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I read this in Amy’s Social Studies book:
Many inventions of the Industrial Revolution simply made life easier. When Alexis de Tocqueville of France visited the United States in the early 1830’s, he identified what he called a very American quality:
[Americans want] to be always making life more comfortable and convenient, to avoid trouble, and to satisfy the smallest wants [desires] without effort and almost without cost.” – Alexis de Tocqueville, from Democracy in America.
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I am just so impressed with Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the book of Daniel.
The attractions of this world had absolutely no hold on them.
They had position and power as rulers and administrators of a major province in a powerful nation.
They were young, handsome, intelligent. Who wouldn’t want to be in their place?
“Fort Lupton Municipal Judge Paul Sacco says his novel punishment of forcing noise violators to listen to music they don’t like for one hour has cut down on the number of repeat offenders in this northwestern Colorado prairie town.
About four times a year, those who plead guilty to noise ordinance violations are required to…
1. Tried a new recipe of mini pumpkin pecan pies. Let’s just say I am not going to make them again.
2. Stayed up past midnight 2 nights playing Ticket To Ride. The first game was won by the youngest in the family; the second game was won by the second youngest. That goes to show you…never feel you have to show mercy when playing games with kids.
I said I wouldn’t read another one, but it was available in the library, I couldn’t resist.
Shadow Puppet is next in the series after Shadow of the Hegemon. The story is exciting, but the characters are getting old. Same good guys, same bad guys.
I see how it is very difficult to write a…
There are people who are rich, and there are people who have money. They are not the same thing.
I think I am pretty rich.
This is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible, right up there with the book of Habbakuk.
Deuteronomy 8 is especially relevant to us after devouring a huge Thanksgiving meal!
For those of us who have more than we need, and even have much of what we want, this is a command and a warning that we must take to heart.
Thanksgiving Dinner at my house:
21 pounds of Butterball Turkey
Turkey Gravy
Fresh cranberry sauce
Chinese Roast Duck
Chinese Roast Pork
Chinese Sticky Rice
Special Jiffy Corn Bread
Mixed Vegetables
Green Bean Casserole
Potato Salad
Marshmallow Yam
California Roll
Mini Pumpkin Pecan Pies
Pastries from my cousin
Friday Dinner:
Ditto
Chuck Norris has a cult following.
Reading these Demotivators will teach you some truths about life.
Here is an example of a Demotivator about the bailout:
Government
If you think the problems we create are bad, just wait until you see our solutions.