MY SOAPBOX OFTHE DAY

I have listened for the last several days about the outrage of Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton over the remarks of Don Imas. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton both have the word reverand before their names. I have never listened to Don Imas because of the filth and vile things that comes from his mouth. However he can go on his radio show and use Gods name in vain, call christians all sorts of names, and say anything he wants to about Jesus, my Lord and Savior and not a peep from Jackson or Sharpton. How much more should they be offended by his remarks about Christ, than the girls basketball team. You will not find me using the name reverand before their names, because being a christian I'm ashamed that they even call themselves preachers. Now don't get me wrong, I think what Imas said was terrible, but he has said things before that was much more offensive to me and should have been to them if they are truly men of God.
Another thing about their outrage of Imas's remarks and calls for him to be fired. They have certianly been silent about the misjustice of the Duke Lacrosse players. In saying this, I think the boys have to take some responsibility for this themselves. They should not have the sttippers in their house at all. The Bible says that we are to abstain from the presence of evil. But my question is this, why are Jesse and Al not calling for the firing of Nifong, and punishment of the woman that made the false accusations against these boys. I can't help but wonder if the reason is because she is black and they are white.

101 of the World's Funniest One Liners
1. Ninety-nine percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.2. Borrow money from a pessimist -- they don't expect it back.3. Time is what keeps things from happening all at once. 4. Lottery: A tax on people who are bad at math. 5. I didn't fight my way to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian. 6. Never answer an anonymous letter. 7. It's lonely at the top; but you do eat better. 8. I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it.9. Always go to other people's funerals, or they won't go to yours.10. Few women admit their age; few men act it. 11. If we aren't supposed to eat animals, why are they made with meat? 12. No one is listening until you make a mistake.13. Give me ambiguity or give me something else. 14. We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "Smart"?15. He who laughs last thinks slowest.16. Campers: Nature's way of feeding mosquitoes. 17. Always remember that you are unique; just like everyone else. 18. Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 19. There are three kinds of people: Those who can count and those who can't. 20. Why is "abbreviation" such a long word? 21. Nuke the Whales. 22. I started out with nothing and I still have most of it.23. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. 24. Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. 25. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.26. As long as there are tests, there will be prayer in public schools. 27. Laugh alone and the world thinks you're an idiot. 28. Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let her sleep. 29. The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the ability to reach it.30. You can't have everything; where would you put it?31. I took an IQ test and the results were negative. 32. Okay, who stopped the payment on my reality check?
Editorial: Probably the most thought-provoking one-liner is "Eat right. Stay fit. Die anyway." It's sad but true -- no matter what you do, you will die. This is because you have sinned against God. Let's see if that's true: Have you ever lied (even once)? Ever stolen (anything)? Jesus said, "Whoever looks upon a woman to lust after her, has committed adultery already with her in his heart." Ever looked with lust? If you have said "Yes" to these three questions, by your own admission, you are a lying, thieving, adulterer at heart; and we've only looked at three of the Ten Commandments. How will you do on Judgment Day? Will you be innocent or guilty? You know that you will be guilty, and end up in Hell. That's not God's will. He provided a way for you to be forgiven. He sent His Son to take your punishment: "God commended His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Jesus then rose from the dead and defeated death. God promises everlasting life to all to all those who confess and forsake their sins, and trust in Jesus Christ. Please do that today . . . you may not have tomorrow. See John 14:21 for a wonderful promise. Then read the Bible daily and obey what you read. God will never let you down.
33. We are born naked, wet and hungry. Then things get worse. 34. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot. 35. Be nice to your kids. They'll choose your nursing home. 36. If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.37. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges. 38. Eat right. Stay fit. Die anyway.39. My mind is like a steel trap, rusty and illegal in 37 states.40. Nothing is fool proof to a sufficiently talented fool. 41. On the other hand, you have different fingers. 42. I've only been wrong once, and that's when I thought I was wrong. 43. God made mankind. Sin made him evil.44. I don't find it hard to meet expenses. They're everywhere. 45. I just let my mind wander, and it didn't come back. 46. Don't steal. The government hates competition.47. Humpty Dumpty was pushed.48. National Atheist's Day April 1st. 49. All generalizations are false.50. The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.51. Work is for people who don't know how to fish.52. If you don't like the news, go out and make some.53. For every action there is an equal and opposite criticism.54. IRS: We've got what it takes to take what you have got.55. I'm out of bed and dressed. What more do you want?56. I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not too sure. 57. I can handle pain until it hurts.58. No matter where you go, you're there.59. If everything is coming your way, then you're in the wrong lane.60. It's been Monday all week.61. Gravity always gets me down.62. This statement is false.63. Eschew obfuscation.64. They told me I was gullible...and I believed them.65. It's bad luck to be superstitious.66. According to my best recollection, I don't remember.67. The word "gullible" isn't in the dictionary.68. Honk if you like peace and quiet.69. The Big Bang Theory: God Spoke and BANG! it happened. 70. Atheism is a non-prophet organization.71. Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular?72. Save the whales. Collect the whole set.73. A day without sunshine is like, night.74. The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. 75. Corduroy pillows: They're making headlines!76. Gravity: It's not just a good idea, it's the LAW!77. Life is too complicated in the morning.78. We are all part of the ultimate statistic -- ten out of ten die.79. Nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody.80. Ask me about my vow of silence.81. The hardness of butter is directly proportional to the softness of the bread.82. The last thing on earth you want to do will be the last thing you do.83. Diplomacy is the art of letting someone else get your way.84. If ignorance is bliss, then tourists are in a constant state of euphoria.85. If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving.86. If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?87. Stop repeat offenders. Don't re-elect them! 88. I intend to live forever. So far so good.89. Who is "General Failure" and why is he reading my hard disk?90. What happens if you get scared half to death twice?91. I used to have an open mind but my brains kept falling out.92. Energizer Bunny arrested; charged with battery.93. I didn't use to finish sentences, but now I 94. I've had amnesia as long as I can remember.95. Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks.96. Vacation begins when Dad says, "I know a short cut."97. Evolution: True science fiction.98. What's another word for "thesaurus"? 99. Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time. 100. A flashlight is a case for holding dead batteries.101. I went to the fights, and a hockey game broke out.. . . Don�t forget to read the editorial!

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SALES STAFF OF ATHENS FASTNERS

We went to visit our son and his family for a few days last week. We had a good time. I got a sore throat the day after we got there, so I was'nt feeling well the whole time. We did go to Bubba Jeans ( now thats a redneck name if I ever heard one) resturant on Friday night to eat. It was buffet style. They had fried and boiled shrimp, crab cakes, catfish, bar-b-que, chicken tenders, and probably other things that I can't remember.

One of the reasons we went was to do some research on starting a business. My son wants to start a fastner buisness, selling bolts, nuts, nails, and other fastners. We made several contacts and had some pretty favorable results. We contacted several cabinet shops and home builders, and it seems they all wanted someone that would sell and service nail guns. They were all very supportive and said they would buy nails from us, if we were competive in prices. Came back home on Saturday, and was tired so we took a nap.

We are having evangelistic classes every night this week in church, and all day on Saturday. We are very excited about it. We hope it will make us more productive in winning lost souls.. Need to start getting ready, so will post more later.

Anniversary

As you all know, that reads my wife's blog, we had a good time on our anniversary. We spent the night in Houston. We arrived in Houston about 3:00 P.M. and got a hotel room. After resting a few min. we went to Pappadeaux's for some good seafood. After going back to the motel and changing clothes, it was off to see the play at Grace Theater. The play was a Neil Simon play named "Fools". It was a comedy, and I still laugh when I think about it. It was very funny. After the play we stoped at Starbucks for a cup pf coffee. The next morning we had breakfast at Dennys. Our favorite place to eat breakfast is at The Cracker Barrell, but it was so far away we settled for Dennys. After breakfast we went to some used book stores, and then it was home to Freeport, to get ready for church the next morning. After church on Sunday, we had lunch at Ryans Steak House, and then home for a nap. We had a great time. Looking forward to next year.
This morning will be leaving to go to Athens to visit with my son and his family for a few days. We will stop north of Houston and eat at Cracker Barrell. Jason is trying to start a buisness and I will be going with him to make some contacts. We will be coming home on saturday, in order to be at church on sunday. We enjoy going to church with our son, but you know what they say "there is no place like home". Will go for now and post more when we get home.

A TRIBUTE TO MY SWEETHEART

This is our house in Freeport, Texas. The lady in the picture is the one that made that house a home. In 13 days we will be married 45 years, and she has spent the entire 45 years making our house a home. I read a quote several years ago by Wiston Churchill. He told his wife that off all the decisions he had made in his life, his greatest decision, was asking her to marry him. I have never been put in a position to have to make important decisions like Winston Churchill, but you can take all of the decisions that I have ever made, and put them all together, an combined they would not equal the one, when I asked you to marry me. The happiest moment of my life was when you said yes, because without that question and that answer none of this would be possible. My sweetheart has always been willing to stay at home, in order for us to have a home. After spending many years out in the work force and seeing men, whose wife's worked, it just makes me so thankful that I have a wife, that THINGS don't mean that much to her. She was content to stay at home and make our house a home. She has spent 45 years taking care of my needs. When I needed babying she babied me. When I needed to feel like a man she made me feel like a man. When I was sick she doctored me. When I was hungry she fed me. When I was down, she was there to cheer me. When I was tired she sympathized with me. She always had my clothes clean and ready, and the list goes on and on. She gave me 5 wonderful children. She would sit up with them when they were sick. She was always there to answer their silly little questions. She was always there to see that they were properly dressed. As they grew, she was always there to teach them what being a man and a woman was all about. She was always there to make sure they knew their bible memory verses. If I wrote everything that my wife did to make our house a home, I would still be typing when I went to my grave. So don't ever ask me if my wife works. Her job is 24-7, 365 days a year, and she has done a fantastic job. So you see, you can build a house with lumber, concrete, and shingles, but it takes, love, compassion, caring, and work to build a home, and no one does it better than my sweetheart. I LOVE YOU AND THANKS FOR MAKING OUR HOUSE A HOME. JIM

I went to the refrigerator the other day to get me a glass of buttermilk, and there was only about one-half inch in the bottom of the carton. My wife makes the best rolls in the country (proably the world), but the reciept calls for butermilk. She only uses about 2 cups from the 1/2 gallon, and puts the rest in the refrig. In about 2 days just about all of it has evaporated out of the jug, and leaves the jug looking like the one above. Does anyone else have this problem.

I have always been fasinated with intarsia ( the art of making pictures from different types of wood). My last Wood magizine had the plans for these 4 small boxes, so I thought I would give it a try. Their not perfect, but I'm fairly happy with the way they turned out. The little wishing well in the background is something I made a few years ago. Hope you enjoy looking at them. These now belong to my sweetheart, as do all of the first things that I build