Approaching Glory

Dear Mr. President - It's Me Again

 Dear Mr. President,

I know you've missed hearing from me.  I feel it necessary to inform you that your Muslim roots are showing.  Of course you could write directly back and tell me that right now I kinda look like a skunk myself.  And no sir, I am not referring to Muslims as skunks - so don't even go there with a "politically correct" argument.  However, I'll soon dye for my cause - so don't worry about it.   I'm sure by now you've read Jack Trapper's article.  Interesting points don't you think?  And I've got to tell you I really love Jenny's recent post.  Did you read that?  Ah - didn't think so.  Makes me wish we had a political clothesline on which to hang some of the issues - of course we'd clean them up a bit with some handy dandy Rhetoric before we put them out there in the wind.

Did you happen to read what Peggy Noonan wrote about you in her column in the Wall Street Journal on May 1st?

"President Obama’s news conference Wednesday night was a bit of a masterpiece. The Obama Thinking Look was back, as he parsed questions, took notes, and offered up rehearsed answers in a way that made them seem not written by the Committee on Soundbites but natural to him, as if he were formulating answers in the here and now. On torture, he cited Churchill. He spoke of pro-lifers not with any of the appellations the left prefers but as pro-lifers. He dispatched the culturally radical Freedom of Choice Act as “not a top priority”; he said he doesn’t want to run auto companies and banks and would prefer, in fact, a smaller portfolio. His presentation was low-key, authoritative, and had the look and feel of moderation. When you can give this impression while some of your decisions—for instance, on the legitimate cost and reach of government—are not, actually, moderate, you are demonstrating a singular political talent.

He is subtle and likes to kill softly. As such, he is something new on the political scene, which means he will require something new from his opponents, including, first, patience."

I've got to hand it to you.  You are slick.  And I thought President Clinton's nickname kinda fit him - slick Willy.  The speech at Notre Dame - said nothing -yet everything. I don't believe those who have suffered from abortions (and that includes the mothers, fathers, and the babies)  would think you kill softly - but we don't want to discuss that now, do we? (I fail to remember that you and I have quite a difference of opinion on who is suffering, and when, on that issue)  Please let me remind you that actions speak louder than words.  Since you've been in office are saying alot.

So my point today - today was pay the bills day.  The day where you try and make what you've got coming in stretch out to where it has to go.  You know the feeling don't you?  I mean after all - Mr. President, yourself said and I quote, "We're out of money." 

Well, with that in mind - let me tell you - we finally do have something in common afterall.

As always - you continue to provoke me to prayer.....

Change I Can Do Without

Well, Mr. President, you've shown your hand quickly.  Without a lot of media coverage you signed this order.  Why am I not surprised?  Shame on you.  Remember that big difference we had about the sanctity of life?  Sure you do.  The person typing this blog may not have been here on this earth had abortion been available when I was conceived.  My son may not have been here either - praise God our birth mothers chose to carry us and give us life.

You stood up in front of our country at your inauguration as a symbol that America has finally gotten it through our heads that all are created equal and should have the right of liberty and freedom.  All what?  I take that to mean - human beings.  ALL human beings.  Don't get into a philosophical discussion with me about when life begins.  Any scientist worth their weight will agree that life begins at conception - that's a scientific fact.  Viability?  Don't go there either sir.  I really don't think you want to play God - no matter to whom you are likened by the media.  Mr. President, you are not the Messiah - Jesus Christ.

So the bottom line then of this sneaky move was what?  Why do I think it was money?  Because somehow I can't picture you as a champion of women over in some foreign country who feel cheated because they can't have an abortion.  If that was the case you would have, and could have championed that argument for years and years.  So - really sir - who got to you and for what reason?  Could it be the funding?  I believe so.  So let me ask you then, Mr. President - how much is a human life worth?

God never changes - He's always the same. 

Update:  I had to update the link to a media newsreport on what Obama signed.

Dancing Around the Laptop

I put off getting Jbird a laptop for quite awhile.  I surfed the Net for every type imaginable.  I looked at every company I could find.  I read all the on-line computer magazines, bookstore reviews, etc.  In other words, I did A LOT of research.  We also had many discussions (as a family) as to what to purchase and why.  Here's some of the reasoning that took place:

1. If we purchased a super charged tower, a wide screen tv, a wireless mouse, and keyboard we could put it downstairs and have a knockout entertainment center.  We would have to call AT&T and tell them to come out and hook us up to their tv package and - voila! - we would have a digital tv, a computer capable of doing more media goodies than we'd ever need,  Hubby and Jbird could play their PS2 through the system to a wide screen monitor, (dumbest move I ever made as a parent was letting the boy down the road give J his old PS2 - if you don't have one - don't go there - and yes I'm well aware we are at the Wii level now), we could save shows whilst out or doing other things (oh and the ALL IMPORTANT )- the guys could see sports. (but Mom you could watch your cooking, history, and mystery stuff too)  While this all sounds jolly - the cost was enormous and in reality I don't care if our tv picks up signal after February or not.  I rarely watch it at all.  And since discovering Hulu I'm happy as a lark.  I can watch all of my old favorites - Hart to Hart, Ironside, Remington Steele - for free. (yes Mom - but you could see it on a wide-screen!)  The child has an answer for everything.  Besides which, I don't want the distraction of all those tv options open to a son who is supposed to be spending his time studying and focusing on college.
2. After the rolling snowball of  unexpected expenses (see last post) this option was no longer a real option - much to sonny boy's dismay.
3. A regular desktop computer which would be in Jbird's room.  Hmmmm..... nope - not gonna happen - we'd never see the kid again.  And if we got a souped up version I would want at the thing and I don't want to spend my time in the deep dark lagoon (better known as Jbird's disgusting bedroom)
4. A laptop.  I'd want one with all the bells and whistles.  I'm just that kind of a tech geek and I would want to know that my computer would stay up to par with tech advancement for at least a couple years beyond the sale date. (which is a real joke considering most computers are already old before they come to market)

Then I started thinking minimalist.  This is a college kid who has accommodations that allow him to take the laptop into his classroom for note-taking.  What in the world does he need with a big screen laptop that takes up all the desk space? (btw it is a hoot to walk through the student center and see all the kids with these BIG laptops taking up their table space - not to mention the 6lb does wonders for hauling it al over the place) What does Jbird really need except word processing and email accessibility?  Nothing.

So I began the search again - still looking at academic discounts - etc.  Time after time I read rave reviews about the Acer Aspire - which is a mini.  Think smaller than a composition book.  Fits niftily into a backpack and would slip nicely into a medium sized handbag.  I think I read one or two bad reviews out of about a hundred.  I try to read reviews spread over a wide representation of skills and ages.  That's why I was so pleasantly surprised to read good comments from techies, women who use it for everyday purposes, and college students.  Best price was found online at Walmart. Let me tell you the delivery was super fast - I would easily shop with WallyWorld again online.  I wanted the 160 gig with the 6 cell battery ( instead of the normal 3 cell).  I got a great package deal which got me a small carrying case as part of the deal.  The computer weighs less than 3 pounds.  It comes loaded with XP home version (which I chose over Linux or Vista - in my opinion XP is more stable).  Now I also purchased an external DVD/CDR drive because the mini doesn't come with one.  This will allow us to download our software to the computer.  It has more than enough USB ports and Jbird's flash-drive will work great as a backup.

I'm so impressed with this little computer.  Actually, the one who spends the most time on the little thing is my Hubby - since his computer died he has "adopted" this one.

Recommendation:  Five stars easy.

And Some Things Never Change....

Thanks to Far Beyond Pearls for this bit of laughter. 

Dear Mr. President

Dear Mr. President,
Congrats on winning the election and having a historic day before you.  Praying all goes well and safely for you and the family.  Part of me is excited to be part of such a major event.  It definitely will be (should the Lord tarry) one of those times when people will say "I was there" or "I watched it".  I've been through quite a few of those in my lifetime - some good - some terrible.  I've seen one president assassinated, one resign, and one who was impeached. (although he never left office)  May your service to your country do well.

Here are some of my thoughts for today - I did not vote for you.  My voting for the other side was not due to race, but because of basic differences in our views and beliefs concerning the sanctity of life.  Let's not get into my concerns regarding your socialistic educational leanings.  I'll just let you know you are doing a lot for my prayer life - and for that I thank you.  I would like to believe the United States will resemble something of what I fondly remember when, and if, my son ever has children.

I know the world is watching us.  Many countries still are astounded that we have such a smooth transition between those who serve in office.  I am proud to be an American. I feel blessed to have been born here and to be part of the Christian heritage which has profoundly effected the development of our governing system.  May you remember those roots.  I am deeply grateful for our men and women who serve us in our military - may you do right by them. 

So Dear Mr. President - may you grow in the knowledge of the One who is the King of Kings and to whom one day you will bow.  May the wisdom of His Word guide you, comfort you, and give you hope and courage for the days ahead.  I believe you will need all the prayers you can garner for the future of our nation.

One for whom He died.....

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