GOODBYE 2024…I gladly kick you out the door

I do not know what I will wear this New Years’ Eve.  Well actually, I am just not sure which pair of Flannel Pajamas I will select.

I will definitely stay up late tonight. Not to welcome in the New Year,

BUT TO BE SURE THIS ONE LEAVES!

 I am going to drink some wine, kick my front door open at midnight, kick out 2024 and welcome in 2025.

Then 2025 and I are going to drink more wine. Then together, 2025 and I shall break all my New Years’ Resolutions.

In less than an hour, that little To-Do list for 2025 will be
lined through, torn up and in the trash bin with 2024.

It’s gonna be all right, ’cause its midnight and I got two more bottles of wine.

-Sheila Tolley-

Why do Southerners eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day?

Most Southerners will tell you that it dates back to the Civil War. Black-eyed peas were considered animal food (like purple hull peas). The peas were not worthy of General Sherman’s Union troops. When Union soldiers raided the Confederates food supplies, legend says they took everything except the peas and salted pork. The Confederates considered themselves lucky to be left with those meager supplies, and survived the winter. Peas became symbolic of luck.

Black-eyed peas were also given to slaves, as were most other traditional New Year’s foods. Let’s face it: a lot of the stuff eaten in the South on New Year’s is soul food. One explanation of the superstition says that black-eyed peas were all Southern slaves had to celebrate with on the first day of January 1863. What were they celebrating? That was the day when the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect. From then on, peas were always eaten on the first day of January.

Others say that since the South has generally always been the place for farming, black-eyed peas are just a good thing to celebrate with in the winter. Not many crops grow this time of the year, but black-eyed peas hold up well, were cheap and just make sense.

How do you eat the peas? Some people believe you should cook them with a new dime or penny, or add it to the pot before serving. The person who receives the coin in their portion will be extra lucky. Some say you should eat exactly 365 peas on New Year’s day. If you eat any less, you’ll only be lucky for that many days. I guess on leap years, you need to eat an extra one. If you eat any more than 365 peas, it turns those extra days into bad luck. Some say you should leave one pea on your plate, to share your luck with someone else (more of the humbleness that peas seem to represent).

Some say if you don’t eat every pea on your plate, your luck will be bad.

It’s also said that if you eat only peas, and skip the pork, collard greens, and the accompaniments, the luck won’t stick. They all work together or not at all.

New Year’s Resolutions

Why are New Year’s Resolutions always so short-lived? Because people take them too seriously. Resolve to do fun things in 2023. Here are a few starter ideas.

 

Funny Friday: Fun New Year's Resolutions - Happy, Healthy & Prosperous

CATHY’S CORNER

I have heard President Trump state several times, our best days are yet to come. He said it the last day he was departing as our 45th President from Andrews AFB, after the stolen election. When he said our best days are ahead, I believed him, even under the grim circumstances of a new presidency under Biden.  I know that we had a President that did not have a lazy bone in his body. He has a work ethic like few have, as you may have noticed he chose people that have work ethics much like himself. Trump expects a lot from the people he has chosen. President Trump and people, he has chosen are common sense people, unlike the last administration, Kamala, Tampon Tim, Pete Buttigieg, Rachel Levine, the transgender Secretary for health,  and who can forget the short-lived job of Samuel Brinton the LGBTQ activist that worked as the undersecretary of Spent fuel and waste. Remember he was well known for dresses, red lipstick, and picking up luggage at the airport that did not belong to him. I could keep on naming more of the clowns, but I believe that you do know them all. I ask you, in our lifetime, what other Administration had such a zoo crew ? 

Our Lord saw fit to bring Trump back into the Presidency once again, to help recycle this country out of the garbage can. The day after Biden referred to supporters of the Republican party as garbage, Trump had a Garbage Truck pick him up at the Airport in Green Bay on his way to the Rally.  Then later after no real evidence was found that Kamala worked at McDonalds, Trump worked a day at a real McDonalds and served people at the drive-in window, and paid for all the food that he served to people.  He ran a campaign like no other. Despite VP Kamala Harris outspending Trump on Advertising by $450 million, fund raising more than $1 billion in less than 4 months after Joe Biden withdrew. She still managed to put the DNC in Debt by $ 20 million.  Oh, don’t you know they love her for that?  Well just take a look, she spent millions like a drunk sailor on all those celebrities at her Rallies , like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Julia Roberts,etc. She paid Oprah $1 Million to do that Town Hall. Praise God, Trump won. Just imagine if Kamala won how $$$ would be flying out of Wash DC. Like never seen before.  Now we have DOGE. They will find all the sausage making that has been going on, and the best thing they are telling us all the dirt as they find it.

Now getting back to better days ahead.  I am looking so forward to what is in store for us.  Someone that has a back bone, dare I say the Adults are in charge.  You may remember that 4 years ago that is what the Democrats were saying about themselves. Ha! We see how that turned out. A real clown show, as I pointed out in the first paragraph here. You will see people that have real experience, people that know how to solve problems and clean up all the trash The Democrats left behind. People with work ethics, values, people with real life experiences in jobs they will carry out.  Have you given any thought to why all of the sudden all of the Big Tech guys are racing to FLA. to meet with Trump, now they seem to like him.

On Jan. 19th I plan to have a small inauguration party with a few like-minded friends.  We want to celebrate:
The Better Days Yet To Come, And Give GOD The Praise.

 

Who wore it better?

That is a simple answer…We all know The Captain on the Right outranks The Clown on the Left in every respect. Captain Kangaroo has been dead for nineteen years and is still smarter than
Biden’s Clown.

-Sheila Tolley-

MEMES

A Great Bit Of History

STORY NUMBER ONE

Many Years ago, Al Capone virtually owned Chicago. Capone wasn’t famous for anything heroic. He was notorious for enmeshing the windy city in everything from bootlegged booze and prostitution to murder.

Capone had a lawyer nicknamed “Easy Eddie.” He was Capone’s lawyer for a good reason. Eddie was very good! In fact, Eddie’s skill at legal maneuvering kept Big Al out of jail for a long time.

To show his appreciation, Capone paid him very well.. Not only was the money big, but Eddie got special dividends, as well. For instance, he and his family occupied a fenced-in mansion with live-in help and all of the conveniences of the day. The estate was so large that it filled an entire Chicago City block.

Eddie lived the high life of the Chicago mob and gave little consideration to the atrocity that went on around him.

Eddie did have one soft spot, however. He had a son that he loved dearly. Eddie saw to it that his young son had clothes, cars, and a good education. Nothing was withheld. Price was no object.

And, despite his involvement with organized crime, Eddie even tried to teach him right from wrong. Eddie wanted his son to be a better man than he was.

Yet, with all his wealth and influence, there were two things he couldn’t give his son; he couldn’t pass on a good name or a good example.

One day, Easy Eddie reached a difficult decision. Easy Eddie wanted to rectify wrongs he had done.

He decided he would go to the authorities and tell the truth about Al” Scarface” Capone, clean up his tarnished name, and offer his son some resemblance of integrity. To do this, he would have to testify against The Mob, and he knew that the cost would be great. So, he testified.

Within the year, Easy Eddie’s life ended in a blaze of gunfire on a lonely Chicago Street. But in his eyes, he had given his son the greatest gift he had to offer, at the greatest price he could ever pay.. Police removed from his pockets a rosary, a crucifix, a religious medallion, and a poem clipped from a magazine.

The poem read:

“The clock of life is wound but once and no man has the power,
to tell just when the hands will stop at late or early hour.
To lose one’s wealth is sad indeed to lose one’s health is more,
to lose one’s soul is such a loss that no man can restore.
The present only is our own, so live, love, toil with a will,
place no faith in “Tomorrow, “For the Clock may then be still.”

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STORY NUMBER TWO

World War II produced many heroes. One such man was Lieutenant Commander Butch O’Hare.

He was a fighter pilot assigned to the aircraft carrier Lexington in the South Pacific.

One day his entire squadron was sent on a mission. After he was airborne, he looked at his fuel gauge and realized that someone had forgotten to top off his fuel tank.

He would not have enough fuel to complete his mission and get back to his ship.

His flight leader told him to return to the carrier. Reluctantly, he dropped out of formation and headed back to the fleet.

As he was returning to the mother ship, he saw something that turned his blood cold; a squadron of Japanese aircraft was speeding its way toward the American-fleet.

The American fighters were gone on a sortie, and the fleet was all but defenseless. He couldn’t reach his squadron and bring them back in time to save the fleet. Nor could he warn the fleet of the approaching danger. There was only one thing to do. He must somehow divert them from the fleet.

Laying aside all thoughts of personal safety, he dove into the formation of Japanese planes. Wing-mounted 50 caliber’s blazed as he charged in, attacking one surprised enemy plane and then another. Butch wove in and out of the now broken formation and fired at as many planes as possible until all his ammunition was finally spent.

Undaunted, he continued the assault. He dove at the planes, trying to clip a wing or tail in hopes of damaging as many enemy planes as possible, rendering them unfit to fly.

Finally, the exasperated Japanese squadron took off in another direction.

Deeply relieved, Butch O’Hare and his tattered fighter limped back to the carrier.

Upon arrival, he reported in and related the event surrounding his return.. The film from the gun-camera mounted on his plane told the tale. It showed the extent of Butch’s daring attempt to protect his fleet. He had, in fact, destroyed five enemy aircraft. This took place on February 20, 1942, and for that action Butch became the Navy’s first Ace of W.W.II, and the first Naval Aviator to win the Medal of Honor.

A Year later Butch was killed in aerial combat at the age of 29. His hometown would not allow the memory of this WW II hero to fade, and today, O’Hare airport in Chicago is named in tribute to the courage of this great man.

So, the next time you find yourself at O’Hare International, give some thought to visiting Butch’s memorial displaying his statue and his Medal of Honor. It’s located between Terminals 1 and 2.

SO WHAT DO THESE TWO STORIES HAVE TO DO WITH EACH OTHER?

Butch O’Hare the Hero Pilot, was “Easy Eddie’s” son.

[Photo: A Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat on Display in Terminal 2 at O’hare Airport. It is identical to the one flown by Edward O’Hare.]

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Bible Verse

 Offer the right sacrifices to the Lord. Continue to trust in him.

Dedicated FROM The Ones You Love in Heaven…..

I see the countless Christmas trees
Around the world below,
With tiny lights, like heaven’s stars,
Reflecting on the snow.

The sight is so spectacular,
Please wipe away that tear.
For I’m spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs,
That people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can’t compare,
With the Christmas choir up here.

For I have no words to tell you,
The joy their voices bring.
For it is beyond description,
To hear an angel sing.

I can’t tell you of the splendor,
Or the peace here in this place.
Can you just imagine Christmas,
With our Savior, face to face?

I’ll ask Him to light your spirit,
As I tell Him of your love;
So then pray for one another,
As you lift your eyes above.

Please let your heart be joyful,
And let your spirit sing.
For I’m spending Christmas in Heaven,
And I’m walking with the King!

I know how much you miss me;
I see the pain inside your heart.
But I’m not so far away,
We really aren’t apart.

So be happy for me, dear ones,
You know I hold you dear,
And be glad I’m spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.

I send you each a special gift
From my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory
Of my undying love.

After all “love” is the gift,
More precious than pure gold.
It was always most important
In the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other
As my Father said to do,
For I can’t count the blessings
Or the love He has for you.

So have a Merry Christmas and
Wipe away that tear.
Remember I’m spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year!

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Written By:  Angels

THE SPHINX—TERM LIMITS

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Who Who

https://weather.com/nature/wild-animals/video/what-a-hoot-owl-flies-onto-virginia-familys-christmas-tree

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DAYS TO COUNTDOWN

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?msg=Belgie%2520barst&year=2025&month=1&day=20&hour=0&min=0&sec=0

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Scranton, Pennsylvania wants Joe Biden’s name removed from landmark.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/12/22/scranton-offi-ials-demand-for-bidens-name-to-be-removed-from-landmark-n2649437

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After 11 years the DOJ wakes up.

https://redstate.com/brutalbrittany/2024/12/21/united-states-v-cvs-doj-alleges-pharmacy-filled-pill-mill-prescriptions-and-billed-the-government-n2183490

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I bet Joe has lice.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/12/21/trump-hits-biden-with-lawsuit-n2649383

Speaking of monkeys, South Carolina should have never permitted these monkeys in.

https://nypost.com/2024/12/21/us-news/at-least-82-monkeys-injured-died-due-to-south-carolina-labs-negligence-report/

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Funny

https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2024/12/20/elon-musks-latest-political-move-has-everyone-on-the-left-reaching-for-their-smelling-salts-n2183468

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WONDERFUL–NOW TELL US WHAT HAS CAUSED THE GENETIC CHANGES OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS.

https://nypost.com/2024/12/19/health/genetic-discovery-reveals-direct-link-to-autism-what-to-know/___________________

ANOTHER PELOSI SCAM POPS UP.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/12/19/nancy-and-paul-pelosi-cashed-in-on-federal-covid-bailouts-n2649339

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ENTERTAINMENT

This might be good if they have no wokeBS, and put the American Way back in the motto of Truth, Justice, and American Way.

https://redstate.com/brandon_morse/2024/12/19/the-new-superman-trailer-gives-the-impression-that-james-gunn-is-finally-going-to-make-dc-great-again-n2183408

If the American Way isn’t good enough, show it in China.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-american-way-dc-comics-1235032125/

Wonderful.

https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2024/12/21/nolte-disneys-mufasa-the-lion-king-opens-to-disastrous-35-million/

POLITICS

Ole Willy.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jeff-charles/2024/12/23/bill-clinton-hospitalized-n2649510

Put Joe, the Democrats, and media who supported both in the same septic tank.

https://redstate.com/bonchie/2024/12/19/after-his-latest-interview-it-sure-seems-like-joe-biden-is-a-psychopath-n2183424

Look at some of the criminals he pardoned, not politicians real criminals.

https://nypost.com/2024/12/18/opinion/miranda-devine-if-joe-biden-can-pardon-his-son-hunter-why-cant-he-do-the-same-for-devon-archer/

Canada, stop the illegals–do they have caravans like in Mexico ?

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/madelineleesman/2024/12/20/canada-unveils-new-border-rule-following-trumps-tariffs-threat-n2649326

Joe and Nancy have a corrupt legacy.

https://redstate.com/brutalbrittany/2024/12/20/sorry-north-carolina-hurricane-victims-the-biden-admin-is-giving-1-billion-to-ecuadorian-amazon-n2183463

Coke pays them more money.

https://nypost.com/2024/12/20/lifestyle/costco-is-making-a-big-change-to-its-food-court-in-2025/

Hopefully this HOR member will retire soon.

https://nypost.com/2024/12/20/us-news/dem-rep-david-scott-unloads-on-photographer-outside-capitol-who-gave-you-the-right-to-take-my-picture-a-hole/

Progress, Trump needs to double down on the wokers.

https://redstate.com/bonchie/2024/12/20/biden-admin-folds-like-a-cheap-suit-on-transgenderism-and-girls-sports-n2183477

Restore mountain name.

https://nypost.com/2024/12/23/us-news/trump-vows-to-give-tallest-mountain-its-old-name-back/

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The Inquiring Editor:   Are you meowing about Congressional Term Limits, LL ?

The Answer Cat:  I sure am.   Here is one opinion.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2024/12/14/if-youre-in-favor-of-term-limits-this-was-a-banner-week-for-your-cause-n2649005

This needs to be abolished.   The District of Columbia was created to keep the feds from being controlled by a state.   Bowser, Pigleosi, Schumer, and the Council have turned it into a Democrat rat-hole.   Scrub the BLM crap off the street, and take back control.

https://redstate.com/wardclark/2024/12/14/gop-congressman-looks-to-squash-dcs-home-rule-status-n2183229

This has a term limit of 61 years.   The government was involved.  Trump said he would release the approximately 5,000 pages still hidden from the public.

https://townhall.com/columnists/mark-adamczyk/2024/12/15/piecing-together-the-final-withheld-jfk-records-from-new-orleans-to-dallas-n2648851

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Even Justin is beginning to lose his Wokeness.   Maybe he will move to the new X City, in Texas.

https://theonion.com/justin-bieber-forgets-wifes-name/

https://www.the-independent.com/topic/innsbruck

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Joe will probably pardon Satan, as soon as she gets over her hip surgery.

https://babylonbee.com/news/biden-issues-pardon-to-the-dark-lord-sauron

https://www.breitbart.com/