How Do You Lean?

Right or Left?
I used to lean to the left, but now I lean to the right. I leaned left when I was younger, but as I have gotten older I have moved to the right. I was a strong supporter of John F Kennedy, but since then I have gradually moved to the right. For one, it seems the Democratic party has gone too far in providing entitlements. Also I don’t like the left’s position on controlling our borders, gun control, and individual rights.

A good quote that I am taking out of context comes from Ecclesiastes 10:2  “A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.”

If you lean to the right you might life this video:

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
There’s verse in the Bible that might be directed toward President Obama. Psalms 109:8:  “Let his days be few; and let another take his office.”

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If Hollywood supports it,
it cannot be good for our country.

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Pray for out president and our government leaders.
They all need help.

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Quote of the Day

Good for the body is the work of the body,
and good for the soul is the work of the soul,
and good for either is the work of the other.
~Henry David Thoreau

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Joke of the Day

A mother asked her small son what he would like for his birthday. "I'd like a little brother," the boy said.

"Oh my, that's such a big wish," said the mother. "Why do you want a little brother?"

"Well," said the boy, "there's only so much I can blame on the dog."

(Well, you could blame it on Bush, like Obama.)

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A Smart Man

Pennsylvania’s Representative Kelly
Listen to this guy chew out congress for their lack of action. He’s my kind of man, even if he is a car salesman!

I hope you will listen to him as he makes a lot of sense.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:

We need term limits for Congress.

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Quote of the Day

A woman can say more in a sigh
than a man can say in a sermon. 
~Arnold Haultain

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Joke of the Day

An obviously distraught student entered the school's IT office complaining that his email wasn't working. His attempts to get tickets for an on-campus concert kept resulting in returned emails.

He showed the tech the email address he was attempting to reach. The tech asked him where he obtained such an unusual email address.

The student replied, "The sign advertising the concert said, 'begins@7:30PM'."

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Ever Heard of This?

What is APHORISM?
I got an email explaining it, but it was a new word for me. One dictionary defined it as “a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation.” The email said it was A SHORT, POINTED SENTENCE EXPRESSING A WISE OR CLEVER OBSERVATION OR A GENERAL TRUTH. Here’s the list of Aphorisms, and some are pretty funny:

• ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle.
• BEAUTY PARLOR: A place where women curl up and dye.
• CHICKENS: The only animals you eat before they are born and after they are dead.
• COMMITTEE: A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours.
• DUST: Mud with the juice squeezed out.
• EGOTIST: Someone who is usually me-deep in conversation.
• HANDKERCHIEF: Cold Storage.
• INFLATION: Cutting money in half without damaging the paper.
• MOSQUITO: An insect that makes you like flies better.
• RAISIN: A grape with a sunburn.
• SECRET: Something you tell to one person at a time.
• SKELETONS: A bunch of bones with the people scraped off.
• TOOTHACHE: The pain that drives you to extraction.
• TOMORROW: One of the greatest labor saving devices of today.
• YAWN: An honest opinion openly expressed.
• WRINKLES: Something other people have, similar to my character lines.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
My personal favorite from the list above is the Aphorism for “Secret”… something you only tell to one person at a time.

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Quote of the Day
Worry is a misuse of imagination.
~Dan Zadra

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Joke of the Day

One day, a man walked into a newsroom claiming he had a talking dog. A reporter agreed to run a story on the dog, provided that it could actually speak.

With an air of pride, the man asked the dog, "What is just above us?"

The dog replied, "Roof!"

Understandably, the reporter was not impressed.

Somewhat worried, the man asked the dog, "What does sandpaper feel like?"

The dog responded, "Rough!"

Again, the reporter wasn't convinced.

In desperation, the man asked the dog, "Who is the greatest baseball player of all time?"

The dog answered, "Ruth!"

The reporter finally had enough, so he kicked the pair out of the building.

As they sat dejected on the sidewalk, the dog turned to the man and asked, "DiMaggio?"

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When You’re Holding a Hammer…

Everything Looks Like a Nail
New Political Song - If you lean to the right you might like this video…

More information about “Hammer Heads” can be found here: http://www.holdingahammer.com/

I hope you have a great and safe weekend.
I hope to see you here next week.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
If any other of our presidents had bowed to the King of Saudi Arabia would you have approved?

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If any other of our presidents had stated that there were 57 states in the United States, wouldn't you have had second thoughts about his capabilities?

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Quote of the Day

A good friend is cheaper than therapy.
~Author Unknown

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Joke of the Day

While reading a newspaper, Walter came across an article about a beautiful actress and model who married a boxer who was noted for his low IQ.

"I'll never understand," he said to his wife, "why the biggest jerks get the most attractive wives."

His wife replied, "Why, thank you, dear."

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Jesus Loves Me This I Know

Remember This?
Do you remember the Bible song for children? “Jesus loves me this I know. For the Bible tells me so….” Well someone wrote a version for us seniors. And it’s pretty good. Read on…

JESUS LOVES ME
(For Seniors)

Jesus loves me, this I know,
Though my hair is white as snow
Though my sight is growing dim,
Still He bids me trust in Him.

(CHORUS)
YES, JESUS LOVES ME.. YES, JESUS LOVES ME..
YES, JESUS LOVES ME, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.

Though my steps are oh, so slow,
With my hand in His I'll go
On through life, let come what may,
He'll be there to lead the way.

(CHORUS)

When the nights are dark and long,
In my heart He puts a song..
Telling me in words so clear,
"Have no fear, for I am near."

(CHORUS)

When my work on earth is done,
And life's victories have been won.
He will take me home above,
Then I'll understand His love.

(CHORUS)

I love Jesus, does He know?
Have I ever told Him so?
Jesus loves to hear me say,
That I love Him every day.

(CHORUS)

Does Someone You Love Have Cancer?
Yesterday I had a doctor appointment and found the following on a table in the waiting room. I thought I would share it with you, perhaps it could help comfort someone.

What Cancer Cannot Do

Cancer is so limited....

It cannot cripple Love
It cannot shatter Hope
It cannot corrode Faith
It cannot destroy Peace
It cannot kill Friendship
It cannot suppress Memories
It cannot silence Courage
It cannot invade the Soul
It cannot steal Eternal Life
It cannot conquer the Spirit

~Author Unknown

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
Bumper sticker of the year:
'If you can read this, thank a teacher -
And, since it's in English, thank a soldier'

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Quote of the Day

A baby is an angel whose wings decrease
as his legs increase.
~Author Unknown

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Joke of the Day

There were three fathers to be in a hospital waiting room, waiting for their babies to be born.

The first nurse comes out and tells the first father, "Congratulations you're the father of twins!" He says, “Great! I am the manager for the Minnesota Twins.”

The second nurse comes out and tells the second father, "Congratulations you're the father of triplets”! He says, "That's cool! I work for 3M."

The third father opens the door and races out.
The third nurse comes out, and asks, “Where's the third father?"

One of the other fathers said, "Oh he left in a big hurry with a worried look on his face.”

The nurse asks, "Why?"

He replied, "He works for Seven Up!"

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Losing Our Freedoms, One by One

Making Free Speech a Felony!
You’ve got to watch this. It will make you wonder what is going on in these United States of America.

How long before taking our a private ad criticizing the government will be illegal? See the following…

A Doctor’s Paid Advertisement
The following is an ad that ran in this Sunday's paper: The News Herald, Panama City, FL. It sums up a lot of local feelings re the current administration.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
Wouldn't you know it....
Brain cells come and brain cells go,
but FAT cells live forever.

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Quote of the Day

Discipline weighs ounces, regret weighs tons.
~Author Unknown

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Joke of the Day

The following may be a true story…

A 50-something year old Muslim man arrived at his seat on a crowded flight and immediately didn't want the seat. The seat was next to an elderly white woman reading her Bible. Disgusted, the Muslim man immediately summoned the flight attendant and demanded a new seat. The man said "I cannot sit here next to this infidel." The flight attendant said "Let me see if I can find another seat."

After checking, the flight attendant returned and stated "There are no more seats in economy, but I will check with the captain and see if there is something in first class."

About 10 minutes went by and the flight attendant returned and stated "The captain has confirmed that there are no more seats in economy, but there is one in first class. It is our company policy to never move a person from economy to first class, but being that it would be some sort of scandal to force a person to sit next to an UNPLEASANT person, the captain agreed to make the switch to first class."

Before the irate Muslim man could say anything, the attendant gestured to the elderly woman and said, "Therefore ma'am, if you would so kindly retrieve your personal items, we would like to move you to the comfort of first class as the captain doesn't want you to sit next to an unpleasant person."

Passengers in the seats nearby began to applaud while some gave a standing ovation.

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A Brief Handbook

Good Advice for 2012
It’s not too late to get started with good tips for living. A good friend sent me the following:

Handbook for 2012

Health:

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy!
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games.
7. Read more books than you did in 2011.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minute walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:

11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't overdo. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra
class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:

25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29 Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:

32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful, or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel . . . get up, dress up, and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy. Last but not the least:
40. Share this to everyone you care about.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
Don't argue with an idiot;
people watching may not be able to tell the difference.

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Quote of the Day

Everyone must choose one of two pains:
The pain of discipline or the pain of regret.
~Jim Rohn

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Joke of the Day

A friend of a friend of mine was sitting on a lawn sunning and reading, when he was startled by a fairly late model car crashing through a hedge and coming to rest on his lawn. He helped the elderly driver out and sat him on a lawn chair.

“My goodness” he exclaimed, “you are quite old to be driving!”

“Yes” he replied, ” I am old enough that I don’t need a license anymore ”

“The last time I went to my doctor he examined me, and asked if I had a driving license. I told him yes and handed it to him. He took scissors out of a drawer, cut the license into pieces and threw them in the wastebasket”. ”You won’t be needing this anymore”, he said.

"So I thanked him and left.”

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