One of the reasons we love living in Corrales, New Mexico is we don’t get much snow and the weather is reasonably moderate. However, there are some things that look fun in cold and snow. Watch this woman in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada make instant snow out of boiling water.
Oh, it helps that it’s –22 degree F (-30 C).
Enjoy.
Just a short reflection today, but one that is meaningful for me.
Anytime anyone goes through an injury or a significant surgery where there is an extended recovery time, it can be an emotional roller coaster. That has been true for me as well. There have been plenty of high times when I have been emotionally supported by Betty, my sons and their families, my friends and plenty of prayer. But there have also been times when I have been discouraged because I want this all to move much faster.
Today I was in church, which is a good thing, and I happened to be sitting behind a good friend who is permanently confined to a wheelchair and across from a man who I don’t know but have seen several times before who also is permanently confined to a wheelchair.
My friend, Glenda, is one of the most positive persons I know. She loves the Lord and always has a genuine smile on her face. Her ministry at church is to sit in her wheelchair at the front door and greet everyone as they arrive. During the service Glenda openly praises God with her voice and with her upraised hands.
When the worship music would end or go down in volume, I would hear the gentleman across from me quietly praise God with his words in a real and spontaneous way.
What a witness to me. Any problems I have had with my recovery are minor and short-term in nature compared to the very real issues these two folks face every single minute of their lives.
I guess I still have a lot to learn.
The annual New Mexico Stampede PRCA (Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association) rodeo was held last night, Friday, at the Santa Ana Star Arena. Galloping Grace Youth Ranch is the official charity of the rodeo and, each year, there are ways for GGYR to make some money. This year the rodeo said if we could sell 100 tickets at $10 (regular price $14), they would donate $4 to GGYR for each ticket sold. The good news is 120 ticket were sold.
Betty and I bought two tickets and it was my first outing at night. I did OK, but I was pretty tired when we left.
I took my camera and I got plenty of pictures of the typical rodeo action. Such as the bucking bronc riders…
The crazy and courageous bull riders…
The controlled chaos of the bull doggers…
And the ballet of the team ropers…
But what I find interesting is all the things that happen around the events. At the beginning is the presentation of the American flag and a very patriotic opening…
Then they turn out several of the rough stock horses and it’s beautiful to watch them run around in and out of the spotlight…
The rodeo clown getting his barrel in place before the bull riding…
The lonesome cowboy carrying his rig while watching action at the other end of the arena…
A nervous horse waiting his turn while tied up next to the calf pen…
The slam-bang action of the pick up men rescuing a bronc rider after the ride is over…
The team ropers waiting their turns in the holding pen. It was amazing to see all those horses jammed up against each other and staying so calm…
The hand and rope of a roper getting ready to go…
Finally, two of our Galloping Grace cowgirls enjoying the rodeo…
It was a good night. No one got hurt. GGYR made some money. And Betty and I had a good time with good friends.
Here’s the modern version of David and Goliath.
Enjoy. (After posting the cartoon I ran across the cute pictures below and thought I would share them as well.)
I got this from my sister-in-law Noel and thought it was really good.
A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to re-frame or reinterpret the first part, frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect. Here are some examples:
I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.
The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.
If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
We never really grow up; we only learn how to act in public.
War does not determine who is right -- only who is left.
I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening,' and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.To steal idea from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. My desk is a work station.
How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted paychecks.
Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "In an emergency, notify:" I put " A DOCTOR."
I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!
Some cause happiness wherever they go.. Others, whenever they go.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.I always take life with a grain of salt... plus a slice of lemon... and a shot of tequila.
You're never too old to learn something stupid.
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
"Does the hawk take flight by your wisdom and spread his wings toward the south?”
(Job 39:26)
I have shared pictures of our antelope squirrel taking a good look at his kingdom, our rabbit having his breakfast, and now the top of the pecking order – our resident hawk.
This hawk comes around once or twice a week to check out our courtyard and, when he/she does, everyone else runs for cover.
