Fifty Five and Counting

Posted on 30/11/2008 by Grumpa Joe

Fifty five years is a long time to be married to the same partner, and today, Peggy and I helped celebrate such an honor. It is a tradition at St. Anthony’s for married couples to renew their marriage vows on milestone anniversaries. I am sure this tradition is universal across the world in churches of all denominations. [...]

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For This, I Give Thanks!

Posted on 27/11/2008 by Grumpa Joe

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, I give thanks for the following gifts: I thank the Lord for allowing me to wake up. I thank the Lord for the precious gift of time. I thank the Lord for allowing me to be born in the USA. I thank the Lord for three wonderful kids, and seven wonderful grandchildren. I [...]

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What About Bob?

Posted on 26/11/2008 by Grumpa Joe

A couple of weeks ago my grandson Joey, son-in-law Jeff, and I had a terrific day building pinewood derby cars. Joey is a Cub Scout, and his Pinewood Derby was coming up. The Cub Master had a special “Outlaw” event for Dad’s and grandfathers. Unlike Joey’s event, the Outlaw race had no rules. Of course, [...]

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Barack’s Self Fulfilled Prophecy

Posted on 26/11/2008 by Grumpa Joe

Today, I saw another interesting news bit. This time it was a map of the US showing the states that are asking for a bailout. Of course, my home state of Illinois is up there with its hand out too. We have good company though; New York, Ohio, California, Arizona, and a few others. All [...]

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If Barack Had Balls

Posted on 21/11/2008 by Grumpa Joe

This morning I watched Joe “The Plumber” Wurzelbacher being interviewed on Fox News. I am infuriated at the treatment this man has received and continues to receive. His privacy has been violated to the ‘nth degree, but no one seems to care. Why? Because the liberals believe that “the end justifies the means.” I’ve heard that [...]

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