Well, last night, the Missus and I decided to invite ouselves to dinner with our middle girl, her husband and one of the granddaughters at the one and only cantina, El Coyote, in the bustling metropolis of Gurley, Alabama. Needles to say a good time was had by all - good Mexican enchiladas, chimichangas, smothered skirt steak and, for the grandddaughter, who thinks McDonalds and Wendy's are the epitome of fine dining, chicken wings! Cooling adult beverages flowed for those of appropriate age and Carly chased her wings with Coke on the rocks!
Impromptu get-togethers like this can make for some of the most fun times to be had and last night was no exception. It was good to get home and turn on the satellite and watch the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-4, on the road. Yesterday, life was good.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Faith, Honor and Committment
Some personal situations lately have kept these topics at the forefront of my thinking the past month or so.
Faith can be whatever a person wants it to be. I'm not arrogant enough to tell other folks that my personal beliefs are the only way to get to Heaven, and that if they don't change their ways, they're certainly going to Hell. And I don't think the good Lord thinks that way either. This probably puts me in a minority, but its a minority I am very secure and comfortable in.
Honor and Committment are another matter entirely. They are much more black and white - you either are or you're not. Being a man or woman of honor is not a self-bestowed title. Rather it is one you have to work at every day, with everyone you come in contact with, for it is they who will determine this. You will always know if your words, deeds or actions are honorable; you will know if you are a person of committment and if you keep your committments.
These are things I find myself having to work very hard at, on a daily basis, but I like the person I am becoming better than the person I used to be, although that is not a universally accepted opinion. But I can live with that.
Y'all take care of yourselves - I'm gonna hunker down at the fire for some coffee and supper. See ya down the trail..........
Faith can be whatever a person wants it to be. I'm not arrogant enough to tell other folks that my personal beliefs are the only way to get to Heaven, and that if they don't change their ways, they're certainly going to Hell. And I don't think the good Lord thinks that way either. This probably puts me in a minority, but its a minority I am very secure and comfortable in.
Honor and Committment are another matter entirely. They are much more black and white - you either are or you're not. Being a man or woman of honor is not a self-bestowed title. Rather it is one you have to work at every day, with everyone you come in contact with, for it is they who will determine this. You will always know if your words, deeds or actions are honorable; you will know if you are a person of committment and if you keep your committments.
These are things I find myself having to work very hard at, on a daily basis, but I like the person I am becoming better than the person I used to be, although that is not a universally accepted opinion. But I can live with that.
Y'all take care of yourselves - I'm gonna hunker down at the fire for some coffee and supper. See ya down the trail..........
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