Saturday, April 19, 2025
It's For Real!
Friday, April 18, 2025
Easter Dates Explained
Looking Back to Look Ahead
“If you have to be persuaded, reminded, pressured, lied to, incentivized, coerced, bullied, socially shamed, guilt-tripped, threatened, punished and criminalized ... If all of this is considered necessary to gain your compliance -- you can be absolutely certain that what is being promoted is not in your best interest.” - Ian Watson
This is a very powerful quote when you think about all the things that were forced on not only those of us here in the U.S., but all around the world during the time of covid. This quote is in direct response to the covid "vaccine" and the pressure placed on people to get these untested injections. The emergency use authorization was based on a lie, because it could only be used if there weren't any treatment options available. That was a lie because the valid treatments that had been being used successfully were suppressed and vilified by the CDC and the FDA.
Since we know the answers to many questions about how covid (and the subsequent "vaccines") came to be, and those who are most likely responsible, we can see just how much the words in this quote are true. That one event changed the world and we are still trying to recover. In the event that this scam is ever tried again, keep these words in mind and understand that it is not in your best interest.
Until next time, stay safe and stay sane.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Unsettled Thoughts
After a long week filled with stakeouts, tedious investigative research and the continuing of Alex’s portrayal of Alan around town, the tension was starting to get under their skin.
Charlie was at this desk early the morning before the artifact was to be received by Sato Yasahiro.
Deep in thought, Charlie jumped when Diane spoke, “Charlie, you’re here early, would you like a cup of coffee? Seeing his reaction, she exclaimed, "Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you.” As Charlie looked embarrassed, Diane smiled at him. “Thanks," he said "that would be great – cream and sugar please. I’m up to my eyeballs in this case, and our day of reckoning is drawing near,” Charlie explained.
As Diane left to get the coffee, Alex appeared in the doorway. “Want to chat a minute,” Alex queried?
“Sure, pull up a seat” Charlie said, as he indicated the armchair across from his desk. “What’s on your mind?”
“Have you ever had a weird unsettling feeling that you couldn’t explain? Like you know something isn’t right but you can’t put your finger on it,” asked Alex quietly?
Charlie eyed Alex carefully as he asked “case related?”
“Maybe,” stated Alex flatly. “Tomorrow is the ‘the day’ and I...for the first time doing this job, I am worried. It’s probably nothing, but the fact that SAD is still basically an unknown and, I don’t know, it’s probably just my imagination.”
Charlie thought for a moment and then said “when I first joined the bureau fresh out of the academy, a senior agent, probably around 60 then said ‘Son, always trust your gut. If you think something just doesn’t add up, it probably doesn’t.' So yeah, it is worth keeping in mind. Is there anything specific that is bothering you? Are you and Bobby good? I know it's a bit odd to switch partners, even if just temporarily.”
Alex and Charlie were partners, but for the sake of this investigation, Alex had teamed up with Bobby to go undercover in the art district. While Charlie and Kyle worked the seedier angle. All of Charlie's team were friends, but it was still a bit stressful when working a case with a different partner, wondering if you'll catch their subtle signals at a crucial moment.
“I guess,” Alex replied. “Maybe it is just the change in routine, but we get along okay. I think he's moved on from the whole wild turkey incident on the camping trip. Hey, I need to go get into character. Thanks for listening. I’m sure it’s nothing, but I’ll keep my eyes open and my guard up.”
Two hours later, Alex and Bobby hit the street in their undercover getup. "What do you say we hit up Sato to check on the progress," asked Alex?
“As they entered the store, Sato was at his desk in the store's alcove. From there he could see the comings and goings and be ready to assist any potential customers.
"Ah greetings my friend,” called Sato congenially. “What may I help you with today?”
Alex, known to Sato as Alan Wainright, said, “Greetings to you also. "I know it is early, but I was wondering if perchance my item had arrived sooner than expected?"
“Alas, no, but I am assured it will be here tomorrow afternoon,” Sato confirmed. I will phone you with the details for pickup. I assume you will have the money?”
With a calmness he wasn't necessarily feeling, Alex replied, “I will.”
“Good,” Sato responded with a grandiose gesture. “Until then,” and Bobby and Alex left the store.
“What did you make of that exchange,” Alex asked Bobby when they were a ways down the street.
As if confused by the question, Bobby asked, “What do you mean? He was very businesslike and confirmed the deal and details. Seemed okay to me, why?”
“I don’t know, maybe I’m a bit on edge about this one. I’ve been in some tight spots, so it doesn’t make sense, but still…” his voice trailed off, and they walked along in silence each absorbed in his own thoughts.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Words Matter
Because you never know who might read your words today and need to hear your message, be it inspired, serious or just plain funny.
Words do matter!
Saturday, April 12, 2025
A Tale of Two Sources
As usual, the left is lying, manipulating, and playing on emotions in order to draw sympathy to the gang member they allege to be an innocent father.
The man in question was most certainly not a normal dad who tragically got arrested and accidentally deported. Nope, absolutely not. This man was a leader in the horrible MS-13 gang. You've heard of them, right? If you haven't, here's a blub from Wikipedia:
Mara Salvatrucha members are involved in the trafficking of narcotics, primarily cocaine and marijuana, into the United States, as well as the transportation and distribution of illicit drugs throughout the U.S.[8] Conversely, the gang is engaged in the trafficking of stolen vehicles from the U.S. to Central America. MS-13 also utilizes intimidation and violence to extort payment from legal and illegal businesses operating in its territory.[9] Members partake in additional criminal activities including alien smuggling, weapons trafficking, assault, homicide, rape, kidnapping, identification theft, home invasions, carjackings, prostitution, robbery, and vandalism.[6][8]
Here is the real story from two different sources, PJMedia, and The Gateway Pundit.
SICK: Obama Judge Orders Return of Deported MS-13 Gang Member to U.S.
What actually happened with the "accidental" deportation was that while he was eligible for deportation, he had been granted a "Withholding of Removal", and was not supposed to be returned to El Salvador. However, he could be deported to any other country that would take him. He was not on the original list destined for El Salvador, but was an alternate. Due to various reasons, others were removed from the flight and he was moved up the list and assigned to the flight. His deportation was carried out in good faith based on a final order of removal and his purported membership in MS-13.
Now here is how CNN and The Atlantic spin it to fit their narrative.
An ‘Administrative Error’ Sends a Maryland Father to a Salvadoran Prison
After a Maryland father was mistakenly deported, his community prepares for the worst
If you think you are getting the truth from mainstream media whether it be newspapers, TV or online publications, you are sadly mistaken. You are constantly inhaling the stench of their lies.
Until next time, stay safe and stay sane. I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Being Conservative in a Liberal Church
The story of how we came to this church is that friends invited us to visit. We went because of the invitation and stayed because of the pastor. Way too soon he decided it was time to retire. Now I can understand that because he is our age and we've been retired for a while.
Just before covid a change began to take place, not only because of the forced shutdown but because of changes in pastoral staff. Prior to this, our associate pastor had moved on to pastor his own church in another state. This lead to the hiring a temporary associate pastor, we'll call Joan, to serve until the permanent position was filled. This was the beginning of the change. She was liberal, but not so much outwardly woke. Still, you could tell Joan wasn't one of us. She stayed with us for nearly two years, almost twice as long as intended, probably because of covid.
After her departure yet another woman was hired. We will call her Lisa. Now Lisa was way more liberal/woke, and it showed. She follows the new Progressive Christianity and is a strong supporter of LGBT...and more. She was hired as an associate pastor before our beloved pastor retired, after which she was asked and agreed to serve as interim pastor during the search for a full time pastor.
She brought nothing to the worship experience in my opinion. She quoted numerous progressive writers during each sermon and even said "... the Holy Spirit, SHE's a wild one" during a service on Trinity Sunday! There were other times she referred to God as "she" and "mother", which, quite frankly, did not set well with me. When she needed help with her pastoral duties, yet another woman was brought in, we'll call her Mary. Mary served as the parish associate and was equally woke, going so far as to talk about how great the pride parade was the previous weekend. This was going on in 2023-24. It got to the point that I didn't go to church much, and never when Mary was preaching.
Fast forward to August 2024, when we finally hired a new pastor. A man! Now he is still democrat/liberal, but probably less woke and progressive than the women were. He preaches from scripture which is a breath of fresh air after several years of endless progressive quotes. Recently we acquired a new parish associate, also a man, and former church member. Our denomination will always be liberal, but it is easier to deal with it when it is not in your face.
Now the big question I know is on your mind is why did we stay. A friend said "there are other churches" and that's true. We were almost to that point, but the search for a new pastor was underway, and we were praying God would lead someone to us who would preach and teach God's word from scripture. We got that so we stayed. I did have a short list of churches if we had decided to leave.
On the up side, we have some friends there who are also conservative (and even some who are not...they're still nice people).
Based on what I have read and seen in my own church, it's my opinion that the reason for the downfall of churches is women. It seems to me that women are much more likely to be drawn into the "progressive" version of Christianity, which I view as false Christianity.
PJ Media recently did an article on progressive Christianity and women pastors.
Glitter Blessings' and Women Pastors Who Say 'Queer' a Lot
Take care and God bless!
John 14:6: "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
On Being Optimistic
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However, time will tell, and until then I remain hopeful and pleased at the well-thought out economic strategies currently in place that, if allowed to continue, should serve us well going forward.
I'm not going to spell this out now. This is just a lighter post to hopefully encourage those who are shrieking and freaking and rending their garments in distress.
Please calm down and breathe. If we come together and stick together, we'll be fine. Remember, it's just a cha cha, and things are already getting better.
In the meantime, take care and stay sane. It's still a crazy world out there.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Stronger Together
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Some of you may be familiar with Aesop's Fables. I enjoyed those as a child and find that as an adult they have even more meaning. As I walk through life, things I see, hear and read often remind me of one fable or another. While I was looking for examples for this post, I came across the fable about a bundle of sticks.
It seems there was a man, perhaps a farmer, who had several sons. It would seem that all would be right with his world. He had strong sons to help him, and to one day take over for him in his old age.
That was not necessarily true because his sons would continually fight among themselves, and one day he decided to turn things around. He brought forth a bundle of sticks and handed it to one of the boys and instructed him to break it. He could not. The bundle was passed to each son for him to try and break it. None could. The father then separated the bundle and handed each boy a stick. Now try to break it, he commanded them. Each boy was able to break the single stick.
The moral of this fable is that while each stick is easily broken, when they are bundled together they are much stronger.
This same principle applies to animals, as in the herd of bison above, as well as humans. If we stick together and work together it will be much easier to achieve our common goals.
Folks, we are being divided today six ways from Sunday. What it boils down to is whether you are a conservative or a liberal. No matter what the subject, we are divided by the party line. I have touched on some of these individual topics previously so I won't rehash them here.
The thing that concerns me now is that the Republicans are not showing a united front. There are a number of congress and senate members that are coming out against the President's policies, to the extent that they are trying to pass legislation limiting the President's ability to use tariffs. It seems they are literally trying to throw up roadblocks. This is not the time for that. Like the fable tells us, we are stronger together. We can't blow our God-given opportunity by bickering among ourselves. As my mom would say "straighten up and fly right".
I hope this post finds you well and at peace. Please pray for our country, our President and all those working hard to heal our country and move us forward to economic stability once again.
Monday, April 7, 2025
Standing Up
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Friday, April 4, 2025
Why We Need Voter ID in the U.S.
It seems the democrats are fighting tooth and nail against requiring voter ID. They are claiming that requiring ID to vote is voter suppression. Think I'm kidding? Watch this short video on X.
Hakeem Jeffries just called the SAVE Act “A voter suppression bill.”
I would think that all U.S. citizens would be happy to show ID if it helps in preventing voter fraud. I know I am. Currently, the requirements vary from state to state. If it were up to me, every state would require the appropriate ID and proof of citizenship if deemed necessary in order to cast a ballot. There would also be nearly no mail-in ballots with only a few exceptions and those carefully scrutinized. Elections must be fair and honest.
*Who cannot vote?
- Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents, cannot vote in federal, state, and most local elections.
- Some people cannot vote after being convicted of a felony or if they are currently serving time for other types of crimes. Rules are different in each state. Check this guide from vote.gov to understand the laws in your state.
- Some people who have a mental disability may not be able to vote. Learn about your voting rights. Rules vary by state.
One has to wonder how people can hate their own country and countrymen so much. Money and power, I guess.
*Who Can and Cannot Vote
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Why the U.S. Withdrew from the WHO
It was a glorious day when newly inaugurated President Trump, a.k.a. Trump 2.0 signed the Executive Order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Why you ask? Aren't they supposed to look after our health? The name would imply such, but no they don't.
Here is a paragraph from an article from the Epoch Times back in 2022.
With this treaty in place, all member nations will be subject to the WHO’s dictates. If the WHO says every person on the planet needs to have a vaccine passport and digital identity to ensure vaccination compliance, then that’s what every country will be forced to implement, even if the people have rejected such plans using local democratic processes.
This is why. We had a hard enough battle during Covid to try and maintain control over our own personal situations, and some weren't able to. They were literally forced to comply or risk losing their jobs. That was wrong on so many levels. Some people quit or retired rather than taking the jab. Others could not risk being unemployed and possibly losing everything they had.
In the end, some who took the jab still lost everything, they lost their lives. Let us never forget the ones who did this to us.
Then there is Bill Gates...You know, the guy who wants to depopulate the world with his vaccines. Yes, he did say that.
Of course, Gates is also the largest funder of the WHO (when you combine the donations from both his foundation and GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance). This and other relationships speak volumes about the corruption still ruling the WHO.
One final thought from the article, and it should scare the britches off you.
So, if the WHO is given the authority to dictate biosecurity rules for the world, you can bet they’ll insist on vaccine passports with built-in digital identity and readiness for a centralized programmable central bank digital currency (CBDC). As reported by the Western Standard:
The WHO fully intends to provide support to its 194 member states to facilitate the implementation of the digital verification technology for countries’ national and regional verification of vaccine status.
What does this tell you about the major bullet that we dodged by President Trump getting us out of that mess? He also cut off funds to Gates and GAVI via USAID. Thank you Mr. President!
Here's the link to the article so you can read it for yourself.
WHO Pandemic Treaty: What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Stop It
That's a lot of food for thought, so until next time, stay safe and stay sane.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Liberty
Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties. ― John Milton
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Propaganda
Does that sound a bit like propaganda to you? Here is how Webster's defines it:
The spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.Where have we seen this happening over the previous four years? I'm of the opinion that you can't fix a problem unless you know what's wrong to begin with, i.e. the truth. And here we are today, trying to get to the truth in order to begin to fix our country's problems.
Ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause.
Rather than reinvent the wheel, so to speak, I'll leave you with some suggested reading to get you started. We read Coffee and Covid nearly every day at the Roses to Rainbows household. This is yesterday's article.
☕️ ACCOUNTABILITY ROBOTS ☙ Friday, March 28, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS ðŸ¦
And if you are on Facebook, check out Michael Smith at https://www.facebook.com/utahprez
While we are still talking truth vs. disinformation, here is an article from The Hill on the topic of the Ukraine/Russia war...why and how they got where they are today. Sadly, Trump is right on Ukraine (Well duh, of course he was.)
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Required Voter ID
Take a good long look at this list. Do you see the United States on that list? No. The question we should all be asking is why not? Next, we should be demanding our elected officials to require, without exception, valid ID, and proof of citizenship if necessary.
I think politicians often forget that they work for the citizens, not the other way around. The previous resident of that great white house on Pennsylvania Ave. once told an auto worker "I'm not working for you". Sources say that statement was made, but is without context, however I think you get the message.
Election records indicate that most, if not all, areas in which Kamala won were those without Voter ID. That also should tell you a lot about the need to require ID at ALL the voting polls.
Mail-in ballots are another prime source of voter fraud, again going back to not requiring any form of ID. Yeah, how can you enforce that with mail-in ballots? So how many states allow mail-in ballots? Good question! *Let's look into that shall we.
Eight states and Washington, D.C., allow all elections to be conducted entirely by mail: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Vermont and Washington state.
Two states permit counties to opt into conducting elections by mail: Nebraska and North Dakota.
Nine states allow specific small elections to be conducted by mail: Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico and Wyoming.
Four states permit mostly mail elections for certain small jurisdictions: Idaho, Minnesota, New Jersey and New Mexico.
There you have it, 18% of the U.S. allow all elections to be conducted by mail, plus other states with the option to use mail-in if they choose.
Our goal is to achieve completely fair elections, free of fraud.
Until next time, take care and stay sane.
*Source: NCSL.org updated 10/2024
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Monday, March 24, 2025
Best By Dates: How long do things last?
This topic is one that I have touched on before, and I would like to bring your attention to another product that has a much longer shelf life than printed on the label. As we all know, the "best by" date is just a guideline to freshness and taste quality on the majority of products. It has nothing to do with safety. There are a few exceptions and one is baby formula.
What we are focusing on here are canned goods, dry goods (pasta, rice, etc.) and packaged goods like mustard, ketchup, hot sauces and, of course, mayonnaise.
For my example, I would like to present a jar of mayo that I purchased in November 2022.
As you can see, I write the purchase date on the label with a black marker. In this case, I noted the price, too. Now for the best by date. In case you can't read it, the date is 5/19/23.
And finally, this is the date I opened it.
And how is it? Just fine! I had recently finished up a jar with the same dates, and it was good to the bottom of the jar. The jar lasted approximately 7 weeks in the fridge.
And there you have it folks. By the time this jar is used up, it will likely be into May, proving that mayo can last (stored properly) for at least 2 years past the best by date. I've linked to a previous post on the subject.
Saturday, March 22, 2025
JFK Files, Covid Scam and More
Hello Friends,
There is a lot going on around the country this week, and rather than try to summarize everything and create a TLDR post, I'll leave you with a few links and a blurb on each to get you started.
We'll start off with today's article from Coffee and Covid. This is information packed so buckle up.
☕️ REGIME CHANGES ☙ Friday, March 21, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS ðŸ¦
"JFK files explode, Trump drops 3 blockbusters: DOE shutdown, swamp procurement chokehold, and mining revival—media stunned, Reagan’s ghost grinning, history rewriting itself; more."– Jeff Childers
A Narrative Review of the COVID-19 Infodemic and Censorship in Healthcare
Secrecy and Society Volume 3 Number 2 Special Issue: Pandemic Secrecy
"The amount of information and scientific data that was censored and kept secret throughout the pandemic is incalculable. However, the evidence presented in this narrative review suggests that lack of access to critical information resulted in the unnecessary and dramatic loss of countless human lives, and possible deaths to follow. Censoring information about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the science behind government recommended responses to the pandemic, the safety and efficacy of COVID19 vaccines, and available treatments for COVID-19 contributed to a loss of trust in healthcare providers and healthcare institutions." Excerpt from page 54.
And now President Trump has signed and Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education.
Returning education back to the states.
"We're going to be returning education very simply BACK TO THE STATES where it belongs, and we want to have our children well educated and we want them to love going to school."
– President Donald J. Trump
Hope you enjoy the articles. There are a lot of changes taking place, I believe, for the good of the country and the American people. There are also a lot of haters out there, and I pray for them and hope that one day they will wake up and say "wow, they were right all along. Until next time, take care and stay sane.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Tolerance: When The Line Is Drawn Part 2
First the children. Should we be tolerant of people whose perverted lifestyles are harmful to children? Take for example this questionnaire from a hospital in New Jersey.

These are new-born babies they are talking about. You know the gender of babies by looking at them. They are either boys or girls. To think you can choose a gender identity for them is ridiculous, and equally ridiculous is asking your kindergartener to choose. This is another line that has to be drawn. Just let the kids be kids.
Are you with me in asking "how did we get here"? I think it takes decades of indoctrination to reach this level of insanity. Some call this the woke mind virus, or mental illness. The President has stated that there will only be two genders officially recognized in the U.S., male and female. The fact that it needed to be officially stated by the President should tell you something.


















