A panda bear walks into a bar and orders a sandwich. The panda eats it, shoots the waiter, and walks out. The owner yells for him to stop. "You order food, kill my waiter, then leave without paying!" The bear says, "Hey! I'm a Panda. Look it up!" The owner Googles "panda bear" and read "Panda: a bear-like marsupial who eats shoots and leaves."
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Me: Do you have ADHD?
Friend: I don’t think… Wanna go for a run?
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Peace and Quiet. I can have one, but never both. I'm married.
I love my wife. Hopefully, most people love their spouses. Based on the numbers, only half of us do.
I think it might be that we get too busy to care. You know; soccer, dance recitals, music, plays, homework, homework, homework... There is little time left for each other.
Quality time in this day and age is finding the least expensive divorce attorney. Everyone needs to talk and be heard. Or, at least feel that way. If we get too busy, so the children, activities and pets take complete priority, your spouse will find someone else to talk with.
So, quite the conundrum, isn't it? I'm currently reading "The Five Love Languages". It's a great book for any couple, married or not. I think it's safe to say that we all have certain expectations, based upon our childhood experience, of how we want to be sure we are loved. We rarely get that.
So, how do we know we're loved? Look for it. Maybe your significant other grew up with a family that never expressed their love verbally, and that's what you are looking for. That can be a recipe for disaster, the book says. I agree. Unfortunately, my wife grew up in a home where the greatest symbol of love involved the middle finger.
We all have certain ways we tell each other "I love you". You will miss them if you're looking for something else. That would be a shame, because that is what we're looking for.
Now, if you'll excuse me, my wife is "telling" me she loves me. Oy...
See you tomorrow.
This day marks the anniversary of the attack by Japan on Pearl Harbor. Coincidentally, Japan was rocked by a 7.3 earthquake. I can't wait to here Pat Robertson's take on this one.
It seems as though each time there is a natural disaster, Robertson blames God for it. I believe the man has lost his mind. It gives one the impression of an angry God who attacks those that aren't Christians.
I am a Christian, and I believe that God is love. It's scriptural. I don't believe God is like al-Qaeda, terrorising countries who don't conform.
I do believe that there will be consequences for those who choose to live sinful lives, without asking for forgiveness from Jesus, the Christ. That's not unusual. Most people, in any religion and even atheists believe there are consequences in the afterlife.
Atheists believe that once our lives are over, we just cease to exist. Others believe a variety of afterlife scenarios. We're all free to believe what we want, and I certainly don't expect everyone to believe the way I do.
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a horrible event, but the earthquake today, I believe, was simply coincidental.
Pat?
See you tomorrow.
Why is there no mouse flavored cat food? Parakeet cat chow? Instead, they have stupid flavors, like beef. Who decided cats like beef? When was the last time you saw a pack of cats take down a cow?
Whether you prefer cats or dogs as pets, we love 'em. I don't know about fish. They're sort of hypnotic and calming to watch, but at some point, you realize that you're watching swimming creatures doing the exact same thing for hours.
And if there is a sign on the aquarium that says, "please don't tap on the glass", we must tap on the glass. It's impossible to resist.
Just like when you enter a pet store, and there's a parrot on a perch, but there's a sign that tells us not to talk to the bird. So, I talk to the bird. I must. I love birds. They are very entertaining, and make wonderful companions. Plus, if you talk to yourself, people won't think you're crazy anymore, just talking to the bird.
All pets need attention, affection and tender loving care. If you're not prepared to make those commitments, please don't own one. Many think even fish are easy maintenance. Far from it. Water needs to be filtered, tanks need to be cleaned and you have to be sure that you get fish that are not cannibals.
My point is, please don't obtain a pet if you're not prepared for the responsibility. They'll end up in a shelter, where many are euthanized.
Let's take care of our pets. They are treasures which God entrusted to us.
Except spiders. They're gross.
See you tomorrow.
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