tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.comments2023-06-09T04:23:56.336-07:00Al's MusingsAlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453255551532736555noreply@blogger.comBlogger301125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-2521271030693510752012-06-08T17:38:39.447-07:002012-06-08T17:38:39.447-07:00The lyrics that Barbra Streisand sand sang are fro...The lyrics that Barbra Streisand sand sang are from the 1950s musical "South Pacific" set in the World War II era, when people were taught that the Japanese and other foreign people were the enemy. Hate is taught... there's no question about it.ALPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-68510761175583466802012-05-19T14:45:54.190-07:002012-05-19T14:45:54.190-07:00I've been praying this prayer a lot lately, an...I've been praying this prayer a lot lately, and it seems to deepen in meaning every time I pray it.Your Friend Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882448289218613548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-91615928222261551432012-02-14T01:17:56.217-08:002012-02-14T01:17:56.217-08:00Good post, reminds me of the film American history...Good post, reminds me of the film American history X. One is normally indoctrinated into hate from an early age...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-81737732876852624652011-12-29T18:54:05.803-08:002011-12-29T18:54:05.803-08:00Thanks, James!Thanks, James!Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453255551532736555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-36982624594142189542011-12-29T16:55:06.912-08:002011-12-29T16:55:06.912-08:00Wow! Thanks Al, that's so good.
-JamesWow! Thanks Al, that's so good.<br /><br />-JamesJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616736932455683861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-89104745781084825682011-12-16T18:17:49.155-08:002011-12-16T18:17:49.155-08:00Thanks as always, sister dearest! Your support do...Thanks as always, sister dearest! Your support does my heart good.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453255551532736555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-78899950786500903202011-12-16T16:52:22.347-08:002011-12-16T16:52:22.347-08:00You see, that's why I know you need to be wher...You see, that's why I know you need to be where you are for Christmas. We understand. Not that we don't miss you, because we do. Heaps. But we get it. You are the only example of Jesus some people will meet this Christmas. <br /><br />~Sister DearestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-63162633402688468782011-12-15T22:48:42.195-08:002011-12-15T22:48:42.195-08:00You are beautiful Al...in so so many ways. If I fo...You are beautiful Al...in so so many ways. If I forget, ask me about Rob ( aka the bead man ) on Sunday...I ate with Jesus Thursday evening.ron colehttp://thewearypilgrim.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-47772776082118405012011-12-08T09:58:40.104-08:002011-12-08T09:58:40.104-08:00So true, it is the love we give this Christmas and...So true, it is the love we give this Christmas and not the gifts that matters.Toyin O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08429675861306256504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-27982826439318453412011-12-05T14:07:01.997-08:002011-12-05T14:07:01.997-08:00Love your christmas ingredients...thank you for th...Love your christmas ingredients...thank you for the reminder. Too often this time year we don't unwrap the reality of christmas deep enough...to discover it really is a gift that has the potential to change the world. Thanks my friend.ron colehttp://thewearypilgrim.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-30217192770876830672011-12-03T22:02:18.813-08:002011-12-03T22:02:18.813-08:00:-):-)Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616736932455683861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-59068829327275382322011-12-03T15:33:33.662-08:002011-12-03T15:33:33.662-08:00Thanks, James. I guess that's why I was moved...Thanks, James. I guess that's why I was moved to write it as early in the season as I did--just for you!Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453255551532736555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-70053842401903894292011-12-03T14:12:15.158-08:002011-12-03T14:12:15.158-08:00So glad I read this early in the Christmas season,...So glad I read this early in the Christmas season, not as conviction afterwards. Thanks Al!Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616736932455683861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-88870438645468990182011-12-02T21:06:57.504-08:002011-12-02T21:06:57.504-08:00You are so welcome, Aaron, anytime!
Sister deares...You are so welcome, Aaron, anytime!<br /><br />Sister dearest: yes, well, the butter tarts would certainly be a treat if they arrived intact, but that is not likely. <br />Yes, the ear flappy toque thingy is still a hit. It is perfect for a chilly evening out with CARTS, and I have already worn it a couple times this season.<br />Regarding this year? Whatever feels like being Jesus where you are. If it is a toy for some kid who might otherwise go without, or ditto for some food, then go for it. Figure out a way of putting a bit of your own heart into it, whatever you decide on. (And if you let me know what you did, then I can rejoice along with you.)Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453255551532736555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-2457723060880133672011-12-02T17:08:00.147-08:002011-12-02T17:08:00.147-08:00Hmmm... I have been giving thought to what to send...Hmmm... I have been giving thought to what to send to Victoria for Christmas. <br /><br />How to send butter tarts--not so good an idea. Well, yes, they can be sent. Just not successfully. Unless you like minute crumbs. Because mine after all, are very flaky :)<br /><br />That soap on a rope from my childhood to a brother who always claimed he needed just that very thing and was likely running out that very day. Not sure they make those any more.<br /><br />I sent cozy jammie bottoms and a hat with ear flaps last year so you might be good with those still.<br /><br />Your post makes me wonder if the best thing I could do for you is give a bit more to our food bank this year. Maybe one more gift for the Kinsmen Wish Box. <br /><br />And you can do the same for us :)<br /><br />xoxox Sister DearestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-33378124212551356002011-12-02T10:44:18.418-08:002011-12-02T10:44:18.418-08:00Thanks, Al. Merry Christmas.
(and thanks for &qu...Thanks, Al. Merry Christmas.<br /><br />(and thanks for "mercifulest"!)Your Friend Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882448289218613548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-73952373449476686622011-11-24T19:19:10.838-08:002011-11-24T19:19:10.838-08:00It is a mystery indeed!It is a mystery indeed!Chris Ledgerwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17905022342741427178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-18972864535178236802011-11-16T12:41:35.622-08:002011-11-16T12:41:35.622-08:00Awesome musings Al..." For such a time as thi...Awesome musings Al..." For such a time as this." As a person of faith I can't imagine the spirit gently nudging us...to live and speak profoundly differently. Why the church has not engaged this moment is mind boggling. It has to make one ask if it is not both blind and deaf. Truly, truly sad!ron colehttp://thewearypilgrim.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-72838679338037079662011-11-14T10:22:48.374-08:002011-11-14T10:22:48.374-08:00Thanks, Kerry!Thanks, Kerry!Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453255551532736555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-14408298753678474692011-11-13T23:20:00.407-08:002011-11-13T23:20:00.407-08:00Love this!! Sharing!! :DLove this!! Sharing!! :DKerry Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03051264598690393719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-81558055084024617532011-10-21T19:06:43.551-07:002011-10-21T19:06:43.551-07:00This is good, Al! I will share it, & Thank yo...This is good, Al! I will share it, & Thank you :)Kerry Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03051264598690393719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-11219878265959422702011-10-01T12:31:31.931-07:002011-10-01T12:31:31.931-07:00Wonderful post!Wonderful post!Chris Ledgerwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17905022342741427178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-24073811233761289192011-09-17T15:56:12.577-07:002011-09-17T15:56:12.577-07:00Thanks, Sister Dearest (and Onliest!).
I'm s...Thanks, Sister Dearest (and Onliest!). <br />I'm sure it isn't an accident that 'dog' and 'god' are so similar in spelling.<br />And yes, we can probably learn just as much from how cats respond to love.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453255551532736555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-88356209471025188272011-09-17T09:55:31.104-07:002011-09-17T09:55:31.104-07:00Where did my comment go...? I did compose a lovel...Where did my comment go...? I did compose a lovely group of thoughts and it didn't post. Here I go again.<br /><br />Ahh well... well, I am the 'mother' of the aforementioned puppies and the mother of the bride that was. I have been awaiting this particular post with anticipation, knowing it was in the works.<br /><br />Your observations led me around a corner and I thought of the pets in another light as well. As Sunny longs for companionship, loves to just be with me and constantly (if annoyingly at times) looks for my response, does not God feel the same way about me, us, His children? He invites us so often to come to Him, just spend time adoring Him. And different than us, He never tires of it. He just wants us. It is so often me, us, with the independent streak.<br /><br />The cats are managing to hold their own in their own ways; one is slowly allowing the upstart pups into her life, a little at a time. She can only take so much. Much like someone who, for whatever reason, has built a pretty firm wall around themselves but with tireless and warm affection, is gradually learning to trust. The other cat has decided that 'oh well, they seem to have moved in and aren't going away... I will deal with them as necessary but not gonna open my heart too much.' <br /><br />Again, the dogs don't give up. They still seek out those cats, and us their family. <br /><br />Like God still seeks us.<br /><br />For what it's worth, there are my additional thoughts!<br /><br />~Sister DearestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211328034704476406.post-62689905962019917262011-08-19T00:53:48.235-07:002011-08-19T00:53:48.235-07:00Well, said my friend...this passage from Romans 12...Well, said my friend...this passage from Romans 12 has always resonated with me.<br /><br />"So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it." ( Eugene Peterson's, The Message ) I think in other translations it actually says, " worship." That's it worship doesn't happen in church...it happens in the midst of life.ron colehttp://thewearypilgrim.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com