tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post1553643735987597613..comments2023-07-28T03:07:26.414-07:00Comments on Jimmy's Opinion: Signs Of The TimesJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-2045971484268146582010-11-10T18:28:13.637-08:002010-11-10T18:28:13.637-08:00Lynne, This means a lot to me my Friend, Thank You...Lynne, This means a lot to me my Friend, Thank YouJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-47706957327286642732010-11-10T17:45:06.196-08:002010-11-10T17:45:06.196-08:00Jimmy,I have read every one of your post.. For me ...Jimmy,<br>I have read every one of your post.. For me this is Class "A"..stellar..wonderful..love it..<br><br>I work for corporate America in the IT industry..Top 3..you feel me here, right? We have the cliques there as well and like you I am just a simple woman. I feel like I don't belong. Fancy cars, the latest fashions are unimportant to me. Example: I did an impromptu quiz one day of people's thoughts on the war.. Fact: 3 people said "Oh, that's still going on"..So consumed in their consumerism.. I love the outcasts people.. I call myself the Purple Converse...<br><br>This is just a damn fine post and yes, I love that song!!!!!Lynne H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07152395614850392574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-27695435551755597682010-11-08T18:01:36.691-08:002010-11-08T18:01:36.691-08:00Thank You Susan, I still have a tendancy to try an...Thank You Susan, I still have a tendancy to try and tuck my hair up under my hat after wearing it long for a number of years, I can imagine tucking a ponytail into a hard hat but we have to do what works.<br><br>I appreciate your kind words and yes I plan to stay true to myself because it's not worth it otherwise.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-6133882245360846902010-11-08T17:47:53.862-08:002010-11-08T17:47:53.862-08:00Great post Jimmy~ It reminds me of the mornings 39...Great post Jimmy~ It reminds me of the mornings 39 years ago when I tucked Neil's ponytail into his hard hat before he went to work. <br>Its great you are true to yourself Jimmy and an honest man. I don't know how anyone can fake a stroke! All I'll say to your church situation is that you have the right heart and I hope you always make your own way. :)Neil and Susan Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06626841318734250784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-3588457319306686042010-11-08T10:33:37.214-08:002010-11-08T10:33:37.214-08:00Hey Betty, “Sometimes they are just searching for ...Hey Betty, “Sometimes they are just searching for their identities, or fulfilling a role that they think society already has for them” Excellent point, our kids have so much in front of them and it appears they are growing up a whole lot faster than we did so to say, yes some have to live up to what is put in front of them, the old “Peer Pressure” thing, keep up or be left behind they are thinking, when in my opinion it’s either follow the crowd or make your own way, too many are taught to follow.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-721621984326991172010-11-08T10:33:23.868-08:002010-11-08T10:33:23.868-08:00Cocotte, Your Church sounds like one I would enjoy...Cocotte, Your Church sounds like one I would enjoy, all should be “Come as you are” because as you pointed our the Lord is looking in your heart and not at what you are wearing, I don’t see casual dress as lazy and I also don’t see going to church as a fashion show, hopefully we can find a church like yours.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-68376267017569377162010-11-08T10:32:50.950-08:002010-11-08T10:32:50.950-08:00Thank You Dawn, “May God help us when our kids gro...Thank You Dawn, “May God help us when our kids grow up and then theirs grow up.....and no respect has been "exampled" or taught. Pretty scary place to be !!” You are so right and it is up to us now to be that example, so many now days don’t teach respect but I pray that it’s not too late to make a change.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-13824192480430865012010-11-08T10:32:20.792-08:002010-11-08T10:32:20.792-08:00Susie, I think songs we hear throughout life have ...Susie, I think songs we hear throughout life have always told a story; some of us get different things out of them and I have always related them to real life as that is where they originate from.<br><br>It appears that Russel has become a friend so to say over the years rather than just a patient; it is so good to get through the first impression and meet the real person.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-32431733290288796872010-11-08T10:31:40.223-08:002010-11-08T10:31:40.223-08:00Hey Ron, I am so proud you enjoyed this one, there...Hey Ron, I am so proud you enjoyed this one, there is a lot I shared that could have been left out but life’s lessons have come through some of the experiences.<br><br>Thank You Buddy I appreciate you.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-15405674985781847322010-11-08T06:53:50.824-08:002010-11-08T06:53:50.824-08:00What a great song AND a great post! I teach some ...What a great song AND a great post! I teach some students that look fairly scary sometimes, but once I get to know them, they aren't scary at all. Sometimes they are just searching for their identities, or fulfilling a role that they think society already has for them. Thanks for this thought-provoking piece.Bossy Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-23278289607974431852010-11-08T04:20:30.046-08:002010-11-08T04:20:30.046-08:00So much wisdom here, Jimmy. We love our current c...So much wisdom here, Jimmy. We love our current church because it is 'come as you are'....jeans, shorts, t-shirts, etc. Most of the guys in the band are wearing baseball caps. The Lord isn't concerned about our exterior. Some people see it as being lazy, but you've got to wonder who they are trying to impress?Cocottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577723506036164914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-59407575938039448432010-11-07T22:48:51.258-08:002010-11-07T22:48:51.258-08:00This is one GREAT post !!!!I am so with you on all...This is one GREAT post !!!!<br>I am so with you on all of it...so tired of the judgement that comes from others on the outward- when all that matters is the heart.<br>RESPECT is key.<br>So right on this!!!!!<br>(May God help us when our kids grow up and then theirs grow up.....and no respect has been "exampled" or taught. Pretty scary place to be !!!!)<br>GREAT post!<br><br>Have a super new week.Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07040738593336836064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-23050079463830941392010-11-07T21:30:14.388-08:002010-11-07T21:30:14.388-08:00First of all...I love that song too! I think you d...First of all...I love that song too! I think you did such a nice job weaving in and out of the lyrics and tying it into your thoughts and experiences. I agree and also am somewhat ashamed that I have judged the book by its cover (so to say...I stole that from you!) I have this patient named Russel who came to my office with big rings in his ears, tatted all over his body, purple hair and rotten teeth. I thought to myself...he will never do nor have the money to do what is necessary to fix his teeth. Well, by gosh was I ever proven wrong. It took us four years and many appointments, but Russel is a devoted patient of mine. We fixed every tooth and in the process I came to find out he was an intelligent Iraq vet who needed to express himself. Over the years he has removed the rings, cut and stopped coloring his hair and kind of started to look what I might consider normal. But it doesn't matter...because once I got to know him he just became Russel to me.DrSoosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445723747109775244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-68411425273382677142010-11-07T19:45:43.467-08:002010-11-07T19:45:43.467-08:00FAB-U-LOUS post, Jimmy!There is so much you have s...FAB-U-LOUS post, Jimmy!<br><br>There is so much you have shared here that I could CHEER about, however I will choose your ending paragraph that sums it up completely....<br><br>"The sign of the times I see right now is that some people in our society have lost respect for one another, if we teach our children to respect each other and themselves, and to play nice with others then a lot of the problems I mentioned above will be lessened."<br><br>Amen!<br><br>Thanks for sharing, buddy! Excellent!Ronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-27534736380070000232010-11-07T18:56:16.209-08:002010-11-07T18:56:16.209-08:00Thank You John, I always liked that song tooHey Jo...Thank You John, I always liked that song too<br><br>Hey Joe, I appreciate you Sir, I was afraid I went too long on this one but the song helped it along.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-74306332154178928312010-11-07T18:50:55.897-08:002010-11-07T18:50:55.897-08:00Jimmy, what a great post.I love the story, and the...Jimmy, what a great post.<br>I love the story, and the song is a great song all the way around.<br>I think I am going to listen to it right now!Joe Caphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16809044606514490636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-84274273983011057262010-11-07T18:33:08.999-08:002010-11-07T18:33:08.999-08:00BEAUTIFUL- One of my alltime favorite songs!Great ...BEAUTIFUL- One of my alltime favorite songs!<br><br>Great post!<br>JohnJohn McElveenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12964018803560952364noreply@blogger.com