Welcome back friends and neighbors where I will try my best to give you 'the rest of the story' (the late great Paul Harvey reference) on this Monday, March 10, 2025. Let me first say this about my blogging activity. I am rusty, having not done regular episodes for some time now, however, I am humbled by the positive reception and feedback I am getting. That is encouraging in my work as an observer at large. I do have my annual physical checkup tomorrow. Because of my long term diabetes there will be plenty of blood work and other labs. Based on the CT Scan from last Friday, my tiny little chest nodules are unchanged, therefore, I will not require another scan for six months. I count that assessment as a blessing. Here's my dilemma regarding my annual, I really can't think of anything that is concerning to me. I consulted the wife and she said something about me taking a long long trip by myself as a way of helping. She didn't say that. It was only one long not two. Just joking. Man! It's kind of bewildering not to be able to think of any ailment to complain about. I could opt for the "Doctor, it hurts when I do that, and, he could tell me to stop doing that." Maybe they should do one of those mental tests to see how bad off I am. I've heard about them. It's all about remembering stuff and related such challenges. Hey, at my age it should show some slippage and as you can tell I would be perfectly fine with it since it wouldn't bother me, bother me, bother me, one iota. I'm just messing around but I will end this paragraph by thanking God for not being in such bad shape for the shape I am in. Can I get a witness? Amen!
As the newly elected administration takes hold, I, for one, am okay when the courts become involved if and when an action is deemed in need of constitutional review. The wisdom of our founders is seen in the design of the three co-equal branches of our government. The President has enormous power, only limited by The Constitution. Our system is also very flawed in that human beings make up the different branches. At the same time we are a country of laws. I've heard over and over again the comments about how the previous President brushed aside constitutional processes and essentially made laws on his own. That should not have been done, but, it does not mean it should be allowed in the current environment. What about judges who overstep their authority? They are eligible for review all the way up to the Supreme Court. Here's something interesting to me. The waste and abuse found in the review of government spending is a stark reminder of how much the use of taxpayer funds is off the rails. At the same time, it is Congress that appropriates and the last time I checked the upcoming Continuing Budget Resolution does not have those categories of abuse deleted. Sure. It's one thing to knee jerk a standing ovation when these outrageous examples are given by the President in the joint session of The Congress. But, it's something entirely different when it comes to doing the work he or she has been sent to Washington to do. If they are truly outraged by the flagrant misuse of our monies then, as our Pastor likes to say, get up off your Blessed Assurance and do something! This is why it's not hard to understand how the saying came about, from Shakespeare, "A plague on both your houses." This later became "A pox on both your houses." And, today, it is often said, "A pox on all your houses." Call me cynical if you like but at this particular time, even though I like some of what is going on, I will trust only in the Lord our God! You do what you think is right.
Now don't go getting the wrong idea. I support government. I pay my taxes. I participate in the process. This is my duty as a citizen but even more importantly, it is my duty as one who reads and attempts to apply the truths given to us from above as found in God's Holy Word. I do all those things to the best of my ability, knowing I miss the mark at times, but, I still reserve the right to have an opinion, and, you have the right to have your own. And, I can be wrong. And, you can be wrong. Do we live in a great country or what? We do. Thank God. Until next time, rise and shine and give God the glory, glory! Children of the Lord! Amen.
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