SO just how did do over the weekend, set asidse for painting?
Sigh
LOL
Sigh ...
Friday Swede popped down for an early morning visit!
I barely had my pants pulled on by the time he appeared at my door!
And he was set on hunting book shoppes!
Six and a half hours later,
He found nothing he wanted to read!
He just wanted rant at how stupid the authors and/or the subject matter was!
sigh
And suggesting maybe people oughtto read fiction instead of political propaganda just did not win me a friend!
Indeed!
Yeah, it got a bit ugly because he is on a crusade to enlightened the world ...
Of the political correctness/corruption in Western Society.
Spell that stupidity.
No he will never make friends via his metods.
Friday was utterly wasted!
And my mother had to call and whine at how she HAD to go grocery shopping on Saturday.
Okay just the morning I told her.
I was lucky to make my dialysis appointment at 5 PM!
Saturday utterly wasted!
Sunday was unusual.
For the third time in recent memory,
The pastor's message left all wondering exactly what is the problem here?!?
It was bewildering!
Just a bunch of meaningless statistics about Jesus' conversations in the Bible!
Sigh
So, the weekend was a loss.
No painting practice!
sigh
And, to round it out -
Heart attack number 5 for the year!
30 Nitroglycerin tablets and I am better.
But, may be I should not be so alone when these attacks hit!
I was barely able to open the Nitro bottle to save myself!
I was with an acquaintance, Tatyana, and honestly if she had not come along ....
In the literal nick of time ...
This post would not have happened.
Obviously, it is not my time - yet.
But, what a squeaker!
Today, cardiologist.
May 9th Cardio-Rehab program begins!
Here is to strengthening my ticker!
April 30, 2019
April 29, 2019
Breakfast
I got really sick, as a little atheist boy, growing up in a Roman Catholic country, of everything revolving around Jesus dying on the cross!
I mean, really!!!!!!
Lots of people, perhaps upwards to 2,000,000 were hung on whatever a "cross" was.
We have no idea because NO ONE documented the process nor described what a "cross" was to the Romans.
What we do have is Leonardo DeVinci's conclusions as how to best kill someone on a post.
Yeah, he excelled at killing prisoners for the Medici's!
And gave the Church the imagery it needed...
Yes, a "cross" as we know it has been depicted since the 12th century, based on the visions of a French girl.
But, good old Leonardo proved how it would work!
Once I became a Christian, I decided I needed to do sometime about my aversion to the cross.
And I had to conclude, the cross was NEVER the point of Jesus' death!
It is the empty tomb which points to Him being unique, in that regard!
Of millions crucified, He alone was resurrected!
So, I felt better about the subject, because I could now speak to it.
But, no one agrees with me.
Nope, it is Jesus on the cross which is the entire point to most everyone!
... sigh ...
Oh well.
Now, last week, I had an interesting discussion with a guy on this very subject!
Of course, remember, no one agrees with me.
But, that does not mean I am wrong,
Just that I might be seeing another perspective.
Back home, I reread my John, paying attention to John 21.
Jesus is dead, buried and the Apostles scattered.
And Jesus shows up for breakfast!
And we can think on this a bit!
Obviously, Jesus comes to us in our everyday lives.
The Apostles went fishing, it was what they knew.
They saw Jesus dead and dead people stay dead.
They could not understand they resurrection.
Even though they had already seen Jesus twice!
Jesus cares for our needs.
He wants to helps / provide for us.
And lastly, Jesus calls us to love others in their everyday lives!
Remember that the only face of Jesus, anyone may see is yours .....
I mean, really!!!!!!
Lots of people, perhaps upwards to 2,000,000 were hung on whatever a "cross" was.
We have no idea because NO ONE documented the process nor described what a "cross" was to the Romans.
What we do have is Leonardo DeVinci's conclusions as how to best kill someone on a post.
Yeah, he excelled at killing prisoners for the Medici's!
And gave the Church the imagery it needed...
Yes, a "cross" as we know it has been depicted since the 12th century, based on the visions of a French girl.
But, good old Leonardo proved how it would work!
Once I became a Christian, I decided I needed to do sometime about my aversion to the cross.
And I had to conclude, the cross was NEVER the point of Jesus' death!
It is the empty tomb which points to Him being unique, in that regard!
Of millions crucified, He alone was resurrected!
So, I felt better about the subject, because I could now speak to it.
But, no one agrees with me.
Nope, it is Jesus on the cross which is the entire point to most everyone!
... sigh ...
Oh well.
Now, last week, I had an interesting discussion with a guy on this very subject!
Of course, remember, no one agrees with me.
But, that does not mean I am wrong,
Just that I might be seeing another perspective.
Back home, I reread my John, paying attention to John 21.
Jesus is dead, buried and the Apostles scattered.
And Jesus shows up for breakfast!
And we can think on this a bit!
Obviously, Jesus comes to us in our everyday lives.
The Apostles went fishing, it was what they knew.
They saw Jesus dead and dead people stay dead.
They could not understand they resurrection.
Even though they had already seen Jesus twice!
Jesus cares for our needs.
He wants to helps / provide for us.
And lastly, Jesus calls us to love others in their everyday lives!
Remember that the only face of Jesus, anyone may see is yours .....
April 27, 2019
April 26, 2019
Am I Painting?
So, I am posting this on Wednesday, as I am - Lord willing - busy painting!
But that is if certain conditions occur!
I need time, space and quiet.
Will youngest daughter really be gone the whole time?
Or just showing up right at dinner time?
Will my nephew show up on Thursday as threatened?
He usually forgets he said he would ....
Will ailing Swede swing by?
He is freaked out now because he needs some heart stints!
(prayer item, please!)
Will my heart behave?
(prayer item)
So, I will let you know on Monday how it went!
But that is if certain conditions occur!
I need time, space and quiet.
Will youngest daughter really be gone the whole time?
Or just showing up right at dinner time?
Will my nephew show up on Thursday as threatened?
He usually forgets he said he would ....
Will ailing Swede swing by?
He is freaked out now because he needs some heart stints!
(prayer item, please!)
Will my heart behave?
(prayer item)
So, I will let you know on Monday how it went!
April 25, 2019
Books
"Hi, my name is Kris and I have a problem, books!"
Boy, if that is not an understatement!
I have thousands of books.
Yes, I have read most of them at least once!
And I need to let about half of them go ....
But, I left the book store with as many as I brought!
aaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
And they fall into three areas:
History
Art
Cooking
How can you have too many of those!?!?!?!?
But, I will have to do some major book surgery shortly!
I am thinking that even at 4,000 leaving this house, no one would probably notice!
Except me......
In other news, my heart seems to have calmed down greatly across the week!
Which is good.
I am unchaperoned for the next five days.
So, if I had to end up in the hospital, it would really be a problem!
Poor Muska (kitty), no one would be there to torment!
And no one to bring me new reading material!
Boy, if that is not an understatement!
I have thousands of books.
Yes, I have read most of them at least once!
And I need to let about half of them go ....
But, I left the book store with as many as I brought!
aaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
And they fall into three areas:
History
Art
Cooking
How can you have too many of those!?!?!?!?
But, I will have to do some major book surgery shortly!
I am thinking that even at 4,000 leaving this house, no one would probably notice!
Except me......
In other news, my heart seems to have calmed down greatly across the week!
Which is good.
I am unchaperoned for the next five days.
So, if I had to end up in the hospital, it would really be a problem!
Poor Muska (kitty), no one would be there to torment!
And no one to bring me new reading material!
April 24, 2019
Skagit Tulips
Spring is a fun time of year here in Washington State.
There is the Daffodil Festival.
Which I missed due to poor health!
The Tulip Festivals in April.
Which I almost missed!
However, here is a picture of ex-International Banker Woman.
I introduced here many years ago, 2007, maybe?
She was in my very first youth group, 45 years ago!
She is one of about ten from that group whom have stayed in touch!
So hard to believe!
And, having met her again, back then,
The timing was good for her as her life was about to turn upside down!
Her husband's funeral just about killed all of us!
No, I can't say she landed on her feet.
But, she continues the struggle.
As they say, "Never give up, never surrender!"
But, I do weep for her situation.
sigh
So, great times, great memories, and beautiful flowers!
There is the Daffodil Festival.
Which I missed due to poor health!
The Tulip Festivals in April.
Which I almost missed!
I introduced here many years ago, 2007, maybe?
She was in my very first youth group, 45 years ago!
She is one of about ten from that group whom have stayed in touch!
So hard to believe!
And, having met her again, back then,
The timing was good for her as her life was about to turn upside down!
Her husband's funeral just about killed all of us!
No, I can't say she landed on her feet.
But, she continues the struggle.
As they say, "Never give up, never surrender!"
But, I do weep for her situation.
sigh
So, great times, great memories, and beautiful flowers!
April 23, 2019
Four And Counting
Well, this past five days has seen me stricken by four heart attacks, one of significance.
sigh ....
Dang those parental genes!
But, given I have out lived most of my male ancestors by 25 years now .......
sigh
So, much downtime.
rying to take it easy but....
Even loading the dishwasher was too much last night.
Too much TV, but then, what else can I do that will not raise blood pressure?
Been watching a Russian mystery show, Anna Detective.
But, I think it is really Annette Detective.
And the Russian is off from the Russian I cannot recall.
But, I understand the dialogue, which does not match the translation given!
Maybe there is more than one variety of Russian?
No idea.
But I know that the greetings and numbers are not as stated!
I have often thought of my great-grandfather Scott.
His father was fabulous rich due to the family distillery.
Sent to Oxford.
Doctorate in Theology.
And he utterly lost his faith ... from my perspective.
the 19th century saw the rise of "The German Higher Criticism".
Nothingt those attacking! more than taking scripture out of reference,
Twisting it to fit an atheistic viewpoint,
Then going back to prove the Bible is false.
Most the religious problems today,
Date back to garbage published in the 1860 - 1885,
And though discreditted by people with knowlewdge,
Those with another agenda hjust keep coming back with the same charges again the Bible!
And, the defense did discredit those charges at the time.
But you see, it is the defenders of the faith whom have the agends,
No those attacking!
So, though Europe had a strong God conscience,
It was hard for the average man, or woman,
To know whom or what to trust!
Arise Charles Darwin in this belief void, and the die was struck.
Which we still struggle under in Western society.
So, Great-grandfather Scott, although thoroughly immersed in Christian thought,
Turned to mysticism in his life.
True, today it would have been recognized as demkonism.
But, at the time, it was but cool things that seem to work!
And so Anna Detective, reflects.
A non-God centered view of everyday life and faith.
Obviously written by those with NO understanding of the 19th century Russian Orthodox faith!
So, it nibbles around the edges but is unable to deal with the trappings of orthodoxy!
The very basis of the Russian rural life is stripped out,
With nothing to replace it.
So, you end up with a Ghost Whisperer kind of shoe.
But, this one is interesting,
Dealing with issues as current, as they were 100 years ago!
I would recommend the show,
But I seriously doubt anyone,
Other than me would sit through it!
sigh ....
Dang those parental genes!
But, given I have out lived most of my male ancestors by 25 years now .......
sigh
So, much downtime.
rying to take it easy but....
Even loading the dishwasher was too much last night.
Too much TV, but then, what else can I do that will not raise blood pressure?
Been watching a Russian mystery show, Anna Detective.
But, I think it is really Annette Detective.
And the Russian is off from the Russian I cannot recall.
But, I understand the dialogue, which does not match the translation given!
Maybe there is more than one variety of Russian?
No idea.
But I know that the greetings and numbers are not as stated!
I have often thought of my great-grandfather Scott.
His father was fabulous rich due to the family distillery.
Sent to Oxford.
Doctorate in Theology.
And he utterly lost his faith ... from my perspective.
the 19th century saw the rise of "The German Higher Criticism".
Nothingt those attacking! more than taking scripture out of reference,
Twisting it to fit an atheistic viewpoint,
Then going back to prove the Bible is false.
Most the religious problems today,
Date back to garbage published in the 1860 - 1885,
And though discreditted by people with knowlewdge,
Those with another agenda hjust keep coming back with the same charges again the Bible!
And, the defense did discredit those charges at the time.
But you see, it is the defenders of the faith whom have the agends,
No those attacking!
So, though Europe had a strong God conscience,
It was hard for the average man, or woman,
To know whom or what to trust!
Arise Charles Darwin in this belief void, and the die was struck.
Which we still struggle under in Western society.
So, Great-grandfather Scott, although thoroughly immersed in Christian thought,
Turned to mysticism in his life.
True, today it would have been recognized as demkonism.
But, at the time, it was but cool things that seem to work!
And so Anna Detective, reflects.
A non-God centered view of everyday life and faith.
Obviously written by those with NO understanding of the 19th century Russian Orthodox faith!
So, it nibbles around the edges but is unable to deal with the trappings of orthodoxy!
The very basis of the Russian rural life is stripped out,
With nothing to replace it.
So, you end up with a Ghost Whisperer kind of shoe.
But, this one is interesting,
Dealing with issues as current, as they were 100 years ago!
I would recommend the show,
But I seriously doubt anyone,
Other than me would sit through it!
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