The Almanac

  • Religious Freedom … from Government

    The root of religious freedom burrows deep and free from Government and its control of religion Pastor Jim Rhode Island was founded by those who rejected a church model that mixed in King and Government controls. “Williams felt that the religion he practiced must be free from any influence of the Church of England and…

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    Borderline Personalities

    Border tunnel discovered at Los Algodones, with LED lighting, handrails and handicapped restrooms. Used by US seniors who seek prescription drugs and dental care in Mexico.

  • “Stick the Landing”: Exiting a Ministry with Grace

    Exit, Stage Left! Before dashing offscreen to make an escape or run an errand, Snagglepuss announces the move in the form of a theatrical stage direction, saying “Exit, stage left!” (or “right,” as the case may be, or “up” or “down” even). “Stage left” is the left of the stage from the actor’s perspective. Snagglepuss added…

  • “Overstuffed Sunday”: Situational Awareness

    It was Christmas Cantata Sunday. The congregation felt the energy of the choir and orchestra guests visiting from a local university. The choir stood on both sides of the church and launched the worship experience with rendition that would give Handel chills. As the pastor processed in to start the service, she didn’t see a…

  • CT Scan

    Received results of a one year followup CT. All clear. Results hinted that one day I might die. I think I need a new prescription.

  • Mexico: Unlikely Hero

    Nathaniel: “Can any good thing come from Nazareth?” – John 1:46 Unlikely Hero – Mexico as haven for affordable US nursing home and long term care for aging Boomers. Costs for care in a nursing home approach $100,000 per year. Crowds rush the Border Wall before completion … as Baby Boomers seek affordable retirement asylum in Mexico! More Boomers deciding to…

  • Student Loans

    The only difference between a payday loan and a for-profit student loan is that you can pay off the payday loan. For-profit schools now offer free housing for their graduates – the poorhouse. For-profit schools offer a cash course in student insolvency.

  • For-Profit Prisons

    For-profit prisons are the modern evolution of a “block chain” gang. To Be Continued … Up Next Abuelo’s Final Sacrifice

  • “Double Indemnity:” How to Visit a Church Like an Insurance Adjuster

    In today’s blog, you will be receive insights in how to visit a church like an insurance adjuster. In my insurance adjusting career handling all sorts of serious claims across the US, one of my favorite reads was Don Winslow’s “California Fire and Life” – “Jack Wade was the rising star of the Orange County…