Thanksgiving Sunset

The end of a lazy day. Did everybody eat to much like I did? All day long eating and snacking with a few naps between. I for one was glad to see the sunset we were blessed with. Now I can be really lazy and do some television sleeping on the couch. I did spend a little time on the internet promoting one of my business ventures. It's really doing quite well. http://www.freewebs.com/duke28h/index.html

How about a little humor. These are assorted news headlines found in various newspapers:

SOMETHING WENT WRONG IN JET CRASH, EXPERT SAYS
            No, really? Ya think?

POLICE BEGIN CAMPAIGN TO RUN DOWN JAYWALKERS 
          Now that's taking things a bit far!

PANDA MATING FAILS; VETERINARIAN TAKES OVER 
          What a guy! 

MINERS REFUSE TO WORK AFTER DEATH
        No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!

JUVENILE COURT TO TRY SHOOTING DEFENDANT 
        See if that works any better than a fair trial!

WAR DIMS HOPE FOR PEACE 
        I can see where it might have that effect!

IF STRIKE ISN'T SETTLED QUICKLY, IT MAY LAST AWHILE
        Ya think?!

COLD WAVE LINKED TO TEMPERATURES 
            Who would have thought!

ENFIELD (LONDON) COUPLE SLAIN; POLICE SUSPECT HOMICIDE 
        They may be on to something!

RED TAPE HOLDS UP NEW BRIDGES 
        You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
Oklahoma's new construction program! 

MAN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING: FACES BATTERY CHARGE 
        He probably IS the battery charge!

NEW STUDY OF OBESITY LOOKS FOR LARGER TEST GROUP 
        Weren't they fat enough?!

ASTRONAUT TAKES BLAME FOR GAS IN SPACECRAFT
        That's what he gets for eating those beans!

KIDS MAKE NUTRITIOUS SNACKS 
          Do they taste like chicken?

LOCAL HIGHSCHOOL DROPOUTS CUT IN HALF 
        Chainsaw Massacre all over again!

HOSPITALS ARE SUED BY 7 FOOT DOCTORS 
        Boy, are they tall!

And the winner is.... 

TYPHOON RIPS THROUGH CEMETERY; HUNDREDS DEAD. 
        Did I read that right?

Good day.   Ken

New Home Biz

I had to share this photo of my grandson. He was celebrating the annual festival for St. Martin with the other children in the kindergarten. After a short ceremony in the church, the children all walk through the town with lanterns they made with a candle inside. The kids all have fun, and the adults enjoy it too. After walking through town, a grilled bratwurst and heated spiced wine is a treat enjoyed by all. Of course the kids have punch with no alcohol

I'm now back in the states, so it's time to go back to work. I can say I'm lucky to have a job. After my trip to Europe I saw that hard times have struck everywhere. I started working a great program when I was in Germany, and it is doing great. You're not going to become instantly rich, like so many claim, and it does require some time and work on your part, but if you stick to it the results will surprise you. The way things are looking it's a good idea to have a business of your own.

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I have to part with a joke:

A farmer walked into a bar and saw the local tractor salesman sitting there, head hung low, obviously upset, drowning his sorrows in his beer. 

"What's up, John?" asked the farmer. 

"Gosh Bob, I'll tell you what ... if I don't sell a tractor soon, I'm gonna have to close my shop." 

"Now John, things could be worse," said Bob. 

"How do you figure?" asked John. 

"Well, John - you know my ornery cow, Bessie? I went to milk her this morning and she just kept flicking her tail in my face. So I grabbed a piece of rope and tied it up to the rafter. Then, the nasty thing went and kicked the bucket away! So I tied her leg to the wall. Then she kicked my stool right out from underneath me! But I was out of rope. So I took my belt off and used it to tie her other leg to the other side of the stall. Well wouldn't you just know it...my damn pants fell down. 

And John, if you can convince my wife that I was in there to MILK that cow, I'll buy a tractor from you TODAY!"

Good day.   Ken

More from Germany

Here's a photo of the south gate leading into the small walled city of Ornbau where my wife and I live while here. We've been enjoying some good weather the last few days. It makes it nice to get out and see the sights.

I haven't forgotten my love of horses, so I'll share a little of it.

Horse Owner's Prayer

Dearest Creator in Heaven,

Give me strength to guide my horse.

Let my hands soft and my head clear.

Let my horse understand me and I him.

My heart you have blessed with a special love for these animals.

I will never loose sight of it.

My soul you have gifted with a deep appreciation for them.

That will never lessen, only continue to grow.

Always let my heart lighten as the sun gently touches them.

Always may my soul smile at the sound of a gentle nicker.

Let the scent of fresh hay and a new bag of grain be sweet to me.

Let the touch of a warm nose on my hand always bring a smile.

I adore the joy of a warm day on the farm,

The grace and splendor of a running horse,

The thunder of it's hooves makes my eyes burn and my heart soar.

Let it always be so.

Dearest Creator grant me patience,

For horses are harnessed wind, and wind can be flighty.

Let me not frighten or harm them.

Instead show me natural ways to understand them.

Above all, dear Creator, fill my life with them.

When I pass from this world,

Send my soul to no heaven without them.

For this love you have given me graces my existence,

And I shall cherish it and praise You for it for all time.

Amen

Good day.   Ken

Change of Scenery

Can you tell I finally arrived in Germany? This is a shot of the wine terrace on the city walls, looking across the old moat. It's about a city block from where I live when in Germany. My wife and I have a small apartment here in Ornbau. In the old part of the inner city there are many buildings that are over 600 years old. They call this a city even though there are only a little over 3000 residents. Classifications are different here, and not based on the number of residents. As small as this place is, there is a lot of interesting history. The best and most interesting place to find out about it is in one of the Guest Houses, enjoying a good beer and talking to the older people who have lived here their whole life.

Last night while catching up on local news with old friends my wife created a new word. Stupidismus. As you can probably tell, we were having a good time. Just out of curiosity I wrote it down and searched the internet. Couldn't find it anywhere in any language. I'll give her credit for creating a new word. I'm sure you can figure out the meaning she was trying to express.

Are you trying to create an income from your online work? I found another good one to check out. www.urlfreeze.com/2kranches/wordpressincome Don't forget to check my other website for another good opportunity. www.urlfreeze.com/2kranches/People-Quest1

Good day.   Ken