Monday, December 6, 2010

Merry Christmas and have a great New Year.

First of all this will be my last post of the year. I need to take some time to enjoy the holidays and finish some work on some other thing.

I’m getting a little worried about where this country is headed for next year. I was relaxed watching TV on a Saturday. A show came on about the upcoming movies that will be released in 2011. I’m not going to mention their names, because I want to give them as little promotion as possible.

The first movie was about two female “friends”, they were more than just best friend forever if you know what I mean. I don’t even want to refer to them by what they are actually called. The plot of the movie was that they wanted to start a family and got a withdrawal from a certain type of special bank, where there vaults are not filled with money, if you know what I mean. The kids that they had wanted to meet their father. So these poor kids have two mothers and some dad that needed some money so he made a donation of himself other than blood, if you know what I mean. So basically this movie is all about what is morally wrong with the world and they are trying to make it seem normal.

The other movie that was reviewed was about two people (this one was at least about a guy and a girl) who were just friends with benefits, if you know what I mean. They thought it would be a good idea not to be in an emotional relationship and only a physical one, if you know what I mean. But of course, one falls in love with the other, but the other doesn’t feel the same way. I’ll just say you probably won’t see this one on the Hallmark channel. I’m sure through out this whole movie it doesn’t say anything about waiting till marriage before you get any “benefits” from your significant other, if you know what I mean.

So basically what I am seeing is that all biblical and moral values are being thrown out the window for next year. So I leave you with this for the end of the year.

Luke 2:1-14

1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Or as Linus would say, “That’s what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown.” Not that I am correcting the great Charles Schulz. But, maybe it should have been “That’s what LIFE is all about Charlie Brown.”, if you know what I mean.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Tis the Season to be Jolly

Do you remember as a kid Christmas couldn’t get here quick enough. Not only were you waiting for old Saint Nick to arrive with all the goods, but you also got time off from school to just chill out and relax. Now as adults, we can’t wait for Christmas to get here and be over, because it’s rush, rush, rush all over the place.

It’s only the second day of December and already my calendar is filled with parties and gatherings. Not to mention finding the time to Christmas shop for my wife. Thank goodness for the internet on that one. Plus you have to fit in the normal routine of house chores and going to work. At least while you are running around like one of Santa’s elves who forgot to put marshmallows in the fat man’s coco; you can do it with some sort of Christmas treat like cookies or fudge. My philosophy is if you are going to be stressed out; you might as well do it with something sweet in your mouth. Kind of takes the edge off of things. Have you ever seen a person freak out while holding a ginger bread man? I don’t think so.

‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.”