Caricature

 Roland Bainton, noted theologian and author of Here I Stand a biography of Martin Luther was also an artist.

He was well known for his caricatures of friends and associates.

I had the opportunity of having lunch with him and faculty at Wittenberg University.  I asked, was told it was limited, yet I managed to attend.  Persistence and faith -s-.

 I knew of his drawings and wouldn't dare hope for one.

We had a wonderful lunch and I was able to make some points.

As we dispersed, Dr. Bainton handed me a note paper.  There was a wonderful abstract of yours truly.

I was astonished, blushed and managed a quick thank you.

He sensed my hope and fulfilled it.  This was the kind of man he was.

He was no snob and reached out beyond the academic.  He cared and his faith showed it.

After the farewell sermon, I shook his hand and told him Here I Stand was a major influence in my spiritual journey.  His eyes showed he was deeply touched and we parted with uplifted hearts.

You never know til you ask.

Heritage

 We are all related.  Mitakuye Oyasin.

All our yesterdays and heritages coalesce.

What we inherit we use or misuse or ignore.

Particular lineage may have particular gifts.

And thus, we use them for weal or woe.  And therein lies worthiness.

The means by which one 'proves' same.

Also, it knits us together, even if it seems obscure.

May your path lead to Freedom.

Morality Vs Obedience

Morality:

Doing what is right regardless of what you are told.

Obedience:

Doing what you are told regardless of what is right.

Greyer

 My World History HS teacher made a wry comment one day.

He smiled and said that when young, things were more black and white.  The older one gets, the greyer things become.  Thus the smile.

Truth.

Facts present themselves.  It shifts events.

Facts factor.

Don't worry.  Research.

Otherwise, it can make you greyer worrying.

Reasons are timeless.

If/Then

 Don't play semantic games.  

If something happens, then there is a result.  

We must make our future WHEN.

The details will follow.

Eyes...

 My brother taught me that if I get into a self defense situation and win, then I should never turn my back on them.  That's when a vengeful assailant might attack from behind.  Make sure you really win and be watchful.

I believe this is true beyond the physical, into any situation where we protect ourselves.  This includes verbal/written and spiritual.

We watch and note what the collectivists do.  The case is mounting gravely against them.  As a result, we have those countering on all levels in order to win our Republic back.  

Timing is everything.  It may look like we are beaten.  Might appear that we do nothing.  Let our opponents think that.. It is Sun Tzu.  

How we make sure we win an encounter should vary.  But we must make sure.  

Keep your eyes on them and make them run.

pi

 All but cherry lol.

3.14159........

It never ends?

22/7.

What's the point?

Try squaring the circle.