Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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Saw on TV news today:
Yet more disintegration of Western Civilization, this time brought to us by Ring doorbell cameras
Generous suburban folks put a big basket full of candy out on a small table on their front porch, ostensibly for trick-or-treating children
mentioned in passing is the expected social nicety that the children would take ONE piece each, maybe two
(IF they’re brought up right, to be gracious individuals)
3 adult women walk up and plunder the entire contents into big bags they’re carrying
*NOT* children … ADULT women
*NOT* even in costume … not celebrating the holiday, just plundering
disgraceful
the TV clip followed up with several other plunders by adults … women, men … some running off and jumping into getaway cars, you can tell they’re plundering an entire neighborhood
we can’t have normal American life anymore, we’re simply not permitted
instead, we must experience debasement by all manner of social deviants
it’s a race to the bottom and we’re *winning*?
losing, actually
Are they Obama’s favourites? I bet they are
no, they wuz light-colored deviants
Yep The yoot of today.
I’d have to see the clip again to form an opinion on whether they could be distinguishable as white from Hispanic
hey! but here’s a kitty (helping Dad drive)
so it can’t be said all I ever do is come here and complain about this Death of Civilization (TM) business
So Sweet!!! Good kitty!
I love that! Cats are awesome.
there’s a 2nd one on Dad’s lap too
I didn’t notice him right away, I was so busy looking at that wonderful little grey face engrossed in the view ahead of him and the what his person was telling him. The darker feline must be resting for the next driving shift. Wonderful picture!
Tortoiseshells are the best! They have great personalities.
Perched on his own Batman comic pillow … could his name be Robin?
Uuummm…maybe we should pull over right here
Sit in a recliner. Check.
Drink coffee. Check.
Wait for a cat to join you so you can love on it. Check.
Smile awhile. Check!
Those folks may be on to a good business idea!
Agree! These entrepreneurs have found a niche market that does well. Doggie day care, pet boarding, house sitting, drop in visits, pooper scoopers are earning real money. Good for them!!
Sounds wonderful.
Navigator kitty. Sweet … who needs Google maps?
Navigator kitty! Sweet! Who needs Google maps?
It’s ok. We’re here to listen and we understand completely. Thank God for our pets and for God in our lives.
Lol, love that. There’s a guy here who drives by in his golf cart with his little dachshund on his lap helping him steer. Too cute.
They should have known better than to leave candy unattended. Who in this country leaves candy on their front proch with the light on, and isn’t sitting there to greet the kiddies? People who have Ring doorbell cameras and are sitting on the couch.
Interesting that you find fault with the givers
Maybe it was past peak kiddie time and they’d been greeting them for a time and left the basket out for late stragglers
And as far as “Who in this country leaves candy on their front proch with the light on”?
Well – much of America, probably … until recently
What if they didn’t want tons of candy leftover so left them out for kids to plunder?
Some people bring it to work so that coworkers eat it instead of them and their kids.
Maybe it was a peace offering to delinquents. Here is candy, don’t egg or TP this house.
I think it is terribly sad that those greedy women have no dignity, and thoughts for the children on Halloween. They must know the candy is out there for Halloween, or did they come from another planet. I hope pictures of them are posted everywhere, but then people that sink that low would have no conscience anyway. I think they are despicable. I hope they get diabetes.
Sometimes there are reasons that would not at first seem expected.
I’ve left a basketful of candy out before when I’ve had to be gone. I came back and half of it was still there.
My daughter and son in law have two beautiful dogs. One, an Aussie, gets hyper when around people, and they left candy out, and took the dogs to the basement with them so they didn’t get too hyper when all the people started showing up.
They still had half a bowl of candy left.
I send a text when I go to their house so the doorbell doesn’t over excite the dogs.
Maybe someone who had a can’t miss appt. or maybe they were sick. Unlike our neighbors who have huge decorations but never answer the door for the last 25 years
“Everything free in America”….
For a small fee in America
We did that one year–take one–we’re watching sign. It was gone in a half hour but I think only kids took candy.
Little do they know, they be working for the ‘man’.
Screwtape by name. Good little Wormwoods, each and every one.
Screwtape will be happy. they are taking his advice.
Nim, this should restore some faith that all is not lost…
Bless this little boy’s HUGE generous heart 😌💕
thx, Betsy – very nice
My wife can be lenient in those situations. Had one father with his children and was quite adamant “One piece of candy”.
Israel Update:
-Biden: “I think there should be a break. I mean to give time to get the prisoners out. I am the one who persuaded Bibi to call a ceasefire to get out the prisoners. I am the one who talked with El-Sisi to open the gates.”
Note: It is not clear who he is calling “prisoners”? The hostages? Or the US Gazan citizens?
The White House later clarified that he meant “hostages”.
A longer than a couple of hours break will be very bad for Israel and will enable Hamas to organize and prepare ambushes. I mean soldiers can pay with their lives. I hope Bibi understands. He did this mistake in a previous round and it was the worst day of that war.
-On the cover page of The Sun (British paper) there are images of the 32 children and babies that Hamas is holding.
-Hamas is saying that there are 195 killed in an attack on “Jabalia” (it was a command center of Hamas that the IDF conquered after heavy bombardment), they say that 777 injured and 120 under the rabble. From what I know the IDF got there tens of terrorists in one location and dropped heavy bombs which collapse tunnels underneath it too.
In this area IDF Killed Ibrahim Biary The commander of a battalion, he was amongst the leaders of the 10/7 attack. About 50 terrorists were also killed there from the air and the ground.
-Biden: “Due to US. Leadership Egypt opened the gate for Injured Gazans and foreign nationals. He said the US citizens can leave as a part of the first group that consists of over 1000 people. The number of humanitarian trucks entering increased a lot and there is a lot more to do”. Regarding the hostages, “My Administration is working around the clock to unite families. We are not going to give up. I am optimistic.”
-Politico paper published that Biden is thinking that Bibi will not stay much longer. This got a lot of publicity in the media. Speaker of the White House declines it.
-Britain and Egypt leaders talk about the war. Talked about efforts to release hostages and about prevention of expansion of the war and future peace. El Sisi says that handling the problem requires a two State Solution.
-Jordan warned Hamas and Yeman from firing towards the Red Sea. The Red Sea is between Israel and Jordan and is a tourist attraction. Yemans did shoot missiles in that direction before.
-Israel lost 16 soldiers in the ground invasion so far. Also some 4 badly injured.
Most of them from an anti tank missile. There is an on the ground investigation as to how this happened because the carrier they were in is protected by anti incoming missiles system that should have shot the missile in the air. I know that other vehicles were shot at with anti tank missiles and the systems did work properly. I have to mention that I listened to a general who knows and he said that there were tens if not hundreds encounters with terrorists and the IDF won all the encounters. This disaster with the carrier is unusual.
-IDF attacked a terrorist unit in Lebanon and destroyed a missile position of this unit. They intended to shoot missiles to Israel.
-There is a disagreement in the leadership of israel. The Economy Minister refuses to give the Palestinian Authority a usual money allocation. The Defense Minister opposes the Economy Minister and he is saying that it is important to stabilize the area and keep the money going.
-Israeli President in a Speech: “The best minds are working on getting the hostages home”.
-Disputes between Iranian Militias in Iraq about escalation attacks on US bases. Some try to calm things down to avoid a US attack.
-Some of the UK citizens from Gaza managed to cross the border to Egypt.
-Jordanian King went to UAE. An economic projects visit and coordination as to regional happenings. Note: that UAE has peace with Israel and is moderate in attitude as to the war.
-US Speaker of State Department: “Gaza can’t be conquered. We are discussing the solution with Palestinians and other partners in the region.” Note: He means that Israel will not be the one to rule gaza. Obviously Israel doesn’t want to be responsible to the welfare of Gazans anyways.
-Speaker of the IDF. ‘The ground operation goes according to plans. Our soldiers deepen the fighting in Gaza at the North. Using plans and exact intelligence and combined attacks our forces broke the front defense lines of Hamas. While the ground war happening the air attacks will continue. The Chief Of Staff approved the continuation plan of this war.”
-I read a report from a high IDF officer who is commanding inside Gaza, that in the fight over the headquarters of a Hamas stronghold, Hamas sent toward the IDF force about a hundred women and children. He is also saying that they use civilians to lure IDF into ambushes. He is also saying that they are coming from tunnels and trying to strike but his soldiers are killing them and they have a way of dealing with it. This Officer also led forces into Gaza before and is very experienced. He is also saying they are handling many tunnel openings, and there are many many of them. The way they are handling it is confidential.
There is also report of many ambushes that Hamas prepared and the IDF successfully dealt with them and killed them. So basically the death toll is mainly from one missile that hit a carrier full of soldiers. This is under investigation on the ground right now.
-Defense Minister of Israel: “Fierce battles are going on in urban areas, IDF fighters are showing great bravery and determination. The IDF is succeeding with the missions. The IDF is advancing towards defeating Hamas. War has a high price and I am sharing the sorrow with the families of the fallen. Their sons are our sons. We are advancing according to plan. Hamas is getting hit very hard, More than 10,000 munitions were dropped on Gaza, Thousands of targets were hit, thousands of terrorists were eliminated, from the low to the high levels.”
-Actress Angelina Jolie is tweeting a pro Gaza tweet. Note that her father Jon Voigt is a known friend of Israel and a Conservative.
-Hundreds do a pro Israel demonstration in Czech. Their prime Minister is with them.
-Egypt: Hundreds of foreign nationals left Gaza to Egypt in 6 buses. This is the first wave.
-IDF releases a recording of Hamas man talking with the manager of the main Hospital (Shiffa) about taking fuel from the hospital for the tunnels. The main Headquarters of Hamas are apparently under this hospital. They use the fuel of the hospital.
-The Head of the anti Tank operations of all of Gaza was assassinated. IDF released a video showing how they hit his car while in motion. This is an Intelligence on the ground in coordination with the Air Force.
-Israeli Parliament Members are watching the 47 min horror video compilation of the 10/7. There are footage videos from Hamas cameras and security cameras. This is covered on TV and quite a few parliament members bust into tears, man and women, one faints and lose consciousness, one who was a combat solider and even fought in that day is leaning against a wall in overwhelm and starts yelling in anger, no one of them watched more than a few minutes as they all broke.
I said earlier that I will stop graphic descriptions to not make my updates hard to experience so I will avoid. But we are talking about things they did to children and babies that are torture and murder and they seem satisfied while doing it according to the people who watched it.
-A Senior Hamas Razi Hamed is interviewed in a Lebanon TV saying He is proud of the 10/7 murder and saying they “will do it a second third and fourth time”. Saying they will eliminate Israel. Foreign Minister of England was pissed off about this interview saying “How can there be peace when Hamas is committed to destroying Israel”. (Good morning UK).
Note: This opens up a whole subject which is, how Palestine society glorifies the murder of jews and why most of their schools are on the names of terrorists some did the most horrendous crimes against humanity. In this war Israel must inflict such a historic defeat to a point that they will not go into history as heroes that new generations want to imitate. It’s not just a matter of a death toll. It is a consciousness of what they consider a defeat in this case.
-IDF decides to later form a safe separation zone between Gaza and Israel. The depth of the zone is not decided yet.
-IDF is satisfied from the rate of progress of the ground operation. Also satisfied from the political backup and the amounts of intelligence obtained from the Hamas prisoners.
It is now appears that there were 3000 terrorists in the 10/7 attack. A third killed, some 500 captured and the reset returned to Gaza.
What is the military logic of the IDF’s ground operation ? There is no one logic.
To confuse the enemy and obscure the system of operations the IDF combines specific targeted raids with wide air attacks and large battalions maneuvers. The maneuvers combines going after commanders of larger battalions and lower levels command. This way to mess up the ability of Hamas to control and defend the zones in Gaza.
-A drastic drop in the amount of rockets from Gaza to Israel. Yes!!!
-I see a report from one of my Social Media groups that the IDF has almost managed to cross Gaza from side to side at the center. If this is true it means that now we can prevent supplies from crossing from the South, we can tighten the siege on the main tunnels and focus on “lower Gaza” tunnels and hostages.
Thank you for your understanding and care!
David-Thank you SO MUCH for this update.
Good to know there is some progress in the face of this atrocity by Hamas.
PG Israel wins this war.
Bibi must NOT resign now or later.
These barbaric Islamic savages only understand and respect the strong horse.
Am Israel Chai!
Biden Administration Pressures Israel to Give Tax Revenue to Palestinian Authority
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich notified Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that he was canceling the payments, which amount to about $150 million per month.
“I would like to inform you that I have instructed the Finance Ministry to stop the transfer of payments this month,” he wrote to according to the Times of Israel.
He said he took action due to “senior PA officials’ support for the horrific massacres of the Nazi terrorist organization Hamas.”
“The PA has once again proven the fact, about which we have been raising our voices for years, that it is a terror-supporting organization,” Smotrich wrote.
“Therefore, beyond the connection of these funds to the Gaza Strip and its residents, these funds are used for activities against the State of Israel and its citizens. It is inconceivable that in this reality, we will continue to transfer these funds as if nothing has happened,” he said.
Smotrich issued a list of Palestinian Authority comments supporting Hamas, including a statement on the authority’s official Palestine TV on Oct. 7, the day of the Hamas attack, that said, “Today Gaza laid a blow the occupation won’t forget… today we awoke united.”
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/11/biden-administration-pressures-israel-give-tax-revenue-palestinian/
This is a complex issue. Bibi was paying them regularly too. They are considered moderate and sometimes help against extremist terror organizations for their own protection. Defense Minster is asking to give them the money to avoid destabilizing the West Bank any farther. Biden loves the Palestinian Authority and probably would love to see them form a Palestinian State.
The bottom line is that the Palestinian Authority are really thinking like Hamas and should not be given a penny so long as they incite terror. Almost all the schools in the West Bank are called on the names of some of the most vile terrorists. They pay for families of jailed terrorists.
It is despicable that we (Israel, USA and the UN (who get their money from the USA)) are paying the Palestinian Authority to hate, despise and resist and violently attack Israel!!! We are paying the Bleeping Welfare Queens and they are Israel’s enemy.
Trump shut off the money. Trump was good.
Yes….
President Trump was excellent!
-Donald Trump is an intelligent and good man.
Thank you!!!
AndI saw this:
U.S. Quietly Expands Secret Military Base in Israel
Government documents pointing to construction at a classified U.S. base offer rare hints about a little noted U.S. military presence near Gaza.
Two months before Hamas attacked Israel, the Pentagon awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to build U.S. troop facilities for a secret base it maintains deep within Israel’s Negev desert, just 20 miles from Gaza. Code-named “Site 512,” the longstanding U.S. base is a radar facility that monitors the skies for missile attacks on Israel.
On October 7, however, when thousands of Hamas rockets were launched, Site 512 saw nothing — because it is focused on Iran, more than 700 miles away.
The U.S. Army is quietly moving ahead with construction at Site 512, a classified base perched atop Mt. Har Qeren in the Negev, to include what government records describe as a “life support facility”: military speak for barracks-like structures for personnel.
Though President Joe Biden and the White House insist that there are no plans to send U.S. troops to Israel amid its war on Hamas, a secret U.S. military presence in Israel already exists. And the government contracts and budget documents show it is evidently growing.
https://theintercept.com/2023/10/27/secret-military-base-israel-gaza-site-512/
Now you tell me-20 MILES from Gaza and they didnt pick up over 4000 rockets that Hamas shot into Israel???
They didnt pickup paragliders? They didnt pick up cell phones/radio/other comms?
20 MILES from Gaza and tell me they didnt HEAR the rockets/RPGs/gunfire???
I call BS
The US KNEW and kept stum.
did you miss “because it is focused on Iran, more than 700 miles away”?
It’s not the mission of this outpost to detect the 4,000 rockets or detect paragliders
That’s IDF’s mission. They’ve got an Iron Dome for the rockets and were asleep at the switch on the paragliders and music festival attackers.
But the US outpost has a very specific mission and I imagine its radars are pointed away and focused long range, not for immediate Gaza border monitoring
The idea of the music festival attack, brings me back 20 some odd years where the radical islamists were harping on the evils of Westernization.
With all the high tech “analysts” working for feds and other countries, all over the place…viewing pix from satellites?
Were they ordered to ‘stand down’ and if so, who gave the order?
You cannot get on a Chicago expressway without being video surveilled…
Understand that the “Iron Dome” is not perfect. Shrapnel and flaming debris from the rockets it intercepts rain down causing injuries and fires.
thx, I understand that perfectly … my point was that it’s not that US facillity’s mission to detect or aid in intercepting Hamas rockets, it’s Iron Dome’s mission
apparently it’s the US station’s mission to look over the horizon for incoming missies from Iran, as stated in the article
That is far beyond the horizon, looking for ballistic missiles leaving the atmosphere.
And, what are the odds that a warning would be seen as wasting valuable time?
“I see you are under fire.”. “No _ Sherlock.”.
There is so much noise trying to distract and change the message coming into and out of Israel, stay focused 🙂
David, Biden is a curse delivered to all of us.
“Take a break”???
The other day he called Hamas ” the other side”. He has no idea what is going on or the horrors which have rightly brought Israel to this point. This Obama frontman thinks you all are playing football.
If only, for a start, those terrible terrible videos could be seen by all university “students” here as mandated viewing. I wonder how exuberant they would be in their support for the Palestinian “cause”.
Lord above, have mercy! Have mercy we pray🙏🏻🇮🇱
Agree wholeheartedly, Betsy. Especially the forcing the kids awake to view the atrocities. Plus, an extra special course on the holocaust.
Morning, Woo💕 They have no idea. It’s time someone showed them the reality of their ignorance.
The Mossad: Satirical, yet Awesome on X posted a website with all Oct 7 raw video and image:
hamas-massacre dot net
I have not watched it, so …
I saw this had been posted.
I have read too much. My ability to imagine is fine tuned.
I will not watch.
And this whole mess is why I many times, doubt the dementia game.
The man is a raging antisemite, Aggiegirl, and a racist.
At this point dementia or not..and I think he has it…hatred defines him.
Your fresh, concise reporting continues to amaze me. Thank you David. Stay safe David. God bless Israel and the USA.
High five, Momma Bear!
Back at you Jwoo
Thank you. Your appreciation encourages me to continue.
David, that and know that we constantly pray for you, yours and Israel. And if we forget to be graciious and thankful to you outwardly, know that inside, we are!
Sundance has many sayings…the biggie:
“The Truth Has No Agenda”.
Yeah – I think BIDEN OPENS TOO MANY GATES. What an asshat! Egypt is right not to allow any of those Hamas supporters in. It’s downright dangerous. If you’re still in Gaza after being advised to flee – well, you’re on the wrong side of history.
Thank you for the updates. It sounds like good progress and continued prayers for those from the IDF who have given their lives.
By all means encourage Bibi not to have a ‘ceasefire’ or a ‘pause’.
David; I am most disturbed by the growing public opinion that characterizes Israel as “colonizers”. The public needs a crash course on Israel’s history. But I find it highly instructional that Hamas is behaving exactly like many of the native tribes in N.America who mass murdered “colonizers” families and defiled their corpses by scalping them. It’s almost as if Hamas is taking a page from the American natives in their heathen, murderous, inhuman response to civilization.
“The public needs a crash course on Israel’s history.” Hmmm, if they haven’t seen or heard about it by now (it’s only been out there for a few thousand years) I somehow doubt any of that “public” care or are interested. Of course I’ll bet they believe Israel came into being in 1948. But, hey worth a shot I guess (The crash course), but don’t be surprised by a lot of empty, blank looks of “whatever”. These, I am afraid are the dead. Just they don’t understand – The Only One who can “raise” them to life, is The One they don’t believe in.
David: Smotrich is right, Gallant is wrong. No money for the PA. “Stabilize the area.” Yeah, worked great with Hamas.
The Concierto de Aranjuez is probably the most famous guitar concerto ever composed. It is almost certainly enormously popular the world over. Not many people know that composer Joaquin Rodrigo was a lifelong friend of the famous Romero family of guitarists.
For many years brothers, Pepe and Angel had a friendly competition to see who could best perform some particularly demanding passages of this very demanding piece. I won’t begin to say who I think does the best job . . . I just invite you to enjoy some splendid playing. Since I’ve posted performances by Pepe’ several times, I think it’s only fair to post this splendid performance by Pepe’s younger brother, Angel. Enjoy, Treeper friends . . .
Beautiful… thank you once more
🙂
Morning, Garrison…heard this first as a freshman at UT and was captivated instantly.
A quick minutes or so of Angel warming up at home…
The Romero’s incorporate flamenxo technique into their classical playing—that’s where this precision comes
from. Wow. Just wow. 🙂
I was searching for a video of a concert I’ve seen of all four Romeros playing what, I can’t remember alas.
But I did run across this which I know you will enjoy as much as I did.
Absolutely delightful!
An Evening with the Romeros
Morning Bet! Early start of the day for me after waking up at 3 AM. Was cooking pancakes at 7. Then got Nipper to school on time, barely. Missed my work out today but walked 1.5 miles on the ranch. Will try to rest a little before heading this afternoon to New Braunfels for Miss V and her brother’s musical. Yesterday Nipper informed me that his school concert is today, too. So Elizabeth is going there and mom and I will cover the rest of thee grandchildren. Violets’s oldest brother, also living in NB has asked me to bless his new house so will do that before the play. ❤️
Afternoon, bro😘
I really needed to see that sweet news about Miss V’s brother wanting you to bless their house. That has warmed the cockles of my heart in a way I can’t explain.
I remember the last musical. Has it been a year already??!??!? Good golly! As each day seems to be more than 24 hours during these chaotic times, that a whole year has passed so quickly just doesn’t compute.
Our daughter of the 3+1 and her husband lived in New Braunfels and loved it. Then for a 180 degree shock change moved to Midland for about 4 years and now are now just outside of Houston. The oil industry sees such changes of address.
I hope Elizabeth takes some good video, and I know Nipper will be so pleased you’ll be in the audience. I’ll be applauding both productions from here. Blessings to all, dear friend 🙏🏻🌞😘
Howdy Garrison!
🙂
The Norman Lear channel on YouTube recently posted these two episodes from Archie Bunker’s Place about young Stephanie’s bat mitzvah. The timeliness of this release is really very powerful.
Stephanie, learns just how complicated people can be and handles it the best she knows how, especially at such a tender moment in her life.
Just one video this week. Lots of beautiful horses with a message that fits our times.
beautiful horses jumping
although I found the hyper-positive can-do pep talk a little ironic because it was the horses who were doing the lion’s share of the work
hey – I’m just sayin’ …
(that’s a Jersey thing … if you say that, then people can’t really find fault with you because you’re just sayin’ … .gnomesayin’?)
oh – and those bone breaks with the plates and screws are pretty hideous … I’ve only had a couple of minor breaks as a youngster, never one of those
all I can say, is “Christopher Reeves”….
Your “Jersey thing”. I like your sense of humor.
Thank you Patty!
Beautiful video with beautiful message…old equestrians’ memories…a lot of us go to canine agility….LOL, we don’t break things anymore…unless we trip over our dog.
Thank you Aggiegirl for your kind words.
Biden Regime and International Donors Send $80 Million Every 2 Weeks to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan Amidst Reports of Funds Being Misappropriated, Says Government Watchdog
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/11/biden-regime-international-donors-send-80-million-every/
Very interesting, and beautiful
Florida—the Floating Highway
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230528-the-overseas-highway-the-us-floating-highway
I highly recommend it, we went part way down on a family vacation in 1966 or so. Amazing colors, it’s the one place in the US to experience coral reefs and their sand flats in tropical waters, otherwise you gotta hop over to the Bahamas
I had been fortunate enough to have bought a cheap pair of polarized sunglasses, you MUST do that for the luxe experience.
They let your vision penetrate the water and see all the coral and sand on the bottom. The photos in that article probably were shot with a polarizing lens.
I was 13 and that was the neatest damn thing. Forget how I had the wherewithall to know I should get them, but remember buying them in a drugstore.
I had a BRIEF time in FL for a couple days after we returned from a cruise. I drove the family down that highway … cause I wanted to see it. sadly, we didn’t have the time to get out and paddle board around the mangrove trees … but we only went about halfway … cause that is ONE LONG HIGHWAY. Ohhhhhhhhh mommmaaaaa … but it IS pretty sweet!!
Why are the October 7 atrocities being denied?
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/379564
by Caroline Glick
Good morning all!
RIP Bobby Knight!
He is one of those guys that people hate or love.
I was a full time student at IU in Bloomington when he coached the Hoosiers to become undefeated NCAA Champions. I was in the stands for every home game. I remember walking down to the old stadium one day and Knight had the team running the lines on the football field!
Needless to say I am one that loved him for his competency, passion, and I don’t give a $#*^ attitude.
RIP, Coach Knight !!
The man is a Legend. Three National Championships! I’m with you, never bought into the “he is too erratic (the throwing the folding chair incident)”. The man is a Legend.
The chair deserved to be thrown, which was in the Olympics as ai recall. And BTW … it should be noted that the NFL now GIVES coaches a RED FLAG to throw when they believe they’ve been wronged. I guess tossing the Gatorade container on the field didn’t look good.
Loved him.
I was visiting with one of our sister dealerships for heavy machinery in Ohio having traveled there from the dealer in Texas. We had all retired to dinner for the day and our guys were standing agape because Bobby Knight was in the restaurant talking with a woman and her son, likely doing some recruiting work. The guys just stood there drooling with their mouths open and double-dared me to go over and talk to him since I was a native Hoosier.
I went right over to Mr. Knight, introduced myself, and told him what big fans we all were. He was very kind to me and put his hand on my shoulder and was very gracious. I was never afraid to talk to my “betters” because they all put on pants the same way we peons do every day and that has put me in some fun and really interesting scenarios throughout my career and life.
I love very strong personalities with very high principles. Some of the best life teachers you will ever have. I pray I am that person to my daughter, her peers, and our small sphere of influence.
Having some mighty big business growth and 1, 3, and 5 year plan talks today with the boss man. I am certain I am wearing him out with ideas – but we cannot continue to manage this growth effectively the way we are, thus these important talks must happen. I’ve got big dreams today and a real drive to protect our company and its employees from the fall out that looms with this dumbass government administration.
RIP BOBBY KNIGHT and thank you for being a REAL HERO. They can kiss your ass and they can kiss mine, too. LOL
The ultimate tribute to Coach Knight. He was not just a basketball coach, he was a life coach.
My Two Cents: Indiana Players’ Common Thread on Bob Knight? ‘He Taught Me To Be a Man’ (msn.com)
Difficult subject. I agree with the message.
awwwwww
Can’t watch…the ache from April ’22 is still sharp.
I couldn’t watch it either, Aggiegirl. Way too much heart ache, tears running down my face just seeing the post.
When we put Cocoa down Sherry was there with her letting her lick a Hersheys kiss.
Someone once added to this message–bring something they always wanted but were denied–like a nice big hunk of chocolate or cheese or what ever
The last moments with my boy…I gave him his favorite…my baked chicken, hand fed until he could not eat anymore and put his head down for the final time….
What I would not give to be able to stroke his silky coat, just one more time….or see him chase a squirrel one more time….gotta stop now….
The day we had to take Ginger for her last visit to the vet was icy and snowy, so cold. I put her warm coat on and bundled her in her favorite blanket. We laid her on the table still wrapped in her blanket. I couldn’t bear having her on that cold table. We petted and loved on her while the shots took effect, crying through it. She was so sick from cancer tumors peppered throughout her little 13 pound body that she sighed when Doctor gave the anesthesia shot.
My husband had never witnessed a pet being put to sleep and was unsure if he wanted to be in the room. Afterwards, he said he was glad he was there to tell her goodbye.
I brought her blanket home and put it in her bed so her fur brothers could smell it and understand,in their own way, she had gone to the Bridge.
Ginger was so special and is very much missed. We had her cremated and her ashes are in a beautiful little box with her picture on it. It’s on a little corner shelf here in the living room.
Howling practice
Wait until he is older and starts perfecting his “escape” skills. LOL. They are known escape artists:
There is a long leash on that dog. It is lucky not to have strangled itself.
I did not notice…
I have a friend with huskies…she is constantly chasing them as they have figured out how to escape their pen. Huskies can also be comedians.
Had an Alaskan Husky. Neighbors told us they noted she would clear a 6 foot fence without problems in a single jump to go harass a dog down the street that would harass her through the fence.
Protective Pug
IDF in Gaza. Latest footage available. The guys with the dog are Special Forces.
Dog owner details how much he spends to feed beloved pet known as town’s ‘gentle giant’
Man alive, that’s a whole lotta dog!
And he is still growing!
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It takes all kinds, Miss P. I’ve seen some remarkable videos of unlikely friendships between animals…do not tell me we know even a fraction of those interactions. Love!!!!💕
Mornin, Miss Besty❣️
Too true.
I have seen loads of videos of animals saving and or helping an other kind of animal.
Man is territorial
– of a different kind.
That must be why God gave us Jesus.
I’d like to think so, dear Patience. God knew what h
He was doing with the life in all forms He created. Imagine what goes on when there are no cameras!!
Good morning Betsy
Good morning, monti😘 😊
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Veteran’s Day ……..November 11
Thank a vet for their service.
Thank a vet ( several family members have been in the service) and celebrate our 45th anniversary. At least this year we won’t be spending the day delivering puppies. We never forget that day. A day for veterans and puppies.
In the UK the Sunday nearest this day is called Remembrance Sunday with massive commemorations throughout that now lost country.
Every town, village, and city has a Cenotaph where people gather to honour on that day those whose lives were lost in every war fought by Britain from WWI on.
Everyone in the lead up to this day wears a poppy on their persons.
The people respectfully remember even as the current crop of leaders debase those who sacrificed all.
Good morning all. 😃
Was asked by family member what I’m going to do with all that applesauce that I recently canned.
(Was probably a hint for gifting a jar or two huh?)
Here are two suggestions for using applesauce other than my fav which is warmed applesauce with homemade scratch biscuits:
Mix in a generous amount with morning oatmeal for breakfast and add a bit of cinnamon.
Apple pie like my Grandmother’s:
Thin sliced apples enough to half fill a pie shell. Fill the other half with applesauce (natural no added sugar) . Roughly 2 cups of each more or less depending upon how thick you prefer your pie. Spice with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves to your taste.
Heat a[[;esauce and thin sliced mixture in pot on the range and stir in spices until simmering. About 1/2 hour or so or until apple slices start to soften but not until they break down.
Fill pie shell with mixture , place top crust dough and cut vents either decorative or functional to vent. Crimp edges, (I usually do the fork method around the edge and cut off excess dough).
Bake at 425 for up to 45 minutes or until pie is light golden brown on top. A pie edger placed on top keeps the edges from over browning. The mix is already cooked so you’re just browning the shell.
Enjoy.
The applesauce eliminates the need to use butter or margarine and makes for a cleaner tasting and healthier pie. But if butter is your thing add it when cooking in pot on range.
No need to add sugar either normally unless you use granny smith or very tart apples. No need to add lemon juice unless you use very sweet apples.
Have a great day
Thank you, Monticello!! I will definitely be making this pie. I can a lot of applesauce, but I also freeze a lot of it. My husband likes to get a small container of frozen out of the freezer to thaw and eat. This year is the first time in about five years that I got my dehydrator out. Mine has nine trays, takes a lot of apple slices to fill it up. I dehydrated three sets of nine trays of apple slices. They are sooooo good. I had forgotten how nice it was to have them around to munch on. I used Gala apples since I like a sweet apple. My husband made apple dumplings with some of them. They freeze really good so we can have some of them later. You have a great day and thank you again for the recipe.
Sounds really good Marti. My Dad used to dry apple slices on a special screen rack that he fabricated. We had an small orchard of Red and Golden Delicious when I was a kid.
Apples are special to this family.
Have a pleasant day
Whoa!!!! Someone’s been a busy bee! 😍 Well done you!
There are so many different apple pie recipes, I love seeing them.
Mine is my mother in law’s. I use Gala because they keep their texture. Peel and cut into wedges maybe 5 depending on size, place them in a big bowl . Then mix 3/4 cup sugar with cinnamon (I guess on the amount) and 2 Tablespoons flour and distribute over the sliced apples until most are coated.
Into the pie shell they go in layers with pats of butter dotted in between and some on top before I cover the whole thong with a lattice dough. ( I don’t follow a measurement on how much. My motto is everything is better with butter so I don’t stint. Cholesterol and calories no object!
I figure the healthful apples offset the butter. That’s my belief and I’m sticking to it!! 😎😉
My daughters MIL is a German Baptist lady and she has a very good apple pie that is frozen until baked.
The gist of it is
Grated apples 2 cups
2/3c sugar
1TbSp Tapioca
1 tsp lemon juice
apple pie spice 1 to 1 &1/4 tsp
Place into unbaked pie shells, place unbaked tops on and freeze. Take out of freezer and bake anytime.
A group of ladies get together and make dozens of pies up all at one time and take home to freeze.
I can imagine it to be a lot like my grandmothers quilting parties where us guys were not allowed! 🙃
I think It like her MIL, monti. It in-laws as were were like that. I’ve told the story numerous times about the three sisters and two cousins compiling a cookbook of family recipes. Took them years to compile, interpret for times (“take the pie out of the oven when the postman comes”), prepare each dish, taste at their Thursday Night Recipe Club, adjust for seasonings and such, organize and submit for publishing.
They didn’t expect even the first edition to sell…went into three printings (if I remember correctly). Family vignettes preceded a lot of the recipes so a lot of memories from generation a past made it especially enjoyable.
I bet the ladies who baked those pies had a whale of a time putting them together. Quite right, no men 😂 At least until the tome came to eat a slice (or two😉)
Tapioca for thickening equals the flour I use. Get those pies were delicious🤗
I just looked Bounty on the Brazos Cookbook, first on Amazon (YIKES!!!!!)
And then another place where it it is was way more reasonable, to benefit an historic house in Marlin, Texas. (That’s MUCH better!)
https://historicallenhouse.com/cookbook/
Yum!!! That looks delicious, Monti.
I don’t think I am “done” yet. May have to head to another orchard. I love good fresh, locally picked apples.
Hi JWoo,
The apples, if late varieties, will be freezing if still on the trees. Most in your area should be picked and packed by now.
I have about 8 bushels that I’m trying to keep from freezing until Saturday/Sunday when they will be cored/washed and readied for Monday morning.
My apple pack house? An old SUV. LOL.
( Calvin Coolidge was quoted as saying “Eat it up, Wear it out, Make it do, or Do without)
Making do right?
I had to run it twice last night for short periods since the low was 23 degrees.
Necessity.
Have a pleasant evening
Morning, all,
If you find the day long already, take just a few minutes to listen to the lyrics in this one…
Wonderful, Phflipper. Both the lyrics and the beautiful voice. I thank you for this on a morning when we need Him so much 🙏🏻😘
You are most welcome, Betsy. I do hope others listen closely.
The lyrics were simple but the message profound (and eternal). I hope so as well. 🕊
Phflipper, I enjoy listening to all the hymns you post.
I have always liked the older hymns.
They’re like a sermon set to music 🎶
Today is All Souls Day.It is a commemoration of all the faithful departed.Praying for our loved ones who have passed…Amen.
Bet – thank you so much for the blessings,my dear friend.And blessings for you and yours as well.May we all shine in the light of our Lord. Casco 🙂
Thank you, dear Casco, for the smile. You are so welcome. Don’t see you much though I know why. But please know you are always in my thoughts as I come here every day. Be well, my friend. God bless you, your family, and your sweet kitties always 😘🙏🏻
You are so kind,Bet.And the kitties are doing well.Thank you very much my friend!
Yeah,the coal mines are a bit away right now.The head canary has to go 2 hours up to the top of Lake Okeechobee,and 2 hours back everyday for the last 3 months or so.Helping a brother out…no charge,as it is his own personal house.He and his wife are REAL cowfolk.Awesome people!Have known him since he was 17.He’s forty something now.Where does the time go?!Anyhow,you might not see this comment as it is late,but I at least read you and our other friends early,then later on as well.
Stay blessed amiga…always. Casco 🙂
Hi Casco, good to see you! Blessings!
Hi GrandpaM!!!Hope your health is doing well…and many blessings to you and yours,including of course,the lil nipper. Casco 🙂
Mornin’ all.
Relativism is an evil thing which no longer recognizes evil.
Hi Patience! ❤️
Verse of the Day for Thursday, November 2, 2023
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“O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.”
Psalms 96:9 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
God morning, dear duchess 😘🌞 Bless-ed be your day, sweet friend. You are a blessing to me and to everyone in this Tree. That is what I am grateful for today. Love you 🤗💕
Afternoon, Bet !!! ❤️
What a thoughtful, sweet compliment !!! 🥰
God’s business – first in my day – was running late this AM –
missed an appointment to make sure God’s Word was posted !!!
HAVE A BERRY BLESSED DAY !!! ❤️💙💜
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
BE MY VOICE
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
CHILD NOT CHOICE
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God,
cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
Good morning duchess01
Afternoon, Monti !!! ❤️
See you have been a bit busy this past week !!!
It is ‘apple season’ here, too. !!! Best part of Fall !!!
And – Thanks for the apple pie recipe !!! YUM !!!
HAVE A BERRY BLESSED DAY !!! ❤️💙💜
POWER OF GOD
When will turmoil in the world ever end
When will God ascertain a course to wend
He promised never to abandon us
He promised to refresh and renew plus
When will God determine the time toward
Redemption and restoration forward
To refurbish and secure our freedom
He must know we desperately need Him
Our human frailty is linked to doubt
We are distracted by evil all about
The utter inevitability
The inescapable falsity
God does not declare or reveal His plan
Lest the enemy cancel or countermand
We just need to know He most surely will
Defend and protect us if we be still
He had the power to part the Red Sea
To completely destroy the enemy
No weapon formed against us shall stand
It will be destroyed by His mighty hand
Did He not speak forth the land and the sea
The light of the day and the night to be
Did He not command the sun to shine
Create for us a habitat sublime
We must believe in the Power of God
Cause someday soon we will be awed
In Him and through Him what will come about
Manifested by Him will leave no doubt
D01: 08/07/2023
And there it is! This is the point that I was making all along. Ukraine simply does not have the manpower for a sustained war especially over 1 million men of military age left the country. Russia has no such problem.
Ukraine’s top commanders refuse orders to advance against Putin in huge blow to war effort (msn.com)
I tried posting this yesterday in an epic failure. I’m going to try again and remove the things I think caused it not to post smoothly.
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The ancient elm tree across from the distillery in Boston Common became a symbol of the colonist’s revolt against British tyranny. The members of the Sons of Liberty frequently met at the tree to stage protests and even stir up the local Bostonians to rebel. Everyone traveling in, out, and through Boston would have passed by the elm tree. Opposition to the Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and quartering of 10,000 British troops in America, and other oppressive actions by the British were inspired throughout the colonies by the image of the Liberty Tree.
The protests against British rule sometimes became violent and in 1766 the Stamp Act was repealed. The citizens of Boston gathered at the Liberty Tree to celebrate by hanging lanterns from the branches along with flags and streamers. The Sons of Liberty fastened a copper sign to the tree that read: “This tree was planted in the year 1646, and pruned by order of the Sons of Liberty, Feb 14th, 1766.“
In 1770, the funeral for the Boston Massacre victims traveled past the tree. Bostonians held demonstrations, tarring and featherings of Royal officials, and displays of mock executions under the tree. A local Loyalist decried the tree “was consecrated for an idol for the mob to worship; where those, whom the rioters pitched upon as state delinquents, were carried to for trial, or brought to as the test of political orthodoxy.” Liberty Trees started springing up across colonial America as places of protest against British policies.
In the siege of Boston in 1775, British Loyalists and British soldiers cut down the old elm tree and burned it. When American Patriots regained control of Boston in 1776 a liberty pole was erected next to the stump of the old elm tree.
In 1787, Thomas Jefferson famously said in an allegory to the Liberty Tree that “the tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”
Today, at the modern-day intersection of Washington Street and Essex Street where the ancient elm stood there is a plaque that reads: Sons of Liberty, 1766; Independence of their Country, 1776.”
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November 2
MORNING
Ever follow that which is good. I Thess. 5:15
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps. who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; … but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously. I Pet. 2:21-23
Consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Heb. 12:3
Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb. 12:1, 2
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Phil. 4:8
EVENING
The mighty God. Isa. 9:6
Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. And in thy majesty ride prosperously… Thy throne, O God is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right scepter. Psa. 45:2-4, 6
Thou spakest in vision to thy Holy One, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty. Psa. 89:19
The man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts. Zech. 13:7
Behold, God, is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. Isa. 12:2
Thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ. II Cor. 2:14
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Jude 24, 25
Bagster
https://www.dailylightdevotional.org/11/1102.html
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. – Isaiah 55:8
Have you ever been faced with a problem or challenge that has required you to “think outside the box,”— something that may not have seemed logical or reasonable at first, but which ultimately provided the solution? The average person has roughly ten thousand thoughts a day. That is three and a half million a year. Along the way, you may have had a really great thought, and it may have originated “outside the box.“
Where do your thoughts originate? Psychologists would tell you they come from nowhere and they come from everywhere. They just pop into your head, or they may emerge from sources outside yourself that influence your mind.
Based on today’s verse, you must recognize that your thoughts can be far from God’s thoughts. He calls you to renew your mind (Romans 12:2), avoid futile thinking (Ephesians 4:17), and “take every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). You begin by being aware of and managing what you are thinking, even those “pop-up” thoughts that seemingly come from nowhere. You make intentional choices about what influences you, partnering with God to sow His word into your soul and spirit. And you follow the mandate of Philippians 4:8 for your thought menu.
Ask the Lord to help you if you have unhealthy thought patterns and habits. Intercede for the men and women whose mindsets and ideologies are in opposition to the Lord, particularly those who educate America’s children.
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing#devotional
Good morning my friends, here … it’s bright and sunny here in N.CA this morning … our dark, cold, nights are waning as a storm system and cloud cover brings warmer air into the region. I hope your nights aren’t as dark and cold as mine have been this past week. I end up paying a much larger chunk of my income to PG$E (not a typo) when it gets collllld overnight.
Texas Rangers won the World Series, were only in the playoffs 9 times since 1961 and have never won before. They were also the only team to refuse to have a gay pride celebration.
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/why-are-the-texas-rangers-the-only-mlb-team-without-a-pride-night/3283197/?amp=1
Congrats on refusing the (maligned) Rainbow! 4th Championship win of Bruce Bochy!!! Unprecedented!!! The man knows something about baseball and players.
Dr. Pierre Kory substack article on shedding, titled “Shedding of Covid mRNA Vaccine Components and Products from the from the Vaccinated to the Unvaccinated, Part 1”
https://pierrekorymedicalmusings.com/p/shedding-of-covid-mrna-vaccine-components
Excellent! Thanks bessie!
The FEDS may say we have a problem, but on a local level, Mayors say we have “no problem here”!
Signed in Wuhan, no less.
You just can’t make this crap up. (Who are the 13 in the delegation?)
Sister City signing in China
Mayor Jim Brainard, Carmel, Indiana, USA and Mayor Taihui Wang, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
WUHAN, HUBEI – Mayor Jim Brainard joined Xiangyang, Hubei Mayor Taihui Wang in China on Tuesday to ratify the Sister City agreement that was established in 2012. Both mayors signed the agreement in both English and Chinese that calls for a formal relationship to promote mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and American people.
“I was very pleased to sign this agreement today to ratify the cultural exchanges that have already begun and will hopefully continue in the future,” said Mayor Brainard. “Despite the challenges of the global relationship between the U.S. and Chinese leaders, it is important that our people continue to build positive relationships under the Sister Cities agreement that will benefit both cities.”
Carmel and Xiangyang agree to make a concerted effort, on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, to promote people-to-people friendly contacts and economic and trade interflow between them and actively carry out exchanges and cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, science and technology. In addition, exchanges may also include culture, sports, health, education and personnel.
Mayor Brainard was in Wuhan this week to attend a gathering of mayors from the U.S. and Hubei, which provided the opportunity to hold the formal signing ceremony 11 years after the relationship with Xiangyang was established in Carmel. It was June 29, 2012, when then Deputy Mayor Ding Yalin and one of her delegates, Tan Yao, then the Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs, joined Mayor Brainard to begin the partnership.
A 13-member delegation of mayors from the heartland states of the United States made the visit at the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
The delegation engaged in discussions with officials from eight Hubei cities on topics such as green development and friendly cooperation. They also held a roundtable meeting on Tuesday afternoon, focusing on environmental cooperation and the promotion of China-U.S. friendship.
Wu Haitao, the vice governor of Hubei, highlighted the achievements in economic and trade cooperation, educational collaboration and people-to-people exchanges between Hubei and friendly U.S. states. Wu expressed the hope for further deepening of cooperation between Hubei and the U.S. heartland states and cities in the fields of environmental protection, public health and cultural education.
We will just pull an end run and work around the bumbling fools of the Federal government. Bwah ha ha!!!!
http://www.china.org.cn/world/2023-11/01/content_116787095.htm
https://www.tellerreport.com/life/2023-11-01-a-delegation-of-mayors-of-hinterland-cities-in-the-united-states-visited-hubei-to-discuss-green-cooperation-chinanews-video.S1-Aclx76.html
Still digging:
“A delegation of mayors of heartland cities in the United States visited Hubei on the afternoon of October 10. The delegation consisted of mayors of six cities from four states: Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee and Minnesota, experts and scholars, representatives in China and representatives of hinterland associations.”
Published on November 27, 2019
U.S. Heartland mayor delegation brought leaders from Carmel (Indiana), Sioux Falls (South Dakota), and Youngstown and Maumee (Ohio) to China in mid-November for the first time. These mayors represent small-medium sized cities in the U.S. Heartland region that are often overlooked. Despite small in population, these cities play influential roles in their regions.
Named “Beverly Hills of the Midwest”, Carmel, Indiana is home to the leaders of companies like Eli Lilly (Fortune 500), Anthem Insurance (Fortune 500), and Simon Property Group (Fortune 500), where Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a major supplier of energy and consumer of energy industry hardware.
In the state of Ohio, Youngstown is a midwestern city falling within a region of America often referred to as the Rust Belt. Today, it is becoming a center of culture, entertainment and innovation with the revival of its downtown. Maumee is home of Fortune 1000 soybean and corn producer Andersons.
During the five-day visit, they have had in-depth and fruitful conversations with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and government leaders in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as well as local private businesses. These visits helped both sides to understand more of each other – culturally and business-wise.
Members of the delegation include:
Bob Holden, Chairman and CEO, U.S. Heartland China AssociationJames Brainard, Mayor of Carmel, IndianaPaul TenHaken, Mayor of Sioux Falls, South DakotaJamael Tito Brown, Mayor of Youngstown, OhioRichard Carr, Mayor of Maumee, Ohio
More to read:
MAYOR’S COLUMN: TenHaken supports better U.S.-China relationshttps://www.cusef.org.hk/en/who-we-are/newsroom/the-inaugural-us-heartland-mayor-delegation-trip-to-china
Wonder how many land acquisition deals were brokered? Brainard’s term is over this November, so wonder what occupational position he is going to retire into???? He was Carmel’s mayor for SEVEN TERMS.
Oh yea!
Pure table tennis magic. Watch an amazing rally between French players (msn.com)
HIGHLY recommend listening on Spotify to the Joe Rogan Experience interview of Elon Musk interview episode #2054
He speaks first about the new Tesla truck but starts getting into the meat and potatoes about Twitter (X) and politics at the 25:04 mark.
Say what you will about Elon Musk, but the minute I start really wondering if he is a bad guy, I listen to him for 2 to 3 hours speaking for himself in a podcast and I view him differently. And that is even with a healthy dose of skepticism with his research and development of Neurolink. One of his earlier podcasts with Joe Rogan discuss the use of Neurolink for victims of mass injuries to help the body overcome those injuries and/or brain damage.
Not thrilled about Joe Rogan’s adding commercials now, but I understand he probably needs to get multiple revenue streams when the liberals go to try to cancel him again. Maybe he’ll end up on Rumble.
Israel Update:
In the past few hours, using Intelligence, over a 130 Hamas terrorists were eliminated in Gaza.
HalleluYah!
DAY # 4 – MIDDAY PRAYER
Psalm 91.The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing. #psalms, #prayer, #faith
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FXlf2hzRdw
Prayer for Israeli Hostages. Christian Prayer for the Liberation of Hostages in the Israeli-Hamas War
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QYsMsOZBIs
Israeli Defense Minister in a talk with an engendering unit: “We have unique solutions to dismantling the tunnels underneath.
We are forwarding revolutionary technology.”
David: “engendering”…engineering.
I saw that but figured that’s what PC autocorrect will do these days.
I got a chuckle out of it (autocorrect misfiring) and thought, “that’ll teach ‘em to use a word like ‘engender’ in a sentence full of masculinity!!”
besides, poor David has enough to worry about ! 🙂 even the translation alone …
This is indeed very good news! Thank you for your faithfulness in sharing the latest with the Treehouse.
The traitor to the US and Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard has stated that the Hamas attack was a green flag.
He confirmed that Israeli attack helicopter pilots were ordered to stand down for six hours while the attacks took place.
Note Pollard’s loyalty to Israel is obviously not in question.
Better late than never, started to add photos after karaoke last night but just couldn’t make it past the first one, really long day, got a bit more cleanup to do after equipment repairs.
Pizza oven got a new (correct) thermocouple as well as thorough cleaning of interior and of the gas burner that seemed to be clogging up gas volume but only on the left side???? weird.
Got the new to me pizza maker up and running for line service, got off restaurant next door when they tossed out, still blew cold but door hinges were broken & manufacturer replacement hinges were 300 bucks apiece. Got a pair of aftermarket ones from Amazon & put on months ago in preparation for mine going out again, but it lost its refrigerant in the meantime.
Condenser fan was a slow moving one too… replaced and recharged system. It has been running in the green zone for the last 48 hours so should be good to go for reopening tonight from vacation.
Here we go….
02 November 2021 Ronnie Wilson, American R&B keyboardist (Gap Band – “Burn Rubber On Me”), dies at 73
You Dropped A Bomb On Me
02 November 2018 Glenn Schwartz, American rock guitarist (Pacific Gas & Electric -“Are You Ready?”), dies at 78
02 November 2015 Raul Rekow, American percussionist and conguero (Santana, 1976-2013), dies of cancer at 61
02 November 1996 Eva Cassidy, American singer, dies of cancer at 33
Glad you got all your stuff ready to go! Nice that you have the mechanical capabilities!
LIVE WITH JULIE – 11/02/2023
JULIE GREEN MINISTRIES
https://rumble.com/v3t7e5h-live-with-julie.html
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURES:
1. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (Walk by faith, not by sight)
2. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
3. Romans 10:17 (Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word)
4. Romans 11:33-36 God’s word is inexhaustible
5. Daniel 3 (Shadrach, Meschach, and Abednego)
6. Daniel 6 (Daniel in the Lion’s Den)
7. 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath)
8. Isaiah 54:17
9. 2 Corinthians 2:14
10. Isaiah 55:11
11. Nehemiah 8:10 (the joy of the Lord is my strength)
12. Psalm 118:24 (This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad)
13. Daniel 10:10-12
14. Jeremiah 1:12 (God is faithful to perform His Word)
15. 1 John 5:14-15
16. 1 Samuel 30 (David & Ziklag)
17. Matthew 11:12
18. Proverbs 6:31 (sevenfold return)
19. Jeremiah 1:10
20. Hebrews 1:2
21. Romans 4:17
22. Psalm 115:16
23. Psalm 75:7
24. Genesis 1:26-28 AMPC
25. Exodus 3:14 (I AM who I said I am)
26. Philippians 4:13 (I can do all things through Christ)
27. 2 Timothy 1:7 (a sound mind)
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PROPHETIC WORD
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F.E.A.R = False Evidence Appearing Real
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REVIEW OF PROPHETIC WORD – IT IS TIME FOR A REST !!!
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PRAYER FOR ALL !!!
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Interesting.. re Volcanos that could erupt and the possible effects of their eruption.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12702373/supervolcanoes-showing-signs-life-Italy-California.html
News from Canada.
Liberal stalwart calls for new party leader, predicts Trudeau will decide soon whether to quit
https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/liberal-heavyweight-calls-for-new-party-leader-predicts-trudeau-will-decide-soon-whether-to-quit
Insane Globalist billionaire still destroying the planet.
https://thehighwire.com/editorial/kenyas-new-birth-to-death-digital-id-program-supported-by-gates-foundation-un/
“To date, Gates has committed nearly $29 billion in grants towards topics including family planning, climate change, agriculture development, polio, malaria, public health, mRNA vaccine development, and now a lifetime Digital Identification program in Kenya known as Maisha Namba.
Following a series of “closed-door meetings,” Gates will support Kenyan President (Soros backed ) William Ruto as the nation upgrades its ID system to enable it to conform with global requirements and align it to a digital economy that is long overdue, according to remarks by Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok. Earlier this year, Gates established a Sub-regional office in Nairobi, solidifying and strengthening his alliance with the Kenyan government.”
Oh my goll
One of the most bumbling idiotic evil malevolent malignancies to walk this earth.
Surely this is Satan’s spawn
He is an evil freak
Covid shots and their aftermath.
New study of more than 19,000 confirms massive toll in neurological complications
https://www.wnd.com/2023/10/huge-chunk-covid-vax-victims-hit-tremors-insomnia-muscle-spasms/
Israel Update:
The IDF has split Gaza and is coming from a few directions towards the Hospitals where the Hamas placed its Headquarters.
They will reach soon.
I don’t know the plans but they can make the tunnels too hard to stay in and wait for them as the come out.
May YHWH’s plan for Israel’s enemy/(ies) be Psalm 83!
Volcanoes and climate:
“For the past two decades, global warming and climate change skeptics have cited two historical events as proof that present-day global warming is a myth and that potential climate change is a crisis generated by politicians and special interest groups as an excuse to grab power.
New research on those two events, the Little Ice Age and the Medieval Warm Period, helps us understand what they were and how that knowledge can help quell current debate.”
https://reasons.org/explore/blogs/todays-new-reason-to-believe/how-volcanoes-help-resolve-climate-controversies
This why alarmists “scientists” have done all they can to deny those events happened or at least minimize how strong they were. They do the same thing for the Holocene Optimum and the Roman warm period.
While I’m at it, I saw an article a few days ago about someone who was thanking Joe for forgiving 200k student debt loan. Seemed to be written to conflate 200k school loan forgiveness with 200k loan repayment from James. Cognitive dissonance. I saw it on Drudge. Still go there occasionally to see what the sell out says.
Looking for it made me realize how they have made the search history lots worse in this browser. Can’t look back and find it but the old search history was much more functional.