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!