Bob ..." Edward, I'm not a card carrying Christian but I still enjoy the spirit of Christmas, the smiling, sharing,and caring. I also still want to find that Red Ryder BB gun under the tree one day. Am I wrong?" Good morning Bob . Perhaps the memory of your first "wrist rocket" sling shot under the tree, has been conveniently

David holding an air sickness bag said ..."Much more of this, and I'm forming a Kumbayah Circle ... really ... no kidding."(Then he stuck this sun looking smiley thing with no ears on the end.) Robin evidently laughed out loud ..."LOL David .... and yes, you can join in!" From the I'm just mumbling dep't ...Hey you two

Marvin ..."Yes Gip really does have a way with words...great post." Thanks Marvin, Dave, Clonnie, and Mom via email , for the kind words. Our panel is a class act, and I take pride in knowing you fine folks. I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it. Gip

Robin ..." I would hope that besides giving a few personal gifts to close friends, all of us would consider giving to any of our local organizations. It doesn't matter to which one, or how much." Robin , you have such a good heart. I thought I had lost you when I quoted you out of text, and professed my love for you. This world needs all

Funny how when young at Christmas time, the excitement of what Santa will bring is so very electric and palpable. Eyes sparkle at the sight of the many gifts under the tree, which have been scrutinized for days. The challenge of making it through the night until morning, seemed more like a cruel three days and four nights which must be endured. Christmas

David Horn ..."Back to the Bilderberg Group, I guess. Dang David , the list would be shorter if it listed who had not attended the meetings. I doubt they talk much about sports. Sure would like to be a fly on the wall. Gip

My heart hurts for our fellow member Joe Campbell , who lost his wife of many years recently, when she unexpectedly passed on to greener pastures. I hope I can walk, talk and breathe if the sad and dreaded scenario happens to me. Faith sure helps, but the reality of the moment is such a body blow. Joe ...if I can help with something/anything, just shout

Fine Panel , although figures are extremely iffy, it sure seems to me the H1N1 was another trumped up "sky is falling" inept attempt at selling vaccine doses to the masses. If one ignores the daily media hype, one would never know there was even a swine flu strain to worry about. What a bunch of trumped up crap indeed. I wonder if anyone has

Dr. Dave ..."There are some soldiers who seem to enjoy war and some who hate it. Generally I think they are conflicted, like General Lee when he said "it is good that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it." Only a sociopath could truly like horrible death and destruction. Some people find pleasure in shooting at enemies

Taliban and al-Qaeda are such obscure entities, no one seems to have a grip on how many there are, if they are growing in number or not, or if our engaging them helps or hinders their recruiting of desperate, young and gullible carcasses to strap bombs to in the name of their Creator? They really think a loving God wants us to blow each other up? Even