November 13, 2013 Wednesday

18 minutes of Abs of Steel.  Did some Pilates while I was out of town, but a long drive sure kills the back and neck.  No wonder truck drivers are so out of shape.  Work those abs!

1 Corinthians chapter 12 - this is about the parts of the body all being necessary, as are all the different parts of the church, ie people.  Everyone has something to offer, from the youngest to the oldest and of all different thought.  All of God's people are special to Him and necessary to the church. Those churches that have become exclusive are becoming nonexistent. 

1990 - On this day, my father in law, Ed was reinstalled as president of the Grosse Pointe chapter of Barbershoppers. Mark and I went to support him and of course listen to the great music that group produced.  I have video of their concerts and mall gatherings at Christmas, etc, but it isn't as good as hearing Ed's beautiful tenor voice reach those notes.  RIP to a great father in law and tenor!

Parenting - I also noted on this same day that Nicole (5) made lunch for us before I took her to kindergarten.  It is never to young to start good habits. 

Tsetserleg -  Hey!  they are experiencing the same weather as us here in Michigan !

Current Conditions -  °F | °C

As of 10:30 PM on Wednesday 13 Nov 2013 (Local Time) from ZMUB Reporting Station

 

Current Conditions -  °F | °C

As of 10:30 PM on Wednesday 13 Nov 2013 (Local Time) from ZMUB Reporting Station

Few Clouds   3°F Feels Like: 3° Wind Chill: 3°   Ceiling: Unl Heat Index: 3°   Visibility: 6mi Dew Point: 1°   Wind: 2mph Humidity: 92%   Direction: NA NA Pressure: 29.94"   Gusts: NA Report Text: ZMUB 131430Z VRB01MPS 9999 FEW033 M16/M17 Q1014 NOSIG RMK QFE653.3 90 NT	Today's Forecast 11 PM M Clear 19° 12 AM M Clear 19° 1 AM M Clear 18°	Local Information
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November 9, 2013 Saturday

Aerobics - Get Started, is a weight watcher video.  Dancing, light weights, cardio.  Key here is Get Started.  Then Nicole went on a walk with me. 

Two readings suggested   Matthew chapter 7 about not worrying what you have to eat or wear, God will provide.  That is a responsibility we find hard to let go of, right?  Try thinking of God as the guy that stocks Kroger or Pay Less shoes.  Ephesians chapter 2 - reminds us to trust the God that raised Christ from the dead.  Now that is power.  Trust in Him that gives us the rock to stand on.

1982 - On this day, my friend Ty told me to drive his Cadillac while he was in Key West.  So I did, and on the way home during a horrible rain and wind storm, the traffic light was out and a cop was directing traffic on 8 Mile at the Dequindre intersection.  She told me to stop, but the old guy coming from behind didn't see the light was out, or the cop, he hit me doing maybe 50 and almost ran over the cop.  What is funny is Ty is in Key West right now again, but I am not driving his car anymore.

Parenting -  My Mom always asks me if I am wearing a jacket when I go out, or if I am dressed warm enough.  It is just a small way she can exert that parental concern. (Everyone - awwwwww)

Tsetserleg - More info: At 1,564,116 square kilometres (603,909 sq mi), Mongolia is the 19th largest and the most sparsely populated independent country in the world, with a population of around 2.9 million people. It is also the world's second-largest landlocked country after Kazakhstan. The country contains very little arable land, as much of its area is covered by steppes, with mountains to the north and west and the Gobi Desert to the south. Approximately 30% of the population are nomadic or semi-nomadic. The predominant religion in Mongolia is Tibetan Buddhism, and the majority of the state's citizens are of Mongol ethnicity, although Kazakhs, Tuvans, and other minorities also live in the country, especially in the west. About 20% of the population live on less than US$1.25 per day.^[13] Mongolia joined the World Trade Organization in 1997 and seeks to expand its participation in regional economic and trade regimes.<sup>[14]

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Friday November 8, 2013

"Stay motivated".  That's what the trainer said this morning.  It is called zone pilates, slightly lame, but it is something.  And we all need to stay motivated.  (That was your pep talk for the day)

Mark chapter 12 - Warning against the Teachers of the Law - Beware of those that "become" the law themselves and forget Jesus's teachings of acceptance and understanding.  To continue on to The Widow's Offering"  Those who give the most to church are still maybe thinking they are "more" the church then those who don't give as much.  We need to keep alert.  Also, remember, it more blessed to give than to receive.  Good topics in this study today.

1981 - On this day, I had the realestate people in.  This was the first time I put my current house on the market.  My friend Linda and I decided to unload our possesions and travel the country to see where else we would like to live.  I had my house on the market, had a lot of lookers but only low offers.  There is reason for that.   In the mean time, Linda worked for a company that opened up in Texas and offered her a great job there.  If I had sold my house I would be there too.  Linda lives in Dallas and I am still here in this house.  God has a plan, and I accept his greater plan then mine. (Not that I believe in Devine intervention but, oh well).

Parenting - I would never change a thing in my life, had I left, I would never had Nicole.  Nuff said.

Tsetserleg -  The country came under Soviet influence, resulting in the proclamation of the Mongolian People's Republic as a Soviet satellite state in 1924.^[12] After the breakdown of communist regimes in Europe in late 1989, Mongolia saw its own Democratic Revolution in early 1990; it led to a multi-party system, a new constitution of 1992, and transition to a market economy.

Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!  Happy Birthday to my grandfather, Heinrich (120)  RIP.

Thursday November 7, 2013

2 Samuel  chapter 5 - The people were not happy with just a magnificent God that created the earth and everything on it, that had the power to kill all life in an enormous flood, saved them from a life of slavery in Egypt, brought them to the land of milk and honey and showed them many miracles.  They wanted a king, prophets, judges here on earth.  And we wonder why God has become humdrum in this day and age, for some.  Well they got King David and for the second time he conquered the Philistines, with God's help.  He (God) is so patient and understanding and He will help you with your battles as well.

1979 - On this day,  I got an invitation to go along to the Olympia to see the Red Wings play.  It was a great opportunity that I'm glad I didn't miss.  I believe they moved the games to Joe Louis shortly after that.  Thanks Guy!  He was a salesman that came into Quality, where I worked.  He couldn't do enough for you. 

Parenting - Spectators sports are a great way to spend time with family I think.  Nicole and I have attended may events together.  I especially like the Tiger games with the church group.  We really enjoyed the chili-football event at Melissa and DJ's last weekend.  What does your family like?

The area of what is now Mongolia has been ruled by various nomadic empires, including the Xiongnu, the Xianbei, the Rouran, the Gökturks, and others. In 1206 Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire, and his grandson Kublai Khan conquered China to establish the Yuan Dynasty. After the collapse of the Yuan, the Mongols retreated to Mongolia and resumed their earlier pattern of factional conflict and occasional raids on the Chinese borderlands. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Mongolia came under the influence of Tibetan Buddhism. At the end of the 17th century, all of Mongolia had been incorporated into the area ruled by the Qing Dynasty along with China. During the collapse of the Manchu Qing Dynasty in 1911, Mongolia declared independence.

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November 6, 2013 Wednesday

This is definitely my oldest exercise video.  Kickin with Country with Denise Austin.  Its a 1/2 hour or so of line dancing.  "Elvira" gets you moving.  Getting my cardio!

Ecclesiastes chapter 3 - you know this one.  A time for everything (turn turn turn).  Everything changes, our lives the seasons, people, but God never changes.  He loves you through all the changes.

1988 - On this day.  It started out a banner day, Nicole actually stayed in her Sunday School class, (she was 3).  Then I had a houseful of company, and it snowed. But then, Andy and Alice left for the hockey game and I took their girls home to their mother and when I got home, the house was empty, they had all gone next door to the neighbor and even took Toto, the dog.  I remember the sense of emptiness, but then it turned into a huge phewwwwwwwwww.  Do you like your lone time?  Most days it is hard to come by.

Parenting - Those first days of Sunday School, preschool, daycare or kindergarten are such hard adjustments.  Sometime more for the parent then the child.  Oh and it doesn't stop, how about that first time when you move them in and leave them at college?  Turn, turn, turn.

Tsetserleg Mongolia - Mongolia ⁱ/mɒŋˈɡoʊliə/ (Mongolian:  Монгол улс (help·info)) is a landlocked country in East and Central Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east and west. Ulan Bator, the capital and also the largest city, is home to about 45% of the population. Mongolia's political system is a parliamentary republic.

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November 4, 2013 Monday

Monday with Richard.  Tone and stretch.  A tension strap to add to your lifts and bends.  Just a little can make a difference on those mushy muscles.  Or you can go for the Arnold look if you want.

Romans  chapter 12 -  I love this one about doing good not evil.  I am all about that.  But why, if I feed and give my enemy food and water will I be (or want to) heap burning coals on his head.  Does this give us some sense of justice or satisfaction?  hmmm heaping coals.  Any help here?  (you can respond on my new blog!)

1980 - On this day, Reagan beat Carter in a landslide vote.  Only in America can you rise through the ranks of movie stardom to president, right?

Parenting -  Nicole took the time yesterday to help me with this blog.  It has been a year since I started this and hope I am doing it right now.  The biggest advantage is that you can respond to this page, so if you want to tell me I am a nitwit, now you can.  It is so good to have young people around to help with the ever escalating electronic world. 

Tseterleg Mongolia - I love finding out that some of you really enjoy the world cyber travel here.  I have been doing this for maybe 10 years now and really enjoy it.  Here is a little more on Tseterleg:
Tsetserleg has an airport, with regular connections from and to Ulan Bator, a theatre, hotel, hospital, and an agricultural college. The main industry is food processing.

Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!  Happy Birthday Dad!  you would have been 94!

Sunday November 3, 2013

This is just to share inspiration, to feel better through moving,   faith, memories, shared insights on parenting and a better knowledge of our world.

 

I'm trying to move over to Blogger so that people can comment on my posts.

 

Out to Christ Lutheran today.  Love Pastor Beebe's sermon, always so enthusiastic and positive.

Today is the Day of Saints where we remember those that have gone before us in the past year.  It is sad to loose them, especially those who were young, but we are reminded that death is a door to the other side that Jesus stands at and holds open for you.  God provides.

1979 - On this day, my friend Linda and I went down to the RenCen which was pretty new then.  We walked and shopped and had lunch at the Magic Pan, which was a crepe place.  I really enjoyed those, and there were a few scattered around, I guess we didn't like them enough, I haven't seen one.  Anybody seen a Magic Pan lately?

Parenting - Nicole and I were talking about public schools on the way home from church.  Some do fine, Nicole did, others need different education techniques I think.  If your kid does not do well in a school system, and the school does nothing to find out why, would you consider putting them elsewhere?  I saw the post in the newpaper and online this week that more public school teachers send their kids to private schools then other groups of parents.  I did not benefit from public school myself, and was told it was my fault.  I accepted that, never would today.

Tsetserleg - lets find out more! :
Tsetserleg is an ancient cultural and commercial centre. It was once the seat of a monastery, built by the First Khalkh Zaya Pandita, Luvsanperenlei (1642–1715) (who should not be confused with Zaya Pandita Namkhaijantsan (1599–1662)). This consisted of the main Guden Süm, the Right, or Summer Semchin Temple, and the Left, or Winter Semchin Temple, all built in the early 1680s. The sixth Zaya Pandita, Jambatseren, was killed by the Communists in 1932, and the main Guden temple was turned into a museum. There is a seventh Zaya Pandita, but he mostly lives in Ulan Bator, and visits only occasionally.

Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!