Imus and Duke Boys

Today, the only news I'm able to get is that Imus has been fired and that the 3 boys from the Duke college team have been declared innocent of all charges. I'm glad they finally got to that point. I thought they were innocent over a year ago. I think Imus has been a little too much of a shock jock and maybe it is time to go. However, I think he is a good man at heart and I hope he finds the just right job for himself. He has done a lot of good for sick children and he needs a high paying job to continue his good deeds. Again, I think the media drove both of these incidents to the ground. However, now that you have made a start at cleaning up the media, I hope that you go all the way and get rid of the stuff that you would be ashamed to have your children or your grandparents see you watching.

Senator Obama

Did you see Dave Letterman and Senator Obama last night? I was extremely impressed with Senator Obama. He really looks good, very presidential! He speaks in such a manner that he hold your attention. He has seriousness about him and yet he can come out with some interesting and funny remarks that hold ones attention. It was by far the best Presidential interview that I have heard this season so far. Usually, I’m bored after five minutes but not so with Barack. He is trying to give up smoking. He says his wife has ask the public to let her know if he trys to smoke while on the campaign. He also says his children have figured that this is a good time to ask for a dog. He is running for President not Vice President. He respects all of the Democrats running for President. He says Hillary is smart and Edwards is a good man and both have done well. He says his money is basically all under $100 donations. He’d like it if funding for the campaign was done differently but until the laws change we have to go this route. He says we all want the same thing, better health care, better schools, and we need to figure out a plan to get out of Iraq.

Campaign Finance

I couldn't believe it when I heard all the money raised to start the campaign for electing a new President of the United States. I suggest that we elect the democrates because we certainly need a change. We could put Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama as Co-Presidents and John Edwards and Nancy Pelosi as Co-Vice Presidents. We could use the 64 million that the three of them collected for the poor, also replace a few old schools. We could keep Bill Clinton campaigning for more money to help the various causes that the Democrates have mention along the way. When I taught school we often used co-presidents for class president and it worked out beautifully. It divides up the job nicely. It would also keep one in the office while the other is touring. They could take turns by the month or by the quarter.

Easter Egg Hunt

Today the big attraction was an Easter Egg Hunt. The eggs were hidden all over a big room. The eggs were little plastic eggs with wrapped candy inside. Well, an 18 month little girl came into the room and had a ball hunting for eggs, she stole the show. I found a few myself. The golden egg had a big prize in it. The big prize was $10. It didn't take long and all the eggs were found. It is a fun game for people to play. Real eggs have a great symbolization of the Resurrection of Jesus when an egg burst open and a little bird come out. Of course it would be more fun if this could take place out doors but in South Dakota and all the snow it has to become an indoor activity.

Winter came back

After four days of nice rain, winter paid us another visit. The snow started at about 5pm on Monday and it is still snowing off and on this afternoon. It is beautiful white snow, but oh so cold for April. All of the grade schools and high schools had to close for the day. Just too dangerous to send our young people out on these icy roads. It will give the the farmers just what they have been praying for, namely moisture. This will do so much for the economy of out community. Dear God we could use a little sunshine to melt this snow slowly so that we can save every drop of moisture. Thank You, God!

Funeral

Today we buried a Sister who was dedicated to the poor. She worked with the Hispanic people and loved to be around them. She spoke Spanish fluently. She came from a big family of eleven children. They grew up in rural South Dakota. It was a big funeral and as one would expect. If you really want a big funeral you need to die young, come from a big family, and have done some sort of unique work. Sister met those requirements. The theme of the funeral was "The Cry of the Poor" and "The Beatitudes". What a wonderful tribute. God bless you as you journey to heaven.

Palm Sunday

Today, Palms were given out as we entered the church. Even the Palms were dry reflecting the draught that so many of us have suffered this past year. Each year on Palm Sunday, I see our Lord coming into the villiage upon an ass and the people waving branches, treating Him like a present day basketball hero. The next week He is put to death like a criminal. Christ has really reached all aspects of human life from His humble birth, His baptism, His great sermons and His long remembered death. He is so human and then we see the Divine nature in his Resurection. As my dad once said, "Good Friday isn't so important, any one can die, it is Easter Sunday, that is really important because only God can rise from the dead."