10/11/2018
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” — an axiom taken from Matt.7:12 (remember, Matt.5,6,7 are the chapters which are the active constitutional rules for the kingdom of Heaven, rules that are not applicable during this age of grace.) For getting along in this world, this is an excellent principle to remember for all personal and one on one dealings. However, for the reality of life, do not forget that such entities as the federal government do not abide by this.
This morning, Barb read to me the account of a Western federal court releasing a man who, with his family, stood up to the feds a few years back and after 700 days of imprisonment has been given release, being declared innocent. Innocent? Why now? Why not before he served? Because, among other things, the federal prosecutors had a willing court which assumed guilt before proving guilt. What shall he now do, turn the other cheek? You may not agree with me, but I believe he should sue for time loss damages, i.e., money. Some would say, “this isn’t about money!” in righteous indignation. True. But, my bible tells me “money answereth all things.” Money is the point/counterpoint and, as such is the account balancer. If a suit for lost income will stop a future hotshot prosecutor from trying to convict an innocent man, sue! …… rant over.
Only a smidgen or two of SIMH are with me this morning, now being interrupted by “music from another room” coming from Barb’s computer. Earlier, two different songs by Seals & Crofts were in my head for a while, but I couldn’t get through either of them far enough to remember the names of them. I liked most of their music.
Good news from an old friend whose business place was in the path of Hurricane Michael, they had some damage, but totally manageable, he said. Other good news from another old friend about re-entering his chosen profession after taking some “time out” and adding some new techniques to his repertoire. Looking forward to following progress reports for the both of them.
Now that the Cubs have bowed out of the baseball playoffs and I’m only a passive fan, I think I’m reverting to being a Texan and rooting for the Houston Astros (hope that’s not the “kiss of death” for them.) They are pretty solid. Whichever team comes form the National league is going to be formidable—a little more for the Milwaukee Brewers, though. The World Series would get more interesting for me if it is the Astros and Brewers, just so it isn’t East or West coast teams. Too much bias?
This is the first year I will have Big 10 basketball on TV, the Big 10 Channel is included in my minimum package from YouTubeTV. I’m looking forward to wasting some time watching I.U. play basketball.
Well, I’ve slipped back into brittle-prattle. Better do something productive for the day. Have a dandy, folks!
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