Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom

A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.

George Bernard Shaw

Monday Musings

If a word in the dictionary were misspelled, how would we know?

Thursday's Thought

A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.

Monday Musings

Whenever men take the law into their own hands, the loser is the law.
And when the law loses, freedom languishes.
-(Robert Kennedy)-

Monday Musings

Ideas don't stay in some minds very long because they don't like solitary confinement.

Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom

If you’re an Atheist, with your belief system, chances are when you die you’ll grow into a tree; Nice, Right?

Sure, until they cut you down and make you into a Bible. ;-)

Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom

People have sometimes asked me where I stand on the whole Abortion issue…to which I always reply; ‘Well, YOUR Mother and MY Mother at least were Pro-LIFE; now aren’t you happy for that?’

Tuesdays Teaser

We have enough gun control...What we need is idiot control.

Propaganda vs. Pornography?

Dear Readers,

Before you raise up in ire on which side of the whole ‘LGBT’, etc, etc, ’rights’ issue you or I are on, I would draw your attention to the following information;

Firstly, this article stems from a recent publication in The National Post, concerning what The Canadian Values of Canada Organization feels is wrong in so many ways, about the so-called ‘education’ of children starting in even from Junior Kindergarden (4 years old) into Elementary Schools about homosexual, trans-sexual, transgendered, inter-sexed or ‘two’ spirited individuals. (See also the advertisement below)

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dailybrew/national-post-gets-heat-running-apparent-anti-gay-165525989.html



Now, after you have mulled over that tidbit of Journalism, ask yourself, ‘Would I want my 4 year old boy or girl taught such topics in school?’

I will presume most of you would answer loudly, “NO!”.

Why then, would a blatantly, militant homosexual publication be trying to encourage it?

I am all for sex education, in its right context, and ‘Age Appropriate’ settings, but really, for children this young to have this implanted in their minds? 4 years old? Really? Seriously?

Ah, yes, I see some already who are on their soap-boxes, screaming shrilly against me already that I am against homosexuals, and am a bigot…Rrrrright…I am a bigot because I think explicit sex education ‘too soon’, IS too soon?…I have not said anything of the kind…

Ok, moving right along then shall we?

In this usual ‘show and tell’ classroom style of teaching, a variety of sexual acts are also being taught; yes, as young as children 4 years old (Junior Kindergarden)…

To put that in a legal perspective, would you want a stranger down the street to be ‘teaching’ via show and tell, all about sex to YOUR young children? Ahh, no “yes’s” in the crowd…Gee, is that because if your child came running home and said that adult down the street invited them inside and told (and showed) them ‘all about sex’, you would immediately call the police to arrest said ‘educator’ for being a child molester?

Yep, I think you would…so, why then, do we shrug off THE VERY SAME THING, when it is being ‘taught’ thusly in a classroom in a school?

Still not convinced?

Let’s now look to the Canadian Criminal Code, and see what it has to say;

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/Search/Search.aspx?txtS3archA11=child&txtT1tl3=%22Criminal+Code%22&h1ts0n1y=0&ddC0nt3ntTyp3=Acts

Yes, there it is Folks, such ‘acts’, or whatever else you or others may choose to call it, is an actual criminal act against any ‘child’ under 16 years old…(In the ad below, children from “JK to Grade 3″ = Children from ages 4 to 8 are being taught this…)

So, again, the question begs to be asked, AND answered, “Why is this being allowed from Junior Kindergarden into the elementary schools?”

Just…Thoughts…

Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom (WWBS)

"Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?"

Monday Musings (WWBS)

Did you know that dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish?

Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom (WWBS)

I am not insane!….I just do what the voices tell me to!

WWBS for Thursday

A groundless rumor often covers a lot of ground.

Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom (WWBS)

I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers.

Left vs Right?

And so, the U2 concert has come and gone from Moncton NB, in what many have said, was “THE” Greatest music concert Moncton, well, The Maritimes, has ever seen. And too, the whole tour broke records for being the highest money-maker of all rock tours previously. If Greater Moncton was not on the world map before, it sure is now…

So, now that the proverbial dust has settled, the grounds cleaned up, and the last echoes of songs still in the minds of many a concert-goer, there are a myriad of thoughts, opinions, and even beliefs as to what, or “who” U2 is; as a band, and individuals…

As I touched upon last week, U2, like any entity and as individuals, have made some mistakes; what with the afore-mentioned ”ONE” Scandal, and its subsequent fall out, many had for a time, cast a skeptical eye at the Boys from Ireland. But, rally they did, explained the actual purpose and motives and directives of the “ONE” Campaign, and their message of bringing awareness to the plight those desperately in need…

For some however, they are just another rock and roll band; satanic worshipping, youth corrupting hooligans… without of course, even listening to their music, their words, and their countless quotes about their Christian Faith and deep-rooted beliefs.

Others of course have followed their paths for years, and have seen their ups and downs, and also their publically declared admittance to having ‘fallen’ at times, but, as Jesus does with ALL of us, they too are forgiven for their transgressions…Even the very famous Television evangelist Bill Hybels did an in-depth interview with lead singer Bono awhile back, and his challenge to the Christian Community as a whole, and also professed openly his faith.

Also, U2′s newer songs are also reflecting a ‘Return to God’ and repentance…

Can we do any less, as Jesus would in forgiving them, also be as forgiving? There are some, sadly, that still operate under a Pharisee mindset, in that they see sin ‘everywhere’, and are, excuse the expression, hell-bent on extreme persecution of ‘the sinner’, instead of loving them into The Kingdom…

Is U2 ‘perfect’? No; are all the band members ‘perfect’? No; Are WE all ‘perfect’? Well, I think all of us can look in our individual mirrors and honestly answer that question…

John 8: 7 to 11, is but only one example of Christ’s Love, Forgiveness, and call to Redemption; or, as I have often recited, and borrowed from a Great Friend, Karl Ingersoll from years ago, Jesus came with arms wide open to all; He DIED with arms wide open to all; He rose again with arms open to all…He did not point an accusing finger at ‘sinners’…He did not condemn those of us trudging through life, and yes, sinning as we have; no, his condemnation was for the ‘Religious Leaders’ of the day, and their harsh stance with those ‘beneath them’.

I would challenge these ‘Pharisees’ still living among us today, whether they be Christian, Jew, or any other faith, to let go of the self-imposed power, to let go of hateful retribution against those that they feel are ‘worse than them’, and maybe, just maybe, do as Jesus commanded, and yes, even Bono reminds us, and have compassion, love and caring for all those who need our help…

Condemnation or Love? Well, it is a choice after all, isn’t it?

Just…Thoughts…

Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom (W.W.B.S.)

Energizer Bunny arrested, charged with battery.

Acclaim vs Accountability

“U2″…Just those 2 characters, a letter and a number, are pretty well-recognized world-wide for being the ‘name’ of the Rock Band from Ireland…To say they have fame Internationally for their music would clearly be a huge understatement, but also their notoriety for speaking out against social injustice, political corruption and ineffectiveness, and even chastising many a ‘religious institution’, are very well-known and publicised.

Tonight in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, they are performing at the now popular outdoor concert site, for this their last show on their ’360 degree World Tour’, with many a special musical guest and celebrity also to be in attendance their big finale. Bono and the Boys have brought much to not only the world of music, but to even our social conscience as well; their often-times zealous outpouring of their ‘change the world’ ideals.

But, as some may or may not know, this same ‘beloved’ group of well-meaning guys, had a major scandal about a year ago, concerning their ‘Charity’ Organization, named “ONE”. It was supposed to have been to feed hungry children world-wide; sounds like a great concept and ideal, right? Well, when the news became public, that about only 1% of the contributions actually went towards said children in need, and that the majority of the money went for staff salaries, self-promotion and ‘infrastructure’, well, the very credibility of U2, with their long-standing position ‘Against’ such tactics, left a very bitter taste indeed in the mouths of their fans.

Now, I am not here to belittle U2, or their musical career, or even hype this scandal, but perhaps what I am thinking about, is the way we often view such celebrities as beyond reproach; even though what with the latest news of the death of Amy Winehouse, and then more sordid details of others like her who have passed on because of a destructive lifestyle, we still far too often, raise up on pedestals, those who really, are not setting great examples, even if for our children?

They are all human…flawed, imperfect, and yes, mistakes, poor decisions and choices get made…
Perhaps, one should consider the ‘worship’ of them, and the inevitable falls that often do happen, even with those constantly in the spotlight?

Just…Thoughts…

Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom

Everyone has photographic memory; some just don't have the film.

Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom

The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

Failure vs. Recall

In reading through a few newsworthy items this week on a variety of websites, in the 15 to 20 minutes I can endure at a keyboard at any given time, one particular item caught my eye...well, BOTH eyes actually ;-)

It was that of a new recall of 280,000 Ram & Dodge Pickup trucks, relating to a possible steering failure; which, left unattended, may lead to loss of steering control...Yes, LOSS of steering control. Having a 2009 Ram (Dodge) 4x4 Hemi pickup truck myself, naturally this immediately had me take notice and read the details. Needless to say, I will be trusting the actual official notification of said recall will soon be appearing in my mailbox; well, as fast as our Dear Canada Post folks can deliver it...

But I also could not help but think, of how we are, all steering through life, one way or another, and especially what with this being summertime, aka, road work season, and the myriad of detours and waits, etc, we often encounter. How then are we 'steering' along our life's journey? Have we taken the odd detour, for whatever reason? Have we stopped, for whatever reason, to examine said path, and review where we have come from, and where we are going to, or at least, WANT to go to?

I for one, have had a sudden stop in my life, as some of you know; what with a car accident February 9th of this year, that not only caused whiplash, but some discs in my back to now be affecting the spinal cord, and then an emergency gall bladder operation February 11th. Yes, that was a "Fun" week, which has resulted in me being off work since then...Some would say, "wow, lots of time off, eh?" While the reality is, my 'life' as it were, is limited, frustrating, and 24/7 nerve/muscle pain, and now walking many a time needing the aid of a cane...

But, again, being me, I am still with a smile and a laugh, because, the alternative, curling up in a ball and whimpering like a wimp, is just not ME. LOL. But, what IS at 'the end' of our life's journey? How are we preparing for it? I say some of the above, because, needless to say, it certainly gives one time to think...Think...and THINK...Yes, as you all know, I do believe in God, and all that "Real" Christianity encompasses; but, to really REALLY evaluate my whole life, what I have done, where I have 'come from', and too, where I am 'going' has been even more on my mind, and heart and soul...

As I write this, I have thought of literally everyone I am related to, Great Friends with, and acquainted with in my life, and I also quite literally, Thank God for my every remembrance of you all (To paraphrase the Apostle Paul) Without even one of you, I would not be "The Guy" that I am today...Oh, I know, I certainly not perfect; ask my wife LOL. But, I do feel God has Blessed me with Family and Friends, that have been with me at the "Perfect Time" in many a low point along my 'Journey'.

I can say, in spite of my 'woes', that I am truly a Blessed man, for having such souls as you all in my life; And too, not to lament, but as we all progress along our individual roads, we should take care to avoid too many 'failures' if we can, learn from the ones we have gone through, and also help a friend in need.

As my Good Friend Ron Duffy once said to me, "Bill, for a guy that has gone through so many falls in your life, you always seem to bounce back and rise up even higher each time." Ron is right; but I certainly have not done it all alone...Yes, there have been some 'recalls', aka 'alerts/warnings', which also sometimes there were 'failures/wrong choices', but with God and YOU ALL, my deepest gratitude is expressed...

"Be Prepared", the good old Scouting Adage, is what I wish for each and every one of you for what is ahead...

Just...Thoughts...

Royalty vs. Reality?

Well, as the world watched, (for the most part, except a few ‘Nationalistic Quebecers’) with excitement, enthusiasm, and adoration, the visit by William (Great name, lol) and Kate to Canada, the outpouring of ‘their’ souls to us was very much felt. As they toured this ‘bigger than the USA’ country of ours and took part in a myriad of activities and openings, etc, one could not help but take a great liking to the Royal Couple; they certainly did personify, what many think the ultimate Royal image should be, that of being in touch with the masses.

While their parents and grandparents and those before them certainly have been respected by most, they did have that image more of having an invisible barrier from being ‘in touch’ with the common man/woman. With countless cameras clicking and videos running, Will and Kate took quite a few unscheduled walkabouts to the admiring crowds to take individual time and effort in speaking to so many. One could say, especially with the Slave Lake visit, that they were truly a couple that cared…

How too is the relationship we hope, or should have, with the very one who created us…the one that, while maintaining somewhat in the Old Testament, a ‘Royal Distance’, so to speak, in dealing with we mere mortals, it was when He sent His only Begotten Son, the King of Kings, the ultimate in ‘Royalty’ as it were, to live directly among us here on good ol’ Planet Earth…

And live among us He did…to the indignant response of the ‘Religious Powers’ of the day, that scorned his mingling and interaction with prostitutes, thieves, murderers, etc. Yes, Jesus did that, and so much more…Sadly, over the years, many a ‘Religious Denomination’ has slowly turned the ‘image’ of Jesus from that of one who lived among us, ate with us, worked along side of us, rejoiced with us, grieved with us, and yes, died FOR us, to that of an unreachable, ‘Royal’, that is out of our grasp, touch, and even ‘mere mortal’ comprehension…

Not to get on the soapbox here, but, how many ‘Religious Leaders’ have we seen over history since Jesus walked among us, that we can really say, “Now THERE is a person with reality, substance, and caring.”…Yes, we can name a few, like Mother Theresa, David Wilkerson, and a few more, but so many ‘Religious Leaders’, while perhaps started out as maybe somewhat caring, etc, have turned into images of idolatry themselves…

I will not start a list; you all can think of a great many, that are no doubt coming to your minds already…

In summary, always examine, always even test, those with ‘Royal’ attitudes…because, in the end, it is the ones with ‘Reality’ showing, that we should really be watching for…

Just…Thoughts…

Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom

Those who love deeply never grow old; they may die of old age, but they die young.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Monday Musings

Either you run the day or the day runs you.

Jim Rohn

Expectations

“Expectations”…We all have them, some more than others of course, and at different times in our lives, most often when either a crisis arises or a somewhat drastic change to our proverbial “comfort zone”. Let’s face it folks, we mere mortals, if we were all honest with ourselves, enjoy our comfort zones, ruts, and complacent way of lives.

But, it would seem as of late, once again we have witnessed others, some high-profile individuals, are not happy with ‘The Norm’; why, take Mr Conrad Black for example…He was very much hoping (along with his fainting prone spouse) to get BACK to somewhat of a comfort zone; away from prison and exile, from his perceived freedom and way of life. But as we saw, the presiding judge chose instead to impose even more jail time for his sentence.

Canada Postal employees also have been highlighted lately as well; some would say, they are striving for even MORE of a ‘comfort’ zone, but I am certainly not about to judge the inner workings of a zealous, if not inflexible, union leader’s thoughts and intents. Ironically, the government wishes to impose a compensation package, that is even less that what the Canada Post’s management officials were willing to offer.

So, when does one draw the line at what to settle for, or what to continue to ‘fight’ for? It has been often quoted, that when good men remain silent, evil will flourish, but to what extent are we willing to remain in our comfort zones, when we DO see wrong-doings, immoral behaviours and/or ideologies shouting to be heard, and accepted as ‘normal’?

Before some will accuse me of stepping up onto the proverbial soap box, just a thought to consider; just only a few short years ago, many things we see today as what more are calling ‘normal’, and seemingly ‘accepted’ by society as a whole, were then looked upon AS immoral, wrong, and, well, I’ll say it; sinful…

Perhaps society’s very moral compass has either shifted, or a more ‘magnetic pull’ has been influencing it? How is YOUR ‘Moral Compass’ as of late?

What are YOUR ‘Expectations’ for a future for your children, and grandchildren?

Just…Thoughts…

Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom

If it weren't for the fact that the TV set and the refrigerator are so far apart, some of us wouldn't get any exercise at all.
Joey Adams

Legere, Pettigrew honoured for ball contributions - Baseball - Sports - Cumberland News Now

Legere, Pettigrew honoured for ball contributions - Baseball - Sports - Cumberland News Now
(My Grandfather: Phil Legere :))

Will's Wild Weird Wackey Wednesday Wisdom

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.

Henry Ford

Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom

The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their
neutrality in times of moral crisis.

Dante
Alighieri

Will's Wild Wierd Wacky Wednesday Wisdom

A cardinal principle of Total Quality escapes too many managers: you cannot continuously improve interdependent systems and processes until you progressively perfect interdependent, interpersonal relationships.
Stephen Covey

Another Milestone...

And so, Oprah has left officially, a major network TV outlet, with a great deal of fanfare, etc, over her ‘retirement’. She is of course now going to devote her time to other ‘Media Projects’, such as her own Television Network Channel, but one cannot help but wonder, who will fill, what many feel to be, a void on afternoon TV?

I would be the first one to admit, Oprah has done a great many things, for even a greater number of people. Her rise to stardom from humble and troubled beginnings is a marvel in itself, for what she has overcome and accomplished. However, I can not help but remember, on more than one show, her sometimes outright denial of Jesus being the only way to Heaven. Some of you may even recall but a few short years ago, her ‘argument’ with some members of her audience, who were clearly Born Again Christians, about the importance of Jesus and His ‘role’ in our very salvation.

I am not here to belittle her vast accomplishments, but rather to point out, that even someone as popular as her, even someone who does ‘great works’, and even someone like her who does promote a ‘good life’ with moral values, that very person still has publicly denied Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour.

Now, before I am accused of running down Oprah, do remember as well, what were some of her most popular shows? Yes, the ones in which she gave away many “things”; material possessions, ‘Bling’ for the most part. Yes, for our consumer mentality driven North American mind-set, these were quite the shows indeed.

But, to bring up the spiritual aspect again, as popular as she is, and with all that she has done, remember, she still at the end of the day, denies Jesus as the one we all need to rely on for our eternal destination, not for a few mere objects to get that ever so brief ‘feel good’ moment.

I need not remind my fellow believers, that our often prophesied about ‘End Times’ are undoubtedly closer than most would care to admit. I am certainly not the one to draw the proverbial line in the sand for anyone to consider who we should ‘support’ or ‘follow’ here on good ol’ Planet Earth, but at the same time, should we not perhaps examine our ‘idols’, and who we ‘should’ be ultimately following as # 1?

Just…Thoughts…

Will's Wild Weird Wacky Wednesday Wisdom

Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools.



Albert Einstein

Rapture Anyone?

Well Folks, as I start to type this, having waited until 6:01 Eastern Time, it is apparently obvious that my wife and I have NOT been caught up and away in Mr. Harold Camping’s prediction of the Christian Rapture. While that prophesied event is something that I as a Christian do believe in, I also believe in Jesus’s words in Matthew’s Gospel, that clearly tell us, that no man knows the day or hour of this and/or Christ’s return.

Having been wrong once before, back in 1994, one would have presumed that Poor old Harold would have clued in then; he is but a mere mortal, with obviously no inside connection to the mind of Almighty Jehovah. But nope, for many a month now, Mr. Camping has been proclaiming HIS so-called spiritual math formula to whoever will listen.

Needless to say, the secular, and even some Christian, media venues have been having a field day with this ‘news’. Those of us who do follow Biblical teachings and Prophecy, do realize “The End Times” are indeed near; but to, for whatever misguided reason, we would dare peg down the precise hour of ‘The Rapture’, is at best an effort in futility. One could even dare make the statement, that to try to do such a thing, borders even on blasphemy?

As I continue to type, I have not felt any world-wide earthquake, nor are the heavens ablaze with any impending doom from above either. I do feel pity for Mr. Camping’s followers however, as in, to have followed so blindly his ‘interpretations’, and now to be the subject of ridicule. Jesus Himself warned about many a false prophet, that would foretell of things even in His name; while I am at best, feeling that maybe Mr. Camping’s intentions were possibly good, his understanding, or lack thereof, of certain key Bible verses clearly lead one to believe this was more about his ‘Spiritual Ego’, rather than his knowledge and allowing of God’s long-standing word to be followed.

Having said all of that, we still must remember, this event, and many other ‘End Times’ happenings will occur, and sooner than we may care to admit.

Just…Thoughts…

Freaky Frantic Fabulous Fantastic Friday Feelings

So, as per the latest news reports in the entertainment world, Mr Demi Moore (Ashton silly!) will be ‘replacing’ Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men.

While he apparently will not be replacing the actual character Mr. Sheen portrayed, he will be a new character addition to the show; at a smaller salary as well, go figure.

Several other names had been bounced around the media moguls think tanks, but, ta da, Ashton will be ‘The Pick’.

Change is always happening in our world, and will continue to do so, but one wonders now, what will poor old Tiger Blood Charlie do now?

While the spotlight is less apparent on him lately, his ‘winning’ streak seems to be diminishing as rapidly as the flood waters are rising in the Mississippi. Perhaps Charlie may return to the big screen? Perhaps some other network will snatch him up for another project? Time will tell, but methinks Charlie is not completely down and out…yet…

If there are to be some things we should all learn from this, staying sane, having at least some morals, and kinda watching the words coming forth from one’s mouth are but a few to have one’s life on a ‘true’ winning streak.

Just…Thoughts…

Stay safe, Happy Thoughts, and Best Wishes for a Great Weekend Everyone!

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Monday Musings

One week ago, the world was aware of Osama’s death, and Canada was about to elect a Majority Government; How has your life changed this week in light of both of these news items?

Bill's "Thought of the week" (May 9, 2011)

“Happy Mother’s Day!”   
 
Yes, that phrase almost all of us are either hearing, or saying today, to Mothers, Mother-in-laws, Grandmothers, all over both near and far. For what your Mother has meant to you over the years, whether or not she is still on good ol’ Planet Earth with you, or has passed on to be with God in Heaven, is the focus of this day of Homage to our Maternal Parent.   

And to say there have been some very famous Mothers over the years, ‘Eve’ included, would certainly be an enormous understatement. Mother Theresa (although not a biological Mother, in the strict sense of the word, but a great ‘Mother’ all the same) may come to mind for many, while I am sure many more are already filtering through your thoughts as you read this, including even Mary, the Mother of Jesus.   

It is also perhaps fitting that within the calendar year, Mother’s Day is celebrated before Father’s Day, in that, Mothers often bring to mind images of renewal, refreshment emotionally and that life does have the various cycles we go through year to year. If you have not already taken at least the time to even give your Mother a phone call today, perhaps do so now… (I already called, got her voicemail… haha!)   

Tell her you love her, and remind her of what she means to you. She is the only one you had; remember and cherish that fact always. No Mother was ever perfect, but yours was perfect for ‘you’.   

Just…Thoughts…

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