Course laid in, sir.

“Mr. Data, lay in a course for the 24^th century.”

“I was thinking that we’d all meet me here at my place and we can go from here. I thought that there’s a balloon dropping at Pinstripes and we’d pick up dinner somewhere and go to Qdoba 135^th and I think the crossway was Metcalf.”

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

Velvet Happy New Year by xWhiteDreamsx

Shake your Foodie, again

A friend on Facebook from “Shake your Foodie,” said today:

“When I become President, my first decree will be to make eggnog available year round.”

I think they are technically called executive orders.

“You’re technically a dick.”
“yes, and I am happy that we remain, friends, not all of my friendships survive this”

“Know this, my beloved brothers:
let every person be quick to hear,
slow to speak, slow to anger; (James 1:19-20)
for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”

snowball fight by mirrored sea

Shut up, Wesley!

While I was warned about a hammer of banning,

I was unfriended moments ago, “You know what, I don’t even care.”

ANNOY A LIBERAL - USE FACTS AND LOGIC

“He is Governor Sam Brownback, and Cedar Crest is the residence of the governor, so yes, he lives in a mansion.”

“Characters Star Trek Wants You To Forget,” among whom would be Wil Wheaton, “Politics is just about virtue signaling for or against Trump now.”

Dear Santa,

I just want one thing for Christmas. I've been very good all year. xo Wil pic.twitter.com/mLCMFl85Md — Wil 'Kick the Nazis off the tweeters' Wheaton (@wilw) December 24, 2017

“It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife,
but every fool will be quarreling. (Proverbs 20:3)”

Holiday Shy by The Shadow Stone

“White House magnolia tree planted by Andrew Jackson will be cut down,” which has to do with Trump and nothing to do with deterioration according Newsweek.

“The Wreck called Hillary Clinton,
Some Madman Is STILL Turning Every Pokémon Into Garfield”

Seriously, because you changed the image on your mobile from New Girl to Parks and Recreation you have helped feminism.

First by Cold War Kids

“First you get hurt, then you feel sorry”

For anyone reflecting on their year and feeling like a failure for not doing enough:

- whatever you did this year is enough - their achievements don't make yours any less important - your value is not measured by your productivity - it's okay if all you did is survive — Megan 🐼 (@bodyposipanda_) December 30, 2017

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

Sunset Starlight Heart Warming - by Light by Light262

Humor vampirism 034

My father got me a belt and suspension components for Christmas, neither of which are automobile parts

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 27, 2017

A friend on Facebook asked,
“Could you explain that without being at all specific?”

No, because what I said was meant to be funny.
On the other hand, yes, my father bought me a belt and suspenders.

Like two months ago, Wednesday was kind of a bummer at work,
yet online interaction was pleasant during lunch.

The cheese in the fridge has just let me know I am cut off.

— AskMeAfterTea (@StTabitha) December 27, 2017

Tabitha St. Germain liked how I quoted her tweet:

The cheese is singing "I Stand Alone" by @Godsmack_Music @TheRock https://t.co/WBCr7x5DHv #ScorpionKing https://t.co/aaeN1vPDO4

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 28, 2017

“And he said, ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
and naked shall I return. The LORD gave,
and the LORD has taken away;
blessed be the name of the LORD.’ (Job 1:21)”

It’s something — Disclaimer: these solutions may not be applicable...

I forgot about the amazingly large slice of red velvet cake on Saturday night, which continued to wreak havoc with my sugar levels for the next three days, so I’d like to blame the orange juice for my erroneous production at work today, but that was not the only thing. I’m going to conclude ice cream isn’t a solution for me.

Twice Upon a Time

A historical background for Doctor Who last night was also a song by Garth Brooks, “Belleau Wood.”

“But, hey, um, you know, how I’m usually all about women, and -- and people my own age,” yeah, Bill; she has been reminding us every episode, and would have reminded us more if she was vegan, and because that was the depth of her character, so opportunity was wasted on her.

“Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him. (Proverbs 26:12)”

Sunny and Starry is in the Winter Night by Jowybean

Thank you all, and Merry Christmas

“What to know to watch the 2017 Doctor Who Christmas special”

23 Reasons The Muppet Christmas Carol Is
The Best Christmas Carol of Them All

“25 Things to Look for While Watching the 24-Hour A Christmas Story Marathon, 27 Festive Facts about Christmas Vacation”

“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. (Psalms 42:11)”

Chrydence by Yanamosuda

Stale zaniness 066

Last night, Toonami showed only Cowboy Bebop, “Kansas City sees its first snow of the winter,” my family continues to marathon Monk, and I ordered Chinese food for myself because I was not going to clean snow off my car.

“For 62^nd year, NORAD takes calls from kids awaiting Santa,” and my father says they’re lying, so I responded that I’d heard --

My father interjected, “Is this a silly story?”

“Yes,” I answered.

“Then I don’t want to hear it.”

NORAD reports Santa Clause is currently engaged in a mid-air battle with feral wyvers over New Zealand.

— Pixel Krampus 🍺 (@pixelkitties) December 24, 2017

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, (Proverbs 19:21)
but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.”

Breaking and Entering for Dummies by Yo Homeboy NC

USING ONLY ONE WORD! Let’s have fun!!. 😂

1. Where is your cell phone? There. 2. Your hair? Yes. 3. Your dad? Upstairs. 4. Your mom? Heaven. 5. Your favorite food? Yes. 6. Your dream last night? Yes. 7. Your favorite drink? Ozarka Natural Spring Water. 8. Fear? Yes. 9. Favorite shoes? Yes. 10. Favorite way to relax? Sleep. 11. Your mood? Tired. 12. Your home away from home? Job. 13. Where were you last night? Home. 14. Something that you aren’t? Taken. 15. Muffins? Yes! 16. Wish list item? Yes? 17. Where you grew up? Yes. 18. Last thing you did? What? 19. Favorite thing to do? Yes. 20. Your TV? Yes. 21. Your pets? No. 22. Friends? Yes. 23. Your life? Yes. 24. Missing someone? Yes. 25. Something that you are? Spose.

“I had this book. History’s Finest Exploding Restaurants.

The best food for free. Skip the coffee.”

I hope someone plays this with me .... I’m curious to read other people’s answers!! 😁

4 places I have lived: 1. West Philadelphia, born and raised 2. West Philadelphia, born and raised 3. West Philadelphia, born and raised 4. West Philadelphia, born and raised

4 places I have worked: 1. First Student 2. Where the Streets have all Names 3. Arby’s 4. Johnson County Community College

4 favorite things I love to watch on TV: 1. Doctor Who 2. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic 3. The Grand Tour 4. Star vs. the Forces of Evil

4 places I’d like to visit: 1. 2. 3. 4. States that aren’t Kansas or Missouri?

4 things I love to eat 1. Turkey and Brie! 2. Pizza. 3. I like cheese. 4.

4 people I think will respond 1. 2. 3. 4.

4 favorite drinks: 1. Coffee. 2. Water. 3. Iced tea. 4.

4 Favorite Bands 1. 2. 3. 4.

Now here is what you’re supposed to do if you want to play. Copy and paste this in your status and update it with your responses. If you do it, just comment “Done” on my post, so I’ll know to check yours out. Let’s have some fun!!

Journey Back to Christmas

“Chris, your comments are a constant example of emotional Dadaism,” upon which I will reflect yesterday. I am watching “The Day of the Doctor,” and went shopping for Christmas presents today.

Am I the only one to think it's strange that there's The Container Store across from Crate & Barrel near @TownCenterPlaza, doesn't one sell with the other has?

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 23, 2017

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

Chibi FS by HowXu

Bringing down the Landslide, My Own Worst Enemy

“I am My Own Worst Enemy,” when I allow bad information from a colleague to cause me to worry about a non-existent situation, so I was being especially silly.

A new company now administrates the contract, which I complained about on Tuesday, but it’s not all bad. We are permitted to enter a little earlier because we have to write time in books, which lends itself to greater camaraderie.

I never set up direct deposit with the old system and was not able to access the new system until late this week, so I had been worried paychecks would only be available via post, and not available at work, which was bad information and completely false.

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

Dashee by SLB94

A new friend on Facebook is a professional ballerina, and a friend of hers links to a selection of night-core music and likes to pair scripture in an image with ponies, admittedly better than I.

The Girl Next Door, like Cyarin, has been color-coordinating knitted caps and sweatshirts this week, and cleverly uses her wastebasket as a footrest.

As imperfect a Thursday 055

When I first worked at Arby’s, I attempted to use algebra to express the difference when he would be going home from when another coworker would be leaving for the day, and he politely, yet sternly requested, “Never do any math here again.”

“Tonight is the longest night of the year,” so I went to bed at five in the morning to make this day as short as possible; the quality of my day at work is inversely proportional to my day otherwise. Wednesday was awful.

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

nocturnal cat by MagnaLuna

We apologize 031

“Oh, that’s not nice. Those chefs work really hard.”

“Then I’m, again, sorry for this,” yet I remain pleased; my decision to not participate in the holiday dinner was correct, “except the Dave Matthews Band doesn’t rock.”

When I worked Saturdays at Johnson County Community College,
I would visit and recommend SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza on my lunch break.
They are gourmet and have gelato and wine.

RWBY.tsume | Yukataro @ C 93 Tohto C30a [pixiv]

Unfortunately, lunch for everyone was delayed at least twenty minutes, the queues were long, and were not worth it; The Girl Next Door agreed with my assessment.

Collectively, the transition to new processes and software is frustrating. My problems with passwords cause my boss to say, “You’re killing me, Smalls.”

Honestly, “It’s like that movie with Tom Cruise.”

“Cocktail?”

Actually, “I’ve lost that lovin’ feelin’,” so Top Gun.

“Then Jesus told his disciples,
‘If anyone would come after me, (Matthew 16:24)
let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’”

A Bad Reflection on You, Part 3

Another company bought out the other contracting company, so we all have to write in books four times a day, when we arrive at work, leave for lunch, return from lunch, and leave for the day. And we can have two slices of pizza tomorrow at the annual holiday dinner.

#JaymeAndWickett sometimes play a parody to "Zoot Suit Riot" called #firstworldproblems which is actually worse than anything I have to complain about right now

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 19, 2017

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, (Matthew 5:3)
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

m6Fluttershy by mirrored sea

A colleague carried on about finding a diet cherry and cranberry juice -- after only having diet cranberry juice

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 20, 2017

When a moment was available, I interjected:
that’s an actual testimonial and not a paid endorsement.

Spoilers, sweetie, More than I Asked For

These leaks aren't good for anyone. A dumpd season means less time to digest each ep. Doubles last season showed that pretty clearly. Fan stuff based on new chars/events died fast. Poor DHX staff having half-finish eps out there is like some1 posting your art before refining it. pic.twitter.com/uDLtbBT01w

— Sethistobula (@Sethisto_EQD) December 17, 2017

“All-New 2019 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trailboss Revealed”

If you have any respect for the show or the people who make it, stop spreading this stuff. Hasbro has been pretty hands off with us for years. But this is the kind of thing they can not ignore. They will find who leaked this stuff, you can bet on it.

— DKTheRedNosedRainKatt (@Dusty_Kat) December 17, 2017

“Equestria Daily - MLP Stuff!: EDITORIAL: The Human Costs of Art Theft”

1) Season 8 assets & episodes leaked. 2) Season 9 being the series finale. 3) Second movie will tie with Generation 5. 4) Generation 5 will start from 2020/2021. I wanna curl in a corner & cry my heart out...#MLPFiM #MLP #MLPSeason8 #MLPSeason9 #MLPMovie #Brony pic.twitter.com/kt8LsHqjAE

— Muhammad Ali 🇵🇰 (@Kanerudo66) December 17, 2017

“Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, (Ecclesiastes 7:8)
and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”

Star Strucked by DreamyEevee

I survived Pink Celestia Feeling Pinkie Keen#SaveDerpy Pensivepony's Youtube uploads Lauren leaves MLP RIP Ponibooru Down with Molestia Las Pegasus Princess Twilight Flash Sentry Equestria Girls GlimGlamGate and all I got was this lousy bleeding ulcer.

— Pixel Krampus 🍺 (@pixelkitties) December 18, 2017

The Good Guys and the Bad Guys

A subscription to Amazon Prime means Josh and I want to get together earlier and watch a little more of The Grand Tour, which we started last Sunday. “The Good Guys and the Bad Guys” was a song from Any Which Way You Can, which I was watching on Grit:

Rose McGowan Singles Out the ‘Hypocrisy’ of Meryl Streep

“Net Neutrality Repealed, Left Loses Its DAMN MIND: Net Neutrality And Government | My Libertarian Conscience”

“Bless the LORD, O my soul!
O LORD my God, you are very great!
You are clothed with splendor and majesty,
covering yourself with light as with a garment,
stretching out the heavens like a tent. (Psalms 104:1-2)”

Principal Cadence by uotapo

As a proud member of #TheResistance since 1977 please allow this #RebelScum to point out that losing the popular vote by 3 MILLION is far from a "landslide". Nice try, though. 🤣 #LOLandslide https://t.co/8UP7MnQWJ7

— @HamillHimself (@HamillHimself) December 11, 2017

“Uh, that was just a movie, dude,” if Hamill was protesting anything in 1977, “I’d say it was either whiskey or beer,” and any resistance’s wearin’ mighty thin, “Where Did The Antiwar Movement Go?”

Wander Over Yonder

On a side note, I have 9 days off in a row afterward. Maybe we could hang out on Saturday or Sunday this weekend also.

Bennigan and I met at the KC Super Buffet ahead of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Saturday I bought Jersey Mike’s Subs and we watched Zoolander and “Best of the Worst: Wheel of the Worst #16,” most recently from Red Letter Media.

“James Cameron’s Battle Angel Alita Is Finally Happening, and It Got the Best Possible Non-Cameron Director,” so the image below is related.

“The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD,
but gracious words are pure. (Proverbs 15:26)”

Vetsottik | folks [pixiv]

Use - use the Force

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Has A Really Cool Take On The Force

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi Posts Second-Largest Opening Ever With $220 Million”

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer,
believe that you have received it,
and it will be yours. (Mark 11:24)”

Never tell me the odds! by PixelKitties

that’s a Rogue One (oh whey oh)

“On the eighth day, God made a trucker,” if you are really concerned about your economic future, “Babin Asks President Trump to Stop Obama-era Trucking Mandate”

“US regulator scraps net neutrality rules,” and Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio would like to remind you about “The Horrible Truth About Barack Obama’s Presidency”

“When a magician waves his hand and says, ‘This is where the magic is happening.’ The real trick is happening somewhere else. Misdirection.”

“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.”

Thank you | The winter [pixiv]

Every Which Way but News of the World 097

The Kansas City Chiefs won on Sunday,
yet such was not mentioned at work,
so I have no idea what the reaction was.

I appreciate the pragmatism of my friend, Big Contrarian, who shared “Why Doug Jones’s narrow win is not enough to make me confident about American democracy: Doug Jones wins, but Roy Moore isn’t conceding”

“Come now, let us reason together,
says the LORD: (Isaiah 1:18)
though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.”

Mikira | Mori Kurashiki [pixiv]

Melina Kanakaredes

Five years ago, my mother suffered an aggressive cancer of the liver and passed away three months later; however, she was able to be home for six of those weeks.

Perhaps more known for Guiding Light, Melina Kanakaredes also appeared a short-lived primetime drama Providence, where the mother of her character visited her dreams.

Last night I had a dream about my mother, she was going through my underwear drawer; I woke up after that

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 12, 2017

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:3-5)”

Sparkling lights by chihuahuamalou

Keeping up the Habit 055

For three days last week, I went to bed at four o’clock in the morning,
which was okay for the first day; however, combined with whatever medicine my mind becomes clouded and foggy and my work suffers. so I took nothing on Sunday.

Winter Rarity by FidzFox

“Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:9-11)”

As perfect a Thursday 054

4 Years Ago Today - December 7th, 2013 - #MLPFIM 's "Daring Don't" by @DavePolsky airs#MLPSeason4 #TVHistory #brony pic.twitter.com/l1Qtcjw8hR

— The Pony Producer (@PonyProdWTVY) December 8, 2017

“Good part, Kup! Tell Swoop good part!”

I'm definitely getting over whatever sickness I've had this last week, and and I'm looking forward to taking a dosage of something

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 5, 2017

Though said many times many ways, I continue to find particularly repugnant those who seek to use a disaster to speak about climate change, this time a governor who prioritized High-Speed Rail over fixing infrastructure:

“Southern California’s fire devastation is ‘the new normal,’ Gov. Brown says”

“And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. (1 John 2:28)”

Clean Luna=3 by Yakovlev-vad

Gamble Rumble

Race Queen Fluttershy original ver. by rvceric

Honestly, I was worried about changing policies at work about sick leave, so I can no longer sleep this morning ahead of overtime today; I bought an “Initial D Ugly Sweater,” for “next Friday... Ugly Sweater Day,” since my colleagues tell me my sweaters flatter me.

Mentioning this allows me to segue into “Gamble Rumble,” my favorite song at the moment -- from Initial D: Best Song Collection 1998-2004, this Eurobeat is somewhere between “Perfect Strangers’ Original Theme” and “Doc Hollywood Theme Song” is first heard in Initial D: Third Stage and is the first track on my current mix CD.

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

Ich werde das Party verpassen 059

Two months ago, as soon as they became available for the premiere,
Bennigan went and bought tickets for Star Wars: The Last Jedi,
which is Thursday, the same night as our team dinner?

I tried drawing it on virtual! Series | Yu Tsukasa Yuki [pixiv]

“Raytown’s Fun House Pizza and Pub closing this month,” where Denton and Hannah went on Saturday and scored the last pizza of the night. I also missed Laser Rangers Saturday.

A Bad Reflection on You, Part 2

Last night, before the memorandum was distributed, its subject matter was being discussed, and I was enjoying myself until I looked over my right shoulder.

“A look from you and I would fall from grace / And that would wipe
the smile right off my face”

Sunnytest1 by twilite-sparkleplz

She appeared stern to me, so I said, “Have a pleasant tomorrow,” and I wasn’t sure things were okay until she replied, “You, too.”

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

Justice League of Their Own

Justice League (Pony Version) ~ Wonder Woman (Part 1/6) (By Kumikoponylk)#MLPFiM #MLP #Mane6 #JusticeLeague #WonderWoman #Applejack #Brony pic.twitter.com/Ry5tKl9hfj

— Muhammad Ali 🇵🇰 (@Kanerudo66) December 5, 2017

“Holy new personas, ponies!”

Justice League (Pony Version) ~ Aqua Man (Part 2/6) (By Kumikoponylk)#MLPFiM #MLP #Mane6 #JusticeLeague #Aquaman #Fluttershy #Brony pic.twitter.com/K0vWcK3Qd7

— Muhammad Ali 🇵🇰 (@Kanerudo66) December 5, 2017

“Power Ponies,” where the main six characters -- please, buy comics!

Justice League (Pony Version) ~ The Flash (Part 3/6)
(By Kumikoponylk)#MLPFiM #MLP #Mane6 #JusticeLeague #TheFlash #PinkiePie #Brony pic.twitter.com/tsgLv0bjrx

— Muhammad Ali 🇵🇰 (@Kanerudo66) December 5, 2017

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,
for those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)”

Tempest Shadow by imdrunkontea

Justice League (Pony Version) ~ Cyborg (Part 4/6)
(By Kumikoponylk)#MLPFiM #MLP #Mane6 #JusticeLeague #Cyborg #RainbowDash #Brony pic.twitter.com/39Yk8htel4

— Muhammad Ali 🇵🇰 (@Kanerudo66) December 5, 2017

I’d forgotten where I’d seen these only to be disappointed by the entertainment headlines.

Justice League (Pony Version) ~ Green Lantern (Part 5/6)
(By Kumikoponylk)#MLPFiM #MLP #Mane6 #JusticeLeague #GreenLantern #Rarity #Brony pic.twitter.com/frqB4PYdPa

— Muhammad Ali 🇵🇰 (@Kanerudo66) December 5, 2017

“Ryan Reynolds Will Play Pikachu In A Live-Action Pokémon Movie”

Justice League (Pony Version) ~ Batman (Part 6/6)
(By Kumikoponylk)#MLPFiM #MLP #Mane6 #JusticeLeague #Batman #TwilightSparkle #Brony pic.twitter.com/GMT9GHPh0X

— Muhammad Ali 🇵🇰 (@Kanerudo66) December 5, 2017

Humor vampirism 033

My friend, with whom I became friends when he made me an admin of his Pony page, also added me to a group for Rooster Teeth, an animation studio which produced Red vs Blue and RWBY among others. My friend is not the author of the following note.

Thankfully, someone in the thread explained the initialism M.D.B. in plain language; a post where one is given a hypothetical situation wherein one is offered a Million Dollars But one must tolerate an undesirable condition or situation as part of the wager:

“IMPORTANT ADMIN MDB POST RULING, PLEASE READ

Hey folks! To add to the post Gavin made, I just want to shed a little more light on the issue of the MDB posts.

Some of you will remember a while ago we had an issue arise where people were upset with lewd RWBY posts. We ended up with a divided community and had an overwhelming amount of people messaging us saying they were uncomfortable with the posts and that they were making them no longer wish to participate in the group. This is obviously something we never, ever want to be the case, and we ended up having to make a very hard ruling to fix the issue. We’re in a similar situation now.

Every year when a new season of MDB starts, scenario posts tend to flood the group. These are all well and good, and we 100% support this kind of community-building activity. However, there is an immense issue with them considering Facebook’s algorithm for relevant posts. Basically, the most active posts will be the posts that are featured most and have an overwhelmingly higher chance to be featured outside of the group. This can cause MDB posts to appear incredibly spammy and makes it so that other content doesn’t appear as often. This is a shortcoming on Facebook’s part really, but it’s, unfortunately, one we have to deal with as part of the platform.

To try and rectify this, I’ll be making a master post for all MDB content moving forward. It will be the stickied post for the duration of this season of MDB, and we ask that any scenarios you would like to present to the group be posted on that post. We will be deleting any MDB content posted outside of that post, and I will do my best to try to copy/paste scenarios posted outside of that post to the comments of the master post for discussion, and tag the original poster.

Thank you all so much for your fantastic feedback and criticisms. Please never hesitate to message me with questions, and have a fantastic day! --Cole”

“I tell you, 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. (Matthew 12:36-37)”

Weiss by mokomar

Lonely is the Knight, Part Five

“Oh, no, Lois. That's the beauty of part 5. It's so intense it jumps right over parts 3 and 4. Clock is ticking, 40-Year-Old Virgin. Keep it together.”

“Take my words and read them every day / Keep them close by,
don’t you let them fade away”

“WORDS: They hold so much power. Make your words your superpower and use them for good. 🤨🧐🤔

Speak a kind or encouraging word (or lots of them) to someone today, you may just tip the scale and make their day go from bad/blah/ok to amazing. It takes you only a short time to speak the words but the impact of positive words on the listener can make a lasting positive impression.

Go out there today and love, encourage and speak light into someone’s darkness. 🤗”

“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord,
nor of me his prisoner, (2 Timothy 1:8-9)
but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,
who saved us and called us to a holy calling,
not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace,
which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,”

Surprise is always right! by Swearn

Every Which Way but News of the World 096

“Put down that chainsaw and listen to me / It’s time for us to join in the fight / This is Don Karnage speaking to you in my voice.”

Politics is just about virtue signaling for or against Trump now

“Your skills are fading with age, Mrs. Sarandon, Susan Sarandon Says ‘We Would Be at War’ If Hillary Elected”

“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers,
but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law,
he meditates day and night. (Psalms 1:1-3)
He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”

Meeting Strangers by SLB94

Whirlwind weekend 041

Tuesday, I asked, “Mußte ich am Samstag arbeiten?”

The short answer was yes, yet only eight of sixteen possible overtime hours were required, so I have an option to work next Saturday and had an option to not work today if I had chosen. Being functional, taking a break, having a snack, and looking at daylight at noon on a Saturday made me nostalgic for those PreACT sessions in high school.

Sunday, I feel nearly as bad as I did on Thursday when I had to go home early. Saturday night, my friend, whom I mention in “Celebratory note 003,” had a celebration for his fiftieth birthday at The Original Margarita’s Restaurant:

“So, last night I did get out and celebrate my birthday, and had a blast. Big thanks go out to everyone who was there - Jennie, Cyndi, Jennifer, Ben, Chris, and Kris. Good friends and great food. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - there’s nothing better in this world than hanging out with people who make you smile. I love you guys! Extra thanks, actually, go to Cyndi, for putting up with me all afternoon, too.”

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering,
for he who promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:23)”

Glim Glam and Sunny by Hiccups Does Art

Ride the Pony 009

Illness caused me to go home early on Thursday night. My coughing and sneezing could likely be why The Girl Next Door decided to Just Ghost on Friday night.

After working both Friday and Saturday, I did not want to expose Bennigan or my intermittent coughing to ruin how anyone would experience Justice League, so I canceled our plans Sunday. While I also canceled with Josh, I have caught up my rest.

“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 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. (Romans 8:38-39)”

Tempest Shadow with SWEET SCARS by Draikinator