Only 1.5 weeks until this campaign is finally over and 2028 campaign begins. Has it always been this way? I’m all for the smallest possible government and the First Amendment, but there should be a law that says presidential campaigns cannot start until 12 months before the election.
Of course, just like trying to get money out of campaigns, someone (or many someones) will find a way around the law, Peter.
Dj, I sure hope you don’t have to go on strike. That is miserable for all, although sometimes necessary.
Our newspapers office is often closed. I just heard of someone wanting a subscription having to go back several times before finding someone in to sign up. People often do not appreciate a local paper until it is lost. Right now, our local paper is full of letters to the editor about the political candidates. All that is lost when the local paper shuts down.
Young people also don’t understand the feelings about doing everything online that older people often have. I see it in many businesses, healthcare etc. Kicking and screaming and lots of angst accompanies change like this. This always reminds me of Revelation and the prediction of all that knowledge increasing at amazing rates.
Good morning, all. A beautiful thirty two here. Son found a hen hiding in the blueberries with twelve chicks. Son and daughter will try to capture the little family and put them in the chicken tractor before the raccoons grab them. Prayers for success.
World Series begins tonight, Dodgers vs. Yankees in a classic bi-coastal rematch that hasn’t happened in a while.
Game 1 will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles at 8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT Friday. All proceeding games will start at that time, as well, and will be televised on Fox.
If nothing else, it is something better to watch than all the nonstop political coverage.
Kathaleena – These days, that technology gap can even be in church. At the end of his sermon, a visiting minister, probably in his early 30s, was asking for donations to his college campus ministry. He put a QR code up on the video screen, but did not provide any other way to donate. While I was trying to figure out how to do that, the picture was taken down.
Our church does the Christmas Shoe Boxes. Last year, the QR code was given for those who want to “fill a box” online (which is what I wanted to do) and have the credit go to our church’s goal. I had to ask someone for the online link to do what I wanted to do.
This year, though, the sweet young woman who spearheads this, made a point to include the link for those of us who are not up on QR codes.
(I did successfully use a QR code for something a few months back, but am not sure I remember what I did. I know it’s not complicated, but when you’re not used to that kind of thing, it certainly can seem complicated.)
I am not fond of QR codes. I recently put a QR code scanner app on my phone and it rearranged things on my phone. I had to get rid of it. I love the old fashioned way before QR codes.
Unfortunately, the younger generation has no patience with anything and QRCs mean they can use their phones for everything.
I link my website to everything I write and if I’m speaking, always have a QRC.
For the ministry we did in Australia, we had the prayer ministry link on a card and just showed it to folks.
Click. They were there and could make an appointment.
Also in Oz, businesses didn’t want cash. They only wanted a credit card–the government prefers a cashless society. It’s easier to control everyone’s money that way . . .
Kizzie and Janice, I sympathize. Younger people always seem to have their phones at the ready to capture a QR code quickly, while I’m fumbling with my phone trying to get the camera app open before it’s too late. 🙂
Sometimes I see them displayed in TV commercials, and wonder if they really expect people to capture them in the short time they’re on the screen. I guess they do.
JFYI–We do have restaurants that give a discount for using cash. All those credit card purchases cost the business money. I know a whole lot of young people do use cards for small purchases. Statistics show that one tends to spend more with cards than cash. We will be a cashless society one day, though, according to scripture. Isn’t God’s word amazing?
I was shocked at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens that we had to use a card to buy a soft drink. And at the state park, use a card to buy a .99 post card?
Yes, as small business owners, we know about those transaction fees. Checks are great and clients are older and still pay that way often. Not too many pay cash since people don’t like to carry a lot of cash around.
Of course, complaining about younger people being impatient and using the newer, quicker technology is probably almost an ages-old complaint. IIRC, some people thought that typewriters would make people lazy, being able to type rather than write. 😀
Happy to report the chicks and hen made it safely to the chicken tractor. But after consulting husband, they were all moved to the chick nursery box. As long as people remember to close the shed door, the raccoons and cats should not get them yet.
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Good morning! Happy Friday. Longing to see some Funnies from Peter. The need is real.
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Janice, wait no longer!
Only 1.5 weeks until this campaign is finally over and 2028 campaign begins. Has it always been this way? I’m all for the smallest possible government and the First Amendment, but there should be a law that says presidential campaigns cannot start until 12 months before the election.
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Thanks. Peter, and Amen!
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Great comics for today! The cartoonists have an overload of material to use.
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Of course, just like trying to get money out of campaigns, someone (or many someones) will find a way around the law, Peter.
Dj, I sure hope you don’t have to go on strike. That is miserable for all, although sometimes necessary.
Our newspapers office is often closed. I just heard of someone wanting a subscription having to go back several times before finding someone in to sign up. People often do not appreciate a local paper until it is lost. Right now, our local paper is full of letters to the editor about the political candidates. All that is lost when the local paper shuts down.
Young people also don’t understand the feelings about doing everything online that older people often have. I see it in many businesses, healthcare etc. Kicking and screaming and lots of angst accompanies change like this. This always reminds me of Revelation and the prediction of all that knowledge increasing at amazing rates.
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It all does drive us to God’s word, doesn’t it? I think Dj said that on the political thread yesterday.
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Good morning, all. A beautiful thirty two here. Son found a hen hiding in the blueberries with twelve chicks. Son and daughter will try to capture the little family and put them in the chicken tractor before the raccoons grab them. Prayers for success.
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Chicken tractor?
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Chickens have tractors? Hired help?
World Series begins tonight, Dodgers vs. Yankees in a classic bi-coastal rematch that hasn’t happened in a while.
Game 1 will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles at 8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT Friday. All proceeding games will start at that time, as well, and will be televised on Fox.
If nothing else, it is something better to watch than all the nonstop political coverage.
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Kathaleena – These days, that technology gap can even be in church. At the end of his sermon, a visiting minister, probably in his early 30s, was asking for donations to his college campus ministry. He put a QR code up on the video screen, but did not provide any other way to donate. While I was trying to figure out how to do that, the picture was taken down.
Our church does the Christmas Shoe Boxes. Last year, the QR code was given for those who want to “fill a box” online (which is what I wanted to do) and have the credit go to our church’s goal. I had to ask someone for the online link to do what I wanted to do.
This year, though, the sweet young woman who spearheads this, made a point to include the link for those of us who are not up on QR codes.
(I did successfully use a QR code for something a few months back, but am not sure I remember what I did. I know it’s not complicated, but when you’re not used to that kind of thing, it certainly can seem complicated.)
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I am not fond of QR codes. I recently put a QR code scanner app on my phone and it rearranged things on my phone. I had to get rid of it. I love the old fashioned way before QR codes.
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DJ, the games sound wonderful. I hope Art is able to access some on our TV. Great match up, classic!
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Unfortunately, the younger generation has no patience with anything and QRCs mean they can use their phones for everything.
I link my website to everything I write and if I’m speaking, always have a QRC.
For the ministry we did in Australia, we had the prayer ministry link on a card and just showed it to folks.
Click. They were there and could make an appointment.
Also in Oz, businesses didn’t want cash. They only wanted a credit card–the government prefers a cashless society. It’s easier to control everyone’s money that way . . .
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Kizzie and Janice, I sympathize. Younger people always seem to have their phones at the ready to capture a QR code quickly, while I’m fumbling with my phone trying to get the camera app open before it’s too late. 🙂
Sometimes I see them displayed in TV commercials, and wonder if they really expect people to capture them in the short time they’re on the screen. I guess they do.
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I have used QR codes, but not regularly. Perhaps it is the seniors who have to rebel. Use cash! 😀
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JFYI–We do have restaurants that give a discount for using cash. All those credit card purchases cost the business money. I know a whole lot of young people do use cards for small purchases. Statistics show that one tends to spend more with cards than cash. We will be a cashless society one day, though, according to scripture. Isn’t God’s word amazing?
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I was shocked at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens that we had to use a card to buy a soft drink. And at the state park, use a card to buy a .99 post card?
Yes, as small business owners, we know about those transaction fees. Checks are great and clients are older and still pay that way often. Not too many pay cash since people don’t like to carry a lot of cash around.
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Those “younger people”!
I think we’re all feeling and sounding old.
And QR codes, well, just phooey to that.
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Of course, complaining about younger people being impatient and using the newer, quicker technology is probably almost an ages-old complaint. IIRC, some people thought that typewriters would make people lazy, being able to type rather than write. 😀
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Nothing should change.
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Happy to report the chicks and hen made it safely to the chicken tractor. But after consulting husband, they were all moved to the chick nursery box. As long as people remember to close the shed door, the raccoons and cats should not get them yet.
mumsee
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And the raccoon showed up on the game camera a short bit ago. We have been out looking for it. Husband is still out.
mumsee
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