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What's Up April Blog
	"During the last three months of 2006, we began to receive reports from commercial beekeepers of an alarming number of honey bee colonies dying in the eastern United States," says Maryann Frazier, apiculture extension associate in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. "Since the beginning of the year, beekeepers from all over the country have been reporting unprecedented losses."

Prayers For A Race Horse
	I have prayed that God would make my pickup run out on a lonesome highway. It was chug-a-lugging up hills. Low on fuel. I made it. (200 horses under the hood).

Hooked On ChristiaNet

Blog addiction is an issue with many withdrawal symptoms experienced. This is a new medical disorder certain to cause problems. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable. Blog imprinting in the memory, euphoria associated with blogging motivates the blogger to keep blogging. Blog withdrawal, relapses are common because the brain enjoys the imprinting process. Falling off the wagon. Blog rehab centers for those trapped in their own words. Lord, help me.

Personally Touched By The Blogs

All I need to know I learned from my horse~ When in doubt, run far, far away. You can never have too many treats. Everyone loves a good, slobbery kiss. Eat plenty of roughage. When you want your way, stomp hard on the nearest foot. In times of crisis, take a poop. Follow the herd, can't be singled out to take the blame. A swift kick in the rear will get anyone's attention. Love those who love you back, especially if they have something good to eat.

Husband Living With Parents

Van Gogh's Family Tree His dizzy aunt Verti Gogh The brother who ate prunes Gotta Gogh The brother who worked at a convenience store Stop N. Gogh The nephew who drove a stage coach Wells Far Gogh The constipated uncle Cant Gogh His nephew psychoanalyst E Gogh The fruit loving cousin Man Gogh The little bouncy nephew Poe Gogh A sister who loved disco Go Gogh A niece who traveled the country in a van Winnie Bay Gogh A nephew who loved exotic food Escar Gogh

Is There Bad Worship Music
	Country Songs Running My Fingers Through Your Hair Messes Up My Mind When She Bleached Her Hair it Frosted Me My Skin Always Crawls Back to You She was Just a City Girl who Thought Twang was an Orange Drink Her Teeth were Stained but her Heart was Pure When She Said She was Sleepy I Knew She was Tired of Me I Remember When She Forgot Me The Apple of My Eye Turned Out to Be a Fruit

Is There Bad Worship Music
	She Dumped Me for the Garbage Man I Dropped the Bookcase On My Darlin' and Pleaded Shelf Defense I Bought A Car From A Guy Who Stole My Girl, But It Don't Run So We're even. I'm So Miserable Without You, It's Like Having You Here The Peach I Picked in Georgia Didn't Cling to Me For Long Now That We're Miserable, I Hope You're Happy

2008 Presidential Election
	Some things to think about before you vote~ If practice makes perfect, and nobody's perfect, why practice? If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a song about it? One in every 4 Americans has appeared on television. A duck's quack doesn't echo and no one knows why.

Should Women Lower Their Standards

Never miss a good chance to shut up. Don't dig for water under the outhouse. Never take down another man's fence. The only good reason to ride a bull is to meet a nurse. Make apologies not excuses. Water and truth are freshest at their source. Behind every successful rancher is a wife who works in town. Any cowboy can carry a tune. The trouble comes when he tries to unload it. Always drink upstream from the herd.

Alone Even With People Around

When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high And don't be afraid of the dark. At the end of the storm there's a golden sky And the sweet, silver song of a lark. Walk on through the wind, walk on through the rain, Though your dreams be tossed and blown. Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart, And you'll never walk alone. You'll never walk alone.You'll ne-ever walk alone. Rodgers/Hammerstein

Can You Just Decide To Be Happy
	Don't Worry, Be Happy Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don't worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it double Don't worry, be happy...... Ain't got no place to lay your head Somebody came and took your bed Don't worry, be happy The land lord say your rent is late

Can You Just Decide To Be Happy
	He may have to litigate Don't worry, be happy Look at me I am happy Don't worry, be happy Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style Ain't got not girl to make you smile But don't worry be happy Cause when you worry Your face will frown And that will bring everybody down So don't worry, be happy (now)..... There is this little song I wrote I hope you learn it note for note

Can You Just Decide To Be Happy
	Like good little children Don't worry, be happy Listen to what I say In your life expect some trouble But when you worry You make it double Don't worry, be happy...... Don't worry don't do it, be happy Put a smile on your face Don't bring everybody down like this Don't worry, it will soon pass Whatever it is Don't worry, be happy Bobby McFerrin

Words Of Encouragement
	My uncle died last summer. He was a young man of 37 years.. I'm a little older (families work out that way sometimes). He died of pancreatic cancer. He was a roping cowboy (steer wrestler), rancher and family man. I shared the love of Jesus Christ with Christian cards. He was a man of few words. God showed me what to do and I prayed alot for him.

Words Of Encouragement

My uncle was a positive thinker right up until the end. He did not want to talk about death. He refused pain medication until the last week, so that he would be alert. When it was time, family came from far and near. The last time he talked with his Dad, his Dad said, son, I never dreamed you would go before me. My uncle said, Dad, let's not talk that way, let's keep on riding, Dad. Let's ride. He died the next day.

Words Of Encouragement
	Death is different for everyone. It's as individual as personalites. Some may want to talk about what's in store for them, what heaven will look like, and what a glorious place it will be. Some may want to focus on the family they're leaving behind, and stay strong for the family right until the very end - like my uncle. A very brave man. He knew Jesus as his Savior and that's all that matters.

Words Of Encouragement

Hold their hands, read, whatever they like. Not everyone gets the opportunity to tell their loved ones, goodbye, it's a blessing in some ways. If they're in great pain, take care of that always. My uncle was on morphine the last week. Tears can scare someone who is dying. Be strong for them, don't cry your head off in their room. Wait until you're by yourself. Stay strong, with the power of the Lord. It's easier for them. Comfort, wait on them hand and foot, be there. Make sure they know Jesus.

How Much Time On ChristiaNet
	Oh, I've got it bad, the CN bug. I even sneak back when I've invited company over for dinner. They're starting on dessert and drinking coffee, run in and scroll through, hoping the new ones are out. CN needs a 12 step recovery program.