Life With Frenchie

Apparently, MM is very observant. She’s pointed out my one (and only!) flaw It’s really caused me to pay attention and realize that I do have this bad habit - I chew on my shirt when I’m reading or thinking. She’s taken to admonishing me whenever she catches me! I’ve got to try and stop that…

Stumble it!

Remembering this Memorial Day…

A Soldier Reports to God

The soldier stood and faced his God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as brightly as his brass.

Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?

The soldier squared his shoulders
And said No Lord, I guess I aint’
Because those of us who carry guns
Can’t always be a saint.

I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But I never took a penny
That wasn’t mine to keep…
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.

I know I don’t deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.

If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand,
I’ve never had that much in life,
So if you don’t I’ll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

Step forward now you soldier
You’ve borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in Hell

Stumble it!

I only watched the last few minutes of American Idol last night just to see who won (woo hoo!! Go David Cook!!), so I missed the most priceless moment of the show - Gladys Knight and her “Pips” performing Midnight Train to Georgia. For those of you who have not yet had the pleasure, sit back and enjoy. But, please, no drinking while you watch…I don’t want to be blamed for you spitting your drink all over your computer!

P.S. I am considering calling off the nuptials to go be with my true love - Robert Downey, Jr.

Stumble it!