The Pink Flamingo

Why I Am Annoyed with Conservatives

SJ Reidhead — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:34:12 -0600

SUNDAY, MAY 11

I want to set the record straight on a few things. First, I am conservative. I am not “A Conservative”. I am conservative. My conservative values have NEVER changed – except for my views on capital punishment. I was for it, but then when I really began thinking about the pro-life implications, I cannot support it. I do not believe in taking a person’s life – no matter who. My only exception is for treason and then just shoot ‘em where they stand. This is the only thing about my conservative views that has changed. I want ...

Cute (No, Bad) Kitten Day

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 03 May 2008 22:31:47 -0600

SATURDAY, MAY 3

Sometimes Miss Beverly Sills is just plain cute. The worst of it is the little stinker knows she is cute. Then, there are times (most of the time) she is so darn naughty, it is still cute! Today has been one of those days. I pulled her out of the big jade plant 3 times. The third time she decided to try and bit me. That did not work. She’s been running around the condo like a critter on jet fuel. Okay it’s cute.

Another only in New Mexico: marauding elk?

THE CHAMBERS BOOK OF DAYS

Born: ...

If Chuck Baldwin Were Elected POTUS

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 03 May 2008 11:02:41 -0600

THE 'TRUE' CONSERVATIVE AGENDA

From Border Fire Report (for what it’s worth)

I keep telling you there are many conservatives who are not Republican. These are the individuals who have been doing all the agitating – and we’re not talking Ron Paul Bots. There is a division in the conservative ranks between libertarians, Constitution, and the new conservative party. The problem is these are the yahoos who basically cost the GOP the majority in the House and Senate in 2006. If we aren't careful and marginalize them, this will happen, once again, and could cost John McCain the election. They ...

About Episcopalians, Cats, & Very Good People

SJ Reidhead — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:07:31 -0600

FRIDAY, MAY 2

As I mentioned in an earlier post, the good people at the Cat Blogsphere are helping a fellow cat-blogger who was the victim of a tragic fire. They’ve also done something nice, but I don’t now if I can mention it. Let’s just say ML proves my theory about Episcopalians being good people!

This Episcopalian spent the afternoon trying to shake down local business owners – for gift certificates for the annual church raffle. It’s for a good cause, so what the heck. Fortunately everyone knows the money goes back into the community to various charities so ...

A Message of Faith from My Friend Deb

SJ Reidhead — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:47:03 -0600

BELIEVING IN MIRACLES

My friend Deb send an email to me yesterday, with a message for my friend Chris and her family. It is so beautiful I want to share it with you.

A little background. My friend is a living testament to Christ's love and the fact that HE IS in the miracle business. She shouldn't even be alive, let alone walking. Maybe 13 or so years ago Deb, a letter carrier, was on the job, going through the big intersection in Seneca, SC between Highway 59 and the 123 Bypass. Someone ran the light, hitting her dead to ...

Dems May Reap What GOP Sewed?

SJ Reidhead — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:32:03 -0600

HOW BAD ARE THINGS?

Once again the voices of doom are declaring the GOP dead and buried. According to the most recent WSJ poll, evidently the GOP isn’t well favored by voters this year – or are they? The eternals are here. This is a poll for Registered Voters and not Likely Voters.

Cindy McCain is not being treated decently by the liberal media, I think. So what if she is rich. John Kerry’s wife was worth a fortune and the liberal press ignored it. This woman, worthy of being a First Lady, is being treated horribly by liberal ...

Rumsy the Poo and the Windy Day

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:22:58 -0600

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 ...

A Cochise County Perspective - Part III

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:24:14 -0600

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 ...

A Cochise County Perspective - Part IV

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:05:09 -0600

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 ...

All You Need to Know About the FLDS Cult (and It Isn't Nice)

SJ Reidhead — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:48:06 -0600

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 ...

Today is St. George’s Day (My Patron Saint)

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:53:54 -0600

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 ...

Are Sheriff Joe’s Follies Catching Up With Him?

SJ Reidhead — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:36:58 -0600

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 ...

Is Malkin Anti-Catholic & Tancredo Steps in It!

SJ Reidhead — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:20:11 -0600

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 ...

I Am Afraid I Have Become a Mac Snob

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:45:45 -0600

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 ...

The Good Mother

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:12:25 -0600

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 ...

A Heartbreaking Story & Prayer Request

SJ Reidhead — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:16:50 -0600

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 ...

Will It Ever Be Spring?

SJ Reidhead — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:36:02 -0600

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 ...

His Eye Is On the Sparrow, Got the Whole World in His Hands

SJ Reidhead — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:04:17 -0600

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, ...

Nothing to Say?

SJ Reidhead — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:01:12 -0600

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 ...

The Right of Refusal, Human Rights, & Good Business Practices

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:01:09 -0600

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 ...

The Wright & Wrong Stuff

SJ Reidhead — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:00:11 -0600

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 ...

I Want My World Back

SJ Reidhead — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:40:43 -0600

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 ...

John McCain, Ted Williams, Endicott Peabody, and Wyatt Earp

SJ Reidhead — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:44:55 -0600

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 ...

Winning Votes and Influencing People

SJ Reidhead — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:18:38 -0600

ONE ON ONE – NOT BLOGGING

Today I won my 3rd vote for John McCain. I may have won more for him, but I can only account for those three, four if you count my mother. All three votes were hard fought and won, not through blogging, in fact none of the voters has even read The Pink Flamingo. Maybe I don’t count the third one, it was the son of a friend I converted. Maybe that his my friend’s vote. I’m not sure, but I can account for three votes for John McCain.

I won those votes by ...

Is It the Wright Stuff or Heresy?

SJ Reidhead — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:40:56 -0600

IGNORING THE THEOLOGICAL PROBLEMS

Michael Goodwin has a Daily News column:

“…As well they should. You can't be a President if you won't stand up to an anti-American bigot. More to the point, you can't become President by running against the country or having people around you who hate it….If there is such a thing as a "typical white person," is there also a "typical black person"? And is Jeremiah Wright typical? What would grandma say to that? As for McCain, he was off in Europe and the Mideast, meeting heads of state and dealing with global issues. As contrasts ...

Today We Get to Sing My Favorite Hymn

SJ Reidhead — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 08:29:01 -0600

JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
our salvation have procured, Alleluia!
now above the sky he's King, Alleluia!
where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

Words: Compleat Psalmodist, 1749
MIDI: Easter Hymn (Lyra Davidica, 1708;
arranged by William Henry Monk, 1823-1889

I find it ...

Don’t Forget the Peeps!

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:58:52 -0600

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

I had to be at church at 10AM for Altar Guild. Finally made it home about 2PM. It wasn’t bad. I was assigned the duty of assisting Terry polish the woodwork around the Altar. I did okay for awhile. It was the first time I’ve really done any arm movement like that since I broke the elbow two years ago. After arriving home I piddled around all afternoon. Last night, very late, I installed Leopard. It screwed up a few things, but not much at all. I had to restore my Webshots screen saver and rework my ...

White Shoes and Profanity – Just a Few Hours Away!

SJ Reidhead — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:53:54 -0600

FRIDAY, MARCH 21

I was talking to Alicia around 7PM. It suddenly dawned on me that Easter officially begins at sunset on Saturday. Our first Easter service begins at 7PM. According to my calculations I can begin reusing profanity and wearing white shoes at that moment.

Giant sea creatures

Finally – a Bigfoot update: You need to listen to today’s Medved show. After Medved has come out of the closet about the thing, I’ll tell you my story – or rather my uncle’s.

My uncle Edwin is a well respected business person in the state of Florida. He is ...

Part Three: Fr. Peter Channeling Obi Wan Tonight

SJ Reidhead — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:03:42 -0600

A NEW HOPE

“…This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster; an elegant weapon for a more civilized age. For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. Before the dark times... before the Empire….”"

My faith is rather simplistic. Sometimes the Lord does strange things to make us stop and look and learn. I don’t mind admitting I’ve been feeling down about the state of the world and the way things were going. I’ve almost felt defeated as a Christian ...