Symmetry …
I am one of those who are very much attracted to symmetry. It just seems to calm my mind in this very chaotic and unsymmetrical world. This one was found in the Kentucky State House a few years ago. Continue reading Symmetry …
Author: RJ Walters
I am an Independent thinking, highly functional person who is deaf and has some unique views and challenges in life.
Like all of us, I am a person who is composed of all my life experiences and that is what I write about here.
Evangelicals and the NRA
I think everyone knows that a significant part of the NRA are evangelical Christians. To me that association seems to be a Jekyll/Hide thing. How can you be so irrationally in favor of all guns without ANY restrictions and the resulting violence that it brings and be a follower of Jesus who was anything but a violent man? It is hard for me to fathom that association but I have to accept that it is there. One thing that Evangelicals and NRA members hold very much in common is the idea of the “slippery slope”. It is very much engrained … Continue reading Evangelicals and the NRA
Diversity
It is hard to realize all the diversity in flowers…. Continue reading Diversity
Going After the Money…. We Can’t..
In this age of electronic banking the way to shut down any organization is to go after their access to money. It looks like that is just what is currently happening with North Korea at least to an extent. “We need to step up and target those financial institutions in Asia and beyond that are supporting the brutal and dangerous North Korean regime.” When challenged by Royce about “a number of small banks” still doing business with North Korea and the need to choke off the country’s access to hard currency, Glaser replied: “That’s exactly what we are trying to … Continue reading Going After the Money…. We Can’t..
Mackinac Island – Hotels
Mackinac Island, MI While the Grand Hotel on the island is indeed grand it is also very expensive. Most of us who visit there stay at one of the several hotels close to town. For us it was the Island … Continue reading Mackinac Island – Hotels
A Tisket, A Tasket….
And we still got a year for others who think they would make a good president to join in…… Continue reading A Tisket, A Tasket….
Mackinac Island – Bicycles
Mackinac Island, MI Bicycles are the main mode of transportation on the Island and there are thousands of them for daily rentals. Continue reading Mackinac Island – Bicycles
Things Your Husband Never Gets Sick of Hearing…
“Thank you.” A study from the University of California showed that those who feel appreciated by their partners are also more appreciative of their partners-so it goes both ways. The next time your husband does something thoughtful, even if it’s as tiny as remembering to put your wet beach towels in the wash instead of on the floor, say “thanks” instead of “Oh, good, you’re learning!” SOURCE: 9 Little Things Your Husband Never Gets Sick of Hearing | Love + Sex – Yahoo Shine. I am not going to bore you with all nine things men like to hear from … Continue reading Things Your Husband Never Gets Sick of Hearing…
A Once Thriving….
This building was found in the small town of Hardinsburg KY. I’m sure it was once a thriving business. Maybe a hardware store?? Continue reading A Once Thriving….
Mackinac Island – No Cars
Mackinac Island, MI One of the best things about Mackinac Island is that unlike Nantucket there are not cars there. If you want to get around you either catch a hose and buggy or rent a bicycle. That makes is … Continue reading Mackinac Island – No Cars
Six Lessons to Learn in U.S. Christianity….
We spent the last two posts reviewing an article entitled “The Six Worst Things About American Christianity” from href=”http://redletterchristians.com/”>RedLetterChristians by Steven Mattson. Now that I have had a few days to digest these words I want to turn the article’s six points around to imagine them as lessons we U.S. Christians should learn. Here they are: 1) We must realize that no one has an exclusive connection with God — Much of what we know about early Christianity is the result of a scribe writing down Christian stories that had been passed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years and … Continue reading Six Lessons to Learn in U.S. Christianity….
Mackinac Island… Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island, MI Mackinaw Island was a very important part of early American History and the Grand Hotel shown in the picture has been a big part of that history for over one hundred years. Lets spend a few … Continue reading Mackinac Island… Grand Hotel
Oh Montana…
Helena, MT – State Capital During my first extensive trip west in 1990 we stopped in the capital city of Helena. Montana is one of the largest States in the Northern Plains States with a population of 1 million which … Continue reading Oh Montana…
Fourth Street Live…
Fourth Street Live in downtown Louisville Kentucky is a jumping place indeed. It is one of the more successful attempts to integrate entertainment into downtown areas. If you are in the area it is well worth staying the night to take in all the sites there. Continue reading Fourth Street Live…
Grandpa Rambo???
After months of speculation, Sylvester Stallone has finally announced the title for the fifth (and seemingly final) “Rambo” movie, “Rambo: Last Blood.” Stallone will be returning to another familiar franchise this month. He also tweeted that he’s headed to Philadelphia to play Rocky Balboa for the seventh time SOURCE: Sylvester Stallone Announces ‘Rambo 5′ Title. Is there anyone really interested in an almost 70-year-old Rambo? Come on!! He is older than I am for God’s sake. I wonder how many of the 17-29 year olds will flock to the theatre to watch Rambo 5? I think I can probably count them … Continue reading Grandpa Rambo???
In Control Of Your World…
Chicago, IL – ?? I’m not sure exactly where this pic was taken but I think it was at the Museum of Science and Industry. Scale modeling, especially the railroad variety is a very popular hobby for many, especially among … Continue reading In Control Of Your World…
Mining
This photo was taken in a mine pit in Wyoming or Montana. Not sure which? Continue reading Mining
Space??
Seattle, WA I have never understood why it is called a Space Needle but it has become the symbol for Seattle. We, like most tourists went to the top for a view of the city when we were there in … Continue reading Space??
American Forts…
Fort Ticonderoga played important roles in several eras of American history. It was a strategic point in the control of the Hudson River Valley. Continue reading American Forts…
About Islam and terrorism…
I have been meaning to study more about the Muslim world. I know it rivals Christianity as the largest religion in the world. Here are some supposed facts I recently found about it from a recent on-line article. Click the source below to see the complete article. 1. There are 1.6 billion Muslims in the world. 2. European Muslims are more moderate on sharia law. Eighty-four percent of Muslims in South Asia, 77 percent of percent of Muslims in Southeast Asia, and 74 percent of Muslims in the Middle East and North Africa believe that sharia law should be official … Continue reading About Islam and terrorism…
Old Time Galena
The original photo for this rendering was taken on my first trip to Galena IL so I guess that makes it old but for a town that celebrates its age that is not a bad thing… Continue reading Old Time Galena
RJ's Corner - Having My Say 