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2013-04-25 02:53:09 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

US Specific as I undestand it:  Taxing the online businesses...

NO!  No, no, no, no, no, no... and again I say... no!

I couldn't give a flyin' flip about fair to the ground business argument.  The US citizen is taxed enough.  The end result is to tax PEOPLE more.  Not tax businesses as prices will just adjust.  Tax people MORE!  NO.  Shut up with finding ways to get more money from everyone!

You are an AWFUL government for even uttering "let's tax more" right now.  Shame on you.  You, as individuals in the government that are behind this, should be ashamed of your representation as human beings.

GET the government's spending correct.  Take your policies and agendas and get them in check, get them to make sense, get them as good or better than any corporation who has to fight in the market/competition, and then come to me thatyou're... more »

2013-04-09 04:40:05 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Yeah, yeah... but every time I hear this song... my breath is taken away.  It's still just... true beauty and raw honesty.   #lurv  

http://open.spotify.com/track/5Q7Yaz5Dj21loWdCEcjsdx

2013-04-05 00:10:51 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

#Christian  

He surely is so very good to us.  Yay again!

2013-04-04 23:54:05 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Why does exertion of the mind expend the body?  This is a real question (not one where I ask, you answer, and then I tell you how it really is).  :-D  I don't get it.  I know it's true... feel it frequently... but why does it work that way?

2013-04-03 01:18:46 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

http://open.spotify.com/track/4FqdRcOV6vgDLM4XpwKrKA

I surely LOVE this song. Such life and rightly placed excitement!

2013-04-03 01:16:18 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

Well snap.  That little birthday notice feature that I didn't even know G+ had until late last night has worked pretty amazingly.

Thank you SO much to all that have shown me such kindness.

Mark

2013-03-12 04:24:38 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

True Story?

http://video.foxnews.com/v/2209524896001/christian-family-facing-deportation-for-homeschooling/?playlist_id=1484128321001

2013-03-12 03:32:23 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

#politics  

Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators or Representatives, and Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States.

Is it real?  Have you seen this before here in the U.S.?

2013-03-12 02:47:03 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

#DoYouWantToHaveMeInYourCircle  

My apologies to all that have not yet understood my life choices or basic life ideology thus far.  I have been far too shy in such in some instances.  I am a Christian.  I love my Lord.  Yes, it's true that some would debate that based on life choices I make currently (some drinking, smoking, some very inappropriate indiscretions that I will freely admit were wrong and chosen in my brokenness).  But never doubt, I'd surely choose Him above all, know my eternal indebtedness to Him, and have a heart (insomuch as my failing heart can discern) after Him and to best bless those in my life as I can determine that He sees fit.

Jesus Reigns.  We all only have true hope in Him.  All else fails in due time.  

I hope you're blessed today and if you're not, please let me know how I can, in Him, change that.  ;-)
Mark... more »

2013-03-12 02:08:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

K.  Reality check given on what I here post and/or endorse.  The necessity of our Lord and His consistency is here proven again.  Thanks be to Jesus for all that You are... and please forgive me where I've failed in only focusing on Your glorious Love, need, strength, power... Love again.  

Please guide me only to shine after Your heart dear Jesus.

2013-03-09 22:03:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

"The picture makes a promise
The flesh lets it be broken"

Yes.  How lovely and true it is.

2013-03-07 01:04:41 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Now THAT is JUST awesome.   #happyPlace  

Nothing but the blood of Jesus (blues hymn)

2013-03-04 03:48:35 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

So my son is back at his mama's... we're back on 2 weeks on/off now that she has things back in order (after several months of him here ALL the time).  *sigh*  I have Spotify blaring... yet my house still sounds soooooo empty.  *sigh again*  I do not like this feeling.

#jsyk  

2013-03-03 02:27:34 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

My heart aches for change
Blue skies and no more lies
My heart aches for change

My mind yearns for dialogue
Sexy banter or an engaging ranter
My mind yearns for dialogue

My body bemoans the lack of touch
A squeeze of the neck, a teasing peck
My body bemoans the lack of touch

2013-02-25 01:55:59 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

"I don't know if you know who you are... until you lose who you are."

How interesting.  Thoughts?

2013-02-17 04:19:42 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I'm looking for an air compressor

So, I'm not some super skilled auto/labor guy.  I will use one tool at a time... pretty conservatively and paced.

For example, the fastest I might use up the air is to hit all of the lug nuts on a tire at one time.  

What's a good air compressor (on the cheaper side but still letting me get the job done without pause (on the above noted realistic conditions)) that I can buy in Baton Rouge, LA locally?

Does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations?  Why do you like the product you're suggesting?

I look forward to you helping me do my life better.  :-D

Mark

2013-02-06 03:56:42 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Funny how the heart can be deceiving
More than just a couple times

I love when secular presentations recognize basic Godly principles.  :-D

#Amen  

2013-02-02 01:47:26 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Please read and join me in rejoicing in Him.  ;-)

2013-01-29 03:31:54 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Jennifer Connelly... THAT's where I know her from.

I know I've seen this lady in many a movie... but I've always felt like I really liked her some time ago... in something else.  Like I'd seen her before.

Watching Hulk tonight on AMC and reading their notes through the movie... Rocketeer!  That's it!  That's the very first time I ever saw this actress and just loved her!

#soNowIKnow  

2013-01-28 03:27:19 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Know & Go

Some people argue that the book of James doesn't really get the message of grace portrayed by nearly all the rest of the New Testament.  I would, of course, disagree.  First, all of scripture is inspired by the Holy Spirit and James is no less accurate as that same Holy Spirit testified of truth through him as He did through any other part of the Bible.  Second, in that, I think James was spot on on a point that is little else testified to.

Believing is one thing.  As he rightly noted, even the Devil himself believed in God... as he'd seen Him and His truth face to face.  

We, also, can believe in theory and it not matter at all.  We can believe all day long and not let it matter at all in our submission to the way and heart of the Lord that we know to be true.

"_Know & Go_", as I see it, epitomizes the heart ofJames... more »

2013-01-27 05:31:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

If every rose has its thorn, you should probably find another retailer.  

If every dog has its day, it’s going to be a very long time before any man does the same and we better start having a LOT more alternative lunches to get through this faster.

If life is like a box of chocolates, who is making those sour chocolates and why on earth are they still in business?

If life’s a dance you learn as you go, does Gangnam Style count?

If the early bird gets the worm, do they also get ignored by the rest of the birds b/c they haven’t had enough sleep and they’re cranky little twits?

If it’s true that when you snooze, you lose… is it also true that when you sleep, you reap?

If nice guys finish last, who’s left to take out the trash?

If winning isn’t everything, is it nothing?

If freedom is worth dying for, whatis worth living ... more »

2013-01-27 03:49:37 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I wonder when we'll see Anonymous on actual TV.  Or has this been done already and I missed it?

2013-01-27 01:44:17 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Hugo, the movie.   #breathtaking  

I LOVE the atmosphere painted by this film.  I love the emotion and experience here presented.  I love the plot.  I love the characters.  Truly, this is now one of my favorite movies... ever.

#wow  

2013-01-21 06:37:44 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

You know... it really pains me sometimes... 

I'm a broken cat.  I get that.  I get that I have only a select few things to really offer folks at this point in my life.  I do my very best at those things... but I know I simply don't have... other things to offer.

But it makes me sad as anything to see folks around my same age that are as broken as me... living in... some delusional world.  A world where they think that if they get enough folks coming around to "hang out" and listen to them for minutes/hours/+... that they have something significant to say in their many words and many minutes/hours/+ spent... just based on the evidence of many folks showing up.  

I don't know how many of you can relate to this... but to those who can, please pray with me for the folks that... live that life and in that world.  Where they make no difference withtheir ... more »

2013-01-20 01:13:09 (16 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Anyone know how to get that awful double-sided black strip of adhesive off of things once it's worn and needs cleaned off before using some other awful double-sided strip of adhesive... using household items?

2013-01-04 06:00:33 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

Life never ceases to get more and more and more and more interesting.  Thank you Lord for NEVER letting me get bored.  ;-)

2013-01-03 04:45:54 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

I'm sorry.  I should have long ago gone to bed.  But I cannot... just CAN'T stop laughing at this reply for a requested quote in purchasing a printer.  I know the person just does not get it... but from the IT side... this is just TOO funny.  Thank you all that get it or don't and do not take offense.  How funny of a night if only to love on this reply.

2013-01-01 05:51:31 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

#movies   #sinceItsOnTV  

In YOUR opinion, of course, did Julia Roberts EVER perform better after Pretty Woman?

2013-01-01 05:33:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

And the precious little boy does cough again. A new year started out less than easy. #surprise But on an AWESOME note, the last time I got him to go to bed to rest, I did so singing Edelweiss... which I love and, apparently, REALLY puts him to sleep. Yay! #LovingRealLife  Happy New Year!

Edelweiss with lyrics

2013-01-01 02:38:41 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

#HappyNewYear

Happy New YearS... and yes, I mean years... I wish you not only a great one, but a great run of them. Surely, we all know that there are good years (in sets) and bad ones. I wish you a run of happiness which you have not yet known. Thank you all for being a part of my life!

2012-12-30 01:46:24 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

‎"I believe in you, even through the tears and laughter"... "even through... the laughter". How cool is that line? Truly, it's just as hard, if not harder to remember to hold tight to the faith in our Lord when things are joyous. Praise be to you Jesus as we welcome this new year, many of us in very good standing... but solely b/c of You.

http://open.spotify.com/track/5QuHeDBMkCN0giGwZihOxr

2012-12-25 05:32:46 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

So... how do YOU handle criticism?  Meaning both valid and invalid.  If the latter, when do you draw the line and just say stupid is stupid is stupid, call it out, and walk away.  If the former, do you really consider it or do you blow up first?  Just curious where folks stand here that hear me.  Thanks for any insight you have in any stance.

2012-12-25 04:02:02 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

#MerryFrigginChristmas  

lol... don't get TOO outta your mind jealous when you look upon my presentation for Jack in the morning.  Just... shout an amen and... okay... be oh so jealous.  :-P

2012-12-23 01:19:35 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Robin Hoodism

So, I've been thinking on this recently.  It seems there's a theme of Robin Hoodism going around that we should take from the rich and give to the poor.  Which, is strange for me.  As I don't like what's going on but I've always loved that movie (or the multiple implementations of it).  

And it donned on me the difference.  Robin Hood was about taking from the "corrupt" that purposefully held down the poor to continue in their own prosperity.  Today's "taking from the rich to give to the poor" is not the same.  Instead, folks that perfectly legally, often innovatively earn mucho dollars and find great success, rich folks are told that they cannot keep what they've very rightly earned as equal citizens of the country because other folks who do not have the passion to do more want more from their government. 
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2012-12-17 05:05:57 (16 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Clearly, guns killing people wasn't clearly defined as a part of murder.  If folks that murdered with these tools knew as much, they would NEVER have done it.  The REAL problem is that the crime of murder has not been clearly defined.  Can we change some more laws to make things better?  I hope so.  That's the point of contention here and I think we should DEMAND our government handles it!  

You are welcome for this very valid point.  Goodnight!

Mark

2012-12-17 04:57:32 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

She's a cross around her neck
And a cuss word 'cause its Monday

Theological thoughts on these lyrics?

2012-12-16 06:52:29 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 15 +1s)

MURDER IS ALREADY ILLEGAL.  Gun control will make killers obey more... how?

2012-12-15 05:33:34 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

On an entirely different note (not food), I feel socially complete for the moment.  Someone I have had a real reverence for as a person and as a lover of God has counted me as a true friend.  Can life get any better than that?  Can it?  Really?

2012-12-15 05:30:17 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Figuring out what to eat... is the bane of my existence.  *sigh*

2012-12-15 04:57:15 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Do you... understand?

http://open.spotify.com/track/2T4qSQnvGTIMumwFNfVsHg

2012-12-13 07:07:58 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Yeah, yeah... enough work for one day.  I'm going to bed.  Rock on G+ world!

2012-12-12 02:53:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Come Thou Fount

I sure do love this version...

http://open.spotify.com/track/5aKMm84bCMbdeQhhdRvmKD

2012-12-12 02:32:05 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Hey Windows tech junkies!  I need help!

I'd like to create a Windows key combo that automatically pastes a portion of text anytime I hit that key combo.  Same text, all the time.  Is this doable?  If so, please advise!

Thanks ahead of time for any tips on this!

2012-12-10 04:16:16 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

It is utterly mind-blowing to me how mood-altering music can be.  What amazing power our Lord has handed to us in allowing us to create and play with such a power as this.

2012-12-09 21:22:29 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Bravo Cowboys!

2012-12-08 22:11:28 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

#socialInquiry  

Star Trek and Grey's Anatomy

These are two shows I've watched... a LOT... of.  On the latter, I have not watched the most recent season.  Only that which is available on NetFlix.  But I'm curious about all of you.  I'm curious about any of you that have watched any significant amount of either of these.  And here are my eight questions on the matter:

1)  If you've watched a significant amount of Star Trek, which character (old series, new series, movies alone, whatever) do you most resonate with and why?

2)  Still regarding Star Trek and the same standard of watching, who are you most attracted to and why?

3)  If you've watched a significant amount of Grey's Anatomy, which character do you most resonate with and why?

4) Still regarding Grey's Anatomy and the same standard ofwatching... more »

2012-12-08 05:38:54 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

So my boy is 4 as of this last September.  He's been MORE than potty trained for quite some time.  He's in Pre-K.  But in the last couple of weeks, he's started crapping in his pants again.  He seems to totally refuse using the toilet for #2.  Doesn't seem to have any aversion to the bathroom.  Don't know any variance to routine.  Don't know what to do to stop this.  Thoughts?

2012-12-08 05:31:06 (20 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

#theology

Here's a fun one...

Is today's general "church", while beautifully covered in the words of Jesus, any different than the Pharisaic church?  If so, how?  If no, why?

Mark

2012-11-25 06:55:26 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

To be clear, I miss all of you here on G+.  I've been SO swamped in the last few months with a new... thing... to bring into good and proper order.  And I'm overwhelmed.  It will be done.  And I will be back to sharing and growing with all of you.

But it has not come this far without sacrifice... including getting nearly ANY moment to stop, think, have something worthwhile to share here, or to hear from so many of you.  

But it burns me up... more than most anything... for passive... talkers to say they want something... and aren't willing to fight for what they want/step up and just do it.  IF it's important to you, then you see it in your own actions.  IF it's not, then you see that too.

It's the VERY basic Christian principle of seeing things in the works of those who say they believe.  IF it's in your heart, your works will showit.
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2012-11-25 06:39:14 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)

Where oh where has the fire gone?  How many today sit by and let our VERY short life pass by while we are just watching; just letting it do so?  Do you?  Do you not but know so many that do?  If not you, have you grabbed someone by the shoulders and started shaking them?  Wake up!  Fight!  Fight for something!  Even if you're DEAD wrong, still fight!  Love!  Live!

We are the epitome of a lukewarm world and each day we become more common with general stupidity.  Whatever you stand for; stand, fight, and live.  Life without purpose, without fire for that purpose, leaves you only to be a filler, no more important than a bookmark.  A bookmark serves its purpose, but it has no depth and aid in growing for anything.  A bookmark can be a pretty keepsake or just a worthless scratch of paper.  Either way, it does not fulfill a man or woman.  

Be the text of the book thatmatters to some... more »