Reflecting on the string of global tragedies — my – Latest News
Tipping tragedy’s global scales
Armageddon. Excuse me if — for simply at present — I bypass tinsel, presents, Santa, elves, chimneys, feasts, pleasure, carols.
My head is stuffed with fears: an American faculty, an Australian seaside, California murders, Israel, Ukraine, Gaza, Russia, Iran, Syria, Venezuela.
Of Armageddon the Holy Scriptures say in Rev. 16:16: “And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.” Ensuing passages inform of voices, thunders and earthquakes “such as was not since men were upon the earth.” The chapter stops at “the plague thereof was exceeding great.”
Elsewhere, in a compilation on Easter companies, was: “The hour is come. The great battle of Armageddon is upon us. The powers of evil are leagued together in secret conspiracy.”
Webster’s Comprehensive Dictionary says: “The scene of the final conflict of nations . . . a conflict between good and evil.” American College Dictionary: “Where the final battle will be fought between the forces of good and evil . . . great crucial armed conflict.”
Simple law-abiding people ask each other: Is this it? Can this be the finish?
To lighten my darkish ideas — I now thank Francine LeFrak, Bill O’Reilly, contractor Aidan McCormack, Andrew Saffir, Robert Zimmerman, Keith Poole, Virginia Harris, Joanna Mastroianni, Boris Kleyman for his or her goodies.
Cost of modernity
It has occurred to me that not all the clever males are in Congress. It has additionally occurred to me that back in our earlier melancholy — like the ’30s — it was simpler to feed company. Cheaper anyway.
IRT was a nickel. Staten Island Ferry each methods a dime. Statue of Liberty journey 35 cents. Puppet show — a quarter. Rolls Royce with chauffeur in livery — $3 per hour. An additional: Like him opening an umbrella or the rest — may tack on a fiver. If it in some way turned a 2-for-1, perhaps spring for one more fin.
But one thing’s going on with at present’s females. They’re sizzling with or with out radiators. One nice-looking skilled in her early 40s — married however not insanely thrilled — has a little one. Not wildly motherly, she doesn’t need a divorce. She simply desires intercourse. Says so. Tells her pals so. That’s why at present’s clothes finish at shirt stage and the former shirt stage is now at the crotch stage.
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Gents are actually into purses, earrings, necklaces, rings, curls, skirts, untucked shirts? What’s subsequent — Miss Santa in a tutu? Might be now an reply to why Santa’s face is at all times crimson.
And males already use our physique cream, face cream, hand cream, hair spray, hair lacquer, colorless nail polish, colorist, electrolysist and Botox particular person. Wait. We’ll quickly see them dashing for girdles and wiglets.
Remember to feed the soul
Meanwhile, I bless all of you. I wish to thanks who learn this, who don’t ship me letters that begin “Dear Stupid.” I’ve gone on visits bringing food to the aged. I do know what it’s like for seniors to reside by themselves. Having no one. No sources. Being alone. Scared. I remind all who’ve the aged of their lives. Think of them. Pay consideration. Call on them. Wish them happiness in the vacation. Do for them. Help them. Bring them one thing. Look out for them.
And bear in mind the well-known final phrases of Mergetroid Crumblestanislouspartinsky who mentioned: “It’s never too late. Instead of giving up — just give in.”
Talk again to you tomorrow. Meanwhile, love and a joyful vacation to you all.
