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Raoul’s Two Cents: July 11, 2025<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Beautiful Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is it a beautiful day in the neighborhood? So many problems in the world today — more than enough to drive anyone crazy — so I thought we should focus on our countless blessings instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve got internet access (you’re reading this, right?). We’re still breathing. We’ve got a roof over our heads. We can still purchase and eat to fill our stomachs. Animals, birds and mountains still provide a fabulous glimpse of nature. The world is still spinning on its axis. The universe is intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This afternoon, as I was walking our corgis outside, I saw my granddaughter’s head popping out as I passed by her window. She greeted me with her radiant smile. My neighbors driving by waved and smiled. I felt like Mr. Rogers. The fragrant flowers lost me in their natural perfume. When I got home I grabbed a cup of chocolate ice cream, added fresh strawberries and nuts. Now I’m planning a nice surprise dinner for my happy wife. Last night she ate two servings of my original concoction of ground pork with veggies. What will it be tonight?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I feel like singing zip-e-dee-doo-dah! My oh my, what a wonderful day. Aren’t you amazed at so many blessings the Lord has given us? Blessings we don’t even deserve! I trust you’re surrounded by His awesomeness — much of which you’ve taken for granted. And the best part? — you don’t have to look hard to find it. I know there are some out there who are going through a lot. My heart goes out to you. I pray that you try hard to count the reasons to be thankful despite all that. Indeed, it’s an amazing day in the neighborhood if you allow it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TGIF people! I’m blessed to have you as my friends! It’s going to be a wonderful Friday leading to an amazing weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you like my emails, please do me a favor and spread it around. Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cYou will be blessed the moment you realize you already are.”<\/em> — Bryant McGill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.”<\/em> — Eric Hoffer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.”<\/em> — Camille Pissarro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.\u201d<\/em> — Numbers 6:24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JOKE OF THE WEEK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Original art by Raoul Pascual.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Parting Shots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Thanks to Frank of Modesto, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Drew of Anaheim, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Maling of New Manila, Philippines<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Lito of Anaheim, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Norm of Encino, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Colleen of Washington State<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I found these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My good friend (and jokester) Terry and I came up with these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Got any good jokes? Come share it with rest of us!
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