NOAH TODAY

In the year 2011, the Lord came unto Noah,
Who was now living in Buffalo and said:
“Once again, the earth has become wicked and over
-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me.”
“Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing
along with a few good humans.”
He gave Noah the blueprints, saying:
“You have 6 months to build the Ark before I will
Start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights.”

Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah
Weeping in his yard – but no Ark.
“Noah!” He roared, “I’m about to start the rain!
Where is the Ark?”
“Forgive me, Lord,” begged Noah, “but things have changed.”

“I needed a Building Permit.”

“I’ve been arguing with the Boat Inspector
About the need for a sprinkler system.”

“My neighbors claim that I’ve violated the
Neighborhood By-Laws by building the Ark in my
Back garden and exceeding the height limitations. We had to
Go to the Local Planning Committee for a variance.”

“Then the Local Council and the Electricity Company demanded a shed load of money for the future costs of moving power
lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the
Passage for the Ark’s move to the sea. I told them
That the sea would be coming to us, but they would
Hear nothing of it.”

“Getting the wood was another problem. There’s a ban
On cutting local trees in order to save the Greater Spotted Barn Owl.”
“I tried to convince the environmentalists that I
Needed the wood to save the owls – but no go!”

“When I started gathering the animals the RSPCA took me to court. They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will. They
Argued the accommodations were too restrictive, and
It was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in
A confined space.”

“Then the Environmental Agency ruled that I couldn’t build the Ark until they’d conducted an environmental impact study
On your proposed flood.”

“I’m still trying to resolve a complaint with the
Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I’m
Supposed to hire for my building crew.”

“Immigration are checking the
Visa status of most of the people who want to work.”

“The trades unions say I can’t use my sons. They
Insist I have to hire only Union workers with
Ark-building experience.”

“To make matters worse, the Inland Revenue seized all my assets, claiming I’m trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species.”

“So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10
Years for me to finish this Ark.”

“Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine,
And a rainbow stretched across the sky.”

Noah looked up in wonder and asked,
“You mean you’re not going to destroy the world?”

“No,” said the Lord.
“The Government beat me to it.”

Wise Old Native American Chief

A few years ago someone browsing through the 40th Anniversary Issue of Reader’s Digest (dated Feb. 1962) came across this reprint from the Washington News and found it quite interesting in light of our current debates.

The quote reads: Vice President Lyndon Johnson received the following mess age from a Native American Chief on a reservation: “Be careful with your immigration laws. We were careless with ours. ”

Native American Observation recently an old Native American Indian Chief sat in his hut on the reservation, smoking a Ceremonial pipe and eyeing two U. S. Government officials sent by the President to interview him. “Chief Two Eagles” asked one official, “You have observed the white man for 90 years. You’ve seen his wars and his technological advances you have seen his progress, and the damage he’s done.” The Chief nodded in agreement. The official continued, “Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?” *

The Chief stared at the government officials for over a minute and then calmly replied, “When white man found the land, Indians were running it. No taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, women did all work, medicine man free, Indian man spent all day hunting and fishing, all night having sex.” Then the chief leaned back and smiled. “Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that*

Remembering Michael Jackson 2011

In Honor of Michael Jackson – August 29, 1958 to June 25, 2009

Heaven Is Here
Written By Michael Jackson

You and I were never separate It’s just an illusion Wrought by the magical lens of Perception
There is only one Wholeness Only one Mind We are like ripples In the vast Ocean of Consciousness
Come, let us dance The Dance of Creation Let us celebrate The Joy of Life
The birds, the bees The infinite galaxies Rivers, Mountains Clouds and Valleys Are all a pulsating pattern Living, breathing Alive with cosmic energy
Full of Life, of Joy This Universe of Mine Don’t be afraid
To know who you are You are much more Than you ever imagined
You are the Sun You are the Moon You are the wildflower in bloom You are the Life-throb That pulsates, dances From a speck of dust To the most distant star
And you and I Were never separate It’s just an illusion Wrought by the magical lens of Perception
Let us celebrate The Joy of Life Let us dance The Dance of Creation
Curving back within ourselves We create Again and again Endless cycles come and go We rejoice In the Infinitude of Time
There never was a time When I was not Or you were not There never will be a time When we will cease to be
Infinite Unbounded In the Ocean of Consciousness We are like ripples In the Sea of Bliss
You and I were never separate It’s just an illusion Wrought by the magical lens of Perception
Heaven is Here Right now is the moment of Eternity Don’t fool yourself Reclaim your Bliss
Once you were lost But now you’re home In a non logical Universe There is nowhere to go From Here to Here Is the Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness We are like ripples In the Sea of Bliss
Come, let us dance The Dance of Creation Let us celebrate The Joy of Life
And You and I were never separate It’s just an illusion Wrought by the magical lens of Perception
Heaven is Here Right now, this moment of Eternity Don’t fool yourself Reclaim your Bliss

“Heaven is Here” is written by Michael Jackson and is from Dancing the Dream copyright Michael Jackson 1992; published by Doubleday and reprinted in Great Britain in 2009.

New Trick

New Trick — Please take 3 minutes and read this … then pass it on.

RAPIST TRICK

Know what money you are carrying.. You will see why as you read.

Be sure every woman is aware of this method of operating. Share it with those you love. Know what money you are carrying. This was the first I have heard of a scheme like this. Be safe! Something very serious to pay attention to.

Criminals are coming up with craftier, less threatening methods of attack, so we have to be extra cautious.

Read on about the author who lives in Alexandria, VA.

I live in Alexandria , VA , but I often work in Lafayette , LA , staying with friends when I’m there. As you know from America ‘s Most Wanted TV program, as well as the news media, there is a serial killer in the Lafayette area. I just want to let you know about an “incident” that happened to me a few weeks ago, and could have been de adl y.

At first I didn’t go to the police or anyone with it because I didn’t realize how serious this encounter was. But since I work in a jail and I told a few people about it, it wasn’t long before I was paraded into Internal Affairs to tell them my story. It was approximately 5:15 a.m. In Appaloosas , La. I had stayed with a friend there and was on my way to work.

I stopped at the Exxon/Blimpie Pie station to get gas. I got $10 gas and a Diet Coke. I took into the store two $5 bills and one $1 bill (just enough to get my stuff). As I pulled away from the store, a man approached my truck from the back side of the store (an unlit area).

He was an “approachable-looking” man (clean cut, clean shaven, dressed well, etc.). He walked up to my window and knocked. Since I’m very paranoid and ‘always looking for the rapist or killer,’ I didn’t open the window.

I just asked what he wanted. He raised a $5 bill to my window and said, “You dropped this.” Since I knew I had gone into the store with a certain amount of money, I knew I didn’t drop it.

When I told him it wasn’t mine, he began hitting the window and door, screaming at me to open my door, and insisting that I had dropped the money! At that point, I just drove away as fast as I could.

After talking to the Internal Affairs Department and describing the man I saw, and the way he escalated from calm and polite to angry and volatile … it was determined that I could have possibly encountered the serial killer myself..

Up to this point, it had been unclear as to how he had gained access to his victims, since there has been no evidence of forced entry into victim’s homes, cars, etc. And the fact that he has been attacking in the daytime, when women are less likely to have their guard up, means he is pretty BOLD.

So think about it…what gesture is nicer than returning money to someone that dropped it?????

How many times would you have opened your window (or door) to get your money and say thank you …

Because if the person is kind enough to return something to you, then he can’t really be a threat … can he????

Please be cautious! This might not have been the serial killer… But anyone that gets that angry over someone not accepting money from them can’t have honorable intentions. The most important thing to note is that his reaction was NOT WHAT I EXPECTED! A total surprise! But what might have happened if I had opened my door? I shudder to think!

Forward this to everyone you know …. maybe they can be as fortunate as I was!

P.S. Ladies, really DO forward this to EVERYONE you know. Even if this man wasn’t a serial killer, he looked nice, he seemed polite, he was apparently doing an act of kindness, but HE WAS NOT A NICE PERSON!

What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. Make it a good one!

Summer Is A Time For Magic!

Here are some interesting facts for you about the summer solstice. I find it very interesting how for centuries people have found summer to be a special time and filled with magic. Remember we create the magic within us!

• In the Northern Hemisphere, summer solstice begins on Jun 21 2011 at 1:16 P.M. EDT

• In the UK June 21, 2011 at 17:16 UTC

Sol + stice derives from a combination of Latin words meaning “sun” + “to stand still.” As the days lengthen, the sun rises higher and higher until it seems to stand still in the sky.

As a major celestial event, the Summer Solstice results in the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The Northern Hemisphere celebrates in June, but the people on the Southern half of the earth have their longest summer day in December.
Early Celebrations

Awed by the great power of the sun, civilizations have for centuries celebrated the first day of summer otherwise known as the Summer Solstice, Midsummer (see Shakespeare), St. John’s Day, or the Wiccan Litha.

The Celts & Slavs celebrated the first day of summer with dancing & bonfires to help increase the sun’s energy. The Chinese marked the day by honoring Li, the Chinese Goddess of Light.

Perhaps the most enduring modern ties with Summer Solstice were the Druids’ celebration of the day as the “wedding of Heaven and Earth”, resulting in the present day belief of a “lucky” wedding in June. Now we understand why June has traditionally been the most popular time of the year to be married.

Today, the day is still celebrated around the world – most notably in England at Stonehenge and Avebury, where thousands gather to welcome the sunrise on the Summer Solstice.

Pagan spirit gatherings or festivals are also common in June, when groups assemble to light a sacred fire, and stay up all night to welcome the dawn.

Summer Solstice Fun Facts
• Pagans called the Midsummer moon the “Honey Moon” for the mead made from fermented honey that was part of wedding ceremonies performed at the Summer Solstice.
• Ancient Pagans celebrated Midsummer with bonfires, when couples would leap through the flames, believing their crops would grow as high as the couples were able to jump.
• Midsummer was thought to be a time of magic, when evil spirits were said to appear. To thwart them, Pagans often wore protective garlands of herbs and flowers. One of the most powerful of them was a plant called ‘chase-devil’, which is known today as St. John’s Wort and still used by modern herbalists as a mood stabilizer.

What Is A Dad?

A dad is someone who
wants to catch you before you fall
but instead picks you up,
brushes you off,
and lets you try again.

A dad is someone who
wants to keep you from making mistakes
but instead lets you find your own way,
even though his heart breaks in silence
when you get hurt.

A dad is someone who
holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break the rules,
shines with pride when you succeed,
and has faith in you even when you fail…

My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.

Happy Father’s Day to All Fathers Living and in Spirit!

To Read My Tribute To My Father Click Here.

PUPPIES FOR SALE

A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the eyes of a little boy.

“Mister,” he said, “I want to buy one of your puppies.”

“Well,” said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his neck, “these puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of money.”

The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer. “I’ve got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?”

“Sure,” said the farmer.

And with that he let out a whistle,”Here,Dolly!” he called.

Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur. The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight.
As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse. Slowly another little ball appeared; this one noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a somewhat awkward manner the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up….

“I want that one,” the little boy said, pointing to the runt.

The farmer knelt down at the boy’s side and said, “Son, you don’t want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would.”

With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, “You see Sir, I don’t run too well myself, and he will need someone who understands.”

The world is full of people who need someone who understands.

Today’s Economy And Your Life

With Food and oil prices on the rise in many parts of the world how has the economic climate affected you?

Aftermath of the Robbery

It’s almost two weeks since my apartment was broken into and robbed. I told you about the spray that the thieves sprayed into my bedroom window to knock me out, well that has caused me to become very sick in my lungs and having breathing difficulties which has led to a full blown cold and bronchitis. I am prone to pneumonia and I’m bordering on it right now.

They police report was made and the insurance company came out and photographed the break in and I listed what was stolen which was mainly cash and some jewelry. I just received notification from the insurance that they will not pay for anything. Not the repairs of where the thieves broke into the window and the damage they caused trying to break into other windows. Also they are not going to cover anything that was stolen as they said it was not stated in the policy.

It’s impossible to state how much money you’re going to have at any given time. And I did not have the jewelry when I made up the policy because it was a gift to me last year.

I put out a lot of money to repair everything and to get all of the reports that I needed. It just is so disheartening.

I have not been able to work this week and I still feel unable to do my normal job. It’s going to take at least another week until I’m over this lung and cold condition and then I have to build my strength back up, because I feel absolutely no energy. It’s taken all the energy I have to write this. I just have to get out how I’m feeling and my frustration at this time.

I appreciate all your prayers and support.

Thank you for everything,
Cherokee Billie

Solar Eclipse and Full Moon

Tonight is the Full Strawberry Moon – June. This name was universal to every Algonquin tribe. However, in Europe they called it the Rose Moon. Also because the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries comes each year during the month of June . . . so the full Moon that occurs during that month was christened for the strawberry!

Today’s Lunar eclipse: total eclipse visible in South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.