tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post4591184110861525405..comments2024-01-07T04:57:21.347-07:00Comments on Pithless Thoughts: SnippetsSteve Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04319784922747041297noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-25312809323060569662013-04-08T17:05:02.663-07:002013-04-08T17:05:02.663-07:00Yes, computers are such a time sucker, without muc...Yes, computers are such a time sucker, without much personal or spiritual value end in end.<br /><br />Glad you're getting the medical attention you seem to need (okay, that didn't sound quite right, but you know what I mean.)<br /><br />I wanted to make a short comment about "making a difference". I don't know how to say this exactly, but please don't get sucked up into the culture of "being important". There are far too many Lucy Ricardo's in this world today. What was it that Fr. Tom Hopko's mother taught him? "Love God, say your prayers, go to church". I think it's pretty good advice.DebDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594843598589340808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-85260759455544324002013-03-29T07:26:33.719-07:002013-03-29T07:26:33.719-07:00Woo-hoo! Go for it! I currently have some moonshin...Woo-hoo! Go for it! I currently have some moonshine in the beer fridge that was given to me by my cousin in Middle TN who "knows a guy who knows a guy." I try to remain alcoholically agnostic and thus don't ask questions about such things.David Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057468361776306071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-1419836870876715782013-03-27T14:17:53.631-07:002013-03-27T14:17:53.631-07:00David T., I actually found an old still at a garag...David T., I actually found an old still at a garage sale a few months ago. The guy selling it looked like he just stepped out of the backwoods of Appalachia, no teeth and all. He gave me some "pro" advice on corn-likker.<br />I'm thinking MOONSHINE!Steve Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04319784922747041297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-62872437270857420592013-03-27T07:24:12.468-07:002013-03-27T07:24:12.468-07:00I'm going to suggest brewing beer as a possibl...I'm going to suggest brewing beer as a possible hobby. It quite literally is its own reward!<br /><br />Thanks for posting your thoughts. Blessings to you in your work, in your family, and in all things.<br /><br />David Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057468361776306071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-52235432690727296732013-03-22T21:54:38.697-07:002013-03-22T21:54:38.697-07:00Hi all, thanks for the comments/suggestions.
I a...Hi all, thanks for the comments/suggestions. <br /><br />I already cook (and eat... ;).<br />I have a good friend (male) who knits. It looks interesting, he's good at it! I LUST for a 70's Yamaha 650 twin (better yet a Norton, but that ain't happening on my budget). A 500-4 is high on the list or a Suzuki 650 single. I'm thinking "Bobber" project. Music? I'm selling off my guitar gear, my hands are too arthritic to play anymore. I do own an antique ceramic pipe I found at a garage sale. I could actually get into pipes (to go with my Scotches). My wife likes to garden. I'm not a yard guy yet. Karate? One of the things I need fixed is my arthritic knee from a 35 year old knee surgery from a karate injury. Maybe Tai-chi. I got meds for my blood pressure and getting a nuclear stress test done on Monday. The results of that will probably determine a lot of my future plans. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Steve Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04319784922747041297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-36374015779149809322013-03-22T09:44:02.519-07:002013-03-22T09:44:02.519-07:00I so enjoyed reading this update, thank you! I'...I so enjoyed reading this update, thank you! I'm so happy for you especially concerning your church attendance and the Canon of St. Andrew is a blessing! And loving your wife and having great children, and I'm glad you're there for your parents, God bless you for all you do! The sentiments about the school system are true everywhere as far as I can tell, at least in public schools and I'm substitute teaching instead of using my degree in Special Education because of it. It matters who I meet and the relationship I have with them, plus I can pray! May God continue to bless us all through this Lenten Seasoon!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029707607035320708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-58697123020992690092013-03-22T07:29:16.547-07:002013-03-22T07:29:16.547-07:00My first motorcycle was a 1979 Yamaha 650 twin. I...My first motorcycle was a 1979 Yamaha 650 twin. I loved that motorcycle. I sold it after buying a Harley-Davidson, but I have great memories of that Yamaha.<br /><br />I'm reading The Curious Solitude of Anise by Thea Swanson. It's available on Amazon as a Kindle book--not in print yet. Having listened to you for hours over the years, I think you'd like this one.<br /><br />http://goo.gl/GEsMkRandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262239893646372955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-79241896992912605342013-03-21T17:28:11.675-07:002013-03-21T17:28:11.675-07:00A pipe would totally complete his look, with that ...A pipe would totally complete his look, with that beard. Stellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-3544264335754244962013-03-21T15:29:25.564-07:002013-03-21T15:29:25.564-07:00This is the best I can find at this time - http://...This is the best I can find at this time - http://pipedia.org/wiki/Pipe_Smoking_Health <br /><br />Evidently people who used to smoke cigarettes and switch to a pipe don't have much reduction in health risk (because they inhale more), but the debate is about the ones who never smoked anything else - they might not have significantly greater risk.<br /><br />s-p, I can't see that you mentioned being interested in pipe-smoking. What do you think?GretchenJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641677400029070452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-88920504138727569012013-03-21T15:04:38.480-07:002013-03-21T15:04:38.480-07:00Good to read your list of updates, prayers indeed....Good to read your list of updates, prayers indeed.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645484704486562810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-47152122558390191472013-03-21T13:15:45.880-07:002013-03-21T13:15:45.880-07:00Gretchen - that would be interesting, if any form ...Gretchen - that would be interesting, if any form of tobacco smoking were shown to lower BP. Let us know if you find any evidence on that. Maybe I'll take it up myself. haha. I would, if I didn't think it might kill me, or that my family would kill me first.Stellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-39600269001854980982013-03-21T11:24:37.718-07:002013-03-21T11:24:37.718-07:00Old Triumphs are pricey, any old Honda CB is a goo...Old Triumphs are pricey, any old Honda CB is a good bet, but honestly, the safety difference between an old bike (I've owned bikes made in the 50's, 70's, 80's and 00's) and a more modern one is staggering. I bought an 05' Triumph a few years ago and finally realized how unsafe even my 80's Honda and Yamaha were. It's like you don;t even have to balance it. Also, do you play music, I seem to remember a post that said you did, if not, taking up an instrument can really burn some time. God bless you.<br />FrNRTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-19681444689484211602013-03-21T08:45:44.476-07:002013-03-21T08:45:44.476-07:00I think pipe-smoking has been shown to relieve str...I think pipe-smoking has been shown to relieve stress and might lower BP. It goes well with other hobbies, too! My father and grandfather were pipe-smokers and I'm still a little disappointed that none of the younger generation in our family have taken up the pastime. My husband reminds me that I could do it myself if I care that much about it.GretchenJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641677400029070452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-86398495563250110322013-03-20T21:56:06.317-07:002013-03-20T21:56:06.317-07:00I was gonna say gardening, too.
I may start rais...I was gonna say gardening, too. <br /><br />I may start raising a few chickens in my backyard this summer. <br /><br />The other crazy thing I'm considering is taking up the violin at my advanced age. Why the heck not? Besides the arthritis in my hands, but maybe that's not bad enough to stop me yet. <br /><br />I have nothing against pipe smoking per se, but egads, don't start it while your BP's up where it is now! gak! <br /><br />No interest in doing more cartooning?Stellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-35256614393696569892013-03-20T19:33:12.018-07:002013-03-20T19:33:12.018-07:00Gardening--sustainable & organic even better. ...Gardening--sustainable & organic even better. Benefits include nutritious eating, fresh air, sunshine, exercise and even side income.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-59166196288937841002013-03-20T18:03:22.722-07:002013-03-20T18:03:22.722-07:00I've been making furnishings for church lately...I've been making furnishings for church lately, with leaves and vines and such carved all over them. I like that it's hands on and makes use of my artistic talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-49692004682889287462013-03-20T16:06:31.100-07:002013-03-20T16:06:31.100-07:00Adding my prayers and good wishes to those of ever...Adding my prayers and good wishes to those of everyone else who has already posted.<br /><br />You and your family are often in my thoughts and prayers.Elizabeth @ The Garden Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00274788007550318693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-10068787568696925522013-03-20T13:42:27.043-07:002013-03-20T13:42:27.043-07:00With blood preasure like that, take up Confession ...With blood preasure like that, take up Confession and bungee-jumping. Maranatha! Maranatha!Khouria Heather Sommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01409368562959725703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-6350350617304843282013-03-20T12:27:59.843-07:002013-03-20T12:27:59.843-07:00A Poet, as the mother of a special needs child, my...A Poet, as the mother of a special needs child, my heart breaks reading your comment. We are fortunate that my daughter is "high functioning" and so they have not despaired of what to do with her at school. She can learn a whole lot. Oh, for more Annie Sullivans in this world!<br /><br />S-P, keep loving and pursuing Jesus and you will be a blessing wherever the Lord puts you!ofgracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15472912900056438243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-66535031914806313612013-03-20T10:48:57.814-07:002013-03-20T10:48:57.814-07:00I also would like to know what novel you are readi...I also would like to know what novel you are reading - I feel the need of a novel that fits Lent, so that I have something to balance out the devotional readings - but maybe I will just end up with Father Arseny, which I've wanted to read again...<br /><br />What you say about the school system is true, and the only encouraging thing is that there are people like you there who see the plight of the students and can be real with them, i.e. love them.<br /><br />It's a blessing to hear how God through everything, including Lent, is nourishing your soul. Thank you for sharing.GretchenJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641677400029070452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-84175536049653274572013-03-20T10:44:25.113-07:002013-03-20T10:44:25.113-07:00Have you considered pipe smoking as a hobby. It is...Have you considered pipe smoking as a hobby. It is very relaxing and goes well with music or a book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-72700265531273590472013-03-20T09:21:13.677-07:002013-03-20T09:21:13.677-07:00Your comments about school are why we homeschooled...Your comments about school are why we homeschooled our 4 children and I am now teaching grandchildren at home.<br /><br />I too have an early bedtime and wish Vespers and the Great Canon began at 5 PM instead of 7. <br /><br />Will keep your health in prayer along with that of the rest of us old fogies.<br /><br />Yes, what book are you reading? And what was the last book you read?<br />Anam Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960986859370967282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-39254827610997505482013-03-20T07:54:34.626-07:002013-03-20T07:54:34.626-07:00Dear Steve,
I'm one of those guys who has &quo...Dear Steve,<br />I'm one of those guys who has "known" you for years, while you don't know me from Adam. I AM the guy in Russia you sent a Study Bible to some years ago.<br /><br />170 over anything is too high. Seriously. See a doctor immediately, you need to get it down under 150, even just for starters, and to 120-130 as fast as you can. I have problems now because I did not know this.<br /><br />I've known what you've discovered about schools for years, but people, even Orthodox people, most often pooh-pooh me if I try to say anything.<br /><br />Some of my not inconsiderable experience is here: http://www.christianforums.com/t6072877/<br />Though it is not organized neatly into booklet form as it ought to be. I do relate, sympathize and agree. Now I teach privately in Russia, so you can see I put my money where my mouth is.<br /><br />God bless and have a blessed Lent!<br />(S shoot me for the tautology! :) )<br />Rusmeister@yahoo.com<br />Rusmeisterhttp://rusmeister.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-25226706511612165212013-03-20T07:17:57.613-07:002013-03-20T07:17:57.613-07:00lots of good things here. I will be lighting a can...lots of good things here. I will be lighting a candle for you for your health. The world (i.e. schools, kids lives) has a lot of sadness in it.... With all of my best wishes for this lent... elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962587884124992942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656667.post-30489147943967317352013-03-20T07:15:53.303-07:002013-03-20T07:15:53.303-07:00A hobby? Mine's cooking. And looking up recipe...A hobby? Mine's cooking. And looking up recipes, planning menus, learning about food, grocery shopping, etc. Anything to do with food. Try that maybe? I'm thinking of working as a butcher once this office job ends (dunno when that will be though). I'm tired of working an office job. But of course we'll see what happens.Chocolatesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493321160124151967noreply@blogger.com