Blessed Assurance

Thank you to all our friends and family for their support, prayers, thoughts, and kind words. The following describes the memorial service for my sister Kimberly.

Pastor Ellsworth begin the service with a prayer. Jacob and Ruth Larkin sang an original composition featuring words from Psalms 23 and Psalms 91.

Pastor read the obituary for my sister, and Linda and Rachel spoke first, and the microphone was opened to anyone who wished to speak.

The proprietor and a coworker from the rental agency where my sister worked described her demeanor and dedication. The sixth grade teacher, which all three of we children had, was there and spoke.

My father spoke, and then I made a few remarks. Pastor spoke more about how Kimberly was like Jesus, and let us in a call to salvation an invocation.

I knew my sister Pamela had something in mind to honor Kimberly's request to have a funeral, and Pamela through three pages of eight-point font painted the most beautiful picture of my sister that words could ever express.

The service closed with “Blessed Assurance.”

“33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility comes before honor. (Proverbs 15:33)”

Flying Lessons by karzii on DeviantArt

Gayle Ankh Two: Electric BOOgaloo

♪ Gimme all your lovin’ /
All your hugs and kisses too /
Gimme all your lovin’ ♪

Originally featured in The Santa Clause, the preceding was not where I first heard ZZ Top, whose dubious distinction belongs to Back to the Future: Part III.

Electric Boogaloo | Know Your Meme

“‘Electric Boogaloo’ is a phrase typically appended to the title of a sequel TV or film production to mock its poor quality.”

“8 The Lord is gracious and merciful, (Psalm 145:8)
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”

Happy Nightmare Night 2/2 by Koveliana on DeviantArt

Mystery ‘Alien Mega-structure’ May Soon Be Solved

“Astronomers around the world are keeping a close eye on a mysteriously dimming star, and their observations could soon shed light on whether it is indeed surrounded by some sort of ‘alien mega-structure.’”

“As a big asteroid flies by at a close but safe distance from Earth on Friday (Oct. 31),” my sister Kimberly had requested a funeral, yet I have no idea what she had meant, and I was fortunately not involved in any planning; I have been working all this week.

Cueto, start the Reaktor, too

Powered by Wholesale Batteries, “a Dana & Parks™ yardstick would actually be a meter long,” said Parks as Dana could not convert a 412-foot home-run to a distance in yards.

New York Mets vs. Kansas City Royals
- Box Score - October 28, 2015 - ESPN

“MLB Baseball Box Score: Final statistics from the New York vs. Kansas City game played on October…”

“4 A slack hand causes poverty, (Proverbs 10:4-5)
but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
5 He who gathers in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.”

Fran's gift 2015 by ShikimaAkemi on DeviantArt

A second out of Phase 025

While only one summer semester, my sister Kimberly did work at Johnson County Community College, so I contacted them to share the information on their community email list.

Kimberly Marie Hurt’s Obituary on KansasCity.com

“Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. | Kimberly Marie Hurt, 29, was born to Mike and the late Linda Hurt on…”

“16 And I will ask the Father, (John 14:16-17)
and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,
17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive,
because it neither sees him nor knows him.
You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.”

Sunset sunrise by Dilarus on DeviantArt

Trip to the World, yo!

“Trip to the World, yo! / I don’t know, Godot,” mused Sam Beckett, “Hopefully we’re able to announce something this evening, putting things right, that once went wrong and hoping each time, that his next run will be the run home.”

New York Mets fans enjoy Kansas City’s cuisine ahead of World Series

“Stolen base in World Series means free breakfast for everyone, Kansas City consistently is among the major-league leaders in stolen bases, and the Mets lead all teams in steals this postseason.”

“10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor; (Romans 13:10)
therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”

Schoolgirl | White Nights ReKi [pixiv]

Keeping up the Habit 017

In our time of need, my aunt Patricia and two cousins Amanda and Andre are visiting from Texas. Yesterday, they treated us to lunch. Later, Andre and I watched the Cowboys play. My sister Pamela has started the following campaign on GoFundMe:

Click here to support Kimberly Marie by Pamela Hurt
“Tree removal and memorial tree”

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
“31:1 In you, O Lord, do I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
in your righteousness deliver me!
2 Incline your ear to me;
rescue me speedily! (Psalm 31:1-2)
Be a rock of refuge for me,
a strong fortress to save me!”

MLPFiM: Tia and Woona by dsp2003 on DeviantArt

Day late, ... short 011

In song recently on South Park, “Where my country gone?”

Goodbye Middle Class: 51 Percent of
All American Workers Make Less Than 30,000 Dollars A Year

“We just got more evidence that the middle class in America is dying. According to brand new numbers that were just released by the Social Security”

“It’s about time that the Bureau of Labor Statistics knew more about the 20 million Americans of prime working age who are outside the labour force and do not want to work … want to bang on the drum all day”

Many Low-Income Workers Say ‘No’ to Health Insurance

“The Affordable Care Act requires employers with more than 50 full-time workers to offer insurance, but many find few low-income employees will buy it.”

“3 But you, O Lord, are a shield about me,
my glory, and the lifter of my head. (Psalm 3:3)”

Shimmer assortment | The t [pixiv]

To each Other, be Excellent

Many of those with whom my sister Kimberly used to work will remember a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - fugleman: a leader or manager.

Almost 30 years old, my sister Kimberly suddenly passed away yesterday evening in a tragic accident on our property. Kimberly was giving, joyful, and kind.

“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed.
In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling. (Exodus 15:13)”

Daydream Shimmer by Comic-Graffiti on DeviantArt

I missed the Party 036

‘Back to the Future’ edition of USA Today sold out in record time

“All the newspaper business needed was a DeLorean. On Thursday, one day after the world paid tribute to Marty McFly during on Back to the Future Day...”

“The king for Crashing a Party, Bill Murray reveals his Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - convive : an eating or drinking companion.”

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Trailer Viewed 128 Million Times

“‘Russia has turned on the lights on a Syrian operation that has been going on now for four years, where NATO countries have been able to operate more or less in the shadows,’ Patrick Henningsen geopolitical analyst from 21^st Century”

“6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,
and by the breath of his mouth all their host. (Psalm 33:6)”

Princess Celestia in Gala Dress by xebck on DeviantArt

I got to double back, my Friend

“I’m lookin’ high and low, don’t know where to go / I got to double back,
my Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - scuttlebutt: rumor or gossip.”

A Mid-Engined C8 Corvette Is Coming: The 10 Cars that Paved the Way

“Two hours into the 1957 12-hour Sebring Grand Prix, driver John Fitch dove into the pits to abandon his Corvette Super Sport. Officials were told a failed…”

“17 And whatever you do,
in word or deed, (Colossians 3:17)
do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

[Sports Day] Kakinarase! My octave | soft-boiled dog [pixiv]

Today is the Date

Wake up in the morning, I see a Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - kakistocracy - government by the worst persons; meanwhile The Transformers: The Motion Picture will always be my most favorite film, Back to the Future is my favorite trilogy in my second favorite film of all time!

Great Scott! It’s ‘Back to the Future’ Day!

“Thirty years ago, a wild-haired scientist took Marty McFly on a journey into the future – and that fateful day was October 21, 2015. In other words, the future is about to become the present. If you’d like to celebrate, there are a myriad of…”

“5 Keep your life free from love of money,
and be content with what you have,
for he has said, (Hebrews 13:5)
‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’”

BACK TO THE GATE!<------- | TODEE [pixiv]

Cueto, start the Reactor

Well, we could remember it for you wholesale,
yet we lack written permission from Major League Baseball to so do.

The historic failure of Royals pitcher Johnny Cueto just changed the ALCS https://t.co/UNUULI2qEV

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) October 20, 2015

“11 Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation and my God. (Psalm 42:11)”

Gift: So, Squishy! by AquaticSun on DeviantArt

Royals rout Blue Jays 14-2, 1 win from World Series return

“TORONTO — Whether it’s a long ball by Ben Zobrist, a slashing single from Lorenzo Cain or another exhilarating trip around the bases for Alcides Escobar, these Kansas City Royals are ...”

♪ Girl, you really got me goin’ /
You got me so I don’t know what I’m doin’ /
Yeah, you really got me now ♪

That, Ironhide, is Affirmative

Like the hush that falls over Los Angeles at the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - mawkish: characterized by sickly sentimentality, Kansas City holds its collective breath as the Royals enter another game of the American League Championship Series tonight.

Why The Rocky Horror Picture Show Matters, nearly 30 years later

“Designed in the mid-1980s, the E30 M3 is a hero among gear-heads. Holden Special Vehicles save the best for last, shoehorning the 400kW supercharged LSA V8 into the Clubsport, and Revel in the Glory of the Newest Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer, which One of These Eight Cars Will Be Our 2016 Performance Car of the Year?”

“22 Without counsel plans fail, (Proverbs 15:22)
but with many advisers they succeed.”

Kimono Fashion by LeekFish on DeviantArt

Have Suzumiya Haruhi, will Travel 013

Usually, humor vampirism is where I remove humor as I explain the joke. As I watched Bakemonogatari with a friend last night, I now understand a meme.

“Rarity fighting Giant Crabs has been a thing for a while now. I had considered making my own interpretation,” but I never got what it was about until I understood; Rarity is replacing Senjougahara Hitagi, who also has purple hair, in the battle.

“12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial,
for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life,
which God has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12)”

Rarity fighting a giant crab by Jiayi on DeviantArt

Getting liberal with those Pinkie promises

Again, look no further than the initials of Bernie Sanders for a Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - oneiric - of or relating to dreams.

The Economics of a Toddler
and the Ethics of a Thug | Foundation for Economic Education

“Bernie Sanders wants the government to tax Wall Street ‘speculation’ and use it pay for ‘free’ college.”

“24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, (Proverbs 18:24)
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

Request: The bestest Foal Sitter ever! ~UPDATE~ by mo0onbabi on DeviantArt

Fixed vs. Growth: The Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our Lives

“How to fine-tune the internal monologue that scores every aspect of our lives, from leadership to love.”

To the president of the Bonner Springs Toastmasters, I promised to take a look at some templates on Toastmasters International, and I promised myself I would do more than one vocational search; neither of which was accomplished yesterday, but that’s what they invented tomorrow for.

Postscript to Experiment 635

As one of my friends has recently fell victim,
like I have to one of these, I will again share this article.

How to spot a fake ‘breast cancer’ campaign | Women's Views on News

“A bizarre chain message circulating claims to support breast cancer awareness; but why do people believe it?”

David also made a point, “Breast cancer in men is rare but continues to occur.”

McDonald’s on Last Leg as ‘All Day Breakfast’ Gimmick Implodes

“Last ditch effort actually causing stores to lose more money, customers.”

“28 A dishonest man spreads strife, (Proverbs 16:28)
and a whisperer separates close friends.”

Equestria Girls - Evil Twilight And Good Sunset by Joakaha on DeviantArt

Bring the beat back 020

For news, I listen to KMBZ and pay attention to my Facebook feed, where I have learned Being Scott Malkinson can mean that Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - pepper-upper - Informal. something, as a food, beverage, or pill, which I thought were elixirs, can wreak such havoc.

You Are Not So Smart 059 - How the illusion of control leads
you to perpetually wait for your life to begin

“Over the years, when most patients have first met psychiatrist Michael I. Bennett, they have tended to believe they would soon to get to know a trusted confidant…”

“6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied. (Matthew 5:6)”

3096 — I provided this a segment of Sugar Cube Time what...

My oh my Gosh 032

“The Chicago Cubs are officially on their way to the 2015 World Series,
which means that the Back to the Future Prophecy One Step Closer!”

Gold mosaic | NUKO-D @ twitter [pixiv]

Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd reunite | EW.com

“Fans can see ‘Back to the Future’ stars Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd together and get a glimpse of what Toyota has planned for October 21, 2015.”

Yesterday evening, I was not expecting to greet and then meet a couple who had that very day traded in a 2011 Dodge Challenger with 5.7 liter Hemi for a new blue Challenger with a 6.4 liter Hemi and the Scat Pack. However, I was expecting to wake up from my nap in time for the Live Q&A: #AskAndreaMLP - at 4:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, October 14, 2015.

A. That was for @BCCancer - Thanks for all the support on that http://t.co/Qd8816KYXP #AskAndreaMLP

— Andrea Libman (@AndreaLibman) October 14, 2015

“9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves him who pursues righteousness. (Proverbs 15:9)”

Photographer Says Pictures Were Misused to Prove Global Warming

“Religion and astronomy don’t often overlap, but a new NASA X-ray image has captured a celestial object that resembles the ‘Hand of God.’”

Open enrollment for spring begins October 21 at 9 PM on the Web.

Stale zaniness 053

In my formative years, I first learned about political correctness from Murphy Brown. To have merit would mean that something is meritorious, while the following is vomitorious (see what I did there?).

Columbus Day Being Replaced with “Indigenous Peoples Day”

“Let’s be honest— Columbus was Awesome — few would do what he did. Oh, and the indigenous peoples were guilty of the same stuff. ”

“24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,
25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some,
but encouraging one another, (Hebrews 10:24-25)
and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

Fluttershy’s Cataclysm II by Ghostwalker2061 on DeviantArt

House Bill to Lift Crude Oil Export Ban Faces Obama Veto

“The House voted to lift the crude oil export ban, but Obama will veto any bill that benefits Americans though lower gas prices and more jobs in the energy…”

Also, Professor Denton says that Kansas would have had no budgetary crisis
if the Keystone XL pipeline had not been vetoed.

Temporal junction point for the entire space-time Continuum

“Unbelievable, that old Universal Studios Entertainment could have chosen that particular date; that point in time inherently contains some Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - bromide: a platitude or trite saying.”

Back to the Future 30^th Anniversary Trilogy
| Universal Pictures Entertainment Portal |...

“Los Angeles, CA – October 17, 2015 – This coming October 21^st marks a monumental day in the fictitious world of Back to the Future, a date that…”

“7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God,
and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.
8 Anyone who does not love does not know God,
because God is love. (1 John 4:7-8)”

We Got Our Cutie Marks! by dennybutt on DeviantArt

♪ We are the Cutie Mark Crusaders/
On a quest to find out who we are/
And we will never stop the journey/
Not until we have our cutie marks!

Blame Mark Griffiths

“Spoilers, Sweetie.”

“Bootstrap’s bootstraps… Who wrote Beethoven’s Fifth?”

On Doctor Who, We See the One Thing
That’ll Make the Doctor Bend the Rules

“Tonight’s episode of Doctor Who sees the Doctor in an impossible situation, where his fate appears already sealed. In other words, it’s another day at the office. But…”

“25 The fear of man lays a snare, (Proverbs 29:25)
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.”

Derpy Comic 6 by AlCoconut on DeviantArt

Celebratory note 058

A song from Taylor Swift is the difference between the number for this post,

and the last time I noted an anniversary for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

You know who else really nailed it today? Pipsqueak! I'd vote for him. #MLP5 #mlpseason5 http://t.co/drxioAnkmE pic.twitter.com/vmcfO7AKMf

— SethistoOoOo (@Sethisto_EQD) October 10, 2015

“19 Blessed be the Lord,
who daily bears us up; (Psalm 68:19)
God is our salvation. Selah. . . .”

A letter by Underpable on DeviantArt

We knew the CMCs would get their CMs in #MLP5. An "original" writer needed to write it. When Cindy wasn't available, I HAPPILY stepped up!

— Amy Keating Rogers (@KeatingRogers) October 10, 2015

Bowling For Soup-pathy, part Five

Next few days are going to be burning my candle at both ends.

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) October 7, 2015

Notwithstanding the, well, documented consequences of the Halloween Whopper nor a Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - tumescent - pompous and pretentious, especially in the use of language, I haven’t always spoken in detail about Being Scott Malkinson; when-when I had asked for Diet Dr. Pepper, which tastes like regular Dr. Pepper, yet does not hours later cause sweating, runny eyes or nose, or severe breathing difficulty; see Stale zaniness 050.

This poor, unfortunate soul is in muscular pain, and in need of sleep.

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) October 8, 2015

“38 And Peter said to them, (Acts 2:38)
Repent and be baptized every one of you
in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins,
and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Night and Day by uotapo on DeviantArt

Gosick, but I’m not Well

AMC: Please Kill Carl This Season on
The Walking Dead Cause We’ve Earned It.

“16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching,
for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
17 that the man of God may be competent,
equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)”

Bru-fu wa ni ヴ ィ ku Suites Rika | Kasai heart [pixiv]

Postscript to Experiment 634

To speak as a politician, “Well, folks, we didn’t experience what we were hoping for on 23^rd September, yet we might have a chance end of the world today.”

Have any plans for Wednesday, Oct. 7?

“End of the world on Wednesday, says religious group”

“56 The sting of death is sin,
and the power of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, (1 Corinthians 15:56-57)
who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Battle of Friendship by dennybutt on DeviantArt

Press Ignoring Unsettling News For Global Warming’s True Believers

“On Saturday, conservative Australian columnist Miranda Devine revealed that an Australian engineer claims to have ‘fixed two errors’ in ‘the basic climate model…’”

“Be careful, your love of science looks a lot like religion”

I missed the Party 035

They’re kind of like Moen® faucets and a Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - flummox - Informal. to bewilder, “by them for looks; by them for life?” Until today, I wasn’t aware this was happening, certainly was worth the time.

Overland Park Career Fair October 7, 2015
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park West
8787 Reeder Road, Overland Park, KS 66214

“29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths,
but only such as is good for building up,
as fits the occasion, (Ephesians 4:29)
that it may give grace to those who hear.”

Fluttershy by zdrer456 on DeviantArt

Misattributed to Kenny Loggins

Many times the final encore for the Pagani Zonda premiered on Top Gear, like this Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - amphigory: a meaningless or nonsensical piece of writing, yet I feel that Mitsubishi mean what they say.

This is It: Mitsubishi Reveals Details of Final Edition Model

“The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition arrives with a number of enhancements over the standard Evo, but only 1,600 copies will be sold here.”

“17 To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God,
be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. (1 Timothy 1:17)”

Image Deleted by cyb3rwaste on DeviantArt

Keeping up the Habit 016

“Because you can recite the whole thing front to back,
The Princess Bride is The Most Important Movie in Your Life”

“Saving Private Ryan, Interstellar, The Martian,” a researcher said, “do you know how much perfectly good dough I blow to bring Matt Damon back from distant places, huh?”

Instagram account matches up cats with craft beers.

“There’s more GoPro than Kristen Wiig or Donald Glover in ‘The Martian’.”

“22 Cast your burden on the Lord,
and he will sustain you;
he will never permit (Psalm 55:22)
the righteous to be moved.”

Dash the Stampede by evion on DeviantArt

Equestria Girls 4 Confirmed by Hasbro Studios Preisdent, Stephen Davis

“Following the news that a Transformers 5 is on the way along with an animated film, comes word that you can expect a whole lot more Transformers movies.”

For me, work has been steady lately, some new opportunities have been created in the afternoon because we have a special menu from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

New ‘Tenkyou no Alderamin’, ‘Accel World’, ‘Sword Art Online’ Anime

“Ever thought The Walking Dead would be better with cute anime high school girls? Well, Japan has heard your prayers.”

I’m not a regular viewer of The Last Man on Earth​,
yet regularly operating freight trains kind of diminish premise...

Peter New all Along

In season three of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, we are shown what Spike is doing in Ponyville while Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy go to help to secure the Equestria Games for the Crystal Empire.

I never really mentioned that one of my favorite episodes of season four “Filli Vanilli,” featured Peter New as Big Macintosh in addition to the singing voice of Fluttershy (poison joke has deepened her vocal range). Again, today, while Applejack and Rarity are called away to Manehattan, we see what is happening with others in Ponyville; Apple Bloom is left without a sister at the Sister-hooves Social, so Big Mac assumes an identity as Cousin Orchard Bloom to compete.

“4 But God, being rich in mercy,
because of the great love with which he loved us,
5 even when we were dead in our trespasses,
made us alive together with Christ (Ephesians 2:4-7)
by grace you have been saved 6 and raised us up with him
and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,
7 so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches
of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.”

Some Like It PUPPETS by PixelKitties on DeviantArt

Need to read Again 033

I was not knowing that Part II of Twilight's Kingdom and Back to the Future would negate my need for a nap.

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) September 30, 2015

“Controversial South Park skewers Republican front-runner’s immigration policy with Trump elected as Canada’s president, which prompts mass migration into US,” and we discover that Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - peripeteia: a sudden turn of events or an unexpected reversal.

Elon Musk elaborates on his proposal to nuke Mars

“It’s Drew Goddard’s fault everyone is talking about The Martian. No, he didn’t know NASA would announce there’s water on the Moon just days before the…”

“3 Remember those who are in prison,
as though in prison with them,
and those who are mistreated, (Hebrews 13:3)
since you also are in the body.”

Rad by AlicornOverlord on DeviantArt

Give the rabbits to Kravitz

“I’m sorry, but I didn’t mean to send a text to this number,”
and the respondent says it was not a problem.
This article has good advice.

10 text etiquette do’s and don’ts

“Watch your tone and keep it short. And the biggest of them all: Think before you text.”

“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.”

Miko | As109 [pixiv]