WHAT REALLY OFFENDS ME

Again, a Blast from the Past: what I posted on my PB Page today, last year, hasn’t changed.

FB POST ~ 2021: Vulgar language does not offend me ... and I actually find it amusing that other’s get so bent about it.

Yeshua never had anything to say about it; the only ones who ever said anything about it was Paul and his associates. And Paul came from a Pharisaical background.

That said, there are 2 types of wording that DOES OFFEND me: disrespecting women in general - but more specifically, mothers. So, the term 'Mo Fo' (I refuse to say or print the actually term usually used) will make me shame the offender with 'the eye'. Most people only have to be asked once not to say that around me after I explain why it offends me. If the offenders continue using the term around me ... I just cull them from my life. Problem solved. There is no use browbeating them.

And, using the Lord's Name in vain. It is a blatant slur towards Almighty God - and an arrogant aim at me, personally, when said by a person who personally knows me and knows that I am a Christian: they will slur the Name of Yeshua & Elohim - but you will never hear them slur the name of allah, buddah, hari krishna - or the like. For them to continue slurring the name of Yeshua and God in my presence, shows a total disregard for me - all the way around. After I have repeatedly asked them not to do so ... I will just cull them from my life because it is obvious, they are intent of flexing their muscles of uncouth behavior in a lame attempt to "trigger" me; and I am not going to be the brunt of their devilish behavior. Problem solved. There is no use in browbeating them.

We live in America; people are free to express themselves freely.

And people are also free to move along if they are that seriously offended.

A federal case does not have to be taken up over words that people use.

When I am out and about, I try to watch what I say when I am visiting with people who are very pious. That is NOT "being a hypocrite" ... it IS being a conscientious observer, a respectful friend, and being kind. EX: when I was younger - and had the body for it - I wore a little yellow bikini that Bob liked. Most of our friends were young like us; and coupled with the love of their life … and there was no issue because there was no wandering eyes or thoughts. IF, however, we were swimming with a church group where certain husbands with weak characters always made it a point to make snide remarks about "a woman's modesty" ... we usually left before swimming got under way: not because I was upset that I couldn't wear my little yellow bikini ... but because, even if I wore a very conservative 1-piece swimsuit - it would not have been enough to satisfy that kind of mindset: they would have found fault if I had worn a potato sack with a rope tie around the waist. So, we just left. Problem solved - no hard feelings.

I COULD make an issue out of "my right" to utter words of choice (and in past days, wear that little yellow bikini 'just because I have the right'), and press my rebel points - but what good, would that really do? It would show immaturity, and disrespect for my friends (who I trust to graciously respect my restraint in their presence; LOL!)

When I am home - what I say and do in MY own home, is my business - and I won't be harangued in my home: by anyone.

And, as I said before, Elohim knows my address and how to get my attention if my words and behavior needs addressing. HE is my husband, now - and answer only to Him.

I INTEND TO LIVE IN PEACE

The war on The People is picking up speed.

What I posted on my PB Page today, last year, hasn’t changed.

FB POST ~ 2021: So, just so everyone on my Page is clear on where I stand ... let me spell it out for you (just in case you weren't already clear).

I am first and foremost a Christian - my inner circle is already small.

Secondly, I am glad to be an American - I was born and raised in America. But my Home is beyond the clouds. The politics of America only affect me so far as my living on Earth goes: I am not bound by the policies forged in DC.

Being a Christian does not make me immune to intentional pain - the obama cartel is intent on inflicting pain on Americans ... specifically on Christian Americans. I have family members who have been hoodwinked by the obama cartel: I rarely visit their FB Pages because most of their posts are poisoned twaddle that take gleeful aim directly at me - it is arrogantly childish, and ignorantly ridiculous. The inclination to "forgive 70 x 7" is beginning to wear thin.

I don't know exactly where my friends stand in their political leanings ... and I really don't care, UNTIL I'm viciously slapped in the face with it. Everyone pretty much knows how I lean - I haven't kept my feelings secret: I will ALWAYS fall on the side of Love, Life, Freedom, and the Pursuit of Happiness. We may disagree on what each of those points mean, personally, but they do not need to divide us.

Bob and I disagreed on just about every issue; and were still able to maintain a healthy and happy marriage for 44 years.

It IS possible to disagree and still love one another.

barak and michael's 3rd coup was cemented in DC a few days ago with the installment of brainles biden. Elohim has spoken: I will not argue His decree. America will suffer greatly ... and those who support this unholy coup will reap what they have sown/chosen. It will be sad to watch. It will be tortuous for me to know my family and friends will suffer harshly - but that is what they have chosen. I can only stand by helplessly, and watch them self-destruct.

I am sure, that over the coming months, I will lose more family and friends: it is inevitable, as people are people ... and will position themselves where they feel they will feel safer.

I will still be true to ME.

And I am comfortable with a small circle of people who genuinely love and care for me; if it comes down to the wire - I am very comfortable being a solo lobo.

I am not going to argue with anyone over the shameful thing that has taken place in DC with the obamanite power grab - either on FB, or in my private space in the real world.

If people are offended, I will miss you; if you want to stay, you are welcome. But, I will not fight with you about the coup. Other than how politics directly affect ME, personally, I really don't care anymore.

America, as I knew it for most of my life, has been gone since 2009. I'm just living my life - for me - as best I can, given the shitshow freakish nightmare being played out on the global scene every hour on the hour.

There was 1 chance left to rein the insanity in and bring some reality back into focus, and that has been forcibly taken away by political thugs with gangster mentality.

I'm done. 

I don't care anymore.

I am 65 years old - I just want to live my remaining years in peace.

And I intend to have that peace by whatever means I need to employ.

LONGVIEW RESTART

I didn’t plan on going to a car show today – I didn’t know there was one happening.

I didn’t plan on leaving the house … for any reason; until I was prodded to do so around 9:30 a.m.; reaching my “prodded” destination by 11 a.m.

Foggy morning on Ocean Beach Highway; song in background – “May You Shine”

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxDnbrz98_w)

The morning was thick with heavy fog, down here on the lowlands: the fog lights were utilized. I drove cautiously through the shrouding blanket of fog; I nipped off Ocean Beach Highway (which was full of crazy drivers zipping in and out of traffic at speeds well above the posted limit IN FOG WHERE HEADLIGHTS COULD NOT BE SEEN UNTIL THE CAR WAS A SHORT LENGTH AWAY FROM YOUR CAR) and onto 42^nd Avenue; taking the back way to my destination.

I didn’t know what the upper roads looked like … but I thought they’d probably be a lot safer than Ocean Beach Highway. I was glad I took the high road 😉 I was immediately out of the fog, and driving on dry roads, free of crazy drivers, snow, and ice. The rest of the prodded route was stress free.

Leaving that prodded point of interest around 1 p.m., I decided to stop for lunch at Sizzler – and ran into friends there 😊

It is good to know, since I am sinking roots in Longview, that I have friends at every turn: no matter where I am, in Longview. Some friends live in Longview – some are far flung … but come to Longview at various times, for various reasons; and we run into each other all over town 😉

Aside from reconnecting with old friends, and making new friends – I am also starting to get involved in community things: tracking down a local Fellowship (or 2, or 3; all for different reasons); helping in a local Food Bank (I like doing that, and have missed helping); joining a crafting club (I enjoy handcrafts, and the companionship of crafters). These are a few ways to get involved in community, make connections, and stay abreast of what is going on in my small corner of the world.

Community involvement isn’t anything new to me – actively doing it in Longview, is.

Longview was always Bob’s “thing”: I was just along for the ride, so to speak. And since Bob’s spirit moved on to a higher level of living, I’ve been on drift – now, it’s time to sink roots/explore what Longview has to offer/start aggressively building a New Life, in old digs.

I’m no stranger to rebuilding a new life, either – I’ve had to do that practically all of my life of date: my life has had so many restarts, I can truthfully tell people that ask how I am doing, “I am at a new place in my life”. My 44 years with Bob was the only time my life was on a relatively steady level.

Bob was my anchor.

Bob’s love was my {home}.

But Bob is no longer here.

It's time to “get on with it”.

It’s time for another restart.

For the past 3 years, I’ve burned up the roads – east/west and north/south. I’ve had the house up for sale, and had to pull it again because Elohim always pulled the emergency break; to force me to put down roots, here, in a place I’d rather not be: but, I never argue with Elohim; He will allow me an occasional foot-stomp and pout … but when He says, “Enough, Val”, I straighten up and fall in line with His Plan. I don’t have to like the way He is bringing His Plan about – but I am wise enough to know (from past experiences) that His Plan is always the Best Plan for my life.

So, as I start another restart, I am starting with a lot of help from Yeshua, a little help from my friends … and no idea at all as to where it will lead; I’m just going with the flow.

Rollin’ With The Flow Song: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbesKFHcRXs)

Leaving Sizzler, and driving towards home, I happened to see the lower end of Safeway’s parking lot filled with cars – obviously on display. So, I flicked my turn signal on, checked traffic on all sides of the Highlander … and then zipped across 3 lanes and into Safeway’s parking lot.

The Car Show was a small one: probably about 24 vehicles on display – but I was curious. Even though I was wearing a skirt and fancy girl boots, there is still enough tomboy in me, to stop and take a stroll among the ‘man toys’ 😉

These are the cars that caught my eye 😊

I like style. I like color. I like individuality.

There were newer models displayed, but I skirted past those: they didn’t appeal to me.

There was another muscle car that I liked, but I walked past it, too, without taking a peek at it: it was sporting the stars and bars flag – and I don’t waste my time on that nonsense.

The stars and bars flag mean National Division to me, and frankly MPO is that anyone who displays that flag hates what America stands for: unity, brotherhood, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, liberty, and freedom.

Some think the stars and bars stands for slavery, but that line of reasoning flies right out the window when taken into account what is happening in America, today, with obamanites forcing reverse racism on Americans, and doing their damndest to place American Patriots under barak hussain obama-backed-blm islamic rule; and The House demonrat communist slavery.

As far as I am concerned, the blm movement – as well as DC politicians are ALL under the stars and bars banner in their heart of hearts: despite what they say with their lying lips.

It was bright and sunny from West Side Highway to downtown Longview … but as I turned into Heron Pointe though, I was back under a fog cloud.

Given the current management of Heron Pointe Park, I think there could be an underlying message in that 😉

The only place in Longview with a lingering fog presence.