Foo Fighters

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Foo Fighters (!)

They are some kind of tribute band – they do Metallica mostly, I think…I came upon them quite accidentally. It is
NOT generally my kind of music except for some of the popular songs ‘we’ all know from radio … .

HOWEVER – when I saw this clip – I am a fan of this lead singer … for life.

Again, I don’t like the music ‘flavor’ … wouldn’t go to a concert of theirs [do not NOT like them!] but this made me a fan for life! : https://youtu.be/lrchj43VEXk
Just take a look…

I’m Just Sayin’ … .

Krispy Kreme Donuts & Enterprising Young Man

Re: Krispy Kreme Donuts & Enterprising Young Man

I made the time to write to corporate about this: //www.foxnews.com/food-drink/krispy-kreme-minnesota-student… and this is the (very cool) reply I am happy to share:

Dear Mr. Lombardo,

Thank you for your email. We appreciate the opportunity to assist you.

 

Yesterday, we reached out to Jayson to express our appreciation for his love of Krispy Kreme and admiration for his entrepreneurial spirit.  We are going to help him achieve his goals, which include being debt-free when he graduates in 2021, in part by selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Our intent regarding the temporary stoppage of him selling doughnuts was to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance to protect both Jayson and Krispy Kreme. Our main concern is that the doughnuts Jayson sells maintain our high product quality standards, given the distance and manner in which he is transporting and distributing them. So, we are happy to work with Jayson as an independent operator to ensure consistent delivery of our high-quality doughnuts to our fans in Minnesota. We wish Jayson great success and we’re thrilled to help him achieve it by donating 500 dozen doughnuts when he re-starts his business.

 

Best regards,


Michelle
Krispy Kreme Customer Experience
www.krispykreme.com

 

 

 

There is no process to fully undo or reverse the terror and life long heartache these acts inflict

This young boy was mutilated; and, on some levels, this cannot be ‘reversed’.

There is a term: “detransitioned” but there is no process to fully undo or reverse the terror and lifelong heartache these acts inflict on so many unsuspecting, trusting, children.

Listen, please, to this 20-year-old who got a castration surgery as he speaks out to warn young boys from following in his footsteps.

I knew these were crimes against children – and wrote publically to declare it – years before it all became headlines.

One very frightening fact is how bad it got – how many children were, and will be, mutilated before those powers that be [who advocate for, and perpetrate, these acts] can be stopped.

It is absolutely criminal how so many adults, doctors, parents … continue to double down and continue hurting thousands and thousands of children – ruining them for life – in spite of the most basic of common sense facts and understandings.

I am so sorry for those who have been used and abused by sick, twisted, agenda driven decisions – with the full backing and support of the US Government. It’s all perverse.

The harm done will haunt millions of otherwise healthy children for their entire lives, and the lives of their families, children, and our larger society in general … .

I said then, and now … this is child abuse. I’ve pointed out that in my youth, and in the places where I grew up – [NY, NY] – those who did this(?) would have been arrested and charged with crimes – not protected and encouraged by our US Government and political leaders acting at the direction and behest of very sick and twisted individuals.

This story is heartbreaking. Sadly, there are many thousands like this young person who have had their lives stolen, battered, twisted – by agenda driven, sick, dangerous, people – who are themselves … ‘broken’ [or they would never do these things to innocent children].

I pray for all people being scarred by this and invite you to do the same – and please, speak up … speak out – speak the understandings of your hearts and reverse the course of this abomination.

Yes, in this money loving, world …money can buy so much …

Too much.

I’m Just Sayin’ … .

Here is a link to this young person sharing his experiences in hope of helping others avoid the same.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/detransitioned-boy-castrated-by-doctors-warns-kids-about-perils-of-gender-affirming-care

The Earth is Burdened by The Wicked Living on a Planet that was made for the Righteous

“The Earth is Burdened by The Wicked Living on a Planet that was made for the Righteous”

I came across a most beautiful sentence – one that seems (so far) to ‘ring true’ – from a man who is full of hate. It stopped the entire flow of my thoughts and work this morning.

I have no idea, no clue, if it is an original thought or statement of the person it is attributed to. Really surprised me … .

Here is the sentence:

“The Earth is Burdened by The Wicked Living on a Planet that was made for the Righteous”

Why was is so surprising?

The quote is attributed to Louis Farrakhan.

Now, I do think Mr. Farrakhan would place it in different context than I would but still – as the quote is written – standing on its own – from my own scriptural point of view – it rang true.

“The Earth is Burdened by The Wicked Living on a Planet that was made for the Righteous”

I’m Just Sayin’ .

The light in their eyes

The light in their eyes James E. Faust

“I recently recalled a historic meeting in Jerusalem about 17 years ago. It was regarding the lease for the land on which the Brigham Young University’s Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies was later built. Before this lease could be signed, President Ezra Taft Benson and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, then president of Brigham Young University, agreed with the Israeli government on behalf of the Church and the university not to proselyte in Israel. You might wonder why we agreed not to proselyte. We were required to do so in order to get the building permit to build that magnificent building which stands in the historic city of Jerusalem. To our knowledge the Church and BYU have scrupulously and honorably kept that non-proselyting commitment. After the lease had been signed, one of our friends insightfully remarked, ‘Oh, we know that you are not going to proselyte, but what are you going to do about the light that is in their eyes?’ He was referring to our students who were studying in Israel.

 

What was that light in their eyes which was so obvious to our friend? The Lord Himself gives the answer: ‘And the light which shineth, which giveth you light, is through him who enlighteneth your eyes, which is the same light that quickeneth your understandings.’ (D&C 88:11) Where did that light come from? Again the Lord gives the answer: ‘I am the true light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world.’ (D&C 93:2) The Lord is the true light, ‘and the Spirit enlighteneth every man through the world, that hearkeneth to the voice of the Spirit.’ (D&C 84:46) This light shows in our countenances as well as in our eyes.

Paul Harvey, a famous news commentator, visited one of our Church school campuses some years ago. Later he observed: ‘Each … young face mirrored a sort of … sublime assurance. These days many young eyes are prematurely old from countless compromises with conscience. But [these young people] have that enviable headstart which derives from discipline, dedication, and consecration.’

Those who truly repent receive the Spirit of Christ and are baptized into this Church unto the remission of their sins. Hands are laid upon their heads, and through the priesthood of God they receive the Holy Ghost. It is ‘the gift of God unto all those who diligently seek him.’(1 Ne. 10:17) As Elder Parley P. Pratt characterized it, the gift of the Holy Ghost is, “as it were, … joy to the heart, [and] light to the eyes.”

What are we doing to keep the light shining in our own eyes and countenances? Much of that light comes from our discipline, dedication, and consecration to some important absolutes. The foremost of these absolutes is that there is a God who is the Father of our souls to whom we account for our actions. Second, that Jesus is the Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Third, that the great plan of happiness requires obedience to God’s commandments. Fourth, that the greatest gift of God is eternal life.

Service in this Church is a marvelous blessing and privilege that brings light to our eyes and our countenances. As the Savior recommended, ‘Let your light so shine before this people, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.’ (3 Nephi 12:16)  Words cannot express the blessings that come to us through service in this Church. The Lord promises that if we magnify our callings we will find happiness and joy.

Alma asks if we have received His image in our countenances. (Alma 5:14) A sacred light comes to our eyes and countenances when we have a personal bond with our loving Heavenly Father and His Son, our Savior and Redeemer. With this bond our faces will mirror that ‘sublime assurance’ that He lives.”

James E. Faust, “The Light in Their Eyes“, October 2005 General Conference

http://new.lds.org/general-conference/2005/10/the-light-in-their-eyes?lang=eng

It’s Not About a Candle

From the Archive – May 2023 // Subject:    A Candle.

Religion, Faith, Freedom … is under attack

 

In the headlines …  The Catholic Hospital System in Oklahoma and a Candle…

It’s Not about a Candle!

Religion, Faith, Freedom – in this country – … is under attack.

What if the Hospital simply laid down and said ‘ok’ … ‘you win’ … no candle? It’s just a candle … .

It’s not about the Candle.

We, people of faith – must stand our ground – on issues that would have seemed laughable just a few years ago.

Religion, Faith, Freedom … is under attack.

I am grateful for the administrators of the Catholic hospital system in Oklahoma.

Thank you!

                            I’m Just Sayin’ … .

If you missed the stories or the issue that prompted them – here’s a link to one https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-backs-down-battle-catholic-hospitals-chapel-candle

These Whitesboro Homes sit in or on – ‘A Natural Flood Plain’ Why?

Old Time Corruption? Whitesboro, NY.

These Whitesboro Homes sit in or on – ‘A Natural Flood Plain‘.

How come?

At face value, this story about the Federal Government buying the homes and property of these poor, ravaged, Whitesboro residents … seems good and outstanding; and it is … HOWEVER, before I decide, I would be interested in knowing a few answers to questions like:

In the first place, when this was just raw land (a flood plain!)  – not ‘real property’  – WHO decided to have it “Zoned” so that these houses might be built? [In/on what is clearly on record as a “Flood Plain”?].

I am not familiar with the term, but I think I can guess it means it is an area the NATURALLY floods! WHO LET THESE HOUSES BE BUILT? Who got the benefit? Who Profited?

Who looked at the data, and made that choice? Which company? Which [local] ‘Administration’? Who profited? It must have taken paperwork, advocates, agreements and some changing of, or defining this area as ‘Residential’. Someone ‘created’ this ‘residential area’ – which was on record as a natural flood plain – who, when, and why? How much did they directly, or indirectly, benefit?

It may be all just a silly question – but I couldn’t help to ask it anyway.

I’m Just Sayin’ … .

https://townsquare.media/site/41/files/2017/07/DJI00133.jpg?w=980&q=75

”The benefits of a buyout are twofold: A property owner can [sic]receiving funding to assist with relocation, and the natural floodplain of the Sauquoit Creek can be restored,” Whitestown Supervisor Shaun Kaleta said.

”I’ve witnessed flooding in these communities going back to my time in the State Assembly. Year after year, homes, businesses, and families were displaced by flooding. It’s been a long time coming; however, thanks to this $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the residents can start to move-on,” NY-22 Congressman Brindisi said.

The most recent massive flood in Whitesboro and Whitestown came last Halloween, when heavy rains prompted Governor Cuomo to issue a state of emergency in several upstate New York counties. In Whitesboro, some homeowners reported feet of floodwater in their homes, causing an estimated $20 million in damage in the village.


This post is relating to a story from WIBX Radio in the Utica/Rome Area

https://wibx950.com/feds-will-buy-homes-of-flood-prone-whitesboro-residents/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral