"Court Case Friday" If criminals are dumb, then young, inexperienced juvenile criminals are often the dumbest. As a young attorney, I prosecuted a dumb teenage marijuana dealer. A police officer was on patrol near the parking lot of Huntington Beach High School. The officer was in full uniform, and he was driving a black-and-white police car. … Continue reading “My” “Dumb Criminal” – He Sold Drugs to an Officer in Uniform
"Patriotic Wednesday" "Our Greatest President" - "Father of Our Country" (Growing up in the 50s and 60s, Lincoln's birthday (Feb. 12th) and Washington's birthday (Feb. 22) were national and school holidays. No longer. They have now "smooshed" these heroes together into the generic "Presidents' Day.") (1) Cherry Tree Myth My elementary school teachers taught me … Continue reading George Washington’s Wooden Teeth and Bald Head (4 Famous Myths)
"Our Greatest President" "The Father of Our Country" To the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island [Newport, R.I., 18 August 1790] Gentlemen. . . . . The reflection on the days of difficulty and danger which are past is rendered the more sweet, from a consciousness that they are succeeded by days of uncommon prosperity … Continue reading George Washington: “To the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island” (An answer to the recent rise in anti-Semitism)
"Sunday Sermon" Our covenant connection with God is embodied in the simple phrase: “I will be your God, and you will be my people.” This reassuring declaration permeates the Bible. Genesis 17:7-8 - the Covenant is everlasting. He will always be our God through all generations I will confirm my covenant with you and … Continue reading Language of the Everlasting Covenant – “I will be your God, and you will be My people”
"Fun Facts Saturday" Walt Disney is an American icon who brought happiness to billions. 1. “Peter Pan” held a special place in Walt’s heart ever since he played the part in a school play. 2. Walt was a high school dropout. He couldn’t wait to serve his country during WWI, and so he joined the … Continue reading “Was Walt Disney Really Cryogenically Frozen?” (13 Fun Facts about Disney)
"Court Case Friday" “We don’t catch the smart ones.” I learned of a case where the defendant was on trial for armed robbery. The typical trial issue in these cases is whether the victim can identify the robber. Often, the victim is so focused on the gun, they can’t describe the criminal. The victim in … Continue reading Another “Dumb Criminal”- Outburst in Front of the Jury
“Patriotic Wednesday" A Great President Theodore (“Teddy” “T.R.”) Roosevelt (1858-1919) is ranked as our 4th/5th greatest president. His list of historic achievements is remarkable, including:. Completed the Panama Canal Negotiated end to Russian-Japanese War (Nobel Peace Prize) Leading naturalist and conservationist (Created U.S. Forest Service, 5 National Parks, 18 National Monuments, 151 Bird Sanctuaries) Leading … Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt – From Sickly Child to “Manliest” President
"Sunday Sermon" “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” (Matt. 5:48) "Toxic Perfectionism" - Satan's Tool Some people have misinterpreted “perfect” to mean: Flawless. Guiltless. Faultless. Spotless. Sinless. Blameless. Pure. This misguided, absolutist view causes chronic frustration, never-ending unnecessary guilt, and debilitating anxiety and depression. This is Satan’s tool. It is called … Continue reading The Doctrine of Perfection Through Suffering (Hebrews 2:7-10; 5:8-9)
“Fun Facts Saturday” You can't hum with your nose closed. Go ahead and try it. Close your mouth, hold your nose closed, and hum. Told you so. The reason is that while humming, you are exhaling air across your vocal cords. When the mouth and nose are closed, the air can't move. (Source: plethora of … Continue reading “Can you hum with your nose closed?” (Fun Fact)
"Court Case Friday" One of my favorite “criminals are stupid” cases took place, long ago, at a bank robbery in L.A. County. The robber parked in front of the target bank. He grabbed his gun and cash bag, but then realized he forgot his disguise. He saw a grocery store next door and got a … Continue reading Another “Dumb Criminal” – The Whipped Cream Disguise
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