Friday, May 18, 2012

Jimmie's Meditation


No one does it better than Dolly, Emmy Lou, and Linda, though Merle & Jimmie himself were right up there.
See, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSXSMj587aI
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ_xj3aDjWU

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Interview with Ann Romney

Ann Romney: “What mother doesn’t face that all-important choice-Do I take a well paid job from Daddy and have an au pair raise my children or be a stay at home mom? That way, I get to watch her raise them”
Mrs. Betty Bower: “Ann what do you say to those whiney Mother Hubbards out there on welfare?” 
Ann Romney: “These gals on food stamps need to let their housekeepers know that proper nutrition does not mean having a fresh lobster every night. Good golly, try a standing rib roast or a fresh cut rack of lamb. Mix things up.”
Mrs. Betty Bower: “But sadly I’ve heard rumors about families who go without food for their chefs to prepare.”
Ann Romney: “Well, no matter how hungry you get, remember, those thoroughbreds in your stable are for dressage-not sausage.”

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Romney's Character Continues to Dog Him.

"I care not much for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it." Abraham Lincoln

"Abide With Me" Transcends.

This powerful Christian hymn was a favorite of  Mahatma Gandhi's and is still used by the Indian military in "Beating Retreat" ceremonies.

 It's still sung in the USA too, thank God.
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;

Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,

But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free.
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.

Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,

But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings;
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea.
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me.

Thou on my head in early youth didst smile,

And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee.
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour.

What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;

Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;

Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Abide With Me, words by  Henry Francis Lyte, music by William Henry Monk

Thanks to Kay.

Friday, May 04, 2012

New Way to Discover The Mind of God.

"I saw this while being driven this afternoon. While I'm relieved to see that, after many millennia of drowning pregnant women in Great Floods (Genesis 6-7), slaughtering first-born sons (Exodus:12:29-30) and instructing Israelites to stone kids (Deuteronomy 21:18), hack open pregnant women and smash youngsters to pieces (Hosea 13:16), the Lord has decided to do such a 180-degree turn by suddenly becoming 'pro-life.' My only surprise is that He decided to announce such a radical departure from everything He's ever said and done on a bumper sticker! But who says you can't teach an old god new tricks? Glory!" Mrs. Betty Bowers