White Shoes after Labor Day

On Tuesdays, they seem to initiate road construction,
and such will be the case the day after Labor Day.

There was construction on my birthday and to travel the necessary distance to merge left took nine minutes at less than five miles per hour.

“But I say, walk by the Spirit, (Galatians 5:16-17)
and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
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.”

Lily | ASK [pixiv]

The Angel of Usui

While I might find inspiration therein, I did some disservice to my friends when sharing music videos the week before last.

“In the Vegas sense,” I applied for an internal position and my second week of training is going well today.

By Chilu, “Get It All Right,” the opening theme for Initial D: Extra Stage
“focuses on Impact Blue’s dynamic duo of Mako and Sayuki.”

Makoto Sato & Sayuki | Suzuki [pixiv]

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)”

“You left a piece out,” when I searching to confirm the title of their episode “The Angel of Usui,” and I never suspected my title contained the last name of their founder.

Angelic Reiki – An Introduction https://t.co/26kxWzN1IG

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) September 1, 2017

Na‘kuhl, Nakosha

“Oh, where do we begin? / The rubble or our sins?”

“When I see something I don’t like / I gotta say it,
‘your protest is stupid,’” and yourselves likewise:

“10-day march from Charlottesville to DC to start Monday,” so can we assume these are either professional protesters, people who can take time off work, or are otherwise unemployed? How about y’all march to Houston instead? No, not like that!

“Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path. (Psalms 119:105)”

The Book of Lessons by mystic alpha

Lamentations of a sea cucumber

The title of this post makes reference to last night’s new episode of Rick and Morty, about which I have thoughts:

In my mind exists a more detailed list. Suffice to say, we can be surprised by what we can do once we remove negative beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and attitudes. Always remember your safe word!

“May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God
and to the steadfastness of Christ. (2 Thessalonians 3:5)”

Think Gentle Thoughts by DocWario

Hurricane Harvey

“Parts of Houston are now islands completely surrounded by water, Why Tropical Storm Harvey Is Showing Texas No Mercy: Dozens rescued from flooded nursing home”

Just now taking in the extent of the devastation by Hurricane Harvey. My deepest, warmest, most heartfelt wishes to all those affected.

— Cathy Weseluck (@CathyWeseluck) August 26, 2017

“Rockport, Texas devastated by Hurricane Harvey,” shown on CNN yesterday
when I visited David on his last shift at Pizza Hut.

Yukari Reimu | ke-ta [pixiv]

Man rescues neighbors with boat during Harvey

“Brewery stops bottling beer to bottle water for Harvey victims”

“Houston mayor defends not asking residents to evacuate before flooding”

Everybody’s talking about Joe Frazier

Birth of the Dragon: How Bruce Lee And Wong Jack Man Were The Original Mayweather Vs. McGregor

“Tuvalu Island Is the Least-visited Country in the World: Hollywood has worst weekend in years”

“Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.
So you will find favor and good success
in the sight of God and man. (Proverbs 3:3-4)”

Forgiven Friends by Denny Vixen

Back to The River

Let’s see how much people have changed
Age: 21
Age now: 39

Relationship status then: Single
Relationship status now: Unchanged

Lived then: YES (official)
Live in now: Unchanged

Pets: No Children, No Dogs
Pets now: My father and sister have three dogs

Kids then: No Children, No Dogs
Kids now: Unchanged

Job then: Johnson County Community College
Job now: FCI Federal 🙂

The Car: Gone to parts unknown, Buick Sky-hawk sedan
The Car now: It’s a... it’s a Mitsubishi

Tattoos: 0
Tattoos now: Unchanged

Comment “hi,” and I will give you an age!

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

Evening moon by Yakovlev-vad

Kawaii is not by Maui

“The Subaru WRX from Baby Driver Just Sold for $69,100,” so “Drift Away,” a song by Dobie Gray, has new meaning for me, although friends have not appreciated my comments.

“The Wind Beneath My Wings” and “From a Distance” are the only songs I know of your artist, so try something more energetic, infectious, “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift - Deja Vu (Initial D),” or “NANI?! AKAI WRX?! (Baby Driver with Eurobeat) - ORIGINAL,” and John is never going to stop, so “m.o.v.e / Rage your dream,” John.

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel,
for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes,
to the Jew first and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16-17)
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith,
as it is written, ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’”

Kaga BRZ & Akagi 86 | Akiran [pixiv]

I missed the Party 056

“Tuesday was Jersey Mike’s National Double Points Day! Also, order online now thru 10/31 use code for 10% off your entire order!”

CAN YOU FILL THIS OUT WITHOUT LYING?

1. What was the last thing you put in your mouth?

A bottle of Life Wtr on Saturday

2. Where was your profile picture taken?

I found the picture with help from Lobo Nox1313 on Twitter

3. Worst pain you’ve had?

Egocentric Universe: To each Other, be Excellent

5. How late did you stay up last night?

Like four o’clock in the morning

6. If you could move somewhere else, where would it be?

No thanks

7. Ever been kissed in the rain?

No

8. Which of your Facebook friends lives closest to you?

My father

9. How do you feel about Turkey burgers?

Egocentric Universe: Turkey and Brie!

10. When was the last time you cried?

One week ago, last Thursday.

12. Who was the last person you took a picture with?

When I was in the picture with the mascot for the Kansas City T-Bones, three years and three weeks ago?

13. What’s your favorite season?

Rick and Morty is darn good this season

14. If you could have any career?

Taking what they giving ‘cause I’m working for a living

15. Do you think relationships are worth it?

“We’ve learned that friendship isn’t always easy. But there’s no doubt it’s worth fighting for.”

16. If you could talk to ANYONE right now who would it be?

My mother

17. Are you a good influence?

I have influence?

18. Does pineapple belong on a pizza?

California Pizza Kitchen and I have no differences

19. You have the remote, what channel are you watching?

Cartoon Network, Adult Swim

20. Who do you think will fill this out first?

I have no idea, I guess whoever reads it first

“Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk,
that by it you may grow up into salvation-- (1 Peter 2:2-3)
if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.”

Nomming on Ice Cream by luminaura

Did You See the Sun Rise?

10+ Best Shots of the 2017 Solar Eclipse | Bored Panda

NASA Will Chase August Solar Eclipse With Two Jet Planes

“Mark 13:35, I’ve always liked that one,
but I prefer John 8:12, ‘I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,
but shall have the light of life.’”

Shinku | WAN_KE [pixiv]

Blinded by the Light

Valid at select Arby’s locations: Roast Beef Classic Sandwiches for $1.19 today. Priced like it’s the ‘79 Solar Eclipse.

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven.
If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. (John 6:51)
And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”

princess Celestia by Zefirayn

Winner, whiner, Chicken Dinner

All day at Sonic Drive-In gets a $5 Sunday Chicken Dinner with a drink! Every Sunday for a limited time at participating stores. Tax & add-ons extra.

“For this job, I’m the best man - Oh My Gosh: Great is Thy faithfulness,” boasts My Oh My Gosh 041; I applied for an internal position two months ago, qualified, and I start training this Monday.

Friday, a monthly review was a Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - daymare - a distressing experience, similar to a bad dream, occurring while ...

“Feeling bad about feeling bad makes you feel worse,”
until I had an opportunity to help a colleague, so I became: Nervouscited

Twilight’s Hour of Evil by Evehly

“The sensation of being nervous and excited at the same time; When you want to jump up and down and yell ‘YAY, ME!’ but you also want to curl up in a teeny tiny ball and hide at the same time.”

“Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you.
If what you heard from the beginning abides in you,
then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father.
And this is the promise that he made to us
- - eternal life. (1 John 2:24-25)”

#Mindset matters. #ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha pic.twitter.com/vCRgYUJ75e

— Tammy Motola (@tmotola) August 20, 2017

“For Christ also suffered once for sins,
the righteous for the unrighteous,
that he might bring us to God, (1 Peter 3:18)
being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,”
collected in all the literature of the period.

Just keep going! #Mindset #staypositive #ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha pic.twitter.com/MI6zc3LSVG

— Tammy Motola (@tmotola) August 20, 2017

“And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. (Acts 20:32)”

What do you know 042

Jersey Mike’s Subs, you got what Bennigan and I needed.

Woo-oo! (Full Episode) | DuckTales | Disney XD

“David Tennant says he ‘feels the pressure’ remaking the classic show”

“Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man;
he who loves wine and oil will not be rich. (Proverbs 21:17)”

Sunset Shimmer (Manga Style) by Banzatou

A careful viewer knows this could be an episode in two parts, around twenty minutes in. Dewey was the definitive breakout character, along with David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck. This series draws more from the comic, yet keeps aspects of the original show which aired thirty years ago. If you remember The Disney Afternoon, you will recognize some places mentioned in the first five minutes, and the garage contains Easter Eggs!

Botch-fest 039

Every Thursday, Hurricane Allie’s has wings for 75 cents each, and I’m watching FOX 4 News Kansas City at noon.

John Pepitone reported, “KC Parks Board to consider removing Daughters of Confederacy monument,” so a blathering blatherskite is going to make it everyone’s problem. What could possibly go wrong?

“‘Daughters of Confederacy’ statue defaced with hammer and sickle, Vandals spray-paint Confederate memorial monument on Ward Parkway,” so that’s great.

Secondarily, I was wrong about where I had to sit on Wednesday at work.
The lighting is actually really good there, and my perception of the lighting suddenly becoming brighter on Monday mean something about my hypertension or diabetes.

Summer Day by Fensu-San

One of those nights ...

“One of those nights, one of those crazy old nights,” was how I misquoted The Eagles yesterday, not a good day at work.

As reviewed, one-quarter to one-third of my production had errors, notwithstanding my printer quit so I had to move to a dimly lit cubicle and I had had no caffeine, a substance which seems to be essential to function closer to quota.

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

Rainy night by DarkFlame75 on DeviantArt

An offer that I cannot refuse 033

At work, the day seemed to pass slowly, so I welcomed, “Hey if you have time after work we should get food! I’m off because of my trip I wanna tell you about it!”

“One Day, Many Years From Now, Total Solar Eclipses Will No Longer Be Possible,” so Josh and I met at Jack in the Box, where we spontaneously met Travis and Scott with whom Josh has been working on an anthology of films. Anime Zone does not have a store, so Josh got a custom tee shirt made for my belated birthday: this message is on both sides, and Konata is on the back!

“And he is before all things, and in him,
all things hold together. (Colossians 1:17-18)
And he is the head of the body, the church.
He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead,
that in everything he might be preeminent.”

Solar Eclipse! by Arvaus

Toward flecked 014, Clouds in your Covfefe?

“Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood.”

Celestia by nights-krill

“I feel the need to punch Nazis like I was Captain America,” boasts a friend on Facebook after he changed his profile picture to the character.

My friend habitually reacts this way, so I responded, “No, you’re thinking violence is the answer to a perceived injustice which has nothing to do with you,” and Cadence, no longer a Brony page, had this to say:

“Incoming post about punching Nazis, feel free to skip over if you’re not interested:

My main problem with this ‘Punching Nazis is always okay’ idea is that anyone can label anyone a Nazi and they can be assaulted.

It happened before, and it’s going to happen again

There’s a video on Youtube of a guy going up to some protesters to ask them questions (not to antagonize but to hear their point of view). The protestor girl takes offense at something he says, and loudly calls him a Nazi. Some dude comes from off-camera and says ‘Wait, who’s a Nazi?’ The girl points at the cameraman and the guy turns and punches the cameraman in the face.

I really don’t like this, because it can reach a point where anyone can label someone they disagree with a Nazi, and now someone (like the guy in the video) will just up and punch them.

Who determines whom is an actual Nazi?

You?
Me?
The person holding the sign, who calls someone who doesn’t share their point of view a Nazi?

Yes, I know

The skinheads and Klan members all deserve a punch for promoting hatred and violence against others based on such petty things.

But, I’m talking more about the situation I described

Nowadays, people throw the term Nazi around very loosely. It’s used to describe people who don’t fit the definition, sometimes by people just to garner support.

‘Don’t agree with me? You’re a Nazi!’

There are lots of situations where people will be calling others Nazis, based on opinion, rather than fact.

If we make an environment where people say ‘Oh, don’t worry about that guy I just knocked out cold, he was a Nazi!’, then I see it getting very out of hand, especially in the current political environment, where everyone is clashing with everyone

I see a lot of people (on the left and right) calling others Nazis.

The right usually goes ‘Those leftists are taking away our freedom of speech! That’s no different from the Nazis!’ (‘Freedom of speech’ can refer to a number of things, depending on what’s being discussed)

The left tends to say stuff like ‘The right is a bunch of Nazis because I don’t agree with their stance on this issue.’ (‘their stance’ can vary, again, depending on the subject)

I DO agree with the idea that Nazis have absolutely no place in American society. Heck, Nazis and people who followed their belief killed my grandmother’s family in the Holocaust. I feel nothing but anger and scorn for anyone who shares the same ideas as Adolf Hitler and wishes to uphold them in today’s world.

But at the same time, I’m just questioning whether or not we should let this idea of allowing people to punch those they deem Nazis be hailed as a great thing.

Let me make it clear that I’m not defending the people who have swastikas tattooed on their bodies. I’m not saying that the skinhead with the Confederate flag flying over his house is right in his beliefs.

I’m just acknowledging the fact that there are a lot of people out there who blindly apply the term ‘Nazi’ to people they disagree with (again, NOT the skinhead racists, but people who have an opposing opinion, and not necessarily a racist one) and I’m questioning if this is a good idea.

I just don’t see it as a good thing, because it can be abused so easily.”

“Charlottesville riots show media manage to make the situation worse,
Anti-fascist protesters draw attention after Charlottesville.”

Path of Totality

“To see the total eclipse of the sun, you’ll find it in all the literature of the time”

Astronomers approved safer solar glasses vendors for eclipse watchers
“Best Solar Eclipse Glasses - Prepare for the 21^st Aug. 2017 Eclipse”

“To your father who gave you life, (Proverbs 23:22)
and does not despise your mother when she is old.”

Princess Luna and Tiberius vector by AppleFallsPonies

My poor Krell... To what purpose?

The event, for which an initial post was made two weeks ago, was Laser Rangers last night. In attendance were two winners of the Hugo award, of whom one contributed to Wikipedia.

‘The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)’
Army physician: Their life expectancy is a hundred and thirty.
[Army physician offers Medical Corps Major a cigarette]
Medical Corps Major: [Major takes cigarette] How does he explain that?

“In this is love, (1 John 4:10-11)
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, we also ought to love one another.”

Shim by hard brony on DeviantArt

‘Forbidden Planet (1956)’
Commander John J. Adams: Monsters from the subconscious. Of course. That’s what Doc meant. Morbius. The big machine, 8,000 miles of klystron relays, enough power for a whole population of creative geniuses, operated by remote control. Morbius, operated by the electromagnetic impulses of individual Krell brains.
Dr. Edward Morbius: To what purpose?
Commander John J. Adams: And so those mindless beasts of the subconscious had access to a machine that could never be shut down. The secret devil of every soul on the planet all set free at once to loot and maim. And take revenge, Morbius, and kill!
Dr. Edward Morbius: My poor Krell. After a million years of shining sanity, they could hardly have understood what power was destroying them.

“Why doesn’t the government do something,
that’s what I’d like to know.”

SS and Ray by JumbleHorse on DeviantArt

Will the LHC Prove the Existence of Higher Dimensions?

“Physicists Say They’ve Figured out How Spacecraft Could Make It Through a Wormhole”

“People my foot, they’re Democrats.”

Ride the Pony 008

Discovery Family Channel today aired “Fame and Misfortune,” which was the most subtly directed at the fandom since “Slice of Life” yet less divisive than “Magical Mystery Cure.”

That episode was a much-needed slap upside the head of a LOT of this fandom. Thank you, @M_A_Larson. We missed you. #MLPSeason7

— Charlie Worthley (@TekCharlie) August 12, 2017

“‘No one can serve two masters, (Matthew 6:24)
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.’”

Twilight Sparkle by MomoMistress on DeviantArt

https://t.co/khhDHBRzx1#mlpfim #mylittlepony #Rarity #Applejack pic.twitter.com/zRdaWKk09r

— Lobo Nox1313 (@Lobo_Nox1313) August 13, 2017

this is senseless 039

This is senseless.

Politicians decry violence amid deaths,
Trump blames ‘many sides’ for violent clashes in Virginia

“Officials say 3 deaths linked to white nationalist rally in Virginia between car, helicopter crashes”

“Hatred stirs up strife, (Proverbs 10:12)
but love covers all offenses.”

Luna: Please don’t go to sleep... by Arnne on DeviantArt

Trump says hatred in nation must stop in wake of violent protests

“White Christian conservatives should oppose protests by white supremacists | White Nationalists Do Not Represent Anyone Other Than Themselves”

This is senseless.

You Only Live Twice

“Somewhere there’s speaking / It’s already coming in / You never could get it / Unless you were fed it / Now you’re here and you don’t know why”

“I’m a woman in computer science.
Let me ladysplain the Google memo to you.”

I’m a Google Manufacturing Robot and I Believe Humans Are Biologically Unfit to Have Jobs in Tech | Sundar Pichai Should Resign as Google’s C.E.O.

“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Highest, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. (Luke 6:35-36)”

Serebutan | Sarerin [pixiv]

“Google’s decision to fire James Damore meant choosing gender equality over freedom of expression, Former Google employee has ‘no regrets’ over incendiary memo, Says Company ‘Betrayed’ Him”

Quagmire sans Toupee

Often my blog is like a daily newspaper. In fact, yesterday was my birthday, so I should have first gone to Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen in Kansas City, then gone to get a haircut; instead, I ended up driving around for forty-five minutes to three different places in northeastern Johnson Country and none had available parking.

Last night I went to a Denny’s. I’m not sure if I dislike these young people because I know only one in five songs with which they are singing along - - someone just used her first name as an adjective. I must concede if someone can have ‘Betty Davis’ eyes, then someone can have an ‘Emily’ smile.

“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:31-32)”

Twilight Sparkle Sees You! by HungrySohma16 on DeviantArt

Happy birthday to @CityFlyer502 pic.twitter.com/zHXZzISc2w

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) August 10, 2017

I received a card from my co-workers and a colleague bought me a Mylar balloon and some sugar-free chocolates from Russell Stover​.

Turkey and Brie!

“For your information, there’s a lot more to SuperTarget than people think.”

‘You know what ELSE everybody likes? Turkey and brie! Have you ever met a person, you say, “Let's get some turkey and brie,” they say, “Hell no, I don’t like no turkey and brie.”? Turkey and brie are delicious! Turkey and brie may be the most delicious thing on the whole damn planet!’

“And they said, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, (Acts 16:31)
and you will be saved, you and your household.’”

Starlight Glimmer by imDRUNKonTEA on DeviantArt

My Oh My Gosh 042

Josh and I were able to catch the new episode Sunday night, as it aired:

“Pickle Rick” Proved To Be the Rick and Morty Episode of Our Dreams << Rotten Tomatoes – Movie and TV News

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

Swimsuits Shimmer [Rash guard] by uotapo on DeviantArt

The Perfect Pear

Huge thanks to @feliciaday & @WilliamShatner for loaning us their fabulous voices for cartoon horses today!

— Big Jim (@TheBiggestJim) August 5, 2017

“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness.
For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, (Romans 8:26)
but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.”

Bunny Fluttershy by Oathkeeper21 on DeviantArt

I need to delete her episode from my mind. She ruins me. https://t.co/JqTCaAPViu pic.twitter.com/9tNBm2f2px

— Sethisto (@Sethisto_EQD) August 8, 2017

Discordant Harmony

Too many mornings, I’ve been awake until four in the morning, so I have no time to blog before I go to work, and no desire to blog once I return home.

“Torrential rains hit Kansas City Saturday night,” so I could have started before ten o’clock at night, but I cleared the drain successfully, like Wednesday two weeks ago.

“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction,
that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. (Romans 15:4)”

Queen Chrysalis by Hell-Alka on DeviantArt

“Science shows spanking can negatively affect children’s behavior, What Happens When Lightning Hits A River?”

The art of Andy Price

On Twitter, many of the talented people involved in the production of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic can be found, which include the artists who produce the current comic books, like Mr. Andy Price, who found personal inspiration when creating a pet for Princess Luna.

5 years ago we fostered this baby possum (the model for Tiberius!). Very much miss her adorable face. Very misunderstood animals pic.twitter.com/0giejSM8K4

— Andy Price (@AndyPriceArt) August 3, 2017

“But, as it is written, ‘What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him’ -- (1 Corinthians 2:9)”

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year by KP-ShadowSquirrel on DeviantArt

I won’t do that

My friend Josh will tell you: diet soda can dramatically raise blood sugar, which is why my production was slower yesterday; I had too much of the stuff. Because the offer is for a small shake with purchase, I can’t use this coupon.

Get Arby’s coupon: Italian recipe. American smoke. Try our new Smoked Italian Porchetta sandwich. Exp 8/8/17

“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! (Psalms 34:8)
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”

Ice Cream by Raikoh-illust on DeviantArt

Every Which Way but News 092

“Cleanup continues across KC metro, thousands without power,” or such was the case last weekend, yet I was able to get together Sunday with Josh to watch ‘KADO: The Right Answer’ and destroy twenty-four corndogs.

“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace,
who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ,
will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. (1 Peter 5:10)”

Twi’s getting ready, and she’s doing it up right. by TheShadowStone on DeviantArt

My Oh My Gosh 041

Rainbow Dash - Oh My Gosh
For this job, I’m the best man: Great is Thy faithfulness

“God is not a man, that he should lie,
or a son of man, that he should change his mind.
Has he said, and will he not do it? (Numbers 23:19)
Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?”

Santa’s here! *Squee by Evil-DeC0Y on DeviantArt