Happy New Year

Another year comes to an end. Is it just me or are things getting worse every year? Sure, I could list the craziness out there but why spoil the party, huh? Instead, let’s thank God for the good that happened.

• Covid cases have not been as deadly
• China’s Zero lock down policy has stopped.
  (No more senseless killings)
• Faucci is no longer in charge of the NIH.
  (No need to trust his science)
• Although airports are still sorting out the stranded travelers, at least there have been no plane crashes
• Gas prices are starting to go below $5 a gallon
  (from an all time high of $7)
• There are 3 million potential new workers due to the open borders
• Twitter is helping sort out truth from conjectures
  (unless of course you believe truth to be subjective)
• Media networks have revamped their staff and policies
  (hope this ends wild biased conjectures)
• Ukraine is still alive and kicking.
  (I do wonder why it’s so hard for Putin To catch Zelensky … I mean, is he really trying?).
• The Johnny Deaf Amber Hearst … I mean Johnny Depp Amber Heard trial is over.
  (They said the main problem of their marriage was weak communication —- Amber HEARD but Johnny was DEAF).
• The January 6 Trial is over
  (now they can start focusing on laws and running the country)
• The election commercials are over
  (no more mud slinging)
• The Fusion Energy breakthrough gives us avenues of hope for clean and abundant energy
  (this is amazing news)
• Finally, God is still in charge. This is all part of His plan. As long as we are on His side, we have nothing to fear.

So take out your glasses and here’s a toast to 2023 — may we continue to survive the craziness of the world and maximize the borrowed time we are blessed with.

TGIF people!

Raoul

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11

Joke of the Week

Thanks to Jose of LA county

Videos of the Week

Thanks to Rene of Cavite, Philippines for this encouraging lesson.

Thanks to Wyne of Mandaluyong, Philippines for this look at the past.

Parting Shots

Thanks to Maling of New Manila, Philippines

Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, CA who is still in the Christmas mode.

I found these

My good friend (and jokester) Terry and I came up with these.

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Sunny Skies, Sleep, and the Morning

I must have eaten a pound of sugar last night because I couldn’t sleep. My mind was in overdrive. I tossed and turned, tapped my fingers to the beat of a clock, took deep breaths, read until my eyes got heavy, watched a boring show — nothing. So getting up early for a morning meeting was weird — wide awake and tired already. To add to the strange awakening, the morning clouds prevented the bright sunlight from filtering through. It even drizzled a little. A drizzle in a heat wave! How weird is that? There was a battle between rain and sun because at 9 AM, the golden rays had yet to emerge. However, by noon, solar power proved to be the victor. And there above the heavens our star boasted it’s majesty for most of the day.

The heat here in California is affecting my concentration. I feel like a prize fighter waiting for the final bell to end a match that has dragged far too long.  Stamina! Stamina! I need to hold on till the end of the day.

I wish I could leave you with something profound but there’s nothing up in the attic of my brain but a pile of melted scattered ideas.

Of course I’m exaggerating.  And life’s still good.  But I certainly wish your day is better than mine. If not, as a consolation, I hope at least my collection of jokes this week will snap you out of your doldrums … even for just a moment.

TGIF people!

Joke of the Week

Thanks to Peter Paul of South Pasadena, CA for sending this joke.

Video of the Week

Two Crooners
Sent by Don of Kelowna, B.C.

Don’s Puns

From Don’s collection of puns

Parting Shot

Thanks to Terry of Santa Monica, CA who shared this.

The Good, the Bad, and the … meow!

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