- A woman at my church small group approached me two sessions in a row to tell me about a deal at Schlotzsky’s. Each time I told her thanks. The third time, I asked why does she keep telling me about Schlotzsky’s. It was because on a few occasions, I brought in a Whataburger cup, and she thought I must eat out a lot.
- As carefully as possible, I told my ex that I don’t want to reconcile, but I’d like to make amends so we can be the best divorced-parents we can for our children; but for that to happen, a conversation would have to take place. She said she’d get back to me on that, which means it won’t happen, which means I’m expecting nothing but an ice-cold relationship even after we have grandchildren.
- Escapes rooms became popular, then it was axe throwing. Now it’s pickle ball. I predict the next big thing to do with others will be fowling – that’s when you throw a football at bowling pins. I suppose the pin-setter is making a return. That link takes you to a place you can play it in Plano.
- I had a tough but honest conversation with my pastor about how I felt about the role, or lack of role, he played during my divorce. He didn’t cause the divorce, and I didn’t expect him to fix it, but I thought he should have done more than what he did. I also told him how he didn’t feel like a friend as I went through this arduous ordeal. To his credit, he was open to the criticism and apologized where he felt necessary. The more I think about it, the more I no longer consider him my friend and he may not be my pastor for much longer.
- I’ve been afraid of the advancements in deepfakes and how it might get the best of us. But, CBS Sunday Morning had a good segment on how companies are combatting it and that over 900 of them are on board. It will be the new normal for us.
- The U.S. was close to adopting the metric system, but the ship carrying the standardized meter and kilogram was hijacked by pirates in 1793 and the measurements never made it.
- I always have subtitles on when I watch television and movies. It turns out a lot more people are too, and this video tells you all the reasons.
- I never thought I’d see the day Southwest Airlines would be mocked on SNL, and they annihilated the airline.
- Not everyone will get this, but it’s funny for those in the know.
It’s true, and like our current President, I will be cooperating with authorities.
Thank you for your patience. https://t.co/ZE2WX3f9on— Michael Kelly (@michaeljkellyjr) January 26, 2023
- I’m sure all practicing Christians are familiar with putting on the armor of God. I spoke to an old college friend recently, and he told me his version of this is to read the following verses as soon as he wakes up every morning.Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.Acts 4:32
All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.Joel 2:25-27
“I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten—
the great locust and the young locust,
the other locusts and the locust swarm—
my great army that I sent among you.
You will have plenty to eat, until you are full,
and you will praise the name of the Lord your God,
who has worked wonders for you;
never again will my people be shamed.
Then you will know that I am in Israel,
that I am the Lord your God,
and that there is no other;
never again will my people be shamed. - https://twitter.com/joechap32/status/1619482110477357056