Quips & Snippits by JBH Wonders

Quips & Snippits by JBH Wonders

This is a compilation of thoughts that have occurred to me over the years.

Government or other confrontational

· One day they (the state/government) will demand too much from the people and will receive no more. (A little tax is tolerable. Too much is not. The “state” must learn this)

· Since the government likes to stick its nose into our business, we should give it less business to sniff at.

· Our so called “rulers” these days are elected I think by  “...people who have perished (or will perish) for lack of knowledge...” (Hosea 4:6).

· The recognition of any proclaimed right can be effectively nullified if one is outnumbered or out gunned.

· When the good people are armed and able to protect themselves the bad people are at bay.

· The U.S.A. is nation of sheep being governed by wolves (we must correct this).

· Some “Leaders" seem to be verbose people who have a tendency to point out the obvious to minion targets in order to build their egos.

• Just because a government agency tries to nail someone does not mean one is guilty.

Personal development/motivational

• One school that everyone must attend and graduate from is TSOHK University (The School Of Hard Knocks). Sometimes post graduate work is necessary.

· Perhaps we should avoid reflecting on the past. Especially if there is not a nice reflection.

• Ideally, any individual can lead or they can follow. But if one is leading, one must be listened to. And if one is following, one must be spoken to.

• We are free in life to do as we wish but not at the expense of others.

 (“For every man shall bear his own burden.” Galatians 6:5, KJV)

·  Consistency breeds efficiency.

· If at the end of the day all is not done, it is OK if you still had some fun.

· It is better to be prepared for something that does not happen than to not be prepared for something that does happen.

· If one thinks that he is at the top but there is no bottom with nothing or no one supporting him, then one is just hanging in the air.

· One way to progress in life and other endeavors is to quickly recover from ones mistakes.

· Don't let going to work be the first-thing-in-the-morning.

· If you blame others for your problems then you have given others the power to cause you problems.

· If I spent one day doing one thing then I might get one thing done.

· I’m a tall man who likes to keep a low profile. It can be lonely at the top or bottom.

· If you don't know what you are talking about...don't talk about it. Ask about it.

· One can accomplish little if they spend all their time listening to another give them instructions.

· In the game of life’s trials, one strike does not put you out of the game. OK, three strikes may put you out- depending on the rules. Just remember that one is always free to start another game.

• Do not run in fear of your enemies, stand and wait for their hate to weaken them.

· If my ideas inspire greater men to do good things then that is enough. I won 't declare that "my" work was infringed upon.

· Don’t always praise others at the expense of yourself. (Don’t say they did it well & I could not have).

· Only follow another’s lead if you agree with where they are going AND how they are getting there. (Don’t’ walk through fire to jump over a cliff).

· We all start out with the same thing. Where we end up depends on how we lived.

(What was our faith, values, and strength?)

· Avoid Talking too tough. It could give a potential enemy the advantage of an early warning.

Spiritual

· Of all God's creations on earth, surely man is the only thing "intelligent" enough to harm himself deliberately. (smoking, drugs, alcohol, etc)

· How far should one stick their neck out to help someone who has their head buried in the sand?

· Every child of woman is nine months older than they say they are. (Think about it)

· It has been my observation that the wealthy and powerful use their wealth and power to maintain and expand their wealth and power. "But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace." (ref: Psalms 37:11)

· One must exercise his God given talents to be obedient and profitable. Our Creator expects us to use the talents that he has given us. (ref: Ecclesiastes 9:10)

· God made me tolerable-not perfect.

· If one is a lost sheep, maybe it is better to stop wandering and wait for the master (shepherd) to find you.

· And alas I found God (YHWH). He was not missing nor hiding. One must seek to find.

· For a true righteous rush, close your eyes and breathe in the wind when it blows (really).

· A piece of thought for those of us who are "…slow of tongue…" (ref: Exodus 4:10)

Walk with confidence, Speak with intelligence, Lead by example!!!

· The World (Earth as we know it) is such a wonderful piece of engineering that it can only be described as a Creation by God. (man can “engineer”, “make”, “build”, etc, but NOT Create)

· I had to touch bottom before I realized how far up is.

· What does one do when you are tired of everything? Just pray to God and sit it out until Spring.

· Nature is the only thing that one can depend upon. When it rains it is wet. When it snows it is cold. When it is sunny anything could apply.

· Pray for inspiration and guidance as the day begins not when it is over.

· Take any path provided by God and go when you are told. Any other way is dangerous.

· Some reflections on the separation of a man and woman:

If a “difference” occurs and all is eventually made well, the hurt will be forgotten through time. The battle wounds will also heal and will be covered by the skin of a renewed love. If all is not made well, time will relieve the hurt but each will be left with an ugly scar caused by the man and woman being literally torn apart.

Strike Back / Negative Comments

· The next time someone a little too proud states that “they broke the mold after they made me”, you might retort by saying it must have been dropped on the way to the dump.

· I would feed my enemy if he were starving but not enough to make him grow fat.

· Don't waste my time telling me  (or asking) how busy I am.

· Verbosity is no indication of intelligence.

· Job Satisfaction is Diminished When one is Not Permitted to Pick the Fruit of their Labor.

· You might be disagreeable if:

You are bossy, You are arrogant, You constantly point out the obvious, If you believe that your way is the only way, If you miss-inform someone only to "correct" them later, If you are a little too prideful about minor accomplishments (or pointing out the obvious)

· A micro managed organization is like a spoked wheel without a rim. The only thing holding the wheel together is the hub (micro manager). All of the strength in the spokes (people in the organization) is only directed toward the hub and not to the other spokes.

· It's ironic. Some of the most stressful tasks are like running a 100 yard dash while others are tripping and throwing rocks at you. These "others" are the ones that want you to win. (This means that if you want the job DONE, THEN LEAVE ME ALONE TO DO IT! !!!!)

Humourous

· It seem that as we get older, we get colder.

· A man should always endeavor to keep his brains above his belt buckle.

· It may be that we don’t see ourselves as other’s see us because our eyes are as old we are.

· My train of thought seems to have been de-railed.

· Dog is Man's best Friend. Until it pees on his slippers

· Wasting time is a waste of time.

· The trouble with slicing beets is that one cannot tell if you have hurt yourself. And, if you have never sliced beets then you have no idea what this means.

· How much oatmeal should you feed a toddler? No more than you are willing to clean up.

· In my quest to make conversation, I tend to ask dumb questions.

· Sometimes I believe that everyone knows more than I do. They just need a little encouragement to prove it. (In my endeavors to make conversation, I sometimes say stupid things).

· All of the Complex support for a "Mechanism" would not be needed if the "Mechanism" weren’t so damned Complex.

· Don't ever show a perplexed look. Too often someone will explain the simplest things to you in great detail.

· A fatal mistake can only be made once.

· Do we do what we do because it IS what we do? Or is it because of what we don't do?

· If an old hammer can drive a new nail then a new hammer should be able to drive an old nail. Most new radios can still tune in AM stations. A new pair of scissors can cut old fabric. So, why make it different with computers?

· (This one is kind of naughty). The expression of “”holy shit!”” should not be used when observing a lovely woman’s backside. It can take the excitement out of the situation.

· The only time one is wrong is when others disagree.

(The Ten Commandments excepted)

· There are more assholes in the world than there are people.

· No man is good enough for any of my daughters. I just trust them to find someone that they can work with.

· Never leave a restroom smiling. (Think about it)

· Even with your eyes closed, you may still see a silhouette of your nose.

There are so many bad and evil things going on these days. Most people are “asleep” and don’t know about any of it. Our best relief and source of hope is our gift from God. The Bible. I’ve come to believe this with all my heart. And from time to time, I think that He inspires some of His children to present something for others to ponder upon. Clean “humour” is often the result. Other results are art, music, prose, etc. So, consider it a blessing if something of this sort touches you.