Conspiracy Theories

My computer’s sick. I don’t think it’s a virus that it caught. Neither is it spyware. I think it’s because of turning it off and inadvertently disconnecting apps from their execute commands. Waiting for my computer to move has made be very sluggish. It’s like watching a plant grow. A friend shared that he’s also sluggish. Did Bill Gates just spray the atmosphere with sleeping pills? I can’t think of a better time to talk about conspiracy theories.

Conspiracy theories. You love ’em or hate ’em — they’re all around us. Here are just some of them:

• Did you hear about the Russians using some mind altering sound waves to disable their target?
• How about the green aliens who have a base in Antarctica and are already living among us?
• Oh, and don’t buy chicken! There’s something they’ve injected that’ll kill ya! And they’re not real chicken meat anymore — they’re grown in labs and the FDA approved their production for human consumption.
• Here’s a good one — Biden’s already dead. He never signed that letter to discontinue his presidential bid. Even his staff were unaware of this dastardly coup.
• Donald Trump wasn’t really shot and that he planned it and spilled ketchup on his ear. Donald’s a liar, a rapist, a failed businessman, an opportunist. He’s made deals with Russia, North Korea and China. Prevent him from winning the election at all cost!
• Kamala isn’t really black. Her mom is from India, her Dad is only half black and he was a marxist. Kamala was a socialite who was a mistress of Montel Williams and Mayor Willie Brown Jr. In fact, she “slept” her way up the political ladder. Have you heard her speak? She’s so disorganized her staff quit on her. She failed the bar. She failed to pass a single legislature the whole time she represented California. She was Biden’s border czar and allowed 20 million illegals into the United States. All of these are being buried by Google and other media.
• Of course you know that Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Twitter are tracking your every move. Big tech knows your social security number, what you want to eat, and if you prefer Coke over Pepsi.
• The Lunar Landing was fake.
• 9-11 was staged. No plane hit the Pentagon. There was gold hidden underneath the towers.

Why do we do this to ourselves? Why do we self-doubt? I believe these theories are borne on the constant lies coming from supposed authorities. What can we learn from people who grew up with the constant changing winds of health advice like asbestos and sugar being beneficial in the 50s and decades later being cancerous? Did you believe Dr. Atkins? How did you feel when he died from his recommended diet? It’s almost funny if it wasn’t true. The famous health trainer, Richard Simmons, died this month. He didn’t even reach 80. He wrote a book “No time to diet” … I guess it was time. Live and let diet, as James Bond used to say.

Satan is the father of lies (John 8:44). Do you think these strings of deception are part of his plan for the world’s destruction? When society can no longer trust and we break up into factions — is this his master plan? If it is, it seems to be working.

It’ll be interesting to see how much malarkey will be spread as we come closer to the elections. How many friendships will be destroyed? Let’s pray for cooler minds, compassion and grace.

What’s that? Did you say anything Alexa? — “speak louder and enunciate my words”? Hey, what’s with all those vans parked outside with their spinning radar antenna? Drop all your plans! Head for the hills! We’re all gonna die! The world is flat and Batman is really Superman!

But nah! It’s not that bad. We’re better than that. Never lose hope!

TGIF people!

JOKE OF THE WEEK

Thanks to Chester of La Habra, CA

Original art by Raoul Pascual.

Parting Shots

Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA

Thanks to Vincent of New Jersey

Thanks to Sharon of Connecticut

Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, CA

Thanks to Drew of Anaheim, CA

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A New Day in America

First of all, thanks for your concern about my health last week. The short of it was my blood pressure went up and the meds took it down too fast for my body to adjust and got me nauseus. I was bed-ridden from Friday afternoon until Monday evening. Even now I still feel woozy. Not used to this because I rarely get sick. Anyway, getting better everyday.

The mood in the White House changed on Inauguration day. The smiles and grimaces in people’s mouths 4 years ago switched places. The mainstream media was filled with festivity while the alternative news outlets were relatively quiet and behaved.

I listened to the speeches with objectivity (at least I think I did). And I realized inaugural speeches have some things in common.

1. All incoming Presidents are in disbelief that they are actually going to control the world.
2. They have generous hearts and promise they will be the President of all people and not just the ones who voted for them. And they promise to unite the parties.
3. They promise complete transparency.
4. The whole family of the elected officials are there in attendance and sometimes we get to see the whole kaboodle for the first time and in all their fashion statements.
5. The first family’s dirty laundry are not usually displayed … yet. No one wants to spoil the party.
6. It’s mostly always cold and the sun only starts warming the place near the end of the ceremonies. I ask myself, why not choose a warmer season? Why does it have to be in the first month?
7. But above all, despite the hostility of the elections, there is awe that America’s constitution is still preserved. Few countries can say they have a peaceful coup d’etat.

I for one wish all the best for the new President. I think everyone should give him a chance. Whether one is in the winning or the losing side, we are all still Americans. I like to believe we love our country and want what’s best for future generations. Our facts and our approach to success is just different.

Some say a good egg is cooked “over easy” and some like it “sunny side up.”  If you’re the cook, you decide what’s for breakfast. And if you don’t eat the food, you starve.

I like the video Don shares below. It shows how one instrument and different skills can create beautiful music.

Be safe, be healthy, and remember: Cooperation is always more powerful than competition. TGIF people! God bless America!

Raoul

“If GRACE depends on our cooperation, then it is no longer GRACE.”
— Martin Luther

Joke of the Week

Thanks to Mel of Washington, DC  for sharing this joke.

Video: The Operation

Thanks to Don of Kelowna, BC

The memories this video invokes.

When I was lying on the gurney while being wheeled into the operating theater at 7 am for my quad bypass the anesthesiologist was standing at the door and stopped me to ask what my name was.  After I replied he said. “Good morning, Mr. Copeland.”  Then, looking down at his clipboard, he continued, “Ah, yes, you’re in for the sex change operation.”

I didn’t really laugh at that moment but have done so many times since.  And I’ve often wondered whether he was trying to gauge by my reaction just how much juice to put into my drip. –– Don

Video: Bolero On One Cello

Thanks to Don of Kelowna, BC

Never really cared for Ravel’s Bolero. It became so popular after it was featured in the movie “10” with Bo Derek that I cringed every time I heard it. I once read that it is being played somewhere in the world every 15 seconds.

So I was surprised that this clever single-instrument performance could capture my interest, but perhaps it’s because it’s a parody and doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Hope you like it. –– Don

Parting Shots

Thanks to Rodney of Manitoba, B.C.

Thanks to Mel of Washington, DC

Thanks to Mel of Washington, D.C. for these last two jokes.

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