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Wednesday, April 30

Rumsy the Poo and the Windy Day
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 30, 2008 09:22PM (MDT)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
 We’ve had worse days, but this one is in the top five since I’ve lived here. This morning I was going to put it as the 3rd worst windy day, but I think I will put it at #5. We are expecting a monster day tomorrow. Fed Ex came by this morning. I thought the poor woman was going to end up with her arm caught in the door it was blowing so bad. It was miserable. Rumsfeld had a rough day. He went downstairs to the bedroom with me this evening. Doc trapped him in the ... more »
Saturday, April 26

A Cochise County Perspective - Part III
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 26, 2008 10:24PM (MDT)
BACK TO COCHISE COUNTY
Everyone wanted a piece of the action. They wanted their ‘fair share’. They wanted the money. Because the Apache were “under control” it was easier for Mexican merchants to cross the border along specific trade routes that had been established a thousand years pervious (and are still in use today). Tombstone had the money. They could afford things. They paid big money for things, at highly inflated rates. The Mexican traders would make their way back into Sonora, rich, their pockets full of Tombstone gold.
Remember, we’re talking the 1881 equivalent of a TRILLION DOLLARS being ... more »
Keywords:
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A Cochise County Perspective - Part IV
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 26, 2008 10:05PM (MDT)
THE ROAD TO GUADELOUPE CANYON
FROM: A CHURCH FOR HELLDORADO P. 13, 14 49The Gunfight at the OK Corral occurred on October 26, 1881. To make a very long “and involved story as short as possible is to gloss over a hundred salient facts. The bottom line is Wyatt Earp and his brothers had been threatened by misc. Cowboys at misc. times during the previous year. Things came to a head the night of the 25th, when Ike and Frank McLaury rode into town and began drinking. Ike became drunk. He threatened the Earps. Doc Holliday heard him ... more »
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Friday, April 25

All You Need to Know About the FLDS Cult (and It Isn't Nice)
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 25, 2008 08:48PM (MDT)
ARE FLDS PARENTS VICTIMS?
“…FLDS conditioning begins at a young age, when children are taught the outside world is evil, says the author. Instead of hide-and-seek, children play apocalypse. Girls learn they're worthless and must blindly obey their husbands, most of whom are chosen for them. Women are admonished to "keep sweet," to stay in harmony with their husbands, who are their priesthood heads and whose will they must not only obey but also anticipate. Their salvation is at stake. A woman gains eternal life only through her husband, and at his whim, she lives in paradise as a ... more »
Wednesday, April 23

Today is St. George’s Day (My Patron Saint)
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 23, 2008 09:53PM (MDT)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
 Blog Critics has just published my piece about blogging John McCain.
Funny how the Lord works. Last year I realized that St. George was my patron saint through an interesting occurrence. I’ve always thought he was. My protector is the Blessed Virgin of Guadeloupe – FYI. Today Forward Day by Day highlights the verses I live by. After I read the passage, it is quite apparent that St. George is my Patron Saint. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28. Verses 16-18 are the verses I live my life by:
16Rejoice always, 17pray without ceasing, 18give thanks in all circumstances; for ... more »
Sunday, April 20

Are Sheriff Joe’s Follies Catching Up With Him?
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 20, 2008 10:36PM (MDT)
SHERIFF JOE TOSSES BILL OF RIGHTS!
“…So much for my speech. The struggle, I fear, is just getting started. Both our Mayor and Police Chief have challenged the Sheriff. Religious leaders, myself included, will soon be publishing an open letter in the paper, legal challenges will be mounted. No matter what your views on immigration or your ideas on how to solve this immensely complex problem, the Sheriff's heavy-handed intimidation is not the way. I hope that you will join with me and others in the religious community who are doing their best to balance the laws of our country ... more »
Friday, April 18

Is Malkin Anti-Catholic & Tancredo Steps in It!
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 18, 2008 10:20PM (MDT)
ANTI-CATHOLIC SENTIMENT SURFACES
I think by now any thinking person knows the Puppetmaster, John Tanton, is very anti-Catholic. Somehow I don’t think he is very happy with the visit of the Holy Father. So, he has sent his little minions of darkness out to try and ratchet up anti-immigration sentiment based on anti-Catholic bias. The man uses bias and ‘hate’ as his tools of the trade. His minions adopt his values and his tone. The result – well, you be the judge. I think we now know Tom Tancredo and Michelle Malkin are two of his little flunkies. I think ... more »
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Wednesday, April 16

I Am Afraid I Have Become a Mac Snob
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 16, 2008 11:45PM (MDT)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16

We’ve had another obscenely windy day. I finally had to go out for diner, and for HE. Fr. Penn did the service. I had Altar Guild afterward. Wednesday night is easy. We “do dishes” then leave. There’s none of that setting up for another service, which is good.
My father is now vindicated. Men are more forgetful than women.
There is nothing more obnoxious than the recently converted, including moi and Mac!
What a unique concept, UFO’s in New Mexico! More about Morgellons The Castle Ring Creature?
THE CHAMBERS BOOK OF DAYS
Born: Sir Hans ... more »

The Good Mother
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 16, 2008 04:12PM (MDT)
FOR THE GOOD OF THE CHILD
I can’t help contrasting the actions of my friend Chris and the mothers from that breakaway LDS cult. (Prairie Pundit has a good commentary)
I have a real problem with a new trend in “conservative” blogs to complain about the police actions against this cult (Say Anything Blog)
On Easter Sunday Chris discovered that her 14 year old daughter ® had been molested by her father for a period of at least 3 years. Chris called the cops and told them to come pick him up or she was going to ... more »
Monday, April 14

A Heartbreaking Story & Prayer Request
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 14, 2008 03:16PM (MDT)
A REQUEST FOR PRAYER
Several years ago I met a family here in town. It was Christmas and they did not have enough money for presents for their three kids. The Episcopal Church in Lincoln County being what it is, that was all we needed. I think that was the most fun most memorable Christmas ever! That Christmas Eve, Chris had her family there in church. The daughter joined my girl's Bible study. They became regular fixtures. Chris, a confirmed Catholic, was then 'received' into the church by the bishop.
All Chris could think of was moving back to Pennsylvania ... more »
Sunday, April 13

Will It Ever Be Spring?
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 13, 2008 11:36PM (MDT)
SUNDAY, APRIL 13

It was something like 26 this morning. I over-slept and was 15 minutes late for church. Or, I was right on time, for me. Fr. Peter had a wonderful sermon on just how much God loves us, and pays attention us. We are all important in His sight. It was just what I needed today. I’m in charge of the church raffle this year during our Christmas in July. The last time I was in charge of it I raised nearly $2000, which is something of a record. Since Josie (one of my best friends) is in ... more »

His Eye Is On the Sparrow, Got the Whole World in His Hands
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 13, 2008 07:04PM (MDT)
HE’S WATCHING ME
"Christ died for men precisely because men are not worth dying for; to make them worth it." C. S. Lewis
I’ve had an interesting week. Evidently there are limits to conservative “Christian” love, acceptance, and kindness. From what I am to gather this week, it only applies to heterosexual males and females and to gays and lesbians who are penitent, repentant, and basically willing to have a psychological lobotomy. Character doesn’t matter. The sinner can be a good person and the advertising “Christian” can be abjectly evil. As long as they flaunt their religion and are heterosexual, ... more »
Thursday, April 10

Nothing to Say?
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 10, 2008 10:01PM (MDT)
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
 I can’t think of a darn thing to say this evening. I’m working on some good stuff for the weekend. Aside from the usual Barack Obama stuff, not much is going on. The wind is still making me crazy. We had a few sprinkles of rain this AM. Further up in Ruidoso IT SNOWED! Not much else to report. Oh, be sure to take the test to see what sort of a Republican you are. Much to my delight, I am an ENTERPRISER! I think you know where we are going there.
I need to be at ... more »
Wednesday, April 9

The Right of Refusal, Human Rights, & Good Business Practices
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 9, 2008 09:01PM (MDT)
WHO IS RIGHT & WRONG?
New Mexico Human Rights Commission Oh, it’s the Alliance Defense Fund – what else? My initial feelings were this was a crock since the ADF was involved. The “fine” in question is attorney fees. (nothing else) Elane Photography This comes from photo business forum:
“…Had the photographer - who is in the business of providing photographic services to couples - simply decided, in her own mind, that she objected to these specific types of ceremonies, simply said "I don't think I would be a good fit for your ceremony", or even said she ... more »
Thursday, April 3

The Wright & Wrong Stuff
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 3, 2008 09:00PM (MDT)
I AM OFFENDED BY WRIGHT'S MESSAGE
"Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8
Maybe I am self-righteous and reactionary, but I’ve learned those words, written by St. Paul, nearly 2000 years ago still hold true. I was talking to a friend on the phone today. He mentioned how disgusted he was by Barack Obama and his acceptance of and apology for Jeremiah Wright, as a great man of ... more »
Tuesday, April 1

I Want My World Back
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 1, 2008 09:40PM (MDT)
SICK OF JIHAD, HATE, STEROIDS & BAD MANNERS
I don’t like change. I never have, not real change. Change is losing one’s grandparents, watching a family split apart or seeing the world turn into something you do not like.
I am tired of being forced to put up with radical Islam and put a non-“racist” happy face on it. These are bad people. They are no different from any other hate filled psychopathic thugs who want to kill and destroy. I am tired of having my Christian faith and that of my Jewish friends subjugated to hate in the ... more »

John McCain, Ted Williams, Endicott Peabody, and Wyatt Earp
by
SJ Reidhead
on April 1, 2008 06:44PM (MDT)
HE’S GOT MY VOTE
If I weren’t voting for John McCain, I would after the beginning of this ad, which features Ted Williams as a hero. Then, when we find out the teacher honored, William B. Ravenel taught at an Episcopalian high school, well, how much more could one ask? (Powerline) I gather this tells us something about who Big Mac views as heroes. Nothing wrong with Teddy Roosevelt or Ted Williams, who was a board certified war hero and fighter pilot! This leads to the old argument, just how great a ball player could Teddy Ballgame have ... more »
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