My "Cure" For Old Age

As I see it: There is only one way to not grow old.......die young.  As far as I am concerned; dying young is not a reasonable option.  Reality is reality.  Growing old is a reality.  As I see it; growing old is cool.  No pressure.  Enjoy your old age.  Yes indeed.  Do things.  Read, travel, visit local places, visit friends. Whenever you can: advise the young.  Observe high school, college and professional sports.  Enjoy your meals at home, restaurants, parties, and wherever you are invited.  Go for enjoyable walks.  Enjoy conversations.  Try to stay away from angry and bitter people.  (unless you are trying to help them)  My "cure" for old age........enjoy your life.   The best is yet to come. 

So.....What Is Your Point?

So......what is your point Peepsqueek? Israel must fight for survival. God is helping them. That is just the way it is. You say: "I am an atheist." Why? Everything that has been created has a creator. Everything that has been  built has a builder. All things manufactured have a manufacturer. It is foolish not to believe in God.  It is foolish and immoral to hate anyone. Why hate Israel?

* The above is a modified comment I wrote as a response to a person who whose comments reflected a hatred toward the nation of Israel.  He had signed his letter as "Peepsqueek."


"The fool has said in his heart, there is no God." (Psalm 14:1 and 53:1)
What do you think about Jesus? 
Is He the Son of God?  Is He God manifested in the flesh?   Yes to both questions.

The OTNC Reunion

On Saturday October 5th. 2019, a celebration of Old Town National City (OTNC) took place in Pepper Park on the Westside of National City.  What a time we had!  It was so special to see people I grew up with and went to elementary, junior high and high school with.  Most of them I seldom see anymore.  We did much reminiscing.  There was much laughter and story-telling.  What a pleasant time it was.  When a person is old and starts talking about those days with others with similar experiences, it is heart-warming.  I was asked to do the opening prayer.  There was music, dancing, food and above all.........reminiscing.  We had a good time.  I look forward to the next OTNC celebration.  It was pretty special.

Quotes By Herlong, Snyder and Webster

Communist Goals for America- Eliminate prayer or any phase of religious expression in the schools on the ground that it violates the principle of “separation of church and state.”- Control schools. Use them as transmission belts for socialism and current Communist propaganda.- Soften curriculum. Get control of teachers’ associations. Put party line in textbooks.Control student newspapers.- Infiltrate churches and replace revealed religion with “social” religion (i.e. “social justice,” “liberation theology”).- Discredit the Bible and emphasize the need for intellectual maturity which does not need a “religious crutch.”- Discredit American culture.- Discredit the family as an institution. Encourage promiscuity and divorce.- Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as “normal, natural, healthy." Albert S. Herlong, Jr.         (1909-1995) US Congressman (D-FL) (1949-1969)

"As the Founding Fathers knew well, a government that does not trust its honest, law-abiding, taxpaying citizens with the means of self-defense is not itself worthy of trust. Laws disarming honest citizens proclaim that the government is the master, not the servant of the people... The Bill of Rights does not grant rights to the people, such that its repeal would legitimately confer upon government the powers otherwise proscribed. The Bill of Rights is the list of the fundamental, inalienable rights, endowed in man by his Creator, that define what it means to be a free and independent people, the rights which must exist to ensure that government governs only with the consent of the people."
Jeffrey R. Snyder      American attorney, author

"Another source of power in government is a military force. But this, to be efficient, must be superior to any force that exists among the people, or which they can command; for otherwise this force would be annihilated, on the first exercise of acts of oppression. Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom in Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on any pretense, raised in the United States. A military force, at the command of Congress, can execute no laws, but such as the people perceive to be just and constitutional; for they will possess the power, and jealousy will instantly inspire the inclination, to resist the execution of a law which appears to them unjust and oppressive."
 Noah Webster   (1758-1843) American patriot and scholar, author of the first dictionary of American English usage (1806) and the author of the 1828 edition of the dictionary that bears his name.    

A Teddy Roosevelt Quote

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer 
of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is 
marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because 
there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great 
enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the 
triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place 
shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."



Theodore Roosevelt  (1858-1919) 26th US President,  April 23, 1910

Islam And Winston Churchill

"Islam is as dangerous in a man as rabies in a dog.”

Winston Churchill 

Two Quotes: Watts and Reagan

"For the past 30 years our nation’s spent $5 trillion trying to erase poverty, and the result, as you know, is that we didn’t get rid of it at all. In fact, we spread it. We destroyed the self-esteem of millions of people, grinding them down in a welfare system that penalizes moms for wanting to marry the father of their children, and penalizes moms for wanting to save money. Friends, that’s not right."-- J. C. Watts, Jr.(1957- ) US Congressman from Oklahoma (R), former quarterback in the Canadian Football LeagueSource: Feb. 5, 1997http://libertytree.ca/quotes/J..C..Watts.Quote.83F8

"The classical Liberal, during the Revolutionary time, was a man who wanted less power for the king and more power for the people. He wanted people to have more say in the running of their lives and he wanted protection for the God-given rights of the people. He did not believe those rights were dispensations granted by the king to the people, he believed that he was born with them. Well, that today is the Conservative."-- Ronald Reagan(1911-2004) 40th US PresidentSource: 1973http://libertytree.ca/quotes/Ronald.Reagan.Quote.20B9

Here Comes September!

September.......you are 6 days away!  You are pretty special to me.  You represent new things.  You represent  new beginnings.  You represent new faces, new places and new experiences.  You represent the Summer taking its last "shots."   Sometimes with a heatwave or two.  But you also represent Autumn.  (at least technically)  Here comes September!   Just like a new chapter of an interesting book!  For some, school has already started.  Books, backpacks, lunches, new clothes,  new friends (probably)) and good times.  Yes.....go ahead and dream!  Students,  have fun!  And if you have just started something new like band, algebra, or tackle football.  Do well!  Work hard! Have fun!

The First Amendment

"The First Amendment was never intended to insulate our public institutions from any mention of God, the Bible or religion. When such insulation occurs, another religion, such as secular humanism, is effectively established."-- Crockett v. SorensonSource:  U.S. District Court stated in Crockett v. Sorenson, W.D. Va,. 1983http://libertytree.ca/quotes/Crockett.v..Sorenson.Quote.DF35

Celebrate Freedom, Don't Be A Fool

Today, I celebrate freedom.  Yes, I am free.  I am not free to break the laws of the land, if I do break the law, I must pay the price.  Obedience to the laws of the land is for me a guarantee of freedom.  I will continue to celebrate freedom by continuing to pursue my goals, aspirations and dreams.  I am not a young man.  Nevertheless, I enjoy freedom.  I cherish freedom.  My wants and desires are not complicated.  I pursue what I want. Yes, I have moral parameters.  How else can I live?  I am not a lower animal.  I am a human being.  My wants and desires are different than that of a cat or a dog.  I have nothing against the word "training."  To "train" children is a positive thing.  To train a dog is a positive thing.  To train a soldier is also a positive thing.  Training is good.  Guidelines are good.  Parameters and boundaries are good.  They are beneficial.  They preserve life.  I see them as "freedom producers."  I see them as "do what you want to do."   How can I do what I want to do if I am not safe?  How can I be free if I feel threatened?  I am not free if I am full of fear.  I am free to practice my freedom.  However, I am not free to be a fool. 
If I become a fool, I lose my freedom.   If one becomes a fool, one  may lose much more than freedom.   Refuse to be a fool. There is too much at stake.  Foolishness is a "freedom  thief."
One more thing:  Pride can very often, produce foolishness.  Foolishness and pride are siblings.

Just Be Humble

Do great things.  Just be humble.  I know it is not always easy, but good things do not always come easy.  Do your best to be  humble.  It represents greatness.  It seems ironic.  However,  I truly believe that greatness produces humility and humility produces greatness  Genuine humility is a great thing.  Go ahead.......do great things.  Let your great works speak for themselves.  Glory comes.  Don't chase it.  Don't brag about anything.  Be a humble person.    Just be humble.  Go ahead.......do great things.  Just be humble.  Make it a high priority.  Just be humble.  Work, create, endure, produce, compete, surpass, excel.  Work hard!  Come out on top!  Just be humble.  Glory will come.  There is no need to chase it.  Just be humble.

Two Letters to Disqus

So......what is your point, Mr. Peep?  Israel must fight for survival. God is helping them. That is 
just the way it is. You say: "I am an atheist." Why? Everything that has been created has a creator. Everything built has a builder. All things manufactured have a manufacturer. It is foolish not to believe in God.  "The fool has said in his heart, there is no God." (Psalm 14:1 and 53:1)
What do you think about Jesus?   Is He the Son of God? (God manifested in the flesh) 




I am unwilling to argue with performance. I am unwilling to deny accomplishment. It is what it is. God does things the way He chooses to do them. He chose a people for Himself. (He needed to start somewhere) I am not a Jew. I refuse to hate a Jew. I refuse to hate anyone. If I have ambitions/dreams, and they go unfulfilled. Generally speaking, I have myself to blame, and only myself. Is there a substitute for hard work and determination? Is there a substitute for faith in, love for, and obedience to, the almighty God? Is there a substitute for the Word of God?















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Keep On Trying. You Cannot Lose.

Keep on trying.  Do not give up.  Pursue that goal.  Ask God to help you. "Every good gift comes from God."  Is it God's will?  Make sure that it is.  Once you realize that it is God's will.  Please continue.  You cannot lose.  You can only win.  Keep on trying.  Keep on trying.  And I do not mean "half try."  Nothing will stop you.  Use wisdom.  Be patient.  Wait.  Prepare.  Execute.  Win.  Rejoice.  You cannot lose.

Go For It, You Can't Lose, You Must Execute

Go for it, you can't lose.  Prepare, prepare, prepare.  The time comes when it is time to quit preparing and start executing.  You have not just practiced.  You have not just prepared.  You have practiced right.  You have prepared right.  Go for it.  The time for hesitation has ceased.  Hesitation has it's place.  Practice/preparation have their places.  It is time to execute.   Do it.  Win.  Rejoice. Celebrate.  You are a winner.  Why are you a winner?  Because you prepared at your highest level.  Were you a winner before you executed?  Some say you were.  I say you were not.  You are not a winner until you demonstrate it.  You must execute.  Of course preparation has it's important place.  But you must execute to win.  And I do not refer to athletic contests only.

Something In April

It is already April 11th and I have not written anything.  Well, to be honest, this is the month that people mention "April Fools," and its day.  The word"fool" is an interesting term.  It actually has around 8 definitions. It is both a noun and a verb.  Add a suffix and it becomes an adjective. However, I will deal with only one definition.  It is important.  It is the following: "A person lacking in common powers of understanding."  To me, this is serious.  The following is even more serious:
"The fool has said in his heart, there is no God."  Does not everything made have a maker?  I sense the urgency to repeat what I have quoted. This time with its appropriate reference;

Psalm 14:1 (the first phrase of the verse)  "The fool has said in his heart there is no God."
Atheism is serious business.  It is serious foolishness.

Reche Caldwell "And That's All On Me"

Donald Reche Caldwell, Jr.was picked in the second round of the 2002 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers.  He played four years for them.  He then signed with the New England Patriots.  He became Tom Brady's main target.  He then played for the Redskins. After that he played for the Rams. He made a few mistakes and his professional football career ended in 2008.  He was an outstanding football player.  I write about him because I appreciate his honesty.



"I'm not gonna blame football or concussions like everybody else for my mistakes.  I don't blame my education or my hometown or my family.  I have a great family.  I had a great childhood.  I grew up in a great place.  This is about losing my way, being around bad people and making bad choices, and that's all on me."

The Basis of Our Political System

I am in favor of any political system that acknowledges and practices the will of the people.  There are no perfect political systems in existence.  The United States has a good political system.  There is always room for improvement.  Improve, improve, improve is a good motto for people of all ages.  The following quote by George Washington alludes to the importance of improvement.  Of course he refers to our political system.  However, I am convinced that it is also applicable in our personal lives.

"The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitution of government."     George Washington

February? It Is A Good Month

Critics of America..........You need a little bit of February in you.  It is a good month.  Why?  Well, today is The second of February.  It is Groundhog Day.  The groundhog announces the coming of Spring, which will arrive in about 46 days.  Spring?  Yes, a pretty special season.

What else?  The 12th, it is the birthday of the greatest President this country ever had.  Of course, it is just my opinion, but the works of Abraham Lincoln are hard to match.  The Gettysburg address is one of the greatest speeches ever made anywhere and during any era.  And the words "with malice toward none and charity (love) for all," ring the bells of great prose.

What about February 14th?  Look out for that one! It is the day that celebrates love! Love is eternal.  "The greatest of these is love." (1 Cor. 13:13)  In other words; there is nothing greater than love.  Apparently, love is pretty special.  I am glad there is a day that is dedicated toward helping us remember that love is very deserving of celebration.

We do not live in a perfect Country.  But I am convinced we live in a great Country.  It is a Country that emphasizes freedom, fairness and opportunity.  Our Federal (or national) government has developed a Constitution, and has included allowances in it for change.  We do not have tyrants, dictators, or kings to direct, lead and guide our great Nation.  We have a President.  And with the help of many in accordance with the system of the Federal government.  He leads the Nation.  President's Day (Feb. 18) is set aside to celebrate the office of The President of the United States.

February 22nd is George Washington's birthday.  He was born on February 22, 1732.  He is known as the "Father Of Our Country."  He was a hero, of the American Revolution.  General George Washington became President George Washington after the War.  The very first President of our great Nation.  He served two terms, from 1789 to 1797.

There you have them.  Five holidays in the shortest month of the year.  Get some "February in you," especially some "February 14th."  Go for it.

A Martin Luther King Quote

On this day dedicated to him: I would like to honor Dr. Martin Luther King with the following quote:


"Cowardice asks the question - is it safe?   Expediency asks the question - is it politic?

Vanity asks the question - is it popular?  But conscience asks the question - is it right?

And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic,

nor popular; but one must take it because it is right."


Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January, 2019..........Welcome!

January?  Man.......You don't mess around.  You are awesome.  I'm glad you are here.  You start things off.  They have started real well so far.  Things are going to get better.  There is much to do.  There  are places to go, and people to see.  There are things to talk about.  I can walk.  I can talk.  I can see.  I can hear.  I can think.  I can use my hands.  I am ready to serve.  I am ready to share good news.  Look out January........cause here I come!