Re-distribution of wealth via Chili's

Though unscientific, the story below does a good job of explaining in simple terms the dems idea of wealth re-distribution...or socialism, whichever title you prefer. I wonder if those voting for Obama have thought through the ramifications of his plan? I would venture to guess they have not. I will never get use to someone taking the money my husband works so hard to earn and giving it to someone who is not willing to go out and get a job! Can someone please explain to me how that is a good thing???

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Yesterday on my way to Chili's for lunch, I passed one of the homeless guys in that area, with a sign that read "Vote Obama, I need the money."

Once in Chili's, my waiter had on a "Obama 08" tee shirt. When the bill came, I decided not to tip the waiter and explained to him while he had given me exceptional service, that his tee shirt made me feel he obviously believes in Senator Obama's plan to redistribute the wealth. I told him I was going to redistribute his tip to someone that I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. He stood there in disbelief and angrily stormed away.

I went outside, gave the homeless guy $3 and told him to thank the waiter inside, as I had decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy looked at me in disbelief but seemed grateful.

As I got in my car, I realized this rather unscientific redistribution experiment had left the homeless guy quite happy for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was hacked that I gave away the money he did earn. Well, I guess this redistribution of wealth is going to take a while to catch on, with those doing the work.

Obama in bed with Planned Parenthood

We are at an incredible crossroads in our nation's history. The choice we make for president will decide our future in ways I believe will be unprecedented and that at this point cannot even be comprehended.

One critical issue facing our country is that of abortion. Author Randy Alcorn has written several incredible articles on his blog laying out distinctly why Christians cannot vote for someone who does not stand for the unborn. Rather than reiterating what he has already so eloquently stated, you can read it here, here and here.

I will leave you with a chilling promise from Obama himself. He leaves no doubt that he does NOT stand for the unborn. The question is what will we do about it?

The little things

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.

~ Robert Brault ~

Do you know your candidate?

Sounds like the name of a popular game show. Maybe I'm on to something.

You would think as important as this election is that people would take the time to educate themselves a bit before pulling the lever on November 4th. Apparently not.

We have speculated all along that many people are voting for Mr. O simply because he is black. Of course any mention of this brings cries from the far left that we are playing the race card. I don't have a problem with someone who chooses to vote for Obama as along as they can articulate why they are doing so. Being able to give well thought out, educated reasons for their choice of candidates proves there is more to it than the color of his skin.

Here is proof that many democrats are pulling the race card themselves. This my friends is our political system at its finest. Come on people!

Joy in my mailbox

A trip to the mailbox can sometimes be just the ticket to brighten my day. A card from a friend lets me know I was on her mind. A statement letting me know our stocks are doing well brings a sigh of relief (OK, that hasn't happened recently). A package containing a surprise stops everything else as I tear into the wrapping.

Today brought the latter - a package from a friend. Even though I knew the contents before I opened it, that did not lessen the excitement. Inside was an autographed copy of my sweet blogging friend Karen's new book Finding Joy - More Confessions of an Irritable Mother. I'm sure I will be able to relate to much of what this fellow irritable mommy has to say and I can't wait to read it. I may even have to forgo tonight's episode of House. Wow Karen, that's a pretty high compliment!

Didn't receive your copy in the mail? You can order your own here.

No matter what stage you may find yourself in on the journey of motherhood, Karen's honesty and transparency will help you find joy in the small things, the loud things, the annoying things, the sweet things, the wet things, even the messy things. It's there. You just have to know where to look.

Dead computers make life a bit simpler

Well, our computer has been on hospice care for awhile now, complete with a DNR (do not resuscitate) order. We have finally laid it to rest, just after backing up several thousand photos. Not sure when we will be back on line...maybe as soon as the Lord drops a few hundred dollars in our lap.