How times have changed.

A few years ago, we believed (as did the rest of the world) that Saddam Hussein was harboring, or building Weapons of Mass Destruction. It was thought that he was attempting to build an atomic bomb.

So, in order to keep the middle east stable, we invaded Iraq.

I don't have a problem with that.

We even had U.N. approval and cooperation (to some extent).

Now, we know that Iran is making bombs. Not a bomb. Bombs. I'm not neglecting to mention North Korea, but they haven't threatened to eradicate any nearby countries.

So why is it so hard to get international cooperation on Iran?

I say we declare Iraq a stable ally.

Give them some nukes and point them toward their natural rival Iran, and let the U.N. sort it out.

 Church Member Finds Missing Fla. Girl

This girl was missing in a swamp since last Friday. Last Friday.

This guy prays that Jesus will lead him to her, and he finds her in two hours.

Two hours!

If he'd been a "psychic" he'd be on all the talk shows.

but he's one of those religious nuts, right?

We went with friends this afternoon to dinner and a movie. Dinner was at a Logan's Roadhouse. I like the menu and the prices an the service. And the peanuts. But the murals of the toothless senseless hicks and bimbos are something I cannot relate to.

After that we crossed the parking lot to see "Letters to God".

It's a touching movie, and I recommend it. It was uplifting and the acting by the kids was phenomenal. The adults were good, too.

I heartily recommend you watch this:

Jon Voight calls out Barack Obama

"Obama said he will quickly name a successor in the mold of Stevens, who he said was a voice for ordinary people rather than powerful interests."
I heard the president say that on TV, and my first thought was: The "ordinary people" didn't want Obamacare but got it shoved down their throats by "powerful interests (the Democrats)".
Maybe his new choice will reverse that?
And spell check still doesn't like "Obama", which is encouraging.

"Truth in Posting" laws require me to say:

this post originally a comment at Mark's.

Did I say Woot!!! ?

Just got off the phone with my new employer.

I'll be doing exactly the work I do best (and enjoy most):

"Automation Engineer"

at a price that's better than anything I've made in a year.

I start Monday.

God is good.

Thank you to those who were praying for me.

Just got back. Hope it went as well as I think it did. Interesting workplace and I'd really enjoy working there.

Just as I got on to blog this, I saw that my son was online with Skype. Turns out my webcam died. I got to see him, but not vice versa. He and his boat only come up to breathe so often.

This is one of those times.

At least his mom got to talk to him this morning. I hope she gets to "see" him this weekend since the time difference is such that by the time she gets home, he's asleep.

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”  John 16:33 (New King James Version)

Happy Resurrection Day!

I want to share a cool thing with you. If you're not a Christian, please read anyway, because it never hurts to have a little information about what those whackos around you believe.

A few people know that Psalm 22 is a description of the crucifiction of Jesus that was written hundreds of years before the event. David saw it in a vision and it shakes him up so much that he starts out with:

My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?

Many Christians have been taught that, as He was crucified, Jesus was crying this out out to His Father in heaven, because the Father could not bear to look on the sins of humanity heaped on Jesus, our scapegoat.

Give me a break.

Jesus and the Father had this worked out since before the universe was created, and at the last minute The All-Powerful Ruler of More than the Universe flinches?

No. As you read the gospels, particularly John's, you see that the Pharisees (some of them were good guys, by the way) were asking Jesus for a sign that he was the Messiah. He continually answered them that when they saw Him lifted up, that would be their sign.

Here He is, lifted up in front of them. He's surrounded by "strong bulls" (prison slang for guards), and the crowd is taunting Him. It's the scene predicted in Psalm 22 .

Then He quotes the first verse.

And they know the rest.

Can you imagine the look on their face when they get it?

Do you get it?

Saw a position for a Controls Engineer pop up on Monster a couple days ago.

They're located in Toledo about 45 minutes/miles away.

Sent in a resume and cover letter. Got a call a couple of hours later to set up an interview for this morning.

Drove out this morning and met with the H.R. and Engineering Managers.

Had a nice interview. I was asked alternately about my work experience and what kind of animal I might be (a lion) and why (to protect those around me).

I have experience with the equipment they use. I left there thinking that if they had someone as well equipped in mind, I'd like to meet my twin.

The Engineering Manager and myself have similar backgrounds.

The position is temporarily afternoons (and flexible hours) so that the maintenance guys get tech support through the introduction of new equipment.

I was asked at one point: If they contacted my previous managers what area I needed improvement in, what would it be? I had to think. I'm used to glowing performance reviews. Then I remembered: Keep my desk cleaner.

I thought it went well. They asked my salary requirement and I told them what I made before, and they didn't balk.

The HR Mgr asked, at the end of the interview, how excited I was to work there on a scale of 1 to 10. I said 9.5 because of the afternoon shift. As we left the interview room, I told her 10.

As I left there and drove away it hit me. I let out a loud whoop and thanked God.

A couple hours later I got the call.

Second interview with the Plant Manager next week!

"The fool says in his heart there is no God." Psalm 14:1

No April foolin' about that!