Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind
We were poor when I was young'un
I don't remember ever going hungry
Daddy made sure we didn't do without
I went to school with some of these fellas
They had money and I was jealous
I didn't know then what I know now
Daddy'd say you can't judge a book by looking at the cover
It's what's inside that really matters
Daddy never was the Cadillac kind
Said some things just glitter and shine
Taught us that love was the one thing money couldn't buy
Daddy never was the Cadillac kind
I left home right outta highschool
Bought me a big car thought it was real cool
Cruisin' around the ol' neighborhood
I'd see daddy after church on Sunday
Say you'll have to go ridin' with me someday
He just said no, I never understood
He asked me how I bought it
I told him on credit
Daddy just smiled
I'll never forget it
Daddy never was a Cadillac kind
Said some things just glitter and shine
Taught us that love was the one thing money couldn't buy
Daddy never was a Cadillac kind
It took a while but now I'm grown
Got me a house and kids of my own
The more I give 'em, the more they want
Daddy left us last November
Don't remember him ever lookin' better
All laid down in his Sunday best
I'm sure instead of all that attention
All he had wanted was a few words mentioned
A simple man, simply laid to rest
But as they drove him away in that big Cadillac
With a tear in my eye, I had to laugh
'Cause daddy never was a Cadillac kind
Said some things just glitter and shine
Just this once I hope daddy enjoyed the ride
'Cause daddy never was a Cadillac kind
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Grandpap
My Grandfather died on Jan 18, 1986. 20 years ago. But its funny, the last 2 days I have quoted him several times. Something must of stuck. He was not perfect, but my mom used to say this song reminded her of him. It seemed appropriate to post today. He used to say, "Don't buy anything you can't pay for with Cash." He was wise in a quiet unassumed way. Steven (Nick) Gallagher...may you rest in peace.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
One more time
Conspiracy theorist are idiots.
They make me want to kick them for fun. I wont kick a puppy...conspiracy theorist...i do not mind kicking.
Just so we are straight on that.
They make me want to kick them for fun. I wont kick a puppy...conspiracy theorist...i do not mind kicking.
Just so we are straight on that.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Cant Argue With the Numbers!
CAN'T ARGUE WITH THE NUMBERS!
From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:
What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been in situations where someone wants you to give over 100% How about achieving 101%? What equals 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.
Then:
H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
And
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
But,
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
AND, look how far the love of God will take you
L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%
Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that: While hard work and knowledge will get you close, and attitude will get you there, it's the Love of God that will put you over the top! It's up to you if you share this with friends & loved ones just the way I did.
From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:
What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been in situations where someone wants you to give over 100% How about achieving 101%? What equals 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.
Then:
H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
And
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
But,
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
AND, look how far the love of God will take you
L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%
Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that: While hard work and knowledge will get you close, and attitude will get you there, it's the Love of God that will put you over the top! It's up to you if you share this with friends & loved ones just the way I did.
How to Lose Your Dog- Mid Week Epistole
How to Lose Your Dog! by Rev Jim Massey
Some of the most profound wisdom that is shared with people these days is that of "Hind-sight." Now all of you know what that is. It is the knowledge that you so wisely give that you wish you would have known when you were in a difficult dilemma, but the only way you could ever gain that wisdom was to live through the difficulty.
Well, let this little parable serve as some "Hind-sight" that might be the most valuable in the world.
"A man had everything; a beautiful home, three cars, a plane, a boat, a cottage at the lake and a beautiful pedigreed dog, that was a real champion.
The dog was tied to a tree on the large, spacious lawn. Every day a newsboy would ride up on his bike, stop, ran over and pet the dog, and share some time with him. Since the rich man had no time for his valuable dog, the boy gained the animal's allegiance.
One day while the boy was petting the dog, the owner came out and said, 'Son, this is my dog. I paid a good price for him. I took him to the best trainers available. I've invested a lot of money in veterinary fees and grooming, but it looks like I really don't own him any more. The minute he is loose, he comes to you. I've lost my dog.'"
Maybe this should serve as a reminder of the importance of being a parent. If we do not pay close attention to our family, then the “things” of this world will draw them away from us. Today, it seems like every thing is becoming more electronic and gadget filled.
Now the challenge becomes how to hold on to them. It cannot be done by buying them more and more things because they will soon learn that the more they want to feel loved, the more they need a new toy. We must remember that the greatest gift we have for them is ourselves.
It is the same with the church or our jobs or even our friends. We must be willing to take the time to be what Christ has shown us to do and that is to live the Good News of God in our lives and to offer His love to others.
Holy Father, we sometimes forget that we need to turn our lives back to one another. We have become too busy and involved in the things to the point that we miss the life. Keep our hearts and eyes focused on You and we will then know the direction we need to go to continue to live in Your love. We pray this in the blessed name of Jesus. Amen.
This has been Rev. Jim Massey. Join me next week for another Mid-week Epistle.
Some of the most profound wisdom that is shared with people these days is that of "Hind-sight." Now all of you know what that is. It is the knowledge that you so wisely give that you wish you would have known when you were in a difficult dilemma, but the only way you could ever gain that wisdom was to live through the difficulty.
Well, let this little parable serve as some "Hind-sight" that might be the most valuable in the world.
"A man had everything; a beautiful home, three cars, a plane, a boat, a cottage at the lake and a beautiful pedigreed dog, that was a real champion.
The dog was tied to a tree on the large, spacious lawn. Every day a newsboy would ride up on his bike, stop, ran over and pet the dog, and share some time with him. Since the rich man had no time for his valuable dog, the boy gained the animal's allegiance.
One day while the boy was petting the dog, the owner came out and said, 'Son, this is my dog. I paid a good price for him. I took him to the best trainers available. I've invested a lot of money in veterinary fees and grooming, but it looks like I really don't own him any more. The minute he is loose, he comes to you. I've lost my dog.'"
Maybe this should serve as a reminder of the importance of being a parent. If we do not pay close attention to our family, then the “things” of this world will draw them away from us. Today, it seems like every thing is becoming more electronic and gadget filled.
Now the challenge becomes how to hold on to them. It cannot be done by buying them more and more things because they will soon learn that the more they want to feel loved, the more they need a new toy. We must remember that the greatest gift we have for them is ourselves.
It is the same with the church or our jobs or even our friends. We must be willing to take the time to be what Christ has shown us to do and that is to live the Good News of God in our lives and to offer His love to others.
Holy Father, we sometimes forget that we need to turn our lives back to one another. We have become too busy and involved in the things to the point that we miss the life. Keep our hearts and eyes focused on You and we will then know the direction we need to go to continue to live in Your love. We pray this in the blessed name of Jesus. Amen.
This has been Rev. Jim Massey. Join me next week for another Mid-week Epistle.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
1906
The year is 1906. One hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes!
Here are some of the U.S. statistics for the Year 1906:
The average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47 years.
Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost eleven dollars.
There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S., and only 144 miles of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more heavily populated than California .
With a mere 1.4 million people, California was only the 21st most populous state in the Union .
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower !
The average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents per hour.
The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year. A competent accountant could expect to earn $2,000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births in the U.S. took place at home . Ninety percent of all U.S. doctors had no college education. Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and by the government as "substandard."
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used borax or egg yolks for shampoo.??
Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.
Five leading causes of death in the U.S.? were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis? 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars. Arizona , Oklahoma , New Mexico , Hawaii , and Alaska hadn't been admitted to the Union yet.
The population of Las Vegas , Nevada , was only 30 !!!
Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and ice tea hadn't been invented yet.
There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.
Two out of every 10 U.S. adults couldn't read or write.
Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores.
Back then pharmacist said, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health."? (Shocking!)
Eighteen percent of households in the U.S. had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.
There were about 230 reported murders in the entire U.S.
SO, to think I forwarded this from someone else without typing it myself, and sent it to you in a matter of seconds!
Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years. It's Staggering....
Author Unknown
Here are some of the U.S. statistics for the Year 1906:
The average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47 years.
Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost eleven dollars.
There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S., and only 144 miles of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more heavily populated than California .
With a mere 1.4 million people, California was only the 21st most populous state in the Union .
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower !
The average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents per hour.
The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year. A competent accountant could expect to earn $2,000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births in the U.S. took place at home . Ninety percent of all U.S. doctors had no college education. Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and by the government as "substandard."
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used borax or egg yolks for shampoo.??
Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.
Five leading causes of death in the U.S.? were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis? 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars. Arizona , Oklahoma , New Mexico , Hawaii , and Alaska hadn't been admitted to the Union yet.
The population of Las Vegas , Nevada , was only 30 !!!
Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and ice tea hadn't been invented yet.
There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.
Two out of every 10 U.S. adults couldn't read or write.
Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores.
Back then pharmacist said, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health."? (Shocking!)
Eighteen percent of households in the U.S. had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.
There were about 230 reported murders in the entire U.S.
SO, to think I forwarded this from someone else without typing it myself, and sent it to you in a matter of seconds!
Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years. It's Staggering....
Author Unknown
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