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The current temperature is 2 degrees.
Normal H/L temp for this date is 22/4
Although, normally the weather isn't very normal this time of year.
Todays Skeeter Meter is "zero".
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"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
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L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
The following note from Karen gives us reason to believe the senseless
atrocities of the past week are never really very far away from home.
She wrote. >>>
Hi Gary,
I'm sure everyone has heard about the terrible shooting at the YWAM
(youth with a mission) base out of Denver on Sunday morning. I was quite
frazzled when I first heard it on Fox news. Our son Paul is with this
same mission organization and just went on his first outreach to the
Philippines for two months. It's quite ironic that I feel more at peace
with Paul being overseas than in our own country where we are free to
express our Christian values and ideas. Everyone please pray for the
families involved. Thanks, Karen and Vance Anderson
p.s. If any of your readers have info and would like to email me about
the Philippines please feel free to do so. <<<>>>
Hi Gary,
'The Golden Compass' is a wildly imaginative tale with colorful and
interesting characters engaged in grand plots and battles with many
fabulous special effects.
It is not a documentary. It is a movie. Meant to entertain.
George Clooney is not really a corporate lawyer bringing down a
poisonous corporation in 'Michael Clayton'; Jerry Seinfeld is not really
a bee; Patrick Dempsey is not really a single dad in New York who falls
in love with a princess from a blissful cartoon world in Enchanted;
(Patrick Dempsey is not a doctor either); and believe it or not Arnold
Schwarzenegger is not really 'The Terminator'; and Nicole Kidman is not
really an evil-doer in the real world.
Like 'The Golden Compass' (adapted from a book), they are all stories
that spring from a writer's imagination. Meant to transform us for a
couple hours from our sometimes tough personal worlds into a place where
we forget our troubles and are entertained. Many times this simple goal
has proved to be hugely successful for many people. Wanda
PS 'Quo Vadis' was released in 1951 and is available on DVD. I was
lucky to have known the director, Mervyn LeRoy and his wife, Kitty. <<<>>>
Subject: The Golden Compass response..
Movies, television, music, and so forth are not only for entertainment
value, but they get society to think beyond what they are used to &
know. You can take away whatever you want from any media
outlet...that's the beauty of the whole process. Is it really that
detrimental if what you see or hear doesn't sync with all of your values
& beliefs? Mentally stepping outside of your proverbial box doesn't
equate with having to wear a huge foam finger in support of a differing
view point. It's not about being in agreement, it's about listening
and being open-minded.
If people solely relied on their stances on faith, sexuality,
politics, abortion, etc. to strictly guide their lives... they
drastically limit themselves to an interesting array of ideas this world
& it's people have to offer. Opening your mind doesn't make you a
traitor to your faith, doesn't make you anti-America, doesn't make you
(fill in the blank). When people are unwilling to try & see where
someone else is coming from...that's when major problems arise, be it
war, hate crimes, etc.
For those who are naysayers re: educating themselves on varying view
points...listening doesn't equate with agreement, it equates with being
a compassionate being. Plus, you can't expect to, nor should want to
agree with everything! Close mindedness causes strife & hatred.
Why are people so surprised at the discord around the world?
Understanding & peace go hand in hand. <<<>>> Go to the
movie WITH your kids and grandkids. Then afterwards discuss what is
wrong with the movie. I know you have the faith and that faith will give
you the wisdom to discuss the movie. Also, your kids/grandkids know the
strength and wisdom you have and they will listen to you, more so than
any movie producer. If they don't, well this one movie will not be the
only reason they would abandon what they have been taught by their
parents. Anyone who has watched the way you have lived your life,
especially your love of family will know who is right.
Don't be afraid, my friend. The Lord will give you that strength and
wisdom.
Ralph Kingsbury <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Ralph. You
not only flatter me. I think you are right, AND, I think I finally get
the picture. (Pardon the pun)
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It still "only" costs $3.00 to fill a small snowblower with gas in
Shivercity.
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I'm interested in purchasing some "carbon credits" (cheap). If anyone
has some swamp land that General Electric and Al Gore haven't already
bought up.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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Still no "official" word on the new owners of the home at 343 Cooper
Avenue. I have heard a rumor though.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
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