~From an original recording of the original music of the original series. Really.

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Thought for the Day:

Six Degrees of Harry Potter

Wasn't Potter a guy in MASH? And isn't mash something we do to potatoes? And wasn't "The Potatoe" not only something we use to describe marathon sitting and a dance craze popularized by "Chubby Checker"? What a contradiction!

Well life is full of strange tsunamis as they should have said in "Gone with the Wind" but they didn't because it happens in the deep south and not in the south seas, which means they have fried chicken instead of Mangoes, and what happens when Snapple get a hold of mangos, but madness! So make mine mambo, not mango, and certainly not mangled, for oh what a mangled web we weave when first we happen to mix fruit drinks.

~Stream of unconcoconess, dad.

Yet ANOTHER Thought for the Day:

Joyful Mysteries

Have you ever considered why they are called the "Joyful Mysteries"? Afterall, there is plenty of cause for sorrow in each of them.

1) THE ANNUNCIATION: Mary accepts stepping into a life she did not plan. She will seemingly have a child out of wedlock. She will be open to the scorn of all. She doesn't understand the full import. But she accepts God's will JOYFULLY.

2) THE VISITATION: Mary makes a long and arduous journey, while pregnant, to visit Elizabeth. The trip is not easy for Mary. Nor will she always be having an easy time helping Elizabeth and her mute husband, especially in her condition. Elizabeth may have complications and additional hardships because of her age. But Mary accepts all hardship JOYFULLY for the sake of her God.

3) THE INCARNATION: Jesus is born. But there is no place to stay except with the animals. Not enough money to provide clothes for the baby. Only rags to wrap him in. The hay may be comfortable to sleep in, but it's also comfortable for bugs. Mary JOYFULLY accepts God's will for the birth of His Son.

4) THE CIRCUMCISION/THE PRESENTATION: Yes there are wonderful prophecies. But the family is so poor, they can only give the poorest of offerings. The messages are mixed with dark forebodings. "The rise and fall of many" and "A sword will pierce your heart". Mary chooses to JOYFULLY accept all that is foretold. Not just the happy parts. She places her trust in God, that He will not disappoint her, or Israel. She believes that whatever God wills is for the best.

5) THE FINDING IN THE TEMPLE: Mary & Joseph had to be beside themselves in worry for Jesus. How much Mary & Joseph want to give in to anger and blame each other. The hurried trip back to Jerusalem. The frantic search. The worries about the safety of their son. How would God treat them for losing His Son? Finally finding Jesus in the temple. Resisting the temptation to scream. The frustration of a youngster who appears thoughtless about His parents' concerns. Why wasn't Jesus looking for them? Yet Mary accepted the Mystery JOYFULLY. She would fulfill her role in God's plan joyfully because otherwise she would be resisting God's plans at some level.

The Joyful Mysteries are joyful, not because all the circumstance are joyfilled, but because Mary choose to joyfully accept God's will in every circumstance and mystery of her life.

***{"On the other hand...are five fingers"}

{"Today is a good day to floss!"}***

{"By Grathbar's Hammer - I shall be ave...gnnng!"}

{"Sorry, Doctor - I just couldn't stand that stupid line one more time!"}

Now go ask your mother.

*** Original statements from Dadarooney. ***

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