Wake Me Up, when September Ends

Tomorrow I will be at the Japan festival no earlier than 11 o’clock

“Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night.
Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

Natg day 21 by Madacon on DeviantArt

Watch "My Opponent is a LIAR" on YouTubehttps://t.co/tBfwVWtUzX via @SouthPark

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) September 30, 2016

Daniel answered and said: ‘Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,
to whom belong wisdom and might.

“A conservative intellectual explains why the GOP has fallen to Donald Trump, Do Fact Checks Matter?”

He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings;
he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;

“Hillary Clinton is the only choice to move America ahead, on your way to oblivion.”

he reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness,
and the light dwells with him.

“Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: Gary Johnson has 6 newspaper endorsements. Donald Trump has 0.”

To you, O God of my fathers,
I give thanks and praise, (Daniel 2:19-23)
for you have given me wisdom and might,
and have now made known to me what we asked of you,
for you have made known to us the king’s matter.’”

funny sad vampire

An image on Happy Halloween inspired the title to this post.
Also, two commericals on the radio bother me lately.

While they may have meant worldwide, they simply said 350 million suffered from depression, which equals the population of the United States, so basically everyone in this nation is depressed.

Another said we could experience excitement of the Rio Games in a Kia Rio. Seriously, they said that.

“Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased,
grace abounded all the more, (Romans 5:20-21)

MLP EG Sunset shimmer by art 2u by Art-2u on DeviantArt

perhaps sixth @EquestriaGirls movie could have @honda corporately sponsor, you know, for EG 6? nobody gets #InitialD @xorpheous pic.twitter.com/wNc4Tjb0zK

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) September 28, 2016

so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Postscript to Experiment 644

Three friends on Facebook share brithdays today, which is not unusual, sometimes as many as five friends do, yet I know Chanté, Jessica, and Michael in person.

“Remember your mercy, O LORD,
and your steadfast love, (Psalms 25:6-7)
for they have been from of old.

FlutterGift by Ravenpuff on DeviantArt

When I broke from my usual format Saturday, someone liked my post, perhaps I should have yesterday, but I didn’t leave myself enough time to format the partisan diatribe the way I wanted.

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!”

Debate Night

“10 Awesome and Intelligent Things You Can Do Tonight Instead of Watching the Debate”

45 minutess until #debatenight begins! Lock the kids in the basement with the mutant child and break out the GOOD liquor. You'll need it! pic.twitter.com/Hd8v3tnImn

— Pee Kitties (@pixelkitties) September 27, 2016

“And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them.
I kept my heart from no pleasure,
for my heart found pleasure in all my toil,
and this was my reward for all my toil. (Ecclesiastes 2:10-11)

2016 Presidential Drinking Game Round 1 by PixelKitties on DeviantArt

The only winner tonight is the Voyager probe, which is speeding away from the Earth at 17 kilometers/second #debatenight

— Maddie Stone (@themadstone) September 27, 2016

Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had expended in doing it, and behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind,
and there was nothing to be gained under the sun.”

I should be thankful #debatenight was Monday because Wednesday on @SouthPark is looking interesting

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) September 27, 2016

Laundry Week in Review

Friday I was listening to Midday with Jayme and Wickett, and they returned from commercial with a truly awful parody where “First World Problems” replaced the refrain from “Zoot Suit Riot.” Among my first world problems, I will not be able to listen to the Jonathan Weir Show live again because I will be working away from a radio.

I always leave some stuff out, like Wednesday was the International Day of Peace, and I gave the world silence on my blog thus some peace. I’ve done laundry every day this week because the weather has been so warm I need to wear my lighter work shirt.

I learned two things from the Jonathan Weir Show:

1. Weir and Rob Babcock will appear at the 10 o’clock show at the Kick Comedy Theater on Saturday night; they will be telling personal stories to inspire scenes for the improvisers.


2. I really hope to be off work so I can see that show, but not the same way these people found themselves off work.

Merriam IHOP to close after 55 years in business

“Popular Westport pizza shop suddenly closes, leaving customers disappointed and employees without work”

While I often strongly identify with Sunset Shimmer,
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic had a poignant episode today.

Sunset Shimmer Painting by LucasPratt on DeviantArt

An amazing allegory about how social anxiety and fear of failure can lead to procrastination; this speaks deeply to me https://t.co/Qtl55zZSw9

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) September 24, 2016

Enter for a chance to win brand new 2016 Corvette Stingray Coupe and a trip for 2 to the 2017 Rolex 24.

Here Comes the Sunday

Yes, this post is titled after a song by The Beatles, and I am reflecting on my last day at the new pizza place, which will be Sunday.

Last Saturaday was bad, and Wednesday was worse. Similar to my most recent time at Arby’s, I’m just tired of new management, “a Condescending Message from Hollywood.”

“One thing have I asked of the LORD, (Psalms 27:4)
that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple.”

Paradise Fillies by dennyvixen on DeviantArt

I was considering, “Wake up call for all,” yet email was from PEY-pal, not in THIS parallel universe.  :)

“For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. (Romans 5:19)”

Wake up, you need to make Money

“Wake up, you need to make money”

at least until Sunday I got to tough it out, I really don’t like to work at the new pizza place, “It’s time to bring this ship into the shore / And throw away the oars, forever”

“If you will not listen, if you will not take it to heart to give honor to my name,
says the LORD of hosts, (Malachi 2:2)
then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse your blessings.
Indeed, I have already cursed them,
because you do not lay it to heart.”

Starlight Glimmer by LocksTO on DeviantArt

Uh, life, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, finds a way

What’s wrong with the way I talk is similar to to the title of this post, and the difference between Patrick Stewart in Blunt Talk and a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - circumbendibus: a roundabout way; circumlocution.

Your local Verizon store at 4731 West 119^th Street, Overland Park will be closing effective 10/1/16. See for other locations near you. Thank you.

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

NOPE poster by uxyd on DeviantArt

Jenimore Cooper was good friend o’ mine once, and opined like a current friend, whose comment I am modifying: Wake up people! Hillary Clinton has no regard for her constitution or our laws.

Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand,
and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (Romans 5:1-2)

Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’

Last Tuesday I donated blood and became a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - cosset: to treat as a pet; pamper; coddle. I was offered a one-week pass to the gym.

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run,
but only one receives the prize?
So run that you may obtain it.

Swing Low, Sweet Meteor of Death

“Apocalyptic asteroid with power of 3 billion nukes may be headed for Earth: Expert says meteor could wipe out Earth next week marking the end of humanity!”

Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.
They do it to receive a perishable wreath,
but we an imperishable. (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

“When ya got a job to do / Ya got to do it well / You got to give the other fella hell!”

So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air.

Sunset Shimmer | hirosi41 [pixiv]

‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ was my only concept of New Jersey

“NY, NJ Bombing Suspect Ahmad Rahami Charged with Attempted Murder after Police Shootout”

But I discipline my body and keep it under control,
lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.”

Vote as if It Matters

“Positivity Is Not the Only Basis for Action”

“Until now you have asked nothing in my name.
Ask, and you will receive,
that your joy may be full. (John 16:24)”

Welcome to the Real World

“Yes. Go to bead,” said Denton to me condescendingly, and I will also likely miss this Word of the Day - zymurgy - the branch of applied chemistry dealing with fermentation, at Dictionary.com

Please consider attending Behind the Scenes at BLVD on 10/19 hosted by @JakesJournal to benefit @BikeMSkc. https://t.co/k8hqnNsb3Y

— Jeremy Danner (@Jeremy_Danner) September 17, 2016

Elle King was the other positive contribution he ever made.

Sing in by Discorded-Joker on DeviantArt

25 years ago, Rob Schneider’s The Richmeister

started “Makin’ copies!” on SNL

“The Grand Tour with ex-Top Gear hosts is coming to Amazon on November 18^th”

“Do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewal of your mind,
that by testing you may discern what is the will of God,
what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2)”

I missed the Party 046

“Hillary Clinton’s Supporters, Once Certain Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - overweening: presumptuously conceited, overconfident, or proud, Now Racked by Doubt.”

After next week, I will no longer be able to hear ‘The Jonathan Wier Show’ live, and today I will miss a remote broadcast of ‘Dana & Parks’ from Coco Bolos Wood-Fired Grill & Cantina, but also a reunion of the class of 1996 from Shawnee Mission North, although technically I was in the following class.

“From the same mouth come blessing and cursing.
My brothers, (James 3:10)
these things ought not to be so.”

Tiberius Want by otakuap on DeviantArt

A second out of Phase 032

“Say eh... what time you got there, pardner?”

Classes for the Shawnee Mission School District were not in session last Friday, so I visited my friend Aaron on Thursday night, and stayed until three o’clock in the morning to explain ‘Star Trek First Contact’ airing on Syfy.

“For while we were still weak,
at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

Magic pals by Celebi-Yoshi on DeviantArt

24 turbulent hours for Trump’s children

“The Modern Labor Market Is Abolishing the Old Master/Servant Framework”

For one will scarcely die for a righteous person--though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die--

Here’s What We Can Expect For the Rest of Season 6

“Animator Michel Gagné Signs On For Next My Little Pony Movie”

but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners,
Christ died for us. (Romans 5:6-8)”

Humor vampirism 027

When asked whether they prefer deodorant sticks or sprays, country supergroup Alabama responded: roll on, roll on, roll on

After I didn’t think I was going to be home in time from work tonight to see the new episode, “Searching for a handle on the moment,” and a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - longanimity - patient endurance of hardship, injuries, or offense, they have brought back “Douche and Turd”

This Is Why GM’s LS V8s Are so Good

“‘South Park’ To Take On Colin Kaepernick In Season Opener Tonight”

“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. (Genesis 50:20)”

Mane Swap by Osipush on DeviantArt

Sister Mary Catherine too

As perfect a Thursday 042 expressed hope, yet I felt the opportunity was a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - chimerical: wildly fanciful; highly unrealistic.

I start at FCI Federal on Monday, September 26^th

“Composing a Life: Anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson on Our False Mythos of Achievement and the Messy, Nonlinear Reality of How We Become Who We Are”

“With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor,
but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. (Proverbs 11:9)”

cat shimmer by memoneo on DeviantArt

Keeping up the Good Humor

“I’m going to miss these flesh-stretching sessions, my dear.”

I have succumbed; I’m watching Bad Lip Reading presents High School Musical on Disney XD

“Do not be overcome by evil, (Romans 12:21)
but overcome evil with Good Humor.”

MLP Rainbow Human Waiter and Rarity icecream by skyshek on DeviantArt

I’m ready to Play today

Football Sunday, and the pizza place has just called me in,
so you never know quite how a day is going to go

“Behold, (Psalms 33:18)
the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him,
on those who hope in his steadfast love,”

Luna Preening Twilight 2 by JubileeGlider on DeviantArt

Storms are Bruins in your Eyes

The existential despair of Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump

“revved up like a douche, Clinton puts half of Trump supporters into ‘basket of deplorables’”

“In hope he believed against hope, (Romans 4:18-21)
that he should become the father of many nations,
as he had been told, ‘So shall your offspring be.’

She's like she want to live the American Dream. #mlpseason6

— Standing Leaf (@StandingLeaf) September 10, 2016

He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body,
which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old),
or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb.

Vulpix Mirrored by TamberElla on DeviantArt

Creative director in both title and nuisance, John was recently hired as a store manager for one of seasonal shops, and I was interested and encouraged to apply. I let my father know the store was in Lawrence, “That’s a lot of gas, a lot of miles,” and the wind was taken from my sails.

No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God,
but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God,

Rara avatar by Chapaevv on DeviantArt

Hey, all right, I’m getting to bed 3 hours earlier than Thursday when I visited a friend, so is that progress? After a talk with him, I was reminded about opportunity with ShowingTime

fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.”

Web wanderings 045

You hear the ads from American Family Insurance for Askinosie Chocolate, and every day you drive past GuitarLamp.com - Unique Guitar Art Furniture for Your Home & Office, yet you never visit.

Why Are So Many People Watching This Live Stream of Wyoming Traffic?

“The internet is already in love with President of the Aether Foundation in Pokémon Sun and Moon”

“for my people have committed two evils:
they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters,
and hewed out cisterns for themselves, (Jeremiah 2:13)
broken cisterns that can hold no water.”

Ruzamine’s | Unikki [pixiv]

My oh my Gosh 050

“Welcome to io9’s Trek Week,” you Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - phalanx - a number of individuals, especially persons united for a common purpose, “The theme song has lyrics.”

“I believe that I shall look upon (Psalms 27:13)
the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!”

STAR TREK by JoeJusko on DeviantArt

Keeping up the Habit 049

I've decided that today is #WildfireWednesday, and there ain't nothing you can do about it! pic.twitter.com/vP00oJJH0l

— Sabrina Alberghetti (@TheRealSibsy) September 7, 2016

“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, (Deuteronomy 7:9)
the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,”

Summer by ScootieBloom on DeviantArt

Whirlwind weekend 027

When I was going to Independence, Missouri, I unequivocally say I found a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - vagarious: erratic; capricious; characterized by vagaries.

Friday, Sunday, and Monday, I gave a ride to a friend to Independence for Santa Cali Gon Days Festival. Many reviews say the festival has declined in attendance and quality; the price for vendor spaces has increased, and fewer people are dressing in historical attire.

“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law,
although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it--

‘Roast of Rob Lowe’ writer reveals jokes Ann Coulter rejected

“Ann Coulter’s Roast Of Rob Lowe Is The Most Awkward Thing You’ll See All Day”

the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:

Should We Stop Calling Liberals ‘Liberal’?

“What a liberal sociologist learned from spending five years in Trump’s America”

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Da Appur Pie by Evehly on DeviantArt

There’s No Mystery in Oklahoma Earthquakes

“Another area for-profit college is closing its doors: a Hopeful Step Toward Non-Addictive Pain Killers”

and are justified by his grace as a gift, (Romans 3:21-24)
through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,”

Buy Me a Boat

I ain’t rich, but I damn sure wanna be / Working like a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - spinebash: to rest; loaf.

“The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him,
and he is held fast in the cords of his sin.

Time to Die, Shimmer! by conthauberger on DeviantArt

A 1949 Guide to Doing What You Love

“On the Phenomenon of Bulls--t Jobs: What happens when Congress returns to Washington this week?”

He dies for lack of discipline, (Proverbs 5:22-23)
and because of his great folly he is led astray.”

Here I am, noisy Cricket

Apparent or not, I have been listing lazily to the Left, “and social sharing is noisy,” so I’m going to embrace this Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - abeyance - temporary inactivity, cessation, or suspension: Oklahoma orders shutdown of 37 wells after earthquake | Money - KMBC Home

My friend once again requested a ride for this morning to Santa Cali Gon Days Festival, so I tried to go to bed early, and tried to get some sleep, but a noisy, noisy cricket was in my room.

“What is desired in a man is steadfast love,
and a poor man is better than a liar. (Proverbs 19:22)”

Rarity and Sunset Shimmer by Akuama on DeviantArt

The Grand Illusion

Kansas City’s Classic Rock Station, 101 the Fox is counting down the top five hundred songs, as submitted online by listeners, and tabulated by the on-air personalities; music I have never heard continues to amaze, and title my post.

Yes, at eight o’clock this morning “I Feel the Earth Move”
was used by KMBZ to introduce news, “Earthquake rattles Oklahoma,
strongest in years, felt from Nebraska to Texas.”

Rarity and Twilight by FireLife1 on DeviantArt

@chris_m_hurt I felt my bed start to vibrate; and not in a good way.

— David Rushing (@DavidProv) September 3, 2016

“If among you, one of your brothers should become poor,
in any of your towns within your land that the LORD your God is giving you,
you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother,

Trust me... by iojknmiojknm on DeviantArt

In interview E. J. Becker said he only really noticed when his wife Stephanie called down from upstairs to ask what he was doing!

but you shall open your hand to him and lend him sufficient for his need,
whatever it may be. (Deuteronomy 15:7-8)”

“‘You left a piece out,’ she said to me condescendingly,” so I have to admit I did not sleep enough Thursday night, nor got a nap Friday, “And I got nobody to blame but me,” yet I downloaded Mint.com Personal Finance to begin to address my overspending.

Nobody to Blame, but Me

“One in four Americans didn’t read a book last year,
‘you then who teach others, do you not teach yourself?
While you preach against stealing, do you steal?

Many friends are expecting or have recently had children, and yesterday host Jonathan Weir, with whom I agree Chris Stapleton, who is bringing the blues back to country music, basically bringing country music back, where Florida Georgia Line is basically everything wrong with country music today.

You who say that one must not commit adultery,
do you commit adultery? (Romans 2:21-23)
You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?

I’ve encountered a few bad motorists today,

and I have to admit I’ve been equally terrible

You who boast in the law dishonor God by breaking the law.’”

Commission: Pegasi Cuties by DANMAKUMAN on DeviantArt

listing lazily to the left

Tomorrow morning I will be giving a friend a ride to Santa Cali Gon Days Festival in Independence, so I hope to not experience what southbound I-35 experienced near 119^th Street this morning.

“Chiptopia FREE rewards are only around until Sept. 30^th. Make sure you get them while you can: Trump to win in ‘landslide’ vote, but President Hillary a ‘done deal’”

“I have said these things to you,
that in me you may have peace. (John 16:33)
In the world you will have tribulation.
But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Rarity mlp by Sceathlet on DeviantArt