on the rim

Now don't go thinking that I have posted this in the wrong blog.  The politics of today have nothing to do with liberty, or freedom.  But to investigate this, we need to hit the way back machine. Disclaimer, that there is SOME opinion, so I represent myself, and no one else. In the Garden of Eden , Adam and Eve were living in paradise.  They had to but reach out and pick fruit to eat.  There was no danger in attacks by animals, and since no one else was there, there was no reason for fear.  It was a perfect place.  Well, almost perfect.  No, of course as it was created by God, the garden was perfect.  Adam and Eve went about their day, not suffering, yet not experiencing true happiness either.  No sadness, but no real joy either.  They were just there.  And then there was that tree. Too many people have castigated Mother Eve for being the first to partake of the fruit.  We know the story, she was "tricked" into eating ...

Having got my rental books sent back, and final grades for my classes, school is over for the semester.  It has been one of those things that have helped me to focus in my unemployment.  To not worry about work, or what has been happening in my absence. I bought a bass guitar, a left-handed Paul McCartney Beatles knock off, and an amp, and am working on learning.  I also have quite a bit of work to do around the house, but a lot of it is on hold, waiting for a contractor to replace my basement floor. I dabble too much in political opinion, and though few read what I write in my altar ego, I enjoy doing it, and am always happy when people comment on it.  Again, I do it for me. I wasn't hired for staff at camp.  That is a good problem for a BSA scout camp to have.  Too many adults want to work, so no vacancy.  It was a downer, but no bother,  I get to spend the week hanging out with friends, and not being tied down to a job.  With the LDS...

As usual, disclaimers regarding opinion.  While I think that I am speaking accurately, it is opinion. If you are familiar with some of the cultural pieces of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS), then you already understand the title.  Hate it or love it, Johnny Lingo is one of the most classic seminary videos of all time.  It has somewhat of a following of Boomers, and Gen Xers.  What is Johnny Lingo , and why am I writing about it today? I had the opportunity to fill in last week as an Early Morning Seminary Teacher for Paola HS, for the last three days of classes.  Early Morning Seminary is a religion class that LDS High School aged youth get up, and go to every morning before school.  Each year has a theme,   Old Testament , New Testament , Book of Mormon , and Church History .  They consistently rotate, so that by the time you graduate HS, you have had each course.  This year has been New Testament , and since it...

As always, with a religious post, my opinion, and my opinion only. Tonight, or last night, I guess, I had the opportunity to attend a Book of Mormon Symposium in Independence, as part of the choir.  It was a gathering of the various churches that believe the Book of Mormon.  The concluding speaker was Robert Millet, Dean Emeritus of Religious Studies at Brigham Young University, and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints  He was very good, and spoke of conversion, and how it is an on going process. The speaker that most impressed me was Patrick McKay, who was recently called as an Apostle in the Restoration Branch of the Reorganized Church of  Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. (RLDS).  He spoke of   "Witnessing with the Book of Mormon"  His message was very powerful.  He felt that we need to get back to leading with the Book of Mormon in preaching the gospel to others. So, some background, and what does the title have to ...