Random Thoughts

[John Locke]

Good morning and welcome to my world.

 

[John Locke]

Jealous and thrilled it worked out! While I didn't assist monetarily I prayed for you. Be well.
Sun rises a lot earlier there than here!

This needs to be discussed and it is more appropriate to the P&R forum but I'm gonna start it here for the context is right for it.

Every single devout Christian friend or family member I have not only didn't walk the talk, not a single one here or elsewhere even wrote or called to check in to see if I was ok.

The lack of integrity to their principles is staggering, not surprising as hypocrisy is embedded in the faith, but staggering in the clarity in real time of the truth of that hypocrisy.

There is a big mirror that ought to be looked into with open eyes.

The folks who actually showed care, respect and love would surprise you. None were devout Christians and most all them in whatever manner they were there did so out of justice and a clear understanding of who I am, what I am, what I do and understand and love deeply my value. I was no beggar of spirit or finance, whatever I received from most was just reward for a lifetime of character built upon integrity in action to principle, effort and care for others in everything I do small or world changing.

My devout Christian brother who really doesn't know shit about me actually tried to take away the incredible efforts against all odds with support of people who get it that I didn't do this. I didn't make this happen, that I didn't earn this incredible victory. No, he says its God calling me to him. Go to hell.

And I'm going to say this loud and clear, I am and always have been far more Christ like than any Christian I've ever known. And no matter where I've found myself in my insanely dynamic life I reach out with care in any way I can to those who could use care or help.

I'm gonna post this in my thread in the P & R forum. This needs to be discussed.


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[John Locke]

Ya know. I'm sitting out here on the porch on a gorgeous autumn afternoon enjoying the foliage over the lake and watching whole lot of ducks that will be flying south to ditch the winter to survive.

I'm watching a bunch of mosquitoes killing themselves desperately trying to get through the screens.

As I sit here watching this I'm reminded once again of how grand mankind can be when we use our rational minds.

Not only have we conquered nature in so many ways such a developing building, heating and water delivery methods to shelter us from nature's regular brutality. But some cat or whatever sat there one day or days and said, "Ya know, it's beautiful out here but all these pest kinda ruin the enjoyment. Let's invent something to keep them out and not ruin the view".

Thank you.

 

[grog]

Obvious penalty!

 

[aloyouis]

Come Tuesday., I will have 41K to play with.
Suggestions?

had to convert to a fixed rate. because it is just getting out of control. 4.9. waited too long.

Wait and watch. When we see inflation finally recede dive hard into the market.

QQQ, IVV, VOO

1/3 each.

Be patient. It will be obvious.

I’m down 27% this year. Just sayin.

Lol.

Who the fuck knows anymore?

 

[aloyouis]

Every single devout Christian friend or family member I have not only didn't walk the talk, not a single one here or elsewhere even wrote or called to check in to see if I was ok.

False.

 

[John Locke]

False.

This is where I'm having a problem with my good friend Piggy.

I think our definitions are quite different and this deeply offended him.

I know you're not in the P and R anymore sadly because there is a lot bring dealt with on this subject.

Thank you my friend. Truly and deeply from the bottom of my heart.

 

[John Locke]

I love this tune, have since the day it came out and most of my friends do too.

However there is a difference between us and this song and the reactions to it exemplify it.

I love it for it's aggression and energy they all, in one way or another deeply relate to it from a misery of life perspective.

No matter what's going on in my life, no matter where I'm at I'm not fundamentally miserable, there is an inner fire, a light that is inextinguishable, a lust for life that won't let me see life as tragic, brutal, difficult or anything other than mine to create.

I felt this way as a teenager at times yet so many feel this way so often that I just don't understand the why of it.


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[John Locke]

This!!! All of this!!!

Why are so many so miserable?

Spread your wings and fly.

One of Eddie's best solos. RIP brother.


View: https://youtu.be/cLdqOQTTTRY


Good morning world.

 

[John Locke]

"I'm standing on the edge of forever"

 

[John Locke]

Unlike so many I never wish I could return the sunlit, golden innocence of my youth. I love everything about being an adult no matter the travails. In fact I've been in love with every one of the 100 lifetimes I've lived for they are mine.

This one just brought me back to a beautiful time among many from my youth by the lake and for that I'm grateful.

To this day we've kept that promise, "I swear you'll never be lonely"

I still love you.

"Woke up to the sound of pouring rain
The wind would whisper and I'd think of you
And all the tears you cried that called my name
And when you needed me I came through

I paint a picture of the days gone by
When love went blind and you would make me see
I'd stare a lifetime into your eyes
So that I knew that you were there for me
Time after time you were there for me

Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sands, I remember you
And through the sleepless nights, through every endless day
I'd wanna hear you say, "I remember you"
Oh, whoa

We spent the summer with the top rolled down
Wished ever after would be like this
You said, "I love you, babe," without a sound
I said, "I'd give my life for just one kiss
I'd live for your smile and die for your kiss"

Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sands, I remember you
And through the sleepless nights, through every endless day
I'd wanna hear you say, "I remember you"

We've had our share of hard times
But that's the price we paid
And through it all, we kept the promise that we made
I swear you'll never be lonely

Oh-oh-oh, oh

We woke up to the sound of pouring rain
Washed away a dream of you
But nothing else could ever take you away
'Cause you'll always be my dream come true
Oh my darling, I love you

Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sands, I remember you
And through the sleepless nights, through every endless day
I'd wanna hear you say, "I remember you"

Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sands, I remember you
Through all the sleepless nights, through every endless day
I'd wanna hear you say, "I remember, I remember you"
Yeah, oh yeah"


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[John Locke]

Thank you once again to my friend Nehemiah. A man with such a beautiful soul.

 

[John Locke]

Thank you once again to my friend Nehemiah. A man with such a beautiful soul.

 

[BostonTim]

Me in my 8th grade Social Studies Class:


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[John Locke]

Me in my 8th grade Social Studies Class:


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I had 2 wonderful Social Studies teachers in Brockton in 7th and 8th grade who understood the problem with the subject and pretty much turned it into a second and deeper history class or this would absolutely have been my reaction as well Tim.

 

[John Locke]

Yes, but that is no cause to end your fairness nor the understanding of all the greatness and wonder in this world, in this one life.

 

[John Locke]

Good morning from the Live Free or Die state.

Does anything more need to be said to know that I'm home?

 

[John Locke]

 

[Coltsfan2theend]

We can fit two cars in the garage again. Moved all the summer stuff to the shed so my wife’s car on the right can fit in. She is thankful I’m the one to back in.

 

[sg14]

Most are familiar with Basque people live in Spain near the border with France. Know for sheep herding. Sheep herders get lonely and take to carving symbols into trees. It is also known that the loneliest carve pornographic figures into trees, and examples can be found in north eastern California. The carvings are called Arborglyphs, like pictoglyphs.
(Elynevada.net for an example)

Have read that some Basque people managed to travel the southwest 300 years ago with the Conquistadors and settled in the Tucson area.