Sunday, January 08, 2012

Spiritual Sunday

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1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout.

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2] So why is a Car's WINDSHIELD so large and the Rear view Mirror is so small? Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, Look Ahead and Move on.

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3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write.

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4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong, don't worry, they can't last long either.

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5] Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Base of Gold!

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6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!"

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7] When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.

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8] A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your vision!"

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9] When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.

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10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES, it takes away today's PEACE.

100_6060 Joe Todd and Linda say,”Thanks for stopping by”. Make sure to visit Spiritual Sunday for great inspiring stories/thoughts..

Photos: “Punta Cana is the name of a region in the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic. Covering about 420,000 m2 (approximately 1,100 acres), the region is home to a coastline of sandy white beaches and to a "town" of the same name.”

P.S. Recovering well from recent health problems..Joe Todd.. The sayings were sent to me in an email from my good friend Kathy S.

Saturday, January 07, 2012

Rare Look At A Nuclear Sub

RARE LOOK AT A NUCLEAR SUB, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.

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This showed up in an email as a PDF file..Click on link to go to Posterous Post then use Full Screen and scroll. Thanks to whoever put this together..

Joe Todd

Thursday, January 05, 2012

Northern Indiana Skies For SkyWatch Friday

 

SPENT SOME TIME IN INDIANA Wish I could get outside to see the skies but I robbed to many banks. Who am I ?…. Hint: I spent  a lot of time in Indiana and Illinois a few years back.

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Look closely…

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Don Quixote: Dost not see? A monstrous giant of infamous repute whom I intend to encounter.
Sancho Panza: It's a windmill.
Don Quixote: A giant. Canst thou not see the four great arms whirling at his back?
Sancho Panza: A giant?
Don Quixote: Exactly.

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JOETODDSAYS210 Thanks for stopping by and make sure to visit SkyWatch Friday. More on the monstrous giant of infamous repute in a future post. (Bank robber in first photo)

Monday, December 26, 2011

NAUGHTY & NICE

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Tips for a Great Life

Someone has written these beautiful words.

1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout.

2] So why is a Car's WINDSHIELD so large and the Rear view Mirror is so small? Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, Look Ahead and Move on.

3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write.

4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong, don't worry, they can't last long either.

5] Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Base of Gold!

6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!"

7] When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.

8] A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your vision!"

9] When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.

10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES, it takes away today's PEACE.

NAUGHTY:::

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Sometimes we forget the really important things in life.

Last week, I took my grand-children to a restaurant. My six-year-old grand-son asked if he could say grace.

As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Grandpa gets us ice cream for dessert. And liberty and justice for all! Amen!"

Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!"

Hearing this, my grand-son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?"

As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job, and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my grand-son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer."

"Really?" my grand-son asked.

"Cross my heart," the man replied.

Then, in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."

Naturally, I bought my grand-children ice cream at the end of the meal. My grand-son stared at his for a moment, and then did something I will remember the rest of my life.

He picked up his sundae and, without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Shove it up your ass you grouchy old bitch! "

Didn’t mean to offend anyone. These showed up in my email today plus one other that I really better not post LOL.

Hope everyone has a great day..Joe Todd

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City of Lancaster, Ohio as seen from Mount Pleasant this past fall…

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Friday, November 18, 2011

Blue Sky In Ohio For SkyWatch Friday

 

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 Been a long time since I’ve posted and I wasn’t sure I’d remember how. Have been having a lot of health issues:: On Sept 8th 2011 I had a stroke and spent 3 days in the hospital. While in the hospital I was told that I had a tennis ball size mass in my Rt. lung. Almost all the stroke symptoms are gone. I still have a minor problem with equilibrium when walking. As far as the mass in the lung:: Initial biopsy shows no cancer, Pet scan shows a few minor abnormalities. Went to hospital this past Wednesday for needle biopsy and should get the results next week. The needle biopsy went well but then I had what is called an acute vasovagal attack. No pulse or blood pressure..Code blue was called and CPR was administered for 2-3 minutes. I then spent a day and a half in I.C.U.  Linda (my wife) and I got home yesterday and I’m just taking it easy a day at a time..

     The photos above were taken last week in Clear Creek Metro Park..If you would like to see some great skies from around the world please visit SkyWatch Friday