There are times when something will come via email that just makes my blood boil. Right now is one of those times.
I've been out in the garden, have only gotten about 12 ft down one row of beans while filling up a half bushel bucket. These are destined to become winter victuals. I was hot, sweaty, aggravated and still frustrated. I'm working on that one...
I came inside to grab a drink and cool towel to wipe the sweat from my eyes, just had to check my email. (doncha know that addiction thingy reared it's ugly head) Ahhh, had a friend from work email me this link to a poll that MSNBC is doing today. Seems like there is some idjut out in Whackofornia who wants the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" pulled from all U.S. currency.
*snip*
SAN FRANCISCO -
An atheist who has spent four years trying to ban the Pledge of Allegiance from being recited in public schools is now challenging the motto printed on U.S. currency because it refers to God.
Michael Newdow seeks to remove “In God We Trust” from U.S. coins and dollar bills, claiming in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday that the motto is an unconstitutional endorsement of religion.
Newdow, a Sacramento doctor and lawyer, used a similar argument when he challenged the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools because it contains the words “under God.”
*snip*
(Yes, I've read all about the AP charging bloggers for each word they use from their articles. Think there is about 90 of them is they count each and every little preposition, and pronoun)
Click here if you want to read the rest of the story. Click here if you want to take a few minutes of your time to go vote yes or no on this poll. I will tell you this, as of a few minutes ago when I voted, it was 30% NO and 70% YES...
Don't think you need to even guess what my vote was.
Please go over to either one of those links above and give em hell! I'm sick and tired of a few "poor misunderstood atheist's" telling all of us God fearing/loving people what we should do, say or think.
You know what? If he doesn't like the words 'IN GOD WE TRUST' on all U.S. Currency, DON'T USE IT! Last time I heard, the UNITED STATES was still a democracy, and the majority was supposed to rule. It ain't happening folks...
Better yet, he could go live in some other country that doesn't have it written on their money.
And Michael, don't let the door hit you on your backside when you leave!
Sheesh!
And so it goes......
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Disappearing...
Let's not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives and we obey them without realizing it.
~~~~~Vincent Van Gogh, 1889
Seems I've made a few mistakes here lately. I'm going to take a few days to reflect and re-evaluate. A very good time to be out in the garden, working on those frustrations, reminding myself I'm only human.
Such is life...
And so it goes......
~~~~~Vincent Van Gogh, 1889
Seems I've made a few mistakes here lately. I'm going to take a few days to reflect and re-evaluate. A very good time to be out in the garden, working on those frustrations, reminding myself I'm only human.
Such is life...
But are not this struggle and even the mistakes one may make better, and do they not develop us more, than if we kept systematically away from emotions? ~~~~~Vincent Van Gogh
And so it goes......
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Book Review...
Fighting wars is not so much about killing people as it is about finding things out. The more you know, the more likely you are to win a battle.
~~~~~Tom Clancy
I'm going to attempt a book review here... Anyone that knows me, knows that I'm a inveterate reader. Honestly, a voracious reader. I love books and the journey's they allow me. Anyhooo...
This past weekend I was scheduled for 4 night shifts. That would be 12.5 hrs per shift not counting travel time. Surely doesn't leave too much time to actually do anything else. But I read while I'm trying to fall asleep in the broad daylight. Some of you may remember back in late April I took a trip to Florida. While I was making my connecting flight, I just happened to stop in one of the bookstores that populate any of the larger Airport terminals. I bought the book 'House to House' by David Bellavia. Unfortunately I left that book on the plane when I arrived in Daytona Beach.
Since I belong to several literary clubs, I decided to order the hard cover book. I also ordered 'Lone Survivor' by Marcus Luttrell. For whatever reason, I picked that one to read this past weekend. Let me say this, if I didn't require 3 hrs sleep per day, I would have finished it in one setting.
Marcus is a Navy SEAL who spent time in Afghanistan on the G.W.O.T. His book details his part and that of his 3 teammates in Operation Redwing.
Here, read this for a quick idea of who this man is.
My name is Marcus. Marcus Luttrell. I'm a United States Navy SEAL, Team Leader, SDV Team 1, Alfa Platoon. Like every other SEAL, I'm trained in weapons, demolition, and unarmed combat. I'm a sniper, and I'm the platoon medic. But most of all, I'm an American. And when the bell sounds, I will come out fighting for my country and for my teammates. If necessary, to the death.
And that's not just because the SEAL's trained me to do so; it's because I'm willing to do so. I'm a patriot, and I fight with the Lone Star of Texas on my right arm and another Texas flag over my heart. For me, defeat is unthinkable.
He also writes of his training (Hell Week) to become one of our Navy's highly trained special operatives, a SEAL. Y'all know what that means, right? SEa, Air and Land. Let me tell you, if you want to see a fine specimen of a man, just look up one of those guys. Seriously.
I had a former SEAL as my boss for almost 8 years when I was a Quality Tech. for a major plastics company. Doug taught me many things. I was at the time what he called "his girl, Friday, or his right hand [wo]man." Some of his stories would send chills down my back. But he always observed OpSec, even untold years after the fact. Needless to say, hero worship wouldn't even begin to cover our relationship. A better friend couldn't be found. His wife became my veterinarian for many many years. I still miss them.
Ok, back to 'Lone Survivor'.
Each morning I read until glancing at my alarm clock left me thinking "it's going to be a really long night." I would mark my page till the next morning.
I was almost halfway thru his book by the time yesterday rolled around. Of course, I slept for a few hours. There were some things I had to take care of, so I set it aside. Last night after returning home from having dinner at Montgomery Inn Boathouse with a friend to celebrate his birthday, I picked it up again. Something I don't normally do when I have friends visit. But he had started reading 'House to House'.
So I read.
Marcus's writing had me on a side of a mountain in the Hindu Kush. I could feel the rocks, I could hear the sound of bullets, his teammates yells, all of it. I was with his parents and all the Texans who came to support them when it was believed that Marcus and his entire team were KIA. His story details how he spent days crawling up the steep mountain, dehydrated, and seriously wounded after a major battle which left his 3 teammates dead. Then he was discovered and taken in by a village of Pashtuns. Even though it could mean life ending retribution from the Taliban for them to protect him, they did.
He gives us a look-see into the lives of the Afghani people who are fighting the Taliban just as we are. There was a part where he sees an Afghan man wearing a "Bush for President" button on his shirt that had me laughing out loud.
Marcus also wrote about his journey back to the main base at Bagram. And his journey home to the States. There were so many parts that had me sniffling like a weepy woman. Several times I was asked if I was "alright". My answer? "Yes, but you really need to read this book." When Marcus wrote how he spoke to Admiral Mullen, and asked that he give his bedraggled blood spattered Texas Lone Star battle patch to the President, and that Admiral Mullen complied with his request had me sniffling and catching my breath even harder. It gets even better when he sees it sitting on the President's desk when he was presented with the Navy Cross.
Two Texans who understand what it means to defend our Nation.
Marcus also has the added bonus of knowing it will be kept in President Bush's museum someday.
As for my thoughts...
A truly well written and heart wrenching saga of a heroic breed of Men and their daily way of life protecting us. The loss of his 3 teammates and the loss of the entire rescue team will raise the hair on the back of your neck. It will open your eyes to the fanaticism of those who truly hate Americans.
"I seem to recall he had green eyes, and they were filled with a hatred which would have melted a U.S. Army tank."
I've been told of that look before. It's not something I would ever want to experience for myself. Would you?
If you read but one book a year, Please, this book should be it.
Hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women are deployed across the world in the war on terror. By bringing hope to the oppressed, and delivering justice to the violent, they are making America more secure.
~~~~~George W. Bush
And so it goes......
~~~~~Tom Clancy
I'm going to attempt a book review here... Anyone that knows me, knows that I'm a inveterate reader. Honestly, a voracious reader. I love books and the journey's they allow me. Anyhooo...
This past weekend I was scheduled for 4 night shifts. That would be 12.5 hrs per shift not counting travel time. Surely doesn't leave too much time to actually do anything else. But I read while I'm trying to fall asleep in the broad daylight. Some of you may remember back in late April I took a trip to Florida. While I was making my connecting flight, I just happened to stop in one of the bookstores that populate any of the larger Airport terminals. I bought the book 'House to House' by David Bellavia. Unfortunately I left that book on the plane when I arrived in Daytona Beach.
Since I belong to several literary clubs, I decided to order the hard cover book. I also ordered 'Lone Survivor' by Marcus Luttrell. For whatever reason, I picked that one to read this past weekend. Let me say this, if I didn't require 3 hrs sleep per day, I would have finished it in one setting.
Marcus is a Navy SEAL who spent time in Afghanistan on the G.W.O.T. His book details his part and that of his 3 teammates in Operation Redwing.
Here, read this for a quick idea of who this man is.
My name is Marcus. Marcus Luttrell. I'm a United States Navy SEAL, Team Leader, SDV Team 1, Alfa Platoon. Like every other SEAL, I'm trained in weapons, demolition, and unarmed combat. I'm a sniper, and I'm the platoon medic. But most of all, I'm an American. And when the bell sounds, I will come out fighting for my country and for my teammates. If necessary, to the death.
And that's not just because the SEAL's trained me to do so; it's because I'm willing to do so. I'm a patriot, and I fight with the Lone Star of Texas on my right arm and another Texas flag over my heart. For me, defeat is unthinkable.
He also writes of his training (Hell Week) to become one of our Navy's highly trained special operatives, a SEAL. Y'all know what that means, right? SEa, Air and Land. Let me tell you, if you want to see a fine specimen of a man, just look up one of those guys. Seriously.
I had a former SEAL as my boss for almost 8 years when I was a Quality Tech. for a major plastics company. Doug taught me many things. I was at the time what he called "his girl, Friday, or his right hand [wo]man." Some of his stories would send chills down my back. But he always observed OpSec, even untold years after the fact. Needless to say, hero worship wouldn't even begin to cover our relationship. A better friend couldn't be found. His wife became my veterinarian for many many years. I still miss them.
Ok, back to 'Lone Survivor'.
Each morning I read until glancing at my alarm clock left me thinking "it's going to be a really long night." I would mark my page till the next morning.
I was almost halfway thru his book by the time yesterday rolled around. Of course, I slept for a few hours. There were some things I had to take care of, so I set it aside. Last night after returning home from having dinner at Montgomery Inn Boathouse with a friend to celebrate his birthday, I picked it up again. Something I don't normally do when I have friends visit. But he had started reading 'House to House'.
So I read.
Marcus's writing had me on a side of a mountain in the Hindu Kush. I could feel the rocks, I could hear the sound of bullets, his teammates yells, all of it. I was with his parents and all the Texans who came to support them when it was believed that Marcus and his entire team were KIA. His story details how he spent days crawling up the steep mountain, dehydrated, and seriously wounded after a major battle which left his 3 teammates dead. Then he was discovered and taken in by a village of Pashtuns. Even though it could mean life ending retribution from the Taliban for them to protect him, they did.
He gives us a look-see into the lives of the Afghani people who are fighting the Taliban just as we are. There was a part where he sees an Afghan man wearing a "Bush for President" button on his shirt that had me laughing out loud.
Marcus also wrote about his journey back to the main base at Bagram. And his journey home to the States. There were so many parts that had me sniffling like a weepy woman. Several times I was asked if I was "alright". My answer? "Yes, but you really need to read this book." When Marcus wrote how he spoke to Admiral Mullen, and asked that he give his bedraggled blood spattered Texas Lone Star battle patch to the President, and that Admiral Mullen complied with his request had me sniffling and catching my breath even harder. It gets even better when he sees it sitting on the President's desk when he was presented with the Navy Cross.
Two Texans who understand what it means to defend our Nation.
Marcus also has the added bonus of knowing it will be kept in President Bush's museum someday.
As for my thoughts...
A truly well written and heart wrenching saga of a heroic breed of Men and their daily way of life protecting us. The loss of his 3 teammates and the loss of the entire rescue team will raise the hair on the back of your neck. It will open your eyes to the fanaticism of those who truly hate Americans.
"I seem to recall he had green eyes, and they were filled with a hatred which would have melted a U.S. Army tank."
I've been told of that look before. It's not something I would ever want to experience for myself. Would you?
If you read but one book a year, Please, this book should be it.
Hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women are deployed across the world in the war on terror. By bringing hope to the oppressed, and delivering justice to the violent, they are making America more secure.
~~~~~George W. Bush
And so it goes......
Monday, August 18, 2008
Friendly Reminder...
Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right.
~~~~~Abraham Lincoln
Earl made a comment on Friday Funnies that started this train of thought...
We have allowed our government to remove almost every acknowledgement and association to God from everything that we hold dear. If they (WE) would only look to Our history, they (WE) would and should remember that only through God's grace have we advanced so far.
Since O'Wise One had sent me this little reminder, I thought I would pass it on. Mayhap it should be sent to every government office in each of these 50 (or is it 57?) states, along with those in Washington DC.
I found this very interesting.
Do you know the Preamble for your state? . . .
Be sure to read the message in red at the bottom!
Alabama 1901, Preamble
We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution..
Alaska 1956, Preamble
We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.
Arizona 1911, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...
California 1879, Preamble
We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom...
Colorado 1876, Preamble
We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe...
Connecticut 1818, Preamble.
The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy...
Delaware 1897, Preamble
Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences...
Florida 1885, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble
We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble
We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance, establish this Constitution...
Idaho 1889, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings...
Illinois 1870, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors...
Indiana 1851, Preamble
We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government...
Iowa 1857, Preamble
We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution...
Kansas 1859, Preamble
We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution...
Kentucky 1891, Preamble
We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...
Louisiana 1921, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy...
Maine 1820, Preamble
We, the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity. And imploring His aid and direction...
Maryland 1776, Preamble
We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble
We, the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe. In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction...
Michigan 1908, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom, establish this Constitution...
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings...
Mississippi 1890, Preamble
We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work...
Missouri 1845, Preamble
We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness, establish this Constitution...
Montana 1889, Preamble
We, the people of Montana grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution...
Nebraska 1875, Preamble
We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution...
Nevada 1864, Preamble
We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution...
New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V
Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience...
New Jersey 1844, Preamble
We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors...
New Mexico 1911, Preamble
We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty...
New York 1846, Preamble
We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings...
North Carolina 1868, Preamble
We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those...
North Dakota 1889, Preamble
We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble
We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common...
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble
Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this...
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I> Section 2.
All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences...
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble
We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance...
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble
We, the People of the State of Rhode Island, grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing...
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble
We, the people of he State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
South Dakota 1889, Preamble
We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties...
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III.
That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble
We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God...
Utah 1896, Preamble
Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution...
Vermont 1777, Preamble
Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man...
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights,
XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other...
Washington 1889, Preamble
We, the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
West Virginia 1872, Preamble
Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in constant reliance upon God...
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble
We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility...
Wyoming 1890, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution...
After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are wrong!
(Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.)
'Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.'
~~~~~William Penn
BLESSED IS THE NATION WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD... PSALM 33:12
GOD BLESS AMERICA
And so it goes......
~~~~~Abraham Lincoln
Earl made a comment on Friday Funnies that started this train of thought...
We have allowed our government to remove almost every acknowledgement and association to God from everything that we hold dear. If they (WE) would only look to Our history, they (WE) would and should remember that only through God's grace have we advanced so far.
Since O'Wise One had sent me this little reminder, I thought I would pass it on. Mayhap it should be sent to every government office in each of these 50 (or is it 57?) states, along with those in Washington DC.
I found this very interesting.
Do you know the Preamble for your state? . . .
Be sure to read the message in red at the bottom!
Alabama 1901, Preamble
We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution..
Alaska 1956, Preamble
We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.
Arizona 1911, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...
California 1879, Preamble
We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom...
Colorado 1876, Preamble
We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe...
Connecticut 1818, Preamble.
The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy...
Delaware 1897, Preamble
Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences...
Florida 1885, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble
We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble
We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance, establish this Constitution...
Idaho 1889, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings...
Illinois 1870, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors...
Indiana 1851, Preamble
We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government...
Iowa 1857, Preamble
We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution...
Kansas 1859, Preamble
We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution...
Kentucky 1891, Preamble
We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...
Louisiana 1921, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy...
Maine 1820, Preamble
We, the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity. And imploring His aid and direction...
Maryland 1776, Preamble
We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble
We, the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe. In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction...
Michigan 1908, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom, establish this Constitution...
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings...
Mississippi 1890, Preamble
We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work...
Missouri 1845, Preamble
We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness, establish this Constitution...
Montana 1889, Preamble
We, the people of Montana grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution...
Nebraska 1875, Preamble
We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution...
Nevada 1864, Preamble
We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution...
New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V
Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience...
New Jersey 1844, Preamble
We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors...
New Mexico 1911, Preamble
We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty...
New York 1846, Preamble
We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings...
North Carolina 1868, Preamble
We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those...
North Dakota 1889, Preamble
We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble
We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common...
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble
Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this...
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I> Section 2.
All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences...
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble
We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance...
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble
We, the People of the State of Rhode Island, grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing...
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble
We, the people of he State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
South Dakota 1889, Preamble
We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties...
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III.
That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble
We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God...
Utah 1896, Preamble
Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution...
Vermont 1777, Preamble
Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man...
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights,
XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other...
Washington 1889, Preamble
We, the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
West Virginia 1872, Preamble
Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in constant reliance upon God...
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble
We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility...
Wyoming 1890, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution...
After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are wrong!
(Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.)
'Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.'
~~~~~William Penn
BLESSED IS THE NATION WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD... PSALM 33:12
GOD BLESS AMERICA
And so it goes......
Friday, August 15, 2008
Friday Funnies...
The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with only a loaf of bread are three billion to one.
~~~~~Erma Bombeck
Everyone concentrates on the problems we're having in this country lately: illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, alligators attacking people in Florida ...
Not me. I concentrate on solutions for the problems. It's a win-win situation.
+ Dig a moat the length of the Mexican border.
+ Send the dirt to New Orleans to raise the level of the levies.
+ Put the Florida alligators in the moat along the Mexican border.
Any other problems you would like for me to solve today ?
~~~~~
And so it goes......
~~~~~Erma Bombeck
Everyone concentrates on the problems we're having in this country lately: illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, alligators attacking people in Florida ...
Not me. I concentrate on solutions for the problems. It's a win-win situation.
+ Dig a moat the length of the Mexican border.
+ Send the dirt to New Orleans to raise the level of the levies.
+ Put the Florida alligators in the moat along the Mexican border.
Any other problems you would like for me to solve today ?
~~~~~
Think about this one:
1. Cows
2.The Constitution
3. The Ten Commandments
C O W S
Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall where she slept in the state of Washington? And, they tracked her calves to their stalls. But they are unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens wandering around our country. Maybe we should give each of them a cow.
T H E C O N S T I T U T I O N
They keep talking about drafting a Constitution for Iraq.... Why don't we just give them ours? It was written by a lot of really smart guys, it has worked for over 200 years, and we're not using it anymore.
T H E 1 0 C O M M A N D M E N T S
The real reason that we can't have the Ten Commandments posted in a courthouse is this: You cannot post 'Thou Shalt Not Steal,' 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery,' and 'Thou Shall Not Lie' in a building full of lawyers, judges and politicians...
It creates a hostile work environment.
~~~~~
The Bathtub Test:
During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director,
'How do you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.' 'Well,' said the Director, 'we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub. 'Oh, I understand,' said the visitor. 'A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup.
"No" said the Director, 'A normal person would pull the plug.
Do you want a bed near the window?'
OR DO YOU WANT THE BED NEXT TO MINE ?
~~~~~
It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.
~~~~~Grace Hopper
And so it goes......
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Wondering What To Do??
We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.
~~~~~Ronald Reagan
I received a email from Kathi yesterday. She requested some help getting the word out on this issue. The request originally came from Soldiers Angels~ Germany.
There is a children's burn unit at CSC Scania that desperately needs supplies. This unit is ran by Military volunteers (read 'OUR' Guys). They are making do with what they have to treat who they can, but need so much more. There's also a couple of video's that will give you a better idea of what is happening,
along with the contact information too.
So there 'tis...
Won't you please take a few minutes to read and watch? I'm betting you are willing and able to make a difference to an Iraqi child, and his family.
It's those "little drops" that mean so much to those less fortunate than us.
We are fortunate, aren't we? So much more than we realize.
If I can stay awake long enough in the morning, I'll be stopping at the local pharmacy or Wally World to pick up a few things that were requested on the list.
And so it goes......
~~~~~Ronald Reagan
I received a email from Kathi yesterday. She requested some help getting the word out on this issue. The request originally came from Soldiers Angels~ Germany.
There is a children's burn unit at CSC Scania that desperately needs supplies. This unit is ran by Military volunteers (read 'OUR' Guys). They are making do with what they have to treat who they can, but need so much more. There's also a couple of video's that will give you a better idea of what is happening,
along with the contact information too.
So there 'tis...
Won't you please take a few minutes to read and watch? I'm betting you are willing and able to make a difference to an Iraqi child, and his family.
It's those "little drops" that mean so much to those less fortunate than us.
We are fortunate, aren't we? So much more than we realize.
If I can stay awake long enough in the morning, I'll be stopping at the local pharmacy or Wally World to pick up a few things that were requested on the list.
And so it goes......
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Newest Addition...
It sometimes happens, even in the best of families, that a baby is born. This is not necessarily cause for alarm. The important thing is to keep your wits about you and borrow some money.
~~~~~Elinor Goulding Smith
Hear ye! Hear ye!
In the year of our Lord 2008, on the twelfth day in the month of August, WE proudly herald the birth of Pierce Carlyle Johnson.
The young king made his appearance at 2 hours and 6 minutes after the hour of high noon. The royal son weighed in at a strapping 7 pounds and 11 ounces, with a majestic height of 19 and one half inches.
Henceforth, his loyal subjects were smitten by his lovely countenance.
Having much stamina to endure the 48 hours prior, the exhausted parent's and Grandparent's exhibited fortitude throughout the birthing.
As a privileged great Aunt to this youngest royal son, I would like to take this opportunity to express my pleasure to the proud parents....
WELCOME TO THE BEAUTIFUL STATE OF PARENTHOOD!
VS, you make a very lovely Grandmother. Again.
And so it goes......
~~~~~Elinor Goulding Smith
Hear ye! Hear ye!
In the year of our Lord 2008, on the twelfth day in the month of August, WE proudly herald the birth of Pierce Carlyle Johnson.
The young king made his appearance at 2 hours and 6 minutes after the hour of high noon. The royal son weighed in at a strapping 7 pounds and 11 ounces, with a majestic height of 19 and one half inches.
Henceforth, his loyal subjects were smitten by his lovely countenance.
Having much stamina to endure the 48 hours prior, the exhausted parent's and Grandparent's exhibited fortitude throughout the birthing.
As a privileged great Aunt to this youngest royal son, I would like to take this opportunity to express my pleasure to the proud parents....
WELCOME TO THE BEAUTIFUL STATE OF PARENTHOOD!
VS, you make a very lovely Grandmother. Again.
And so it goes......
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