Humor vampirism 017

♪ My future’s so bright / I wear my sunglasses at night ♪

“My sunglasses fit over my prescribed lenses, and were $23 at CVS.”

“14 Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving,
and perform your vows to the Most High,
15 and call upon me in the day of trouble;
I will deliver you, (Psalm 50:14-15)
and you shall glorify me.”

Cadillac Eldorado by King-Kakapo on deviantART

“Often, my sense of déjà vu does not make sense until many days later; part of my explanation will remain unexplained, unless you speak with me in person.”

I today survived nine hours at work, and went to the Amanda Fish Circus Thursdays Jam at Freddy T’s, where I attempted humor from my blog, and read “Music video by Spose performing  ‘I’m Awesome’” as spoken word, into which I didn’t get far, like your girlfriend.

Bon Voyage, My Captain!

Ah… our beloved assistant manager will begin work at another location on Friday, so today was her last day at my store, and I brought back a Cheesy Bites™ pizza for the night crew.

Weird Al Cries Tears of Joy When Told
His Album is Number One on Charts (Video)

“Yankovic was clearly touched by the gesture as he began to tear up and said that he was ‘having a moment.’”

♪ Don’t waste your time on me you’re already
the voice inside my head / (I miss you, miss you) ♪

via Herny Art Kinda

Ford’s ‘Queen of Innovation’ helps shape F-150

“If you can catch Alana Strager sitting down, consider yourself lucky. When the energetic 44-year-old single mother isn’t working for Ford Motor Co. — she helped design the aluminum bodied F-150 — she spends her time riding Harleys, running triathlons and negotiating Tough Mudder obstacle courses.”

“9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us,
that God sent his only Son into the world,
so that we might live through him. (1 John 4:9)”

Somewhere I Belong

♪ (So what am I) / What do I have but negativity ♪

Why Being a Part-Time Worker is Miserable

“For many part-time workers in the post-crash economy, life has become like endless jury duty. But pharmacists may show a way out.”

“5 Better is open rebuke (Proverbs 27:5-6)
than hidden love. 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend;
profuse are the kisses of an enemy.”

The Burden Of The Sun by Saoiirse on deviantART

It’s a trap!

Twenty years ago, memes of the Internet had more longevity, “Recently discovered outtakes from the Admiral Ackbar scene in Return of the Jedi.”

Glenn Beck: Obama ‘wants’ impeachment

‘“Do you think anyone in Washington in the GOP is serious about impeachment?” Beck continued. “Do you think one person? Have you spoken to one person? Not one. So who wants it? The president does. Because then he’ll be able to say, ‘I demand justice.’”’

“To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord,
who addressed the words of this song to the Lord on the day
when the Lord rescued him from the hand of all his enemies,
and from the hand of Saul. He said:
‘18:1 I love you, O Lord, my strength.
2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.’ (Psalm 18:1-2)”

Charge! by ILifeloser on deviantART

Comic-Con International ‘14

To bring into connection, thoughts, people or places, “The intelligence we’ve got is so deep, so f—king hard, it’ll f—king puncture your kidneys,” continued Peter Capaldi, “Kidneys! I’ve got new kidneys! I don’t like the color.”

Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi promises ‘no flirting’ with sidekick in new series

“Glaswegian actor insists there will be ‘no Papa-Nicole moments’ with co-star Jenna Coleman’s character.”

“No. Be afraid. Be very afraid.”

‘Family Guy’ Producers on ‘Simpsons’ Crossover and Movie Plans

“Comic-Con gave fans a sneak peek at the highly-anticipated ‘The Simpsons’ - ‘Family Guy’ crossover episode on Saturday, and now the five-minute trailer has hit the web, giving everyone a look at the ...”

“Bruce Campbell Will STAR in the ‘Evil Dead’ TV Series!”

Comic-Con: Next ‘Godzilla’ Monsters Revealed

“Mothra, Rodan and Ghidorah will be the next monsters joining Legendary Entertainment’s ‘Godzilla’ franchise, the company revealed at Comic-Con on Saturday. Gareth Edwards will return to direct ...”

“Doctor Who’s head writer, Steven Moffat, has predicted;
Peter Jackson will direct an episode of the sci-fi behemoth ‘At Some Point’”

Here’s the First Mad Max Trailer, and It Will Make You a Believer

“Now you can see first ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ trailer, unveiled yesterday at Comic-Con, with your own eyes. It’s full of gorgeous deserts, blooming smoke bombs the color of bruises, and a giant dust storm that looms over the landscape like a terrestrial tsunami. Dystopia has never looked so desolate and fascinating.”

“8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9)”

Soarin’s special pie by Balintka96 on deviantART

Bring yo’ Computers

Because my notebook can host another ship, Artemis: Spaceship Bridge Simulator at the home of Denton and Hannah has been twice as interesting.

Artemis SBS Call for Officers, from Kristen Bell

“The lovely Kristen Bell recorded this short message for us, so she can sound a clarion call to all the bridge officers across the galaxy!”

“16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, (Galatians 5:16-17)
and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit,
and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh,
for these are opposed to each other,
to keep you from doing the things you want to do.”

Sparkly sparkly socks on ponies with sparkly manes by DarkFlame75 on deviantART

As perfect a Thursday 025

Unlike yesterday, when I worked the lunch rush and returned later that night, after my first hour today, “Call for the captain ashore / Let me go home, let me go home,” and I was able to listen to The Rush Limbaugh Show.

Obama-care Architect 2012: You Can Only Get Subsidies
If You Buy on State Exchanges

“RUSH: His name is Jonathan Gruber... He’s one of the founders of Obamacare. He’s a framer. He’s an MIT economics professor, and in a 2012 video the architect of Obamacare stated unequivocally that subsidies are not available in states that don’t set up their own exchanges.”

California is among fourteen of fifty states which did set up their own exchanges, and a fraction that reduces to 7/25, birthday of Lauren Faust, executive producer who adapted My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic for television.

Happy Birthday to Steins;Gate’s Kurisu Makise!

“Raise a Dr Pepper and post an @channel meme because July 25^th is Future Lab Member 004 Kurisu Makise’s birthday! Steins;Gate characters actually have full DOBs. It’s July 25, 1992 in this case, so Christina’s now 22.”

“26 Lift up your eyes on high and see:
who created these?
He who brings out their host by number,
calling them all by name,
by the greatness of his might,
and because he is strong in power
not one is missing. (Isaiah 40:26)”

Reunion | AiTuoKu [pixiv]

Everything is Awesome

♪ Everything is awesome / Everything is cool when you’re part of a team ♪

Happy Birthday to Potato Girl from ‘Attack on Titan!’

“While Sasha Blouse doesn’t seem to be quite the fan fave she was when the Attack on Titan anime launched, Potato Girl does still have devotees marking her July 26^th birthday. See how the Wings of the Counter Attack browser game and her fans celebrated ...”

Last Saturday, before we played Artemis: Spaceship Bridge Simulator, we watched The LEGO Movie. From the corneal specialist, I may discontinue use of the ophthalmic ointment for my right eye, and like in Egocentric Universe: Whirlwind weekend 008 although I need to focus on my intake of fat for better cholesterol, my blood sugar and my liver proteins saw improvement.

VIDEO: CNN Profiles Famous Old Man Schoolgirl

“You’ve probably seen photos of Hideaki Kobayashi, but, just as likely, you’re probably not familiar with the name. No, not Hideaki Kobayashi the Phantasy Star composer. The Hideaki Kobayashi who’s been dressing as a schoolgirl into his 50’s. CNN has profiled internet famous ojiisan.”

“21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin,
so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Corinthians 5:21)”

potato |! soft mode [pixiv]

Screaming goats at Union Pool

“UNION POOL is an entertainment and comedy channel on YouTube.com from the executive producers behind the web series sensation HOW IT SHOULD HAVE ENDED,” and features a screaming goat in every episode; that is what I watched after I returned from a Birthday Happy Hour for the Danners, Jeremy and Randyl, who had a birthday, where I was for an hour, and I was happy at the Kansas City Bier Company.

Happy birthday to Jeremy and Randyl Danner, and the best ever Wednesday night! (at @kcbierco) http://t.co/AnVP6MpMB1 pic.twitter.com/vqQWilaLrg — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) July 24, 2014

“2 Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:2-4)”

Fluttershy in a box by Bugplayer on deviantART

We apologize 017

We sometimes have to schedule time for intimacy, and this president may certainly choose his own soundtrack, yet why would we need to know about that?

President Obama is coming to Kansas City next week

“President Barack Obama will make a stop in Kansas City next week. The Kansas City Star reports that Obama will give a speech about the economy ...”

“21 And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ,
and has anointed us, (2 Corinthians 1:21-22)
22 and who has also put his seal on us and given us
his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.”

Once you clop you just can’t stop by Joey-Dark-meat on deviantART

And a second is like it

If You Are In Pain – You Will Not Be Able To Share Your Gifts — Gary Loper (@GaryLoper) July 22, 2014

June 28, 2011, everything that I shared on Facebook was cast in orange,
“The First Muscle Truck; Dodge’s ’78 Li’l Red Express.”

1979 Dodge Li‘'l Red Express in Generation Gap
showdown with 1933 Ford Pickup

“Check out how much pickup trucks changed in 46 years when Generation Gap pits a 1979 Dodge Li‘l Red Express against a 1933 Ford Model 46.”

“Can We Guess Who You Are in Only 20 Questions?”

Actor, racer, and war veteran James Garner dead at 86

“American actor James Garner, beloved for his easygoing style and memorable characters, from Bret Maverick to Jim Rockford, passed away on Saturday. He was 86. Garner was also a Purple Heart recipient and Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Famer.”

“37 And he said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:37-39)”

untitled | mio [pixiv]

the life of dreams

Afternoon naps make fools of us all, and I was at Denny’s until four this morning, so I have had some interesting dreams, and I have had some nice talk with my father, thus this song sums up my day.

Julie Doiron strikes deal for Apple ad using Life of Dreams song

“Sackville singer Julie Doiron’s song Life of Dreams is featured in an Apple commercial called Parenthood that began running in a world-wide campaign at the start of July.”

“5:1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us,
a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1-2)”

Fluffle Puff and Chrysalis. human by Koveliana on deviantART

It’s a‘ight

♪ Well, it’s all right, even when push comes to shove /
Well, it’s all right, if you got someone to love ♪

Leaked Windows 9 screenshots offer a closer look at the new Start Menu

“Microsoft provided an early look at its new Start Menu for a future version of Windows earlier this year, but freshly leaked screenshots are offering an even closer look at the company’s progress ...”

“Because we lost some people this week, your probation ended early,” confirmed my general manager today, which was obvious to me as I picked up more than twenty-four hours last week.

The Surprisingly Savvy ‘Weird Al’ Internet Machine

“Actually, really, truly, the music parody master’s wild success can teach us something about media in 2014.”

“9 Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord
and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,
you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified,
and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. (Romans 10:9-10)”

The Last Stand by AquaticSun on deviantART

As Good As I Once Was

♪ May not be good as I once was / But I’m as good once as I ever was ♪

I am 76% Good and 24% Evil. That makes me a
‘Pretty Darn Good Person.’ How Good/Evil Are You?

“No one is an angel. (Well, except the people who scored above 85%, but they were probably lying anyway.) The important thing is that you seem determined to leave the world a better place than you found it. That sure does mean a lot to the rest of us!”

“7 For every kind of beast and bird,
of reptile and sea creature, (James 3:7-9)
can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind,
8 but no human being can tame the tongue.
It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
9 With it we bless our Lord and Father,
and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God.”

Rainbow Dash - Get Set by mysticalpha on deviantART

As perfect a Thursday 024

While some could never forgive the death of Optimus Prime, The Transformers: The Movie opened in cinemas on my eighth birthday, “I’ve always loved them, and I always will,” as evidenced by Egocentric Universe: Best Image Gallery Ever!

‘Transformers’: How ‘Age of Extinction’ Plans to Dominate China

“In ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction,’ the Autobots and the Decepticons have decamped for China, lured to the world’s second biggest film market at a time when the People’s Republic’s star shines ...”

Many things made my Thursday, yet this latest cinematic romp was by far the most significant. Few recall a time before the Transformers became the exclusive domain of the Hub Network. Transformers: Age of Extinction has several nods, and at least one point of its plot, to Transformers Animated, which aired soon after the first live-action film on the Cartoon Network, where they left FOX Kids for.

Transformers: Age of Extinction has mothering Dinobots! (@ AMC Studio 30 with IMAX and Dine-in Theatres) http://t.co/TYoOvIhARK — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) July 17, 2014

“20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
that you may gain wisdom in the future. (Proverbs 19:20)”

HANG ON! | 相 [pixiv]

Oh, oh, oh, the sweetest thing

♪ I have phone interview in the morning ♪

Tax Cuts of Kansas Already Improving the State’s Economy

“It’s helpful to have actual facts when discussing taxes and their effects. The economy of Kansas is beginning to revive, thanks to those tax cuts by Governor Sam Brownback. Talk about old and busted; Republicans for Davis boast rusty, dusty legislative credentials.”

“‘This country has a mental health problem disguised as a gun problem.
And a tyranny problem disguised as a security problem,’ quotes Joe Rogan.”

Fore! Obama plans 16-day Martha’s Vineyard vacation
on $12m estate | WashingtonExaminer.com

“It’s going to be hot tubs, basketball, tennis and golf for the first family this summer, having set plans for a 16-day vacation in Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., on a $12 million, 10-acre forested estate on the southwestern corner of the island. Reports from the Bay State indicate that President Obama …”

Bartender, a second syrup of ipecac, please.

FEDS TO OPEN $50 MILLION RESORT FOR
ILLEGAL CHILDREN – Complete With Tennis Courts, Sauna & Pools

“Welcome to America! The Obama administration has awarded a $50 million contract to a charitable group to buy a Texas resort hotel and transform it in to a 600 bed facility for juvenile illegal aliens.”

“11 Good sense makes one slow to anger,
and it is his glory to overlook an offense. (Proverbs 19:11)”

Twilight and Fluttershy Hugging by 115Predator on deviantART

I got : You are still a virgin ! Can We Guess When You Lost Your Virginity? http://t.co/M8HqL3gvda via @play_buzz — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) July 16, 2014

♪ Oh, oh, oh, the sweetest thing ♪

News of the World 049

After work, I visited Professor Denton at his job, where he greeted me,
“Did you hear about the big hole in Russia?”

Giant hole appears in Siberia: Crater emerges at ‘end of the world’

“It is certainly big. But nobody is quite sure - yet - what it is. An enormous hole has appeared in the ground in Siberia - leaving scientists searching for possible causes.”

For the last edition of this serial, I changed the title from News of the Day,
to News of the World, and I should’ve asked, “see what I did there,”
when I made a visual reference to the cover of News of the World.

Rand Paul: Let’s Compromise on Amnesty

“A day after House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) lost his primary after Dave Brat hammered him on amnesty, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) embraced ‘immigration reform’ on a conference call with Michael Bloomberg’s pro-amnesty group and Grover Norquist.”

“24 No one can serve two masters,
for either he will hate the one and love the other,
or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.
You cannot serve God and money. (Matthew 6:24)”

Soul Eater Not! | ‘S over [pixiv]

Stale zaniness 045

The album is ‘Mandatory Fun,’ so you must buy, and you must enjoy.

Weird Al Takes Pharrell’s ‘Happy’ Video and Makes It (Very) ‘Tacky’

“Weird Al Yankovic is the king of parody songs. He’s had over 20 years of success and is still covering all the songs kids these days are dancing to. To remain current he’s going to release a video a day in hopes each one of his new parody tracks has their moment in the viral sun. Watch as Aisha Tyler …”

“7 Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for the sake of your goodness, O Lord! (Psalm 25:7)”

Complaints Haq | smarms [pixiv]

Renegades oF Funk

♪ And then no renaissance came /

And times continued to change /

Nothing stayed the same ♪

The First Full Trailer For Doctor Who Season 8 Plunges Us Into Darkness

“You’ve seen the teasers, now bask in greatness of the first full trailer for Doctor Who Season 8, featuring our best look yet at Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor.”

“12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:1-2)”

Virtual image | arrow [pixiv]

I missed the Party 021

Friends were commenting about how various musical styles suffered from the passing of a musical artist in an unrelated style: Hilarity ensued, until Axl Rose was mentioned, a bridge too far.

10 Vintage Ways to Say ‘Drunk’  According to Ben Franklin

“Whether we like it or not, drinking has always been a significant part of American culture. It is responsible for every hilarious sitcom storyline (need I mention Ross and Rachel’s Vegas wedding?), wriggling its way into our culture right down to our vocabulary. While some may argue that America’s …”

Without some compromises, I can’t wear this uniform, so I had to say, “I’m sorry. I won’t be able to make it to your pool party, and I can’t make it to Laser Rangers tonight,” and I also missed this party yesterday.

Free today: A Slurpee, Krispy Kreme or Chick-fil-A

“Three major food chains are feeling generous today and handing out free/cheap food to customers. 7-Eleven: Free Slurpees 7-Eleven is celebrating its namesake corporate holiday on July 11, otherwise ...”

“19 Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth,
where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,
20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)”

Know When to Fold ‘Em by harwicks-art on deviantART

I’m gonna Soak up the Sun

Once upon a time, I watched NASCAR regularly. During prerace, Darrell Waltrip and whoever was announcing with him reacted when “Soak Up The Sun” showed briefly on the broadcast.

Uber Makes Economists Sad

“New York just killed every economist’s favorite thing about Uber: surge pricing.”

“Only one kind... Whoever this person is, he has played World of Warcraft nearly ever hour, of every day, for the past year and a half. Gentlemen, we are dealing with someone here who has absolutely no life.”

One Man’s Five-Year Quest For A Shiny Pokémon

“Under normal circumstances, there is a one in eight thousand and ninety two chance you’ll find a shiny Pokémon out in the wild. Some people have played Pokémon all their lives and have never actually encountered a shiny, one of those fabled Pokémon that comes in a special, rare color.”

“5 Blessed are the meek, (Matthew 5:5)
for they shall inherit the earth.”

I Can't Swiiiiiiim! by FeatherBlot on deviantART

Jalapeño y cheese Dog?

When I learned today, the TV show Day Break was styled after Groundhog Day,
I quipped, “If your day isn’t broke, don’t fix it, what?”

Reuters, Yahoo busted for bogus headline about Obama at border
“Great example of how the liberal media works.”

“7:1 Since we have these promises, beloved, (2 Corinthians 7:1)
let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit,
bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.”

Tinyshy! - Commission for yoyonah by AlicornParty on deviantART

Bring the Beat back 015

Similar to Egocentric Universe: You’re a good Man, my general manager let me know, “You’ve gotten better since you’ve been back,” which in other words means, he has noticed some improvement in how I perform my duties at work. Unrelated, yet equally compelling, I meant to share the following on my blog for a while:

‘MEDIEVAL LAND FUN-TIME WORLD’ —
A Bad Lip Reading of Game of Thrones

“Theme park manager Eddie Stark has one week to whip his lackluster group of employees into shape before the park’s grand opening.”

I have not seen or liked any other explicit pony music video feat. Rainbow Dash since “MLP PMV - I’m Awesome,” based on the original song by Spose, so the following was quite enjoyable.

PMV: Rainbow Dash - Like A Boss

“At the end of a rainbow, one does not find a pot of gold, but a pony’s rear end. Thanks for 100K views, every-pony!”

“7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, (Proverbs 16:7)
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”

Rainbow Twilight by SwanLullaby on deviantART

the 1000hp leveler

Frequent visitors know, “I Own the Satellites. I Own Facebook,” where I had another ‘busiest day’ with 179 views, from a very unexpected source, The Atlanta Banana. Also, seasonal allergies are one great test in store for us all, when I need two daily pills to make one good one.

Some brave people plunge down Schlitterbahn’s Verruckt

“Some Schlitterbahn employees tested out the water park's world’s tallest water slide Verruckt on Tuesday. The ride opens to the public on Thursday.”

“23 For the wages of sin is death, (Romans 6:23)
but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Ronald Reagan The Liberator by SharpWriter on deviantART

What’s the Frequency, K E double N Y

Since I’m returned to work last week, “You’re listening to he EIB Network, on KMBZ,” are as unheard to me as The Rush Limbaugh Show live.

‘Rush, why would the Google guys be all in favor of more part-time jobs?’

“Ladies and gentlemen, part-time work has been the goal of socialists for years. I mean, the French have tried to reduce the workweek to 30 hours for years, and there’s a reason for it.”

“Every time I look into a monitor, Prime, my circuits sizzle: We get up, and we look at the latest assault, and we don’t have time to advance anything. We are just getting up, seeing whatever assault they are making on our great country and just standing up and trying to stop it... June 11th, 2009, six months after I said, ‘I hope he fails,’ … if a plant can hear its own destruction, that puts it one up on low-information voters, who have no idea what’s happening to them.”

Americans Do NOT Want Amnesty; Blame Obama for
the Flood of Child Refugees, Iraq Crisis, IRS...

“RUSH: In the real world, where real people live and have thoughts, this has been a devastating two weeks for Obama. He's losing in droves at the Supreme Court, public opinion is rejecting him overwhelmingly, and he just goes out and lies about it.”

“7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil,
and he will flee from you. (James 4:7)”

Underwear Ryuko - Kill la Kill by Mostflogged on deviantART

My Name Is URL

With the Anime Club of JCCC, I have made many friends, one of whom I visited last week, and we watched RoboCop (1987) to RoboCop (2014), and clued me in to this:

Google Images

“The most comprehensive image search on the web.”

“5 The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
6 The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night. (Psalm 121:5-6)”

Rarity by 14-bis on deviantART

No life before Unsullied

This day, I attended a Going Away Party for Guy and Martha Maggio, who have been together for 16 years, and married for 15, … and are moving to Lee’s Summit, to never be heard from again, so I was pleased to catch up, enjoy two stuffed burgers from Martha’s meatloaf recipe, and learn that I had personally done nothing for Guy to unfriend me.

I leave, ahead twelve dollars. (at @ArgosyCasinoKc w/ 4 others) http://t.co/SV3UJ2CvK6 pic.twitter.com/9tMJJZe4WG — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) July 6, 2014

Mr. and Mrs. Turley responded at the same time to my text last night, “I’m done for the night; I have work at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, so I won’t be driving around, to see fireworks, or join friends for any parties Everybody, have fun tonight! Everybody, Wang Chung tonight!” Earlier, Hannah had performed at Habanero’s Mexican Restaurant in Lee’s Summit, and received a gift card, which was offered to me, and I’ve beshoved to the Maggios.

Always cash out your first big winning! (@ Hollywood Casino - @hollywoodcks w/ 2 others) http://t.co/mn9i7GfBhq — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) July 6, 2014

“15 And he said to them, Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. (Luke 12:15)”

My little pony _ Fluttershy by Megu-H on deviantART

Born on the Fourth of July

“In 1969, at the Woodstock Festival, Jimi Hendrix played a historical version of The Star-Spangled Banner solo, while distortion, evoking releases of ...”

“Respect the classics, man! It’s The Muppets!”

Transformers 4th of July (Promo) - Hub Network

“Check local listings: Celebrate Independence Day with our special Transformers marathon!”

“21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them,
he it is who loves me. (John 14:21)
And he who loves me will be loved by my Father,
and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”

Freedom by ninjaink on deviantART

Vaya con Dio: An unexpected musical Journey

The quality of my listening varies, and a friend on Facebook today asked something, which I read as, “What song do you never tire of?” My answer was, “‘Kyrie’ by Mr. Mister,” so I followed a link on my blog only to find embedded playback was disabled, so the video could only be seen on YouTube, thus began unexpected musical journey.

“Celebrate July 4th by purchasing Sonic Drive-In’s new Cheesy Bread Dog and get a FREE med. drink! 7/4 only. Limit 2.”

“5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1)”

Wubly Lullaby by sirhcx on deviantART

Does Rock ‘n’ Roll Make Termites Eat Faster?

“Sounds absurd, but The Orkin Man® answers whether or not rock music affects how fast termites eat wood in this episode of ‘Scientific Fact or Scientific Fake...’ ”

♪ Between the velvet lies / There’s a truth that’s hard as steel... yeah ♪

Obama Regime Planned the Influx of Illegal Alien Children at the Border -
The Rush Limbaugh Show

“RUSH: Back on January 29th the Regime had told everybody to be ready for an influx of up to 65,000 unaccompanied children, who, after crossing the border illegally, would need to be transported to refugee shelters.”

♪ We’re not gonna take it / No, we ain’t gonna take it /
We’re not gonna take it anymore ♪

“Furious California Citizens Block Buses Carrying Illegal Immigrants, Force Them To Turn Around”

Hey Man, Nice Shot

“I Actually Watched a Soccer Game - The Rush Limbaugh Show”

Ann Coulter - AMERICA’S FAVORITE NATIONAL PASTIME: HATING SOCCER

“I’ve held off on writing about soccer for a decade -- or about the length of the average soccer game -- so as not to offend anyone. But enough is enough. Any growing interest in soccer can only be a sign of the nation’s moral decay.”

“Here’s a Really Cool Fact about Tim Howard that Nobody in the Media Is Talking about”

Chaos in the Streets After U.S. World Cup Defeat

“We’ve all seen how South American football fans react to their teams’ goals during World Cup matches. Well, just wait until you see how Americans took the news of their team’s 2-1 loss to Belgium yesterday.”

“16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. (Exodus 20:16)”

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Court is Adjourned

Never, ever have I held any strong opinion, especially on the topic of abortion, a discussion as thorny as how to cross a stream, you know, “Roe v. Wade.”

A Field Guide to the Hobby Lobby Case

“Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Oklahoma-based craft chain Hobby Lobby. This case decided whether private employers should be compelled to comply with the contraception mandate in the Affordable Care Act if it violates their religious beliefs. The verdict has made a lot of people very…”

“Readers of HelloGiggles.com didn’t make it all the way through third grade for nothing,” so I now paraphrase Rush Limbaugh, recently awarded children’s author, “Liberals are Hypocrites, and will rile you, rile you into playin’ their game, their way, by their rules.”

Hillary Clinton Shows She Has No Idea
What the Hobby Lobby Ruling Was About

“Hillary Clinton is the clear front-runner at this very early point in the 2016 presidential race and, after the midterm elections, the pro-life movement will …”

Difficulties with my friends may result from an over-confident, frank, or outspoken attitude, and I have not avoided ad hominem, while the opposing side thoroughly embraces “a slippery slope.”

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“28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you,
and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy,
and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)”

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