Raoul’s Two Cents: July 5, 2024
Independence Day
It’s July 4th as I prepare this email. Do you think I’d spend time away from my wife just to make you smile? Well do ya? I didn’t think so.
Seriously, I wish you and America a belated July 4th celebration. We’ve been celebrating this since 1941, the world was so different then. And in the bigger picture, Independence Day actually happened way way back in 1776. This great nation, this grand experiment of government, has certainly had its share of calamities but we’re still here. Today we’re facing yet another whirlwind of political, spiritual, social, economic drama. Will we survive? No one knows for sure but one thing I’m certain of: If we survive it will be because of God’s grace — even now we’re blessed beyond what we deserve.
And no matter what storm comes (like many of you) I know God will see us through. Happy birthday America!
But this is just me. TGIF people!
Raoul
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” — The U.S. Declaration of Independence, 1776
“Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionist. “ — Frankllin D. Roosevelt
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” — Deuteronomy 31:6
JOKE OF THE WEEK
Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA
Parting Shots
Thanks to Benny of Chicago
Thanks to Vincent of New Jersey
Thanks to Sharon of Connecticut
Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA
Thanks to Drew of Anaheim, CA
I found these:
These are just so silly I couldn’t help laughing.
My good friend (and jokester) Terry and I came up with this.
Larry
July 5, 2024 at 5:13 pm
Very short again. Your longer TGIF’s seem to be in the past. Maybe that is a Summer thing. Yes America has God’s grace. Beyond what we should expect. All the politicians lik
Heather
July 5, 2024 at 5:13 pm
I don’t even think that they teach the Constitution in grammar or high schools any more but I have a copy of the Constitution on my desk. It should be required learning and the things that parents are supposed to teach their kids are no longer taught by parents because they’re doing something they shouldn’t be doing instead of loving, supporting and teaching their children critical thinking.
We all have antennas that we can’t see, but they’re sending us messages all the time and the majority of the time they are what you should not be thinking or doing that isn’t good for you! Those messages are always right, So…. Don’t over rule them.
Our forefathers had some awesome ideas and laid a great foundation for us. Maybe we should do the right thing and stick to the script they wrote.
Tom of Pasadena
July 5, 2024 at 5:14 pm
Thanks Raoul. Great Art and Issue. Love entrance Right to the Point for the Day. Have a Great Weekend ! Tom