True Story of School Prayer

From Kingston, Tennessee
The following paragraphs were read over the PA system at the football game at Roane County High School, Kingston, Tennessee by school Principal Jody McLoud, on September 1, 2000. I thought it was worth sharing on my blog. It’s another example off how our country is going in the wrong direction.
(It is true, I checked Snopes.com)

It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games to say a prayer and play the National Anthem to honor God and Country.

Due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, I am told that saying a prayer is a violation of Federal Case Law.

As I understand the law at this time, I can use this public facility to approve of sexual perversion and call it an alternate lifestyle, and if someone is offended, that's OK.

I can use it to condone sexual promiscuity by dispensing condoms and calling it safe sex. If someone is offended, that's OK.

I can even use this public facility to present the merits of killing an unborn baby as a viable means of birth control. If someone is offended, it's no problem.

I can designate a school day as earth day and involve students in activities to religiously worship and praise the goddess, mother earth, and call it ecology.

I can use literature, videos and presentations in the classroom that depict people with strong, traditional, Christian convictions as simple minded and ignorant and call it enlightenment.

However, if anyone uses this facility to honor God and ask Him to bless this event with safety and good sportsmanship, Federal Case Law is violated.

This appears to be inconsistent at best, and at worst, diabolical.

Apparently, we are to be tolerant of everything and anyone except God and His Commandments.

Nevertheless, as a school principal, I frequently ask staff and students to abide by rules that they do not necessarily agree. For me to do otherwise would be inconsistent at best, and at worst, hypocritical. I suffer from that affliction enough unintentionally. I certainly do not need to add an intentional transgression.

For this reason, I shall render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's and refrain from praying at this time. However, if you feel inspired to honor, praise and thank God, and ask Him in the name of Jesus to bless this event, please feel free to do so. As far as I know, that's not against the law — yet.
 
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AND ... one by one, the people in the stands bowed their heads, held hands with one another, and began to pray. They prayed in the stands. They prayed in the team huddles. They pray at the concession stand. And they prayed in the announcer's box. The only place they didn't pray was in the Supreme Court of the United State's of America — the seat of "justice" in the one nation under God.

Somehow, Kingston, Tennessee, remembered what so many have forgotten ... we are given the Freedom OF Religion, not the Freedom FROM Religion.

Have A Good, Restful, and Safe Weekend. I hope to see you here next Monday.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says: 
Do you ever look down at your watch 2-3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is?
If so, you’re normal.

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Quote of the Day

Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.
~Edward Stanley

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Joke of the Day

Women’s English

Yes = No.

No = Yes.

Maybe = No.

We need = I want.

I'm sorry = You'll be sorry.

We need to talk = I need to complain.

Sure, go ahead = I don't want you to.

Do what you want = You'll pay for this later.

I'm not upset = Of course I'm upset, you moron!

Are you listening to me?? = Too late, you're dead.

You have to learn to communicate = Just agree with me.

Do you love me? = I'm going to ask for something expensive.

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Enjoy the Ride

Lessons and More
You will enjoy the following link. It called “Enjoy the Ride” and it’s a slide show with beautiful pictures, nice music and lessons for life. Enjoy and learn…

http://www.lshs64.com/enjoytheride.html

Life is a wonderful gift. Take care to enjoy each and every day and show your love to all your family and friends.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
Do you keep some people's phone numbers in your phone just so you know not to answer when they call?
Just wondering…

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Quote of the Day

Good judgment comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment.
~Rita Mae Brown

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Joke of the Day

A blonde walks into a bank in New York City and asks for the loan officer. She says she’s going to Europe on a business trip for two weeks and she needs to borrow $5000. The bank officer says the bank will need some kind of security for the loan so the blonde hands over the keys to her cherry red Rolls Royce. The car is parked on the street in front of the bank; she has a title; and everything checks out.

The bank agrees to accept the car as collateral against the $5000 loan. An employee of the bank then drives the car to an underground garage and parks it there.

Two weeks later, the blonde returns and repays the $5000 debt and the interest, which only totaled out to $15.41. The loan officer says, "Miss, we are very happy to be of service to you, and this transaction has turned out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. We checked you out and found out you are a multi-millionaire.

Why would you would you bother borrowing $5000?"

The blonde responds......... "Where else in New York City can I park my car for two weeks for only $15.41 and expect to be there when i return?"

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What is Wrong With This?

What’s Wrong With The Following?
I received the following the other day. I can’t find anything wrong with it, can you?

• Borders: Closed.
  
• Language: English only as official language.
  
• Culture: Constitution and the Bill of Rights!!!
  
• Drug Free: Make a drug screen mandatory for anyone on welfare and/or food stamps! (and all government workers)
  
• NO freebies to Non-Citizens!

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
When you feel sad, remember you have to have rain
to have a rainbow.

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Quote of the Day

"The arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and assistance to foreign hands should be curtailed, lest Rome fall."
~Cicero

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Joke of the Day

A man is walking through the zoo when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to devour her right in front the little girl's screaming parents.

The man runs to the cage, hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch. Whimpering from the pain, the lion jumps back letting go of the girl and the man returns her to her terrified parents.

A reporter has seen the whole scene and says to the rescuer: 'Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I saw a man do in my whole life.'

'Why, it was nothing,' said the man. 'Really, the lion was behind bars and I knew God would protect me just as He did Daniel in the lions den long, long ago. I just saw this little kid in danger, and acted as I felt was right.'

'I noticed a bible in your pocket. Are you a Republican,' asked the journalist.

'Yes, and I'm a Christian on my way to a bible study,' the man replies.

'Well, I'll make sure this won't go unnoticed... I'm a journalist and tomorrow's paper will have this on the front page. The journalist leaves.

The following morning the man buys the paper to see if it indeed brings news of his actions, and reads on first page:

Right Wing Republican Christian Fundamentalist Assaults African Immigrant and Steals His Lunch.'

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A Good Labor Day

With No Labor
We’ve enjoyed keeping our grandchildren, Kara and Zachary, the past few days. We’ve had fun together and have learned much by being with them. They are both very smart and creative.

I learned something about Kara that I didn’t know. She is very creative with a camera and software. Just check out the following link to view some of her pictures and creative work.

http://statigr.am/kaybecaroo

I learned that Zachary can figure out just about anything when it comes to computer or video games, and he’s very creative with Lego building blocks. Here’s a couple of pictures that Grandmother took of Zachary.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:

Hard work and hard times will not kill us,
but it does make us stronger.

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Quote of the Day

Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life!
~Albert Einstein

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Joke of the Day

He asked his friend's little girl what she wanted to be when she grows up. *She said she wanted to be President of the United States. Both of her parents, liberal Democrats, were standing there.

So he asked her, "If you were President, what would be the first thing you would do?"*

She replied, "I'd give food and houses to all the homeless people."

Her parents proudly beamed. *"Wow...what a worthy goal,"

He told her, "But you don't have to wait until you're President to do that. Tell you what - you can come over to my house and mow the lawn, pull weeds, and sweep my driveway, and I'll pay you $50. Then I'll take you over to the grocery store where the homeless guy hangs out, and you can give him the $50 to use toward food and a new house. *How about doing something wonderful like that?"

She thought that over for a few seconds, then she looked me straight in the eye and asked, "Why doesn't the homeless guy come over and do the work, and you can just pay him the $50?"

He said, "Welcome to the Republican Party."

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Around the World

Flags of Every Country
Here’s an interesting web site that allows you to see the national flag of every nation. The website shows a map of the world, and as you glide you mouse over the map, you can see a popup of the flags of every nation. Click below to try it:

http://chartsbin.com/view/554

Dad’s Birthday
We went to Knoxville last Friday to spend the day with Dad and help him celebrate his 98th Birthday. It was a great day for a great man. Here’s a couple of pictures:

Here’s Beverly, Mary and Jim standing behind Dad and his birthday cake.
Dad and Karen: Dad was proud of this watercolor painting by Karen of a barn. This was a nice gift.

Grandchildren
We’re enjoying some time “babysitting” with a couple of our grandchildren these last few days. It’s just fun being with them and getting to know them better. I love ‘em.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
I heard that poverty is contagious…
you catch it from your credit cards.

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Quote of the Day

Nothing in life is to be feared.
It is only to be understood.
~Marie Curie

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Joke of the Day

A Minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars.

The first worm was put into a container of alcohol.
The second worm was put into a container of cigarette smoke. The third worm was put into a container of chocolate syrup. The fourth worm was put into a container of good, clean soil.

At the conclusion of the sermon, the Minister reported the following results:

The first worm in alcohol ... Dead.
The second worm in cigarette smoke ... Dead.
The third worm in chocolate syrup ... Dead.
The fourth worm in good, clean soil ... Alive .

So the Minister asked the congregation, "What did you learn from this demonstration?"

Maxine was sitting in the back and quickly raised her hand and said, "As long as you drink, smoke, and eat chocolate, you won't have worms!"

That pretty much ended the service !!

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My Dad’s Birthday

Ninety-Eight Years
Happy Birthday to my Dad, a most amazing man, and a kind and loving father.

Dad’s been having a few health issues lately, but I am amazed at his physical strength and mental capability. He still does his daily blog, at Dad’s Tomato Garden.

You can join me in telling Dad Happy Birthday by going to his blog today and leave him a comment to tell him Happy Birthday.

The following is a picture of Dad working in his Tomato Garden. He’s always especially happy when he’s outdoors in the garden or working with his bird feeders.

Happy Birthday, Dad!

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Fishing Yesterday
Ralph and I headed to South Holston Lake yesterday to fish for some of those Lake Trout. Doug and I went last Thursday, but didn’t do any good. But that was on Watauga.

I am pleased to say that we had a good day. We had our limit by 1:30 PM and in addition to the four trout we kept, we had caught and released 0ver 10 smaller fish. Out keeper consisted to 3 fish in the 3-4 lb. range, and 1 fish about 2 pounds.

The picture to the right shows Tennessee Granddaddy holding the days catch.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:

I plan to celebrate Dad’s Birthday today.

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Quote of the Day
He didn't tell me how to live; he lived,
and let me watch him do it.
~Clarence Budington Kelland

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Joke of the Day

Groups of Americans were traveling by tour bus through Holland ..

As they stopped at a cheese farm, a young guide led them through the process of cheese making, explaining that goat's milk was used.

She showed the group a lovely hillside where many goats were grazing. 'These' she explained, 'Are the older goats put out to pasture when they no longer produce.'

She then asked, 'What do you do in America with your old goats?'

A spry old gentleman answered, 'They send us on bus tours!

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Protection From Varmints

The 2-Legged Kind
I received the following TIP the other day and thought it might be a help to others. Now, I know some of you own GUNS, but this is something to think about...

If you don't have a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someone's evil plans for you.

Wasp Spray- A friend who is a receptionist in a high risk area was concerned about someone coming into the office to rob them. She asked the local Police Department about using pepper spray, and they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp spray instead.

The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot more accurate, while with the pepper spray, they have to get too close to you and could overpower you. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker until they get to the hospital for an antidote.

She now keeps a can on her desk in the office, and it doesn't attract attention from people like a can of pepper spray would. She also keeps one nearby at home for home protection.

Some have suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your door and/or bed. It’s an inexpensive, easy to find, and more effective than mace or pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet; so if someone tries to break into your home, spray it into their eyes. 

What Happened to August?
Can you believe it? Today is September 1, and summer is almost over. Fall will be in the air soon, and before long we’ll have cooler air, then frosty mornings, then freeze warnings, and then the snow and ice. My advice to you is to get outside and enjoy these final days of summer.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
Be careful out there in this cruel world.
Be safe by being careful in all you do.
Always be aware of your surroundings, and learn to anticipate things that could happen. The act accordingly.

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Quote of the Day

The richest person in the world - in fact all the riches in the world - couldn't provide you with anything like the endless, incredible loot available at your local library.
~Malcolm Forbes

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Joke of the Day

Red meat is not bad for you.
Fuzzy green meat is bad for you.

and…

Ninety-nine percent of all lawyers
give the rest a bad name.

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