All the World's a Stage

William Shakespeare begins his famous monologue with these words...

All the world's a stage,

And all the men  and women merely Players;

They have their exits and their entrances,

Flash forward to our modern times and you may see the world the same way Shakespeare viewed it – as if we are bit players.  The question of the day for you is, What kind of actor are you on the world stage?  Is it the role you were born to play or are you missing something?

On this day over 2,000 years ago a man was killed because the audience didn't like the role he was playing.  His entrance was humble.  His followers were ragtag.  He challenged the people around him with probing questions meant to unveil hidden gems buried within.  Those in power saw a threat.  At the age of 33 this man exited after suffering a public execution.  It was 3pm.  The skies darkened.  His life was over.  The man was taken down from the cross and laid to rest in a tomb.  If this had been any other man on the planet, that is where the story would have been buried.  This man played his role perfectly and it was planned perfectly.  The empty tomb on Sunday revealed the true nature of this man, Jesus.  Never before had a man come back from the dead.  Only God can do this.  Jesus did it.  Why?  For you.  Jesus died for you so that you can live forever.  

Your exit will happen some day.  On that day you will wake up on an unfamiliar stage surrounded by those who came before you.  You will live forever.  Only God knows when that will happen.  If you are uncertain about your role on this planet, why not ask Jesus for some guidance?  Think about this at 3pm today.  Ponder how much he loves you.  If the role you are playing has no meaning to you, ask Jesus to help you find your part.  Ask him to change you the way he changes everyone he encounters.  He's waiting for you to call on him.  Do it before it's too late.  Have a great day.

What if Food Got Involved in Politics?

I believe we can all agree the world is divided.  Brother against brother.  Son against father.  Skin color.  Religious beliefs.  Last but not least, politics.  The truth is, food doesn't need to be involved in politics as there is already much dissension about what foods are ideal for optimum health.  

If food got into politics, which party would you support?  Imagine the type of campaign you would be exposed to.  How about this?... Vote for me because I'm sweet.   Or this?... Don't let the other side win because they will confiscate all your sugar.  Food peeps may even steal from other groups and do something like this... My body, my choice.

Before my inbox gets flooded with hate mail, let me say this... While food may not have a political affiliation, politics has played a big role and many scientists have been silenced because certain people don't want you to know the truth.  Follow the money and you will see why we are in the state we are in.  We have been duped.  

Should food ever appear on the ballot, make sure you look beyond the fancy marketing campaigns and maintain your independence.  Don't allow your taste buds to be in charge of how you eat.  Beware of foods that are spiked with ingredients that cause food addiction.  It's not too late to change your vote and support healthy eating.  It's not sweet but your quality of life will be enhanced.  Have a great day.

Humble Pie Served Daily During Family Scrabble

 There is only one kind of pie I'm eating these days – humble pie, compliments of my mother and my wife.  No matter how hard I try I find myself in last place every time I play Scrabble.  These two are relentless.  My time for a comeback is limited since mom returns to the Valley of the Sun in three days.  All I can say is, win or lose, there is nothing better than family time.  My sisters claim the same thing happens when they play cards with mom.  Don't let her toothpaste commercial smile suck you in or her kind personality.  Deep within her is a killer instinct that will disarm you in a heartbeat.  Today is a day off for more family time.  The humble pie is already in the oven.  Wish me luck.  Have a great day.

It's Heating Up on the Dark Side

Have you ever wondered why the dark side seems to be so busy these days?  Is it related to the Resurrection?  I think so.  In my opinion, the dark side wants to change the inevitable.  How dare Jesus bamboozle the Evil One and all his sidekicks by coming back to life.  His first action?  Going straight to Hell to free all the captives.  That must have been quite a site to behold.  The next visit is going to be even bigger.  Many signs point to this.  The dark side gets one final push before they are banished forever.

What are you doing to prepare for God's victory lap?  Why not pay a visit to your house of worship and get connected?  Odds are the Evil One is doing everything in his power to either stop you or slow you down in your pursuit of God.  Do your best to overcome all the obstacles and celebrate with your church community. No more excuses.  Have a great day.

My First Positive Experience with Sardines

 Call me crazy but I do believe my taste buds are changing.  This morning I added one small sardine to my breakfast meal.  The enticing messages about the health benefits were mostly ignored all my life even when I got serious about my eating habits.  All I can say is, "I'm in."  Sure, my brain would rather that I add sugar, especially those yummy sea salt caramels I ate every night for dessert.  That's not going to happen.  I'm searching for ways to maximize longevity and health span into my senior years.  Give sardines a try.  Have a great day.

Good Luck to the Lady Hawkeyes

If you're not from around here, you may not know about what everyone in Iowa is talking about – the University of Iowa women's basketball team.  Maybe a statewide holiday needs to be declared.  If a whole day can't be allowed, how about a three hour siesta at 2:30 pm, central time?  Today is the national championship battle.  Tune in and see something really special.  What happened in the final four matchup against what happened to be the number one ranked and previously unbeaten defending national champions and the lady Hawkeyes was the bomb.  It was David vs. Goliath.  David won.  Nobody outside of Iowa predicted this.  It didn't matter.  The team believed.  The coaches made a plan and the team executed.  Watch number 22, Caitlin Clark.  See her unselfishness.  As great as she is, her number one quality that I admire is her ability to set up the players around her.  Enjoy.  Have a great day.

Neighbor Makes Harrowing Escape from Williamsburg Tornado

 

I'm leaving my neighbors name out of the story for privacy reasons.  Those of you on Facebook already know about the neighbor across the street who lost his trampoline when the tornadic winds passed through our hometown yesterday.  My wife walked outside to see our shed was missing.  We found it a couple of houses away by following the trail... our lawn mower, our snow blower, a shovel, and a gas can.  Unfortunately, the shed was in pieces. My mom is visiting from the Valley of the Sun and she was in the closet downstairs most of the time.

We walked outside and discovered another neighbor who ventured outside during the storm and got locked out when her garage door locked shut from the gusty wind.  We talked with the neighbor who lost his trampoline and he shared a video he shot from his bedroom window.  The first picture above is from a friend who was at my day job when the tornado narrowly missed our building.  The second photo is from our backyard moments before we lost our shed.  All I can say is it was a close call.  We are thankful everyone survived.  Check out my neighbors video below to see our neighbor escaping the path of the tornado.  Scary stuff.  Have a great day.