Life in a northern Town

♪ A Salvation Army band played
/ And the children drank lemonade
/ And the morning lasted all day, all day ♪

A holiday with the Reagans.

“Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789 By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.…”

To follow up with my speech in Egocentric Universe: Toe Peak Ah,
I have to ask, “How long to the point of know return?”

Chinese yuan to become global reserve currency

“Chinese cash floods North Texas with developments in a national trend.”

“Listen to advice and accept discipline,
and at the end you will be counted among the wise.
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, (Proverbs 19:20-21)
but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

Starlight’s Return by Thejboy88 on DeviantArt

Peace of Mind

The week ahead includes much promise,
which includes promises made to myself.

On Monday at Bonner Springs Toastmasters, I gave a speech “Peace of Mind,” a title is from a song by Boston, and my friend David, who is fanatical about classic rock, fittingly recited a few lyrics as he reviewed my speech.

“So faith comes from hearing, (Romans 10:17)
and hearing through the word of Christ.”

I was gonna get a new pair anyway... by StarBlaze25 on DeviantArt

‘Warning: If you haven’t seen tonight’s new episode of Doctor Who, it’s pretty heartbreaking. And kind of grueling. Remember “Midnight,” the scary-weird…’

Jingle Bell Rock, too

Steel guitar covered “Christmas Island,”
and I suddenly rediscovered my Christmas spirit
while adequately caffeinated this evening.

My coworkers made me use Mac OS 9 for their (and your) amusement

“Executives for CBS’s Supergirl have said that they’ll never cross the DC heroine over with CW’s The Flash or Arrow, but according to Bleeding Cool, they might…”

“A joyful heart is good medicine, (Proverbs 17:22)
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Comfort Winter by Bugplayer on DeviantArt

Would’ve been a missed Steak

While I was not aware of her presence, a coworker did yesterday see me at Harrah’s Casino in North Kansas City, where the hours’ long queue was certainly worth the Thanksgiving Day buffet.

The Physics of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

“Click through to have a look at this amazing annual parade, which took place on Nov. 26^th, 2015. Millennials love turkey, stuffing and pie so much that they’re often doing the whole meal multiple times -- once with mom and dad and a second (or even third) time with friends: It’s a bittersweet day as we belt Holden’s greatest-ever V8 sports sedan from Fishermans Bend.”

“He who did not spare his own Son (Romans 8:32)
but gave him up for us all,
how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?”

Happy Thanksgiving 2015! by ShutterflyEQD on DeviantArt

Thanksgiving, 2015

I have been asked to not embody this Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - gormandize: to eat greedily and ravenously.

Rappers give away turkeys for Thanksgiving

“​There's a new trend taking over both coasts in the rap community”

“Rise in the presence of the aged,
show respect for the elderly and revere your God.
I am the LORD. (Leviticus 19:32)”

White Swan by Adlynh on DeviantArt

You can walk or deny 030

Because the balloon of Pikachu appears around 11,
I hope we are not expected at Harrah’s Casino before noon.

‘Washington using Turkey as a tool to destabilize Russia’

“NATO member state Turkey seems strangely committed to keeping Islamic State going strong in Syria, thus willing to take dangerous risks in confronting Russia…”

“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord,
so walk in him, (Colossians 2:6-7)
rooted and built up in him and established in the faith,
just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”

Luna's realm reborn by Lyra-senpai on DeviantArt

Dude, you’re getting Adele

Someone in the office of our insurance agent kindly invited my family to join them for Thanksgiving at Harrah’s Casino in North Kansas City, so the following does not necessarily have any personal relevance.

SNL has the perfect answer for how to silence
the crazy talk from family at...

“With the holidays just around the corner, the cast of Saturday Night Live has the perfect solution to ending contentious political arguments with crazy distant…”

“Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, (Philippians 2:3)
but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”

Polarbelle Updated by luminaura on DeviantArt

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The debate is neither going away, nor going anywhere.

Heather Wilhelm: America’s ridiculous refugee debate

‘Lately, if you disagree with someone over the smallest thing you can count on being called “hateful” or “bigoted.” A country can’t function this way’

“I tell you, (Matthew 12:36-37) on the day of judgment
people will give account for every careless word they speak,
for by your words you will be justified,
and by your words you will be condemned.”

Hanekawa’s underwear | inu [pixiv]

Can Governors Refuse Entry to Syrian Refugees?

“The Bill of Rights gives state governors the power to refuse entry to Syrian refugees granted permission by the federal government to enter the United States. By Joe Wolverton, II, J.D.”

Yes, we can be among The Refusers.

I’m not going to Write you a love Song

Saturday night was another evening where we made it work. After I was giving a ride home to a coworker, I got home just in time to see a real broadcast of this episode on BBC America.

Doctor Who: This Was All The Doctor’s Fault

“For years now, Doctor Who has been exploring the dark side of the Doctor, that quasi-immortal time traveler from another planet. He turns people into weapons, he inspires his friends to be reckless, he makes his enemies worse, etc.”

A friend from Wichita is in town,
so perhaps we will do something today.

‘Gravity Falls’ Creator Alex Hirsch Explains Why He’s
Ending the Show After 2 Seasons | Cartoon Brew

“The Disney XD series will wrap up its run with a one-hour series finale soon to air.”

“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers,
nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, (Romans 8:38-39)
nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Celestia and Luna by jankrys00 on DeviantArt

My oh my Gosh 033

Congratulations @LenaRockerHall! It was such a pleasure working with you and you sounded outstanding! #MLPSeason5

— Andrea Libman (@AndreaLibman) November 21, 2015

Again, My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games occurs at the same time as this episode, and NOT the episode that aired on the same day as the world premiere of the film, yo.

Rara’s acoustic version is homage to Lady Gaga’s brilliant acoustic versions of her songs. #MLPSeason5 #MLP5 — Amy Keating Rogers (@KeatingRogers) November 21, 2015

“The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, (Proverbs 15:31-32)
but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.”

Rarity with a Ponytail by JennieOo on DeviantArtn

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“Hi Infidelity (30^th Anniversary Edition)”

Microsoft Windows turns 30: 5 other things that made waves in 1985

“On Nov. 18, 1985, Bill Watterson’s ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ made its debut in newspapers across the country. The syndicated comic strip first introduced…”

“See you in about 30 years.”

A 23-year-old Windows 3.1 system failure crashed Paris airport | ZDNet

“Some of the most important networks and systems today are woefully outdated. And that isn’t always a bad thing.”

“For freedom Christ has set us free;
stand firm therefore, (Galatians 5:1)
and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”

So pretty Rarity by RenoKim on DeviantArt

Evelyn VanKemseke, 87, leaves legacy of compassion
and community service | The Dispatch

‘Evelyn Van Kemseke, founder and president of Shawnee Community Services, is “euphoric” about the realization of her dream, a new and larger building for her…’

The honorary Professor Denton said that he would be quitting Facebook

for the immediate future, and today I donated blood.

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Libertarian thought continues to fascinate me; as PBS and others say the governors have no right to refuse immigration, Judge Nathan Napolitano would say otherwise.

Can Governors Legally Block Refugees from Coming to Their States?

“The court has ruled that the admission of immigrants – whether for humanitarian purposes, political asylum purposes, or pursuant to the quotas that we have – is…”

“A video has been posted online in which a man,
who says he is a Muslim living in Europe, ‘No right to kill’.”

What’s Happened to Racism?

“I am getting to be a pretty old guy. I just had my 71^st birthday. There are some terrible things about getting old. You have to get up often in the middle of the night. You get tired walking through the airport. Instant romance becomes a sad…”

‘I will not leave you as orphans;
I will come to you. (John 14:18)’

Rarity - 'Hello there again...' by AmpersandXYZ on DeviantArt

I’ve got to double back Again

The honorary professor Denton would rarely typify this Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - slugabed - a lazy person who stays in bed long after the usual time which I’m usually awake, and I’m not scheduled to work until 5 p.m. today, so I made time for an errand.

As are we, Thursday night, Advanced Repertory Theater goes to the Dark Side (@ Shawnee Mission North High School) https://t.co/5CG4DfuAZ3

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) November 18, 2015

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay,
to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed;
perplexed, but not driven to despair; (2 Corinthians 4:7-10)
persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
always carrying in the body the death of Jesus,
so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.”

Kongo type | ranetsu [pixiv]

Leonid, Part 6

Tomorrow, I’m not scheduled to work until 5 p.m., “so I’m going to sit here and enjoy it, and Ghost Dad was the best Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - Panglossian - characterized by or given to extreme optimism, especially since Leonard Part 6.”

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Overnight Tonight: What to Expect

“The famous Leonid meteor shower will peak early Wednesday morning (Nov. 18), but this year’s display probably won’t be spectacular.”

“He has told you, O man, what is good; (Micah 6:8)
and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice,
and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Crystal Sunset Shimmer by Osipush on DeviantArt

Time to queue for prescriptions. (at @Walmart Pharmacy in Overland Park, KS) https://t.co/lXtas4992g

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) November 16, 2015

Despite my best efforts, I can no longer afford payments on Impact Blue, so I am making arrangements to return her to the lender, yet last Friday I was able with a cosigner to secure an automotive loan for a preowned 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, which is pictured above.

Every Monday is Wing Night

United we stand, divided we fall, and this Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - hortatory: urging to some course of conduct or action; encouraging.

Some governors halt, question plan to accept Syrian refugees

“Several U.S. governors are threatening to halt efforts to allow Syrian refugees into their states in the aftermath of the coordinated attacks in Paris, Is your governor among them?”

“Unrest at University of Missouri Spreads to Other Campuses”

The Dartmouth Review » Eyes Wide Open at the Protest

“Campus radicals are often spoiled and self-dramatizing, but they also do have something to protest, ‘Political correctness is communist propaganda writ small.’”

“I do not think it means what you think it means.”

Fleur de Lis by Cenit-v on DeviantArt

Why my Facebook Profile Picture isn’t Filtered with the French Flag

“A Parisian woman’s rant against the French flag filter is going viral on Facebook”

“I love you, O LORD, my strength.
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, (Psalms 18:1-2)
in whom I take refuge, my shield,
and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

Truman deploys, headed for war strikes on ISIS

“A-10 Warplanes Target Islamic State Group’s Crude Oil Trucks”

“217^th Anniversary of Signing of Kentucky Resolution of 1798: The bloodshed in Paris was the predictable fruit of globalist machinations in the Middle East and beyond.”

With the Moisture from a Kiss

Locally, during the World Series, Google Fiber experienced an outage,
so a four dollar credit was added to my billing statement.

Welcome to World War Three

“Opinion, Ron Ben-Yishai: The Paris attack is directly tied to events in Syria and Iraq; this was not an intelligence failure but rather the failure of the West to see itself as in a total war vs. radical Islam.”

“Be not quick in your spirit to become angry,
for anger lodges in the bosom of fools. (Ecclesiastes 7:9)”

Weekly art#36 sitting in a tree by HowXu on DeviantArt

Syrian passport found at Paris attack scene belongs to asylum seeker - Serbian Interior Ministry

“One of the suspected Paris attackers, a holder of a Syrian passport found near his body, crossed into Serbia on October 7 seeking asylum, Reuters reports citing…”

I missed the Party 038

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 Laser Rangers’ Thanksgiving 2015 at Laser Rangers tonight.”

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

S5 E23: War of the Pumpkins by Esuka on DeviantArt

It’s a... it’s a Mitsubishi

“I know what it is... it’s a... it’s a Mitsubishi.”

Virtual pop star Hatsune Miku is touring North America next year

“If you missed her last year, you’re in luck: Hatsune Miku’s coming back to North…”

“In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us
and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
Beloved, if God so loved us, (1 John 4:10-11)
we also ought to love one another.”

Sakura Miku | Ai [pixiv]

Once bitten, twice Pi

♪ My my my, I’m once bitten twice pi, baby /
My my my, I’m once bitten twice pi, baby ♪

You ain’t seen nothing, Taurid to light up night sky

“Stargazers across the world are expecting fireworks. Earth’s pass through the Taurid meteor shower is coinciding with a new moon. Oh yes.”

“There is none holy like the LORD;
there is none besides you; (1 Samuel 2:2)
there is no rock like our God.”

Sisters by Wild-Hound on DeviantArt

Veterans Day, 2015

All veterans, past and present, active duty or retired, embody this Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - magnanimous - proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind.

The Marines, 240 years young

“The 240^th birthday of the United States Marine Corps is this Tuesday, Nov. 10.”

“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute
you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
Rejoice and be glad, (Matthew 5:11-12)
for your reward is great in heaven,
for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

Life on the Edge by DShou on DeviantArt

Toward flecked 009

♪ Lot-ta people have an ego hang-up / ‘Cause they want to be
the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - logophile: a lover of words.

Fascism at Yale

“Usually, we at Harvard are more than happy to see Yale students make fools of themselves on camera. The video that emerged this week of Yale students screaming down one of their professors might make for a good laugh, if its…”

November 16 is the last day to withdraw from a full semester course
with a W or request pass/fail grade option.

Abject Missouri

“The resignation of Tim Wolfe as president of the University of Missouri is a craven acquiescence to manufactured hysteria.”

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful,
and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability,
but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape,
that you may be able to endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)”

LunaCelestia by Koveliana on DeviantArt

Celebratory note 059

Right now I am blessed to have enough problems in my personal life;

I have no time to care about cups from Starbucks, or the University of Missouri.

Happy 100^th birthday Hedy Lamarr,
the inventor who made the wireless internet possible

“Hedy Lamarr, whose acting career spanned Hollywood’s golden age of the forties and fifties, was widely regarded as one of the most beautiful women to grace the…”

“The plight of small pick-up trucks,” said United Auto Workers,
“is mention of future plans to build Ford Bronco and Ranger at a US facility.”

General Motors Basking in Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Success

“The Environmental Protection Agency has certified the diesel-powered version of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon at 31 mpg highway -- the highest rating of any truck, big or small,…”

“A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1)”

A Scene Not Seen by Thejboy88 on DeviantArt

Bring the beat Back 021

The visit with my friend Aaron yesterday was good, yet the medication I’ve needed to deal with the thousand horsepower leveler causes me to emotionally be a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - frangible: easily broken; breakable.

Honestly, I spent too much time yesterday to try to find an image of Princess Twilight Sparkle which appeared in my Facebook feed, so I didn’t go to bed until four in the morning, and I attended no services this Sunday.

Also, because I have an early start on Monday, I’ll try to get together with friends with whom I generally watch anime next weekend instead of tonight.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, (Ephesians 1:3)”

Fly High by Licheus on DeviantArt

Toward the inland Mountains

And this is for the questions that don’t have an answer, “Don’t touch my Dart,” which once haunted my Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - mauka: toward the mountains; inland.

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“And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink,
nor be worried. (Luke 12:29-31)
For all the nations of the world seek after these things,
and your Father knows that you need them.
Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.”

Twily, y u taste so good? by Sverre93 on DeviantArt

We are Coming to Terms

Because of their musings political, Hello Giggles has not appeared on my Facebook feed for a while, and seasonal allergies offers the one true test in store for us all, so I’m feeling the effects of the 1000-horsepower leveler.

George Barris, California King of Customized Cars, Dies at 89

“The man behind the Batmobile, immortalized in a Tom Wolfe essay, was a pioneer and master of car customization.”

“Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD,
and turn away from evil. (Proverbs 3:7-8)
It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.”

Is not a home without you by Exceru-Hensggott on DeviantArt

Yesterday night, a customer was rude, and intentionally made the ordering process difficult, and I’m currently more bothered than I thought; since today I’m not scheduled to work, and to make the best use of the day, I’m going to go to talk to a counselor.

♪ I know that there is pain /
But you hold on for one more day and /
Break free the chains ♪

Humor vampirism 023

For me recently life has been devoid of joy,
like The Muppets on ABC,
which is becoming rebooted.

Vampire Trixie by uotapo on DeviantArt

‘The Muppets’ is Getting a Reboot After a Shakeup Behind the Scenes

“Apparently, Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog are not the only ones associated with The Muppets suffering from relationship problems.”

“Blessed are those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4)”

News of the World 058

“Right smack dab in the middle of town (Kansas City, Missouri) / I’ve found a paradise that’s trouble proof (up on Union Station),” observed Trend KC with Burns & Monacelli on KMBZ.

Twitter / Jeremy Danner: “RT @tbinkc: Yesterday’s downtown KC cellphone blackout was nature’s way of saying, ‘Hey, maybe put down your phones & enjoy your 799,000 neighbors.’”

“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.”

Friendship is Magic (3D) by PonyPikmin1998 on DeviantArt

I missed the Party 037

As for me and my house, “I like money.”

Schools, businesses close for World Series
parade - Kansas City Business Journal

“With some of the biggest Kansas City schools closing up shop Tuesday, several Kansas City businesses are following suit. Here’s a growing list of them.”

“If then you have been raised with Christ,
seek the things that are above,
where Christ is, (Colossians 3:1-2)
seated at the right hand of God.
Set your minds on things that are above,
not on things that are on earth.”

Birth of princess Twilight by Shira-hedgie on DeviantArt

Champions of the World

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Transportation to the Royals Celebration
and Victory Parade | News | KCATA

“The Kansas City Royals took the crown Sunday night, defeating the New York Mets 7-2 and capturing the first championship since 1985. A parade and rally will be held in downtown Kansas City on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at noon.”

“31 What then shall we say to these things?
If God is for us, (Romans 8:31)
who can be against us?”

Rarity by Shira-hedgie on DeviantArt

Flowers of the Forest

In the morning, BBC America shows classic episodes of Doctor Who and calls the time, “Breakfast with Baker.” While watching “Terror of the Zygons,” a song played on the bagpipe, “‘Flowers of the Forest,’ said the Doctor, a soldier’s lament.”

Here’s a Doctor Who Story Where I Honestly
Have No Idea What a ‘Happy Ending’ Is

“There are basically two major types of Doctor Who stories: 1) The Doctor protects the status quo from some outside disruption. 2) The Doctor finds a terrible status…”

“8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)”

Five Years by SilFoe on DeviantArt