.   Tylenol and melatonin after having your heart poked in and twisted around and a scalpel cut in your groin.

It's ridiculous.   The DEA has too much power and they're goin after legitimate pain patients instead of the street criminals who are the ones doing all the overdosing.  They have the doctors so scared that they don't want to give patients ANY opiate narcotics.   If you're like me and can't take Tylenol or NSAIDs, it doesn't leave you anything.   Maybe they're trying to update the findings of the Nazis at Auschwitz?  That's what it feels like.

"Hey, we put that patient in a lot of physical pain.   Let's withhold his pain meds and see if we can put him in mental anguish too!"

Heck, they didn't even give me a bullet to bite on and a couple shots of whiskey.   They're way more inhumane than that now.   They have the MEANS to get you out of pain.   They just don't want to use it.

Anyway,  after about two hours of me screaming and my sister jumping on them real good, they gave me two whole milligrams of morphine.   It wasn't near enough but it was better than Tylenol.  Hell, they gave me 5 milligrams of morphine when I was eleven years old.  I generally get eight milligrams because I have a high tolerance.  My high tolerance isn't anything new.  I had a high tolerance when I was eighteen months old and got squashed by a car tire.   It's not something that I made up in order to get high.  I just want my pain relieved.

I have never seen doctors and nurses so smug about denying a patient pain relief.   I had a couple of nurses in the past who didn't feel like walking back to the station to get the medicine but nothing so hateful, unfeeling,  and uncaring before.  I thought I was kidnapped in my sleep and I woke up in some third world country or something.   No improvement in my heart, intense pain, and no painkillers.   That's what they provided.   Medical care in America now officially sucks!  Fuck them!

Maybe if we put some of these doctors in severe pain and let them see how it feels, they would understand better?  I'm not calling for violence against these "medical professionals" but I wouldn't be surprised if someone got really fed up and hurt them badly so that they could see what we go through on a daily basis.   'Nuff said.

Have the Democrats Fired the First Shot?

Today, in a closed door session, the Democratic leadership, voted to move on with the impeachment of President Trump. No Republicans were allowed and the charges they bring have already been proven false even after an almost three year, extremely partisan witch hunt in which no charges of collusion with Russia could be proven against the president. How can they impeach on false charges?

This has upset many Trump supporters as well as people who don't like Trump but can see that a great injustice against the American people and American voters is taking place. What are these American people supposed to do when the government completely disregards the laws of the land and falsely impeaches a president in spite of having no legal grounds? What are the true patriots supposed to do. What did the founders of the country do when their rights were completely disregarded?

"When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation."

This, the opening statement of the Declaration of Independence, indicates that they've had enough and they aren't going to take it anymore. They went on to outline the inalienable rights of all humans and their right to defend them.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

The South and a few Northern states are prepared to ignore the illegal impeachment of our president and do whatever is necessary to defend their rights against a government that no longer represents them. There are plenty of fine men who swore to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States who are sick and tired of being harassed, demonized, censured, and censored for excersizing their First Amendment right to express an opinion. They were just waiting for that final act of agression by the Democrats to push them that one final step.

Has this completely baseless mockery of an impeachment been the final straw that will get guns ablazing? Are we doomed to fight another Civil War? Is that what the Democrats wanted all along? Have the Democrats now fired the first shot? You tell me.

Please state your opinion in the comments. Feel free to like and share this article as you please.


~ The Second Amendment of the Constitution was added for a reason.

In Memory of Strawberry

In memory of Strawberry

Rest in peace, Megan Kelly Pender Burnham

I made this video for Strawberry before she came to stay with me.

https://youtu.be/8A5WxJTiPrIu

This was out first date.  We went to Kemah Boardwalk.

Strawberry used to call herself Delilah on LiveVideo so I played thos song on LiveVideo for her.

https://youtu.be/_7lD8ymt1k8

This was after the first time we made love.

https://youtu.be/ydR_ZveZ27c

This was at a club where I usually scouted for talent for the Woodstock 40th Anniversary Committee.

https://youtu.be/YpbogwQUQOU

This was Strawberry dancing at Gilley's while I was working putting Keith Gilley and his band on the Internet live

https://youtu.be/syrrC5PIQik

This was Strawberry playing at the hospital when the doctors said that she had two months to live.

https://youtu.be/AbfZ2ebxykE

I made this after Strawberry left me.   At that time her name was Megan Kelly Pender.   I had hurt enough to have another open heart surgery after she left and just wanted to forgive her so I could move on.  Thanks to Kenny Loggins for writing a song that expressed exactly how I felt at the time.  She had been responsible for my first heart surgery as well, but I don't want to go into the details at this time.  I loved her so much that I got Broken Heart Syndrome over her twice.  This was made with pictures and videos that she sent me.

Strawberry had some amazing qualities but her demons kept dragging her back.   She was an amazing pianist.  She did so well when she was with my mom and I but my roach infestation and my mothers hoarding probably helped drive her away.   I got the roach infestation cleared up shortly after she was gone, but it was too late.   I wish she had stayed a week longer and the roaches would have been gone.

We continued to communicate after she left and she told me that she was continuing to try.  I know about her many failures and her stays in rehab.  I will miss her texts, phone calls,  and video calls.   We had formed a lasting bond.

She eventually told me that she had found faith in God, but not Christ yet.  I hope she found Christ before she died.  Maybe I'll see her in heaven when it's my time to go?  May she rest in peace.

Addendum:

Here is a link to the pictures of Strawberry that I still have.

https://www.facebook.com/cal.jennings/media_set?set=a.10202504401584255&type=3&hc_location=ufi

I found this video.   Bbn   I made for Strawberry with her pictures.

I found our first show together on LiveVideo but you have to click the link because Blogger can't seem to find it.

This is the link.  Click me.

I made this one for Strawberry before she got here.  I was singing from the heart and playing the guitar back when my fingers still worked right.  I just found it.

I just found this song I wrote for the first time I asked her to be my Valentine on LiveVideo.   I did it as a 50s style song as sort of a joke.

That's all I can find for now.  I'll add more if I find anything,  then I might add some thoughts.  We'll see.

I found another one.   Strawberry said that this was her, but it doesn't look like when I knew her.

I used to kid Strawberry about being a Russian agent sent to destroy the Woodstock 40th Anniversary since she spoke Russian or something that sounded Russian.   She gave me a Russian name and said that was her name so I did this on LiveVideo for her.

Here's a song I sang for her after getting the news of her passing. 

https://m.starmakerstudios.com/d/playrecording?app=sm&from_user_id=6192448699938787&is_convert=true&recordingId=6192449400754709&share_type=copyLink

Please at least leave your name in the comments for Megan's memorial.  If you have comments,  videos,  or pictures that you would like to add, please send them to me on Facebook or send them to my email at space.eagle.productions@gmail.com